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Project Crypt

85%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, music
story, gameplay
85% User Score Based on 98 reviews

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

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews
atmosphere6 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and entertaining experience, especially for fans of horror shooters.
  • It successfully captures the nostalgic feel of classic horror games like Cry of Fear, with engaging gameplay and interesting enemy designs.
  • The atmosphere is enhanced by good sound design and music, creating a creepy environment that keeps players on edge.
  • The story is disjointed and lacks depth, often feeling like a poor imitation of Cry of Fear.
  • Gameplay mechanics are unbalanced, with issues like slow weapon reloading and frustrating enemy AI that can detract from the experience.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including long elevator rides and a clunky inventory system that can hinder gameplay.
  • story
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has been widely criticized for being disjointed, lacking depth, and heavily borrowing from "Cry of Fear" without successfully capturing its essence. Many players found the plot confusing and poorly executed, with key elements introduced without proper context, leading to a frustrating experience. While some appreciated the atmosphere and the idea behind the story, the overall consensus is that the narrative falls flat and detracts from the gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “Amazing retro shooter horror vibe but with a story and some mixing up more than just shoot everything.”
    • “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
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as a mix of fun and frustration, with players enjoying the chaotic shooting mechanics reminiscent of Left 4 Dead, but criticizing the lack of unique enemies and unbalanced mechanics. While some elements feel like a tech demo and heavily borrow from Cry of Fear, the overall experience is entertaining despite its shortcomings, with players often finding themselves laughing rather than feeling immersed in horror. The gunplay is considered basic, contributing to a sense of tension but lacking depth.

    • “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 can shoot lots of NPCs that zig-zag and twitch like crazy. The enemies were not really unique, but the experience was enjoyable overall.”
    • “Gameplay is unbalanced but it is still pretty fun and it looks quite good.”
    • “However, with the actual gameplay, while it kinda 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

    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 and repetitiveness in textures, as well as gameplay mechanics that detract from immersion. Overall, while the atmosphere can be compelling, it is inconsistent and sometimes overshadowed by gameplay flaws.

    • “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 takes 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.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many users praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and contribute to the overall experience. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack is particularly effective in creating a creepy and immersive environment, complementing the game's eerie sound effects. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that adds depth to the gameplay.

    • “The atmosphere is pretty great, with good lighting, nice texture use, and some great music.”
    • “Otherwise it's free and it's scary, atmosphere is pretty good, the ambient sounds are eerie, soundtrack is awesome.”
    • “I think they nailed the atmosphere, good sound effects and ambient music which deliver a dark and oppressive experience.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have received mixed to negative feedback, with some players appreciating the nostalgic old-school style, while others criticize the execution as awkward and janky, likening it to an unfinished product. Overall, many feel that the visuals detract significantly from the overall experience.

    • “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.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its lighthearted and absurd moments, often leading to laughter rather than fear. Players enjoy the chaotic interactions with quirky NPCs and find the gameplay to be unexpectedly fun, particularly in levels like the mall. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm, making the experience entertaining despite the game's horror elements.

    • “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 lots of silly NPCs that zig-zag and twitch like crazy.”
    • “It's hilarious, unexpected, and fast-paced.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable initially, but it becomes tedious over time, particularly due to limited inventory space that complicates item management.

    • “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.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers note that the game's optimization is lacking, suggesting that with more polish and support from a major studio, its potential could significantly increase.

    • “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 optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the game accessible to a wider audience without sacrificing quality.”
    • “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 feels unfinished and lacks the optimization needed for a smooth experience.”
    • “Performance issues are rampant, making it hard to enjoy the game as intended.”

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