Project Crypt

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Project Crypt is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Skullazon Interactive and was released on May 13, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Project Crypt: The horror adventure about escaping a city overrun by monsters.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classics like Cry of Fear, with engaging gameplay and a variety of enemies that keep players on their toes.
Despite its low production values, the atmosphere, sound design, and some unique monster designs create a surprisingly immersive horror experience.
As a free game, it provides a decent amount of content and entertainment, making it a worthwhile play for fans of retro horror shooters.

The game suffers from poor graphics, unbalanced enemy AI, and a convoluted story that often feels disjointed and lacks depth.
Gameplay mechanics, such as the inventory system and weapon reloading, are clunky and can detract from the overall experience.
Many players noted that the game feels like a derivative of Cry of Fear, lacking originality and polish, which may disappoint those seeking a fresh horror experience.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being disjointed, lacking depth, and heavily borrowing from "Cry of Fear" without successfully capturing its essence. While some appreciate the atmosphere and the mystery that keeps them engaged, others find the plot confusing and poorly executed, leading to an overall perception of it being a weak point in the game. Despite its flaws, a few players still find enjoyment in the narrative's potential and the game's retro horror vibe.
- “Damn, this game's story is so good! I hope everybody plays this game; it's so peak.”
- “I also really like the idea of the story.”
- “But the story has enough mystery where you want to get to the end to figure out what the hell is going on.”
- “In the game, you have a team of 3 survivors (a game like this must leave you all alone to make you feel unsafe), one of which suddenly disappears from the story for no reason.”
- “The story takes way too many elements from 'Cry of Fear's' story and still messes it up by making it disjointed and lacking depth and explanation, as a few plot points just happen.”
- “The plot is the weak point of the game because there are many scenes in which things are mentioned as if the player should already know them.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fun and chaotic nature reminiscent of titles like "Left 4 Dead," while others criticize it for being unbalanced and derivative, heavily borrowing from "Cry of Fear." Although the mechanics can feel underdeveloped and the gunplay lacks uniqueness, many still find enjoyment in the overall experience, particularly in engaging levels like the mall. Overall, while the gameplay may not be groundbreaking, it offers moments of fun amidst its flaws.
- “Most of my gameplay was me smiling and laughing rather than being immersed and scared. The mall level is definitely the most fun; you get lots of bullets and can shoot plenty of NPCs, which can zig-zag and twitch like crazy. The enemies aren't really unique, but the gameplay is enjoyable.”
- “Gameplay is unbalanced, but it is still pretty fun and it looks quite good.”
- “However, with the actual gameplay, while it starts off similarly, it quickly goes into Left 4 Dead territory, with waves and waves of enemies coming at you.”
- “Warning: this game will not make sense in story, reality, or gameplay.”
- “There are tons of mechanics that were added for no reason, before polishing the previous ones.”
- “The gunplay is fairly lackluster, following the basic aim and click mechanic with nothing special or unique to it.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its eerie ambient sounds, effective lighting, and engaging music that contribute to a creepy experience. However, others criticize the lack of depth in certain areas, noting flat textures and repetitive environments that detract from immersion. Overall, while the atmosphere can be enjoyable and reminiscent of other titles, it is inconsistent and sometimes overshadowed by gameplay mechanics.
- “The atmosphere is pretty great, with good lighting, nice texture use, and some great music.”
- “Otherwise it's free and it's scary, the atmosphere is pretty good, the ambient sounds are eerie, and the soundtrack is awesome.”
- “I think they nailed the atmosphere, with good sound effects and ambient music that deliver a dark and oppressive experience.”
- “Absurd plot, crap ending, no atmosphere just shooting tons of harmless monsters, reloading is taking 15 seconds!”
- “First of all, this game is heavily inspired (to not say copied, even though that's the case, they not only copied most of the mechanics and atmosphere and even story but also messed everything up completely) by Cry of Fear.”
- “Rough around the edges and lacks atmosphere in places but it's entertaining enough if you're happy running about slashing and shooting.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players finding them immersive despite bugs and a general lack of polish, while others criticize them as awkward and below expectations, even for a retro style. Overall, many agree that while visuals are important, they should not overshadow gameplay quality, which seems to be lacking in this title.
- “I really felt immersed, and even with the bugs and, for some people, the not-so-good graphics, this game is impressive and a must-play in my opinion.”
- “And while it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
- “I like games with old-style graphics; I used to play a lot of those games back then.”
- “This is below unfinished, and even if the creator was trying to make a game in the 'PS1 art style,' this just looks too terrible for its own good.”
- “The graphics are janky; the enemies move way too fast, the plot is laughable, the voice acting is awful, and the ending was mediocre.”
- “Graphics feel awkward.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback for enhancing the overall atmosphere, with many players noting its effectiveness in creating a melancholic and eerie ambiance. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing to the game's immersive experience, particularly in its horror elements. Overall, the combination of good sound effects and ambient music is praised for delivering a dark and oppressive mood.
- “I played this game while I was listening to melancholic songs and it was incredible.”
- “The atmosphere is pretty great, with good lighting, nice texture use, and some great music.”
- “I think they nailed the atmosphere, good sound effects and ambient music which deliver a dark and oppressing experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is seen as lacking polish, suggesting that with further refinement and support from a major studio, it could significantly improve its performance and overall potential.
- “If it were more polished (I played the performance version, by the way) and a major studio picked it up, there would probably be more potential.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the gameplay experience seamless and enjoyable.”
- “If it was more polished (I played the performance version, by the way) and some major studio picked it up, there would probably be more potential.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues that make it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “Even on high-end hardware, I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its lighthearted and absurd moments, particularly during gameplay that elicits laughter rather than fear. Players enjoy the chaotic interactions with quirky NPCs and find the experience unexpectedly fun, especially in levels like the mall. Overall, the game balances comedic elements with traditional gameplay, making it an entertaining experience.
- “Most of my gameplay was me smiling and laughing rather than being immersed and scared. The most fun level is definitely the mall, where you get lots of bullets and shoot lots of dumb NPCs that can zig-zag and twitch like crazy.”
- “It's hilarious, unexpected, and fast-paced.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable initially, but it becomes tedious over time, particularly due to limited inventory space that hinders progression.
- “The game is fun and scary for a while, though it does get tedious eventually.”
- “The inventory can get very tedious because the game doesn't give enough space for the player to carry stuff.”