The Excrawlers
- February 26, 2023
- Game Dynasty
- 16h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features wonderful art and satisfying animations, creating an immersive experience.
- Gameplay is smooth and enjoyable, with clever puzzles that add depth to the levels.
- It's a short but fun action RPG that offers a good experience for its price, especially when on sale.
- The game is quite short, with limited replay value and simplistic gameplay that becomes easy as you progress.
- There are issues with level confusion and translation errors, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players found the controls to be buggy, particularly with the controller, and the combat system to be slow and unresponsive.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness and enjoyable mechanics, though some players note that it becomes less challenging as they progress. While the game offers a fun experience with cute graphics and an interesting story, its short length of around three hours leaves some players wanting more content and depth. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile experience, especially given its low price point.
“Short but sweet, gameplay is very smooth, the soundtrack is awesome, and overall it was a nice experience for me.”
“A small indie game, somewhat reminiscent of Hades, has good gameplay and story.”
“Gameplay to me was fun, and I'm only the last boss away from beating the game.”
“Simplistic gameplay: challenge declines as you level up.”
“I'm waiting for a sequel with new mechanics and hope the game will be longer.”
“To be fair, it's pretty cheap, but other titles with simple graphics like this can get at least 20 hours of gameplay.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its engaging narrative and interesting character development, featuring unexpected twists and a dark undertone. Players appreciate the concise content, with around two hours of unique storytelling that encourages exploration of each character's backstory. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay experience, making it a notable aspect of the indie title.
“A small indie game, somewhat reminiscent of Hades, has good gameplay and a compelling story.”
“Nice story twists and interesting characters.”
“I completed the game quickly enough, around 2 hours worth of content without repeating quest lines or stories.”
“Demon's Souls quests are the same, so!”
“In the end, the game went four times to learn the story of each character; I really liked their dark underbelly, it was surprising.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of "The Excrawlers" are praised for their captivating beauty and immersive mood, featuring cute visuals that enhance the overall aesthetic. While the game offers interesting mechanics and level-ups, some players find it slightly complicated without proper guidance. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, especially considering its budget-friendly price.
“The excrawlers captivates with its visual beauty and moody aesthetic.”
“A nice game with cute graphics and a surprisingly interesting (though slightly complicated without the tutorial and tips) mechanics and level-ups.”
“Mood & aesthetic: captivating and immersive.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be challenging and demanding, often requiring significant time and effort to progress.
“The game is incredibly grindy and hard, making progress feel tedious.”
“Grinding in this game is a chore, and it often feels like a never-ending task.”
“The excessive grinding required to level up really detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its awesome soundtrack, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, it enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Short but sweet, gameplay is very smooth, the soundtrack is awesome, and overall it was a nice experience for me.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the game's controls can be buggy when using a controller, which may hinder gameplay and affect overall stability.
“I probably could've beaten it faster if I had realized sooner that the controls with the controller were a bit buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
“I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's short length significantly limits its replayability, as players may find little incentive to revisit it after completing the experience.
“The game's short length significantly limits its replay value.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of varied content makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its witty and hilarious dialogue, which adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
“There's also some pretty hilarious dialogue.”
“The humor in this game is spot-on and keeps you laughing throughout.”
“I love the witty banter between characters; it adds so much charm to the game.”
