The Call of Krul'ar

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The Call of Krul'ar is a single player survival city builder game with a horror theme. It was developed by Devious_Oatmeal and was released on June 8, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Survive and expand your kingdom in 'The Call of Krul'ar' as you strategically collect and combine cards to build structures and defend against the encroaching darkness. Manage your time wisely with worker placement, and carefully choose your actions to keep the unknown at bay. Every decision matters in this atmospheric survival strategy game."

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features wonderful presentation with impressive pixel art, sound effects, and an engaging eldritch horror ambiance.
It offers a unique blend of survival colony sim elements and card-based strategy, encouraging players to think critically and discover new mechanics.
Despite its challenges, the game provides great value for money and is addictive, making it a fun way to spend a few hours.

The game has been abandoned by the developer, leaving unresolved bugs that hinder gameplay, such as the watch tower bug.
It lacks replayability and can feel repetitive, with some players noting that the enemy waves are the same in multiple runs.
The game can be overly cryptic and difficult to understand without external resources, which may frustrate players looking for a more guided experience.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
19%
The gameplay of Krular is characterized by its engaging and complex mechanics, offering a satisfying experience as players learn and explore its systems. The turn-based strategy and resource management elements are well-received, though some players suggest the addition of more forgiving or hardcore modes to enhance the experience. Overall, the game provides great value and encourages players to embrace the challenge of repeated attempts.
- “I enjoyed learning the game mechanics.”
- “Successful defenses are satisfying; the alchemy and mechanics are fun to decipher.”
- “This is one of them, and it does it really well, giving a sense of mechanics-based exploration that's really satisfying.”
- “Would greatly benefit from a more forgiving defense/sandbox mode and/or a more hardcore mode for the actually intended escape mechanics.”
- “Expect to lose a bunch of runs and just enjoy the atmosphere of the game as you learn the mechanics.”
- “Great value for money, Krular is turn-based kingdoms with a more mechanically complex resource system.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game has limited replayability, primarily due to its design as a single long static level with minimal randomization in wave modifiers. While it offers a fun experience for a short period, it may not hold players' interest for extended play sessions.
- “The largest issue is that it lacks much in terms of replayability, but it's a great way to occupy an evening or two for just $3.”
- “The game is effectively just one long static level; there's some small RNG with wave modifiers, but nothing that adds significant replay value.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for being engaging and enjoyable, complementing the light resource management gameplay. While some structural choices may feel misleading, players are encouraged to embrace the learning process and appreciate the immersive environment, even if it leads to multiple failed attempts.
- “Expect to lose a bunch of runs and just enjoy the atmosphere of the game as you learn the mechanics.”
- “Good atmosphere, fun light resource management action.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the survival/campaign system to be somewhat tedious, indicating that it can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “When I've bothered with the actual survival/campaign system, it's been a bit tedious.”