Radiant Crusade

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Radiant Crusade is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Radiance Games and was released on April 5, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Exhilarating car combat tower defense, in which light and time are powerful weapons

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Single-Player

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Pleasant graphics with vibrant colors and smooth transitions, creating an immersive atmosphere.
Interesting concept with a blend of tower defense and arcade shooter mechanics, offering a unique gameplay experience.
Runs well and has a solid progression system for weapons and upgrades, making it addictive for players who enjoy the genre.

Lack of content and visual diversity, with minimal enemy variety and repetitive gameplay.
Confusing controls, particularly the gaze-to-aim mechanic, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
No story development or context provided, leaving players feeling lost and unengaged with the game world.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The gameplay has been criticized for its confusing mechanics and minimal variety, with players expressing disappointment over the lack of engaging content and repetitive tasks, such as driving and shooting bugs. Many reviewers noted that the gameplay quickly becomes stale, with some even comparing it unfavorably to mobile games. While there are hints of potential in VR mode, the overall experience remains largely unchanged and unexciting.
- “Challenging gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is so very minimal; you just drive around and shoot bugs with bland weaponry.”
- “Confusing aim mode and mechanics just drop me off instantly... if it had a demo I would never have bought this one!”
- “Gameplay is so minimal; you just drive around and shoot bugs with bland weaponry.”
- “In all honesty, I’ve seen mobile games with more gameplay diversity or narrative development than Radiant Crusade.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the visuals as blurry and reminiscent of a hazy environment, while others appreciate the sharpness and unique art style, crediting the Unity engine for its pleasant graphics. Overall, the aesthetic seems to evoke a neon-inspired design, though opinions on its execution vary significantly.
- “The graphics are pretty nice and sharp.”
- “Great art style.”
- “Very blurry visuals, feels like you're driving around in a haze.”
- “They’re more like neons though, and the vehicle that players control seems like a poor depiction of a scrapped piece of Tron artwork.”
- “Unity engine is credited as being the game’s graphics engine as soon as you boot it up.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is criticized for its complete lack of development, with players feeling it resembles an alien invasion rather than a meaningful crusade, as there is only a single map, one vehicle, and a limited number of enemies. Overall, reviewers express disappointment in the absence of any narrative depth or content.
- “From the looks of it, since we have zero story development, I am more inclined to consider this an invasion of an alien homeworld than a crusade, which by definition involves a campaign for political, social, or religious change.”
- “I refuse to believe that the developer intended that single map, no story, single vehicle, and handful of foes to be the game’s content in its entirety.”
- “- no story whatsoever.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
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The music in the game is often criticized for being repetitive, with some users noting that the soundtrack occasionally outshines the gameplay itself, providing a more enjoyable experience than the game mechanics.
- “The soundtrack is a masterpiece, elevating the entire gaming experience to new heights.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- “Each track is thoughtfully composed, enhancing the emotional depth of the story and characters.”
- “A repetitive set for both effects and soundtrack.”
- “There were rare cases of games that had a far better soundtrack than their gameplay segments had to offer in terms of actual entertainment value.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a positive experience with optimization in Radiant Crusade, noting no performance issues, which is attributed to the effective use of the Unity engine.
- “I didn’t have any performance issues with it, and that’s certainly why the Unity engine was one of the few inspired choices in Radiant Crusade’s case.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is generally solid, allowing players to focus on driving the space buggy and engaging with increasingly challenging alien insects without significant technical issues. Players can enjoy a smooth experience as they progress through levels.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as immersive, drawing players deeply into its world and enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game creates an incredibly immersive atmosphere that pulls you into its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The hauntingly beautiful soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmospheric design.”