The Crimping

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The Crimping is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Mama Makes Games and was released on March 10, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

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 …

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of campy humor and horror, making it an entertaining experience.
The graphics are visually appealing, with original artwork that enhances the atmosphere of the game.
The AI voice acting adds a quirky charm to the game, contributing to its light-hearted and fun nature.

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

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
53%
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.”
- “Also, 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?' Make me care about the story at all; I 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 visuals and unique aesthetic, while others find them lacking given the low price point. Many appreciate the attention to detail and the original artwork, noting that the graphics can run well on high-end systems but may require lower settings for streaming. Overall, the game is recognized for its solid 3D graphics and immersive atmosphere, particularly in the context of indie horror games.
- “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 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.”
- “As someone who plays many indie horror games, I appreciate not recognizing any of the props, but at some parts, 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, which can be both amusing and perplexing. While some players found the humor to be childish and the animations odd, many enjoyed the lighthearted moments that added to the overall fun of the experience. Overall, the game offers a mix of strange comedic elements that resonate well 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 humor 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 with the campy humor in this.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with no significant glitches reported that could disrupt gameplay, allowing for an immersive experience.
- “There were no game-breaking glitches, but I did get spooked multiple times.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its basis in a true story, contributing to a sense of realism. While it features a few jump scares and interesting characters, some users noted that the sound design and character voices felt somewhat cheap. Overall, the atmosphere is considered good, despite the minimal puzzle elements.
- “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 of puzzles, interesting characters, and a good atmosphere.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay of "The Crimping" is characterized by its immersive indie horror elements, combining tension-filled exploration with puzzle-solving mechanics. Players navigate a chilling environment that enhances the overall suspense, while the controls are generally responsive, contributing to an engaging experience. Overall, the gameplay effectively captures the essence of horror, keeping players on edge throughout.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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, the optimization is generally well-received, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The game has a couple of jumpscares, really not a lot if any puzzles, interesting characters, good atmosphere, kind of cheap sounds and character voices (at least there are some characters in this game lol), good performance.”