VOID CRAWLER
- April 3, 2024
- Ricardo Pratas
Get on SteamIn "Void Crawler" , pilot a vehicle called 'The Mole' into Earth's void to harvest valuable material for Void Energies. As Marcus Everett, maintain Mole's battery, oil, and coolant, and utilize infrared camera/radar to navigate. Experience a first-person horror journey in a dystopian future, with challenging survival elements and eerie darkness to uncover.
Reviews
- The atmosphere and world-building are superb, creating a creepy and immersive experience.
- The game is well-paced and offers a balanced difficulty, making it enjoyable without overstaying its welcome.
- Developed by a single person, the game showcases impressive sound design and visuals for its price point.
- The game is quite short, leading to a lackluster ending that leaves players wanting more.
- Initial gameplay can be confusing due to a lack of direction, particularly in the first few minutes.
- Some mechanics, like vehicle controls and saving, can be frustrating and detract from the overall experience.
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its superb world-building, immersive sound design, and a strong Lovecraftian influence, creating a claustrophobic and intense experience. Reviewers highlight the effective use of visual elements and voice acting that enhance the overall ambiance, although some note a lack of tension in certain moments. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The world building and atmosphere in this game is superb and original.”
“The atmosphere is top notch and the voice over work really adds to it.”
“This game has a really great concept and atmosphere; the claustrophobic machine, routines, and bad quality equipment really create something special.”
“There’s a lack of tension and atmosphere.”
“It's claustrophobic and has some intense atmosphere, but I feel the sound design is more immersive in the latter.”
“Along the way, you are met with a Cthulhu-type/Lovecraft atmosphere and some very creepy experiences.”
- story9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its intriguing mystery and character backstory, while others feel it lacks depth and fails to fully utilize key plot elements, such as the dead daughter theme. Although the narrative is considered decent for an indie game, it suffers from clichés and a lack of creativity in its creature design. Overall, while some aspects are engaging, the story leaves room for improvement.
“It's mini story is not bad at all and honestly reminds me of the movie 'Underwater'.”
“I found the mystery of the story/world interesting and I appreciate giving some backstory/motivation behind our character; however, I wish the creatures were a little more creative and not just more Lovecraftian squid-faced humanoids, I've seen far too much of this recently.”
“Got exactly what I paid for and expected after what I saw IGP play in the demo; the story was pretty good for an indie game like this, had a lot of parts that made me look around the mole to see if anything happened.”
“I would also have liked to see more done with the dead daughter element of the story; it is kind of stressed a few times and then doesn't seem to actually matter during the conclusion of the plot.”
“The scares are alright, but the story is mediocre.”
“Very mediocre story and dialogue.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with users noting a significant improvement and rating them 8.5/10. Despite the darker aesthetic, the visuals are described as impressive and visually appealing.
“Graphically, it has taken a good step forward.”
“This game is fairly dark, but the graphics you can see look amazing.”
“Graphics: 8.5/10”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features solid mechanics and satisfactory animations, especially considering it was developed by a single individual. Overall, players find the gameplay experience enjoyable despite some limitations in animation quality.
“The game has pretty good mechanics, and while the animations aren't amazing, they're definitely good for just one developer.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users rating its performance a perfect 10/10, indicating smooth gameplay and efficient resource management.
“The optimization in this game is outstanding, achieving a performance rating of 10/10.”
“I am thoroughly impressed with the game's optimization; it runs smoothly without any noticeable lag.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, ensuring a seamless experience across all platforms.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is effectively balanced with its atmospheric tension, providing moments that elicit laughter alongside jumpscares, enhancing the overall experience as players explore deeper into the game.
“The jumpscares in this game are perfectly balanced, and the atmospheric build-up is fantastic. It made me laugh, jump, and hunt for more secrets as I ventured deeper into the abyss each time.”
