Shadowcrawl
- August 8, 2018
- Wicked Cake Games
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- Shadowcrawl is easy to pick up and play, making it accessible for new players while offering depth for those willing to explore its mechanics.
- The game features a unique and engaging theme, blending elements of horror, sci-fi, and Lovecraftian lore, which adds to its charm.
- Players appreciate the retro aesthetic and chiptune soundtrack, which contribute to the overall atmosphere and nostalgia of the game.
- The user interface is poorly designed, cluttered, and lacks options for customization, making it frustrating to navigate.
- There are significant issues with game mechanics, such as unclear character stats and abilities, which can lead to confusion and a lack of player agency.
- The game suffers from a lack of content updates and unresolved bugs, leading to a perception of neglect from the developers.
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received for its fitting and immersive qualities, particularly the chiptune elements that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, many users express frustration over the lack of volume options, noting that the music can be excessively loud and repetitive, detracting from the gameplay experience. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's setting, players desire more control over its volume.
“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. Please add volume options off the main screen.”
“Loud and looping music, with no volume options in the game, period!”
“I would like to find an option to silence the music.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Shadowcrawl is accessible and engaging, featuring a mix of simple mechanics that evolve into a deeper experience as players navigate its complex systems. While it offers fast-paced action for a turn-based game, players must remain strategic to avoid being overwhelmed by enemies. Despite some bugs, the overall gameplay is enjoyable and rewarding for those willing to invest time in mastering it.
“An interesting theme and story with fun gameplay despite the few bugs.”
“I really liked the game mechanics - simplistic at first glance, but making for engaging action, where you still have to think; otherwise, you'll get overrun and eaten (stabbed, disintegrated, whatever you want) by hordes of enemies.”
“But despite that, Shadowcrawl is surprisingly easy to pick up and play and obviously has quite a bit of depth because there are so many weird, disparate system mechanics clashing with one another that for those of you that can survive the initial headache, you're going to have one hell of a time.”
“I really liked the game mechanics - simplistic at first glance, but making for an engaging action, where you still have to think; otherwise, you'll get overrun and eaten (stabbed, disintegrated, whatever you want) by hordes of enemies.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features an intriguing story and theme, complemented by engaging gameplay and a variety of quests across dungeon floors and towns. While the narrative depth is notable, players may find it challenging to summarize without revealing spoilers, yet it effectively motivates them to continue their journey.
“An interesting theme and story with fun gameplay despite a few bugs.”
“There are quests on each floor of the dungeon, as well as a town and a boss for each floor.”
“The game has enough depth to intrigue the player to continue their quest to finish the game.”
“I'd try to explain the story, but I don't want to spoil anything, and... I also wouldn't know where to start.”
“The game has enough depth to intrigue the player to continue his quest to end this game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their impressive retro art style, characterized by meticulous detail and cohesive design. Players appreciate the customizable settings that allow the game to emulate a CRT display, enhancing the nostalgic experience.
“The art style is amazing: definitely retro, but with a great sense of detail, and everything fits together just right.”
“They've got the little graphics settings you can adjust, which will make the game look like it's on a CRT.”
“The graphics settings allow you to adjust the visuals, but even at their best, the game looks like it's stuck in the past.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the whole experience feel outdated.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall immersion of the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and monotonous, leading to boredom and frustration. This has resulted in some players abandoning traditional strategies in favor of reckless gameplay, highlighting a lack of engaging content during repetitive tasks.
“I only died from sheer boredom while playing. The game couldn't keep my attention, so I gave up on the tedious back and forth and just started bumping into groups, ultimately getting surrounded by hordes of weak enemies.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and monotonous, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel more like a chore than a game.”
