Microcrawl

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Microcrawl is a single player role playing game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by ZPJ Interactive and was released on February 17, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Microcrawl is a bite sized point and click 2D adventure text hybrid presented from the first person in which you'll have to navigate your way back through a dark fantasy world to get back home. A Retro Dark Fantasy Narrative A love letter to 1990s adventure games packed into a compact experience. No pixel hunting and no moon logic. A handcrafted dark fantasy dream world drawn pixel by pixel Captu…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game has a very atmospheric and immersive retro aesthetic that evokes nostalgia for classic adventure games.
The music and simplistic graphics are pleasant, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
Despite its short length, the game offers a dense and intriguing story that leaves players wanting more.

Gameplay can be frustrating due to unclear navigation and the need to guess where to click, which may feel like a display bug.
Cut-scenes cannot be skipped, leading to repetitive and tedious moments as players retry different paths.
The game is extremely light on gameplay, leaving some players feeling that the story is incomplete and in need of expansion.

atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its immersive and impressive atmosphere, creating a dense experience within its short 35-minute playtime. While it excels as a mood piece, it is noted to be light on gameplay elements.
- “It's very short, about 35 minutes, but unlike a game I reviewed previously, it's a dense 35 minutes and the atmosphere is immersive and impressive.”
- “Very atmospheric mood piece, though extremely light on the gameplay side.”
- “A very atmospheric retro adventure game.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is intriguing and leaves players wanting more, as it feels incomplete after finishing one of the two available narratives. Many users express a desire for expansions or future updates to further explore the lore and world.
- “The story and lore look intriguing, so I would love to revisit this world in the next games or possible updates/DLCs.”
- “In 12 minutes, I finished 1 story out of 2.”
- “That being said, I would love to see an expansion on it as the story felt incomplete.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro aesthetic that evokes the feel of classic dungeon crawlers, complemented by simplistic visuals and pleasant music. Players appreciate the nostalgic design, which enhances the overall experience.
- “Fantastic little micro game, the aesthetics and the music are very pleasant and evoke a retro dungeon crawler on an old monitor.”
- “The music and simplistic graphics are appealing.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its pleasant, retro-inspired aesthetic that complements the simplistic graphics, evoking the feel of classic dungeon crawlers. Overall, it enhances the game's charm and atmosphere.
- “Fantastic little micro game, the aesthetics and the music are very pleasant and evoke a retro dungeon crawler on an old monitor.”
- “The music and simplistic graphics are appealing.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted to be minimal, with a strong emphasis on creating an atmospheric mood rather than providing substantial interactive elements.
- “Very atmospheric mood piece, though extremely light on the gameplay side.”