- August 8, 2018
- Wicked Cake Games
Shadowcrawl
Platforms
About
"Shadowcrawl" is a game where you enter the NEXUS, a Hyper-Dimensional Holy Ruin, to avoid dying in your nightmares which have been haunting you for years. As you navigate the ruins, your experience points, skills, and game world elements can be permanently altered, leading to a unique and personalized journey. The ultimate goal is to access Transcendental Planes of Reality and gain ancient secrets from the Gods.











- Shadowcrawl is easy to pick up and play, offering a unique blend of mechanics that can lead to an engaging experience for those willing to navigate its complexities.
- The game features a retro aesthetic and a Lovecraftian theme that many players find intriguing, with a variety of weird and innovative ideas that set it apart from typical roguelikes.
- Despite its flaws, Shadowcrawl has a deep meta game and can provide hours of fun for fans of the genre, especially when played at a discounted price.
- The game suffers from a confusing user interface and poor design choices, including a lack of volume options and unclear character selection mechanics.
- Gameplay lacks depth and player choice, with abilities that can be spammed without cooldowns, leading to a repetitive and unchallenging experience.
- Many players have noted that the game feels abandoned, with unresolved issues and a lack of updates since its release, contributing to a sense of neglect from the developers.
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its fitting and immersive quality, particularly the chiptune elements, many find it excessively loud and repetitive, with a strong desire for volume control options. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's atmosphere but could benefit from adjustments to allow for a more comfortable listening experience.
“Something that really blended in nicely was the music; it doesn't stand out, but it's not out of place.”
“The music is pretty cool (because I made it lol) and overall it's a very fun little game with a ton of really cool and innovative ideas.”
“The soundtrack is somewhat limited, but I love the chiptune.”
“The music is too loud; I can barely think straight with it blaring in my ears.”
“Loud and looping music, with no volume options in the game, period!”
“I would like to find an option to silence the music.”