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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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  • Windows

Reviews

59%
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.
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    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.”
  • story6 mentions

    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.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    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.”
  • music4 mentions

    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.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    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.”
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