Tavern Crawl

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Tavern Crawl is a single player hack and slash game with medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Sewer Rat Studios and was released on April 27, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Tavern Crawl is a alcohol-fueled adventure starring Fish, a young mouse on a quest to save his kingdom’s supply of booze from a gang of thieving rats through combat and crafting cocktails.

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Single-Player

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

Charming and original concept with an interesting story and characters that some compare to classic epics.
Good visual style and music, creating a cute and engaging atmosphere.
Free to play and shows impressive achievement for a student project with a mostly complete story and gameplay.

Gameplay is often clunky and unresponsive with problematic controls, especially for combat and camera sensitivity.
Numerous bugs including floating enemies and equipment, broken climb and jump mechanics, soft locks, and game crashes.
Settings changes, especially audio/visual ones, are frequently ignored and there are issues with checkpoints and save system.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The gameplay receives mixed feedback, with players finding it fun and featuring unique mechanics like cocktail effects, but often describing it as unpolished, clunky, and sometimes frustrating due to bugs, difficult controls, and lack of satisfying combat depth. Some express a desire for improved responsiveness, feedback, and additional combat features to enhance the experience.
- “But this is a full-fledged game with its complete story and funny gameplay.”
- “And every cocktail has its own different effect which is used for gameplay.”
- “These small bugs, and slightly difficult movement mechanics aside, I think this game is pretty fun!”
- “Gameplay is generally unresponsive and doesn't give a lot of feedback for hits, but that could be due to the clunky nature of it.”
- “A funny game, with nice music and aesthetics, but the jump mechanic is freaking horrible.”
- “I found the smith NPC only once near the start and another one near the final boss during my whole gameplay while running around with full inventory of upgrade materials.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The graphics in the game are generally considered average or passable, with some users appreciating the design and aesthetic choices despite a lack of top-tier visuals. While visuals are important, many reviews emphasize that gameplay and overall experience matter more, noting that the graphics could be improved to better complement the game mechanics.
- “Not only did the action and graphics absolutely captivate me, but the story was something on par with Homer's Odyssey.”
- “Really into the design and aesthetic they went for here, with some of the music being reminiscent of Skyrim at some times.”
- “Good graphics and gameplay.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Gameplay and graphics outdated.”
- “Even the graphics and music aren't best, the game is really charming and cute.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
56%
The story is widely praised for its creativity, engaging characters, and humor, often compared to epic tales like Homer's Odyssey. Players enjoy its unique premise of a mouse's adventurous quest in a kingdom of alcoholics, finding it both thrilling and well-developed. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong highlight that adds depth and charm to the gameplay experience.
- “Not only did the action and graphics absolutely captivate me, but the story was something on par with Homer's Odyssey.”
- “Characters are great, combat feels complicated at first but gets better, once you figure out that the pencil with the razor blades is the best weapon (in my opinion), and overall story is well done.”
- “All issues aside this could turn out as an amazing game with a very plot and thrilling story, I definitely support the creators of this game and I can't wait to see what's in store.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is consistently described as funny and charming, with humor enhancing the overall experience despite some bugs and glitches. Players appreciate the comedic elements alongside the engaging story and gameplay.
- “This is a full-fledged game with a complete story and funny gameplay.”
- “This game is so funny and gets challenging in Toad Road.”
- “When I saw this game, I thought it would be a nice, funny, and charming RPG that I could play for a while.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is notably buggy, with issues affecting key features like climbing and ladders, and some achievements not unlocking properly. While it shows potential, stability problems currently hinder smooth gameplay.
- “I really did try to enjoy this game but it was honestly just way too buggy.”
- “But the fact that the climbing feature does not work after a couple of restarts is literally why I think it is too buggy to be playable.”
- “The ladder is very buggy.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is generally praised for its charm and quality, with some tracks evoking a Skyrim-like atmosphere. While the music fits well with the overall aesthetic, it occasionally feels mismatched during combat or boss encounters. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's appeal.
- “A funny game, with nice music and aesthetics, but the jump mechanic is frustrating.”
- “Really into the design and aesthetic they went for here, with some of the music being reminiscent of Skyrim at times.”
- “Music is good, combat is a bit funky, but it has its charm.”
- “Even the graphics and music aren't the best, but the game is really charming and cute.”
- “Some of the music is reminiscent of Skyrim at times, but the vibe and theme don't match for bosses or combat.”
- “Overall, expect schlock with good concepts.”