The Crimping

About

Gameplay The Crimping is a first-person action-adventure game featuring campy humor, puzzle-solving, and a variety of combat and platforming challenges. You'll meet an assortment of humorous and frightful characters set in a large, continuous world above and deep below the streets of Portland, Oregon. While a true-life ghost story is at the heart of the game, you'll also find plenty of action and …

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game combines humor and horror effectively, providing a unique and entertaining experience.
The graphics and overall atmosphere are well-crafted, enhancing the enjoyment of the gameplay.
The campy nature of the game, along with its interesting story based on real events, adds charm and keeps players engaged.

The platforming sections are poorly designed, with inconsistent jumps and confusing level layouts that detract from the experience.
The AI-generated voice acting can feel robotic and unnatural, which may take away from the immersion.
The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more in terms of story depth and gameplay length.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
52%
14%
The story of "The Crimping" is a campy, short horror experience centered around a timeless love and tragic events, inspired by a true story. While the game features humorous characters and beautiful graphics, many players feel the narrative lacks depth and could benefit from more backstory and expansion. Overall, it offers an enjoyable, albeit brief, exploration of supernatural themes, with potential for further development.
- “The crimping is a short, but fun, campy, story-driven linear horror experience.”
- “The crimping tells the story of a timeless love, and the tragic events that lead to supernatural clues that allow a ghostly mystery to unfold.”
- “This is a fun horror game with detailed graphics and a storyline based on a real-life event.”
- “Characters will talk forever, and you will get bored or just be like 'I just got here, can you not exposition at me right away for fuck's sake?' I just could not care about the story at all and was just like please do a spooky thing at me or something, I beg you when characters talked.”
- “Maybe try to flesh out more story, or include more backstory to the location.”
- “It was a bit too short in my opinion and could have done more expanded story-wise.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful and original artwork, as well as the attention to detail in the graphics settings. However, others noted that while the visuals can be impressive, they may not meet high standards for all players, especially when streaming. Overall, the game offers a unique aesthetic that enhances the horror experience, making it appealing to fans of the genre.
- “As someone who plays many indie horror games, I appreciate not recognizing any of the props, and at some parts, the graphics had kind of a shell shading effect which I loved!”
- “The graphics were beautiful, I recommend anyone that is interested in trying new horror games and puzzles looking for hints. It has a story of a forever love and the sad events; I can see it has great potential and more ideas coming, so try it and you won't be disappointed.”
- “It's nice to see a different aesthetic, and it seems it's all original artwork.”
- “The graphics are not that great to be fair; the price is low, but to me, it is weird and not worth it.”
- “The graphics were on par with a solid 3D entry, but the puzzles were also basic.”
- “The graphics had kind of a shell shading effect which I loved!”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as campy and bizarre, often stemming from the quirky AI voice acting and character interactions. While some players found the humor enjoyable and fun, others criticized it as childish and inconsistent, with mixed feelings about the overall comedic execution. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers moments of levity that can enhance the experience, especially in a community setting.
- “The crimping is a campy story-driven game, with bizarrely humorous characters, nice spooks, and is short but sweet.”
- “Most of the funny probably came from the AI voices (every voice in this game) pronouncing words weirdly and having strange voice inclinations.”
- “I played this on stream before it came out, and my community and I definitely had a lot of fun over the campy humor in this.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its true story basis, featuring interesting characters and effective use of jumpscares, though it lacks puzzles. While the overall ambiance is engaging, some users noted that the sound design and character voices feel somewhat low-quality.
- “It was based on a true story, so that added to the atmosphere they were trying to create.”
- “The game has a couple of jumpscares, really not a lot if any puzzles, interesting characters, and a good atmosphere.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, players report a stable experience with no game-breaking glitches, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that effectively delivers scares.
- “There were no game-breaking glitches, and I got spooked multiple times.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the immersion.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay of "The Crimping" is characterized by its immersive indie horror elements, combining puzzle-solving with atmospheric exploration. Players navigate a tense environment filled with challenges that enhance the sense of dread, making for a gripping experience. Overall, the mechanics effectively contribute to the game's eerie narrative and player engagement.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is noted for its good performance and atmospheric design, though it features minimal puzzles and some low-quality sound effects and character voices. Overall, optimization appears to be solid, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The game has a good performance, with interesting characters and a captivating atmosphere.”
- “There are a couple of jumpscares, but the focus is more on character development and overall experience.”
- “While there aren't many puzzles, the optimization of the game's performance enhances the enjoyment.”