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KRUNCH

63%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
story, replayability
63% User Score Based on 82 reviews

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Krunch is a quick-reflex game about escaping, survival and the fear of being closed-in where you play as one of six Krons (mechanical orb-like entities) trapped in a seemingly abandoned fortress. Escape more than 100 claustrophobic levels spread across 4 zones, survive 3 challenging boss chases, conquer one frantic race to freedom! Krunch demands concentration, delivers fast gameplay and will test…

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews
graphics24 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions
  • The game features a nice NES aesthetic with enjoyable retro graphics and a great soundtrack.
  • Levels are short and challenging, making it a good time-waster that encourages replayability and speed-running.
  • Despite its flaws, many players find the game rewarding and fun, especially for those who enjoy a challenge.
  • Controls are imprecise and floaty, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and unfair deaths due to poor hitboxes.
  • The game lacks checkpoints, forcing players to restart levels upon death, which can be aggravating.
  • Achievements are often broken, and the developer's response to community feedback has been criticized as unprofessional.
  • graphics
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a nostalgic NES aesthetic and appealing pixel art, with many reviewers praising the effort put into the visuals and the overall retro style. However, some players feel that the character design lacks detail and that the monochromatic elements detract from the experience, leading to confusion during gameplay. Despite mixed feelings about the controls, the soundtrack and visual presentation are generally regarded as strong points that enhance the game's appeal.

    • “The art style is great, the levels are great, the music is great, and it plays very well!”
    • “Overall, there was a lot of work put into the graphics for this game, and it's one of those games that just looks good irrespective of the visual style.”
    • “Throw in an awesome soundtrack and visually appealing retro graphics, and Krunch makes for an excellent addition to your indie collection!”
    • “The graphics give the impression that they didn't put too much effort into the character design, and the monochromatic abuse just underlines this lack of savoir-faire.”
    • “Some games can pull this kind of stunt admirably and end up being enjoyable and fun to play, but with Krunch, it just forces me to look twice at everything. I end up wondering, 'Why is my character's vision so impaired? Is it because he's some kind of robot?' or 'That message was important, but it looked just like it was part of the environment... who wrote it?'”
    • “The graphics style is basically if you take a Game Boy game and apply different color filters to it.”
  • music
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise, with many reviewers highlighting its quality and how well it complements the gameplay and visuals. The soundtrack features memorable tracks that evoke a nostalgic 16-bit feel, enhancing the overall appeal of the game despite some criticisms regarding controls. Overall, the music is considered a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's charm.

    • “Cracking music throughout and it suits the game perfectly.”
    • “The soundtrack and visuals add greatly to the game's appeal.”
    • “Throw in an awesome soundtrack and visually appealing retro graphics, and Krunch makes for an excellent addition to your indie collection!”
    • “6/10 (+2 soundtrack, -1 price, -3 controls) = 4/10”
    • “Sound: pretty much just music here, and I've gotta say that the music is pretty rad.”
    • “A couple of standout tracks are the boiler track (ignition) and the last track of the soundtrack (escape).”
  • gameplay
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, requiring only basic controls, yet it offers depth through precision challenges. However, many players find it frustrating due to repetitive elements and irritating visual effects, leading to mixed feelings about its overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the retro graphics and soundtrack, others criticize the lack of engaging mechanics and pacing issues, suggesting that better alternatives exist for the price.

    • “The game only requires the use of the arrow keys and one button, but in this simple control system lies a game of great depth of precision gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay, though frustrating, is still fun. I found the retro graphics quite nice, and the soundtrack is great.”
    • “This game took me a little over an hour of gameplay to complete, but it was really fun and challenging while it lasted.”
    • “The core gameplay quickly becomes frustrating and the red splashes splattering the whole screen at every death can get a tad irritating on the eyes.”
    • “For $10 you can buy a much better polished game with a lot less repetitive gameplay (especially during some sale).”
    • “Stupid gimmick to artificially lengthen gameplay ruins the pacing of the game.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely criticized as lacking depth and coherence, with reviewers noting it as a "very lame attempt" that offers little to engage players. While the digital collector's edition includes a nice comic, the overall narrative experience is deemed insufficient for those seeking a compelling storyline or gameplay mechanics.

    • “Very lame attempt at a story; there's not even text to explain it, which is ridiculous.”
    • “There really isn't much here in terms of story, but the comic included with the digital collector's edition is quite nice.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's strong replayability and potential for speedrunning, indicating that it offers multiple opportunities for engagement and challenge upon replay.

    • “Overall, I can see a lot of both replay value and speedrunning potential for this game.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is often derived from its perceived absurdity, particularly regarding its pricing, which players find laughable given the game's quality and the presence of bugs. Overall, while the game has its merits, the comedic elements primarily stem from its shortcomings rather than intentional humor.

    • “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever writing that had me laughing out loud.”
    • “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment feel light-hearted and fun.”
    • “The quirky characters and their hilarious dialogue really add to the overall charm of the game.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that character development is lacking, with many feeling that the graphics and design choices reflect a minimal effort in creating engaging and diverse characters. The use of monochromatic palettes further emphasizes this perceived deficiency in character design.

    • “The graphics give the impression that they didn't put much effort into the character design, and the monochromatic palette only underscores this lack of skill.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating mechanics, such as inconsistent hitboxes that lead to unexpected deaths, causing players to feel unfairly punished and diminishing their overall enjoyment.

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