The Croaker

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The Croaker is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by AlienTaker and was released on April 20, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Croaker is a feature-packed game where you collect apples. Where's the fun in that? Well, these apples you collect are used all throughout the game: You can buy skins and banners from the online shop and compete on leaderboards. Also, every time you complete a level, you earn a certain amount of Emeralds, which you can also compete for on their own seperate leaderboards. There are 50 uniqu…

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun platforming experience with a variety of levels and content for a low price.
Many players find the game enjoyable and entertaining, even if it has some flaws.
The battle mode is considered cool, adding to the overall appeal of the game.

The game suffers from optimization issues, causing lag even on capable hardware.
It is still in early access with limited replayability and a lack of fresh content.
The online community is sparse, and server issues hinder the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is currently limited, with the single-player mode offering only 18 levels that provide less than an hour of playtime, though the developer has committed to adding more levels in future updates.
- “The developer has promised to release more levels with each update, but the entire single-player mode consisted of 18 levels when I got the game, which equaled less than an hour of gameplay.”
- “The controls are unresponsive and make it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported significant optimization issues, with high GPU usage leading to lag even on lower-demand settings, such as a pixel art style at 4K resolution. Despite these performance concerns, many still appreciate the game's overall quality.
- “Good game, but the optimization needs improvement. I'm experiencing 99% GPU usage on a pixel game with lag, even while playing at 4K. It shouldn't lag like this, but overall, I enjoy the game.”