When the Crow Sings

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When the Crow Sings is a single player action game. It was developed by Safe Haven Studio and was released on April 23, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In the 22nd century, America has been ravaged at the hands of human colonization. Over the past few hundred years, the American fauna has evolved to survive the rapidly decaying environment. Tensions between intelligent animals called EVOs and humans are strained, and there are not many places where the two factions live in tandem. Westend Falls is one of the few compounds still fostering cooperat…

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging narrative with choices that lead to different endings, encouraging replayability.
Well-designed characters and art style, creating a charming and immersive atmosphere.
High-quality sound design and music that enhances the overall experience.

Gameplay can feel unpolished, with issues like getting stuck and unclear progression.
The day/night cycle mechanic is jarring and can disrupt the flow of the game.
Some players may find the pacing slow and the minimal gameplay lacking in depth.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is reminiscent of classic Xbox 360 tie-in games, featuring a mix of fetch quests and mini-games, including a unique crow feeding mechanic that adds personality to the player character. However, the experience is marred by a jarring day/night cycle and slow pacing, which may not appeal to all players. While the game shows potential for improvement, it currently lacks the depth and polish expected from top-tier titles.
- “Feels like one of those old Xbox 360 move tie-in games in the best ways, but definitely needs some work in the day/night cycle mechanic. It was really jarring being teleported all over the place, and the monster chasing parts were definitely rough, but I still look forward to seeing this game improve. And it's free, so give it a try and support them.”
- “Gameplay consists mostly of walking around and doing fetch quests for the characters, with two mini-games and one mechanic involving the crows that is woven into the player character’s personality very nicely.”
- “Gameplay consists mostly of walking around and doing fetch quests for the characters, with two mini-games and one mechanic involving crows that is woven into the player character’s personality very nicely.”
- “I do have a little gameplay nitpick in that after talking to a character once or failing at one of the mini-games, you have to walk a few steps away and then back to the character/task to be able to interact with them again.”
- “Though its slow pacing and minimal gameplay may not appeal to everyone, the storytelling shines.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is highly praised for its engaging characters and rich world-building, making it a strong recommendation for fans of narrative-driven games. While the gameplay primarily involves fetch quests and has a slow pace, the depth of the story and the exploration of different endings enhance the overall experience, revealing more about the intriguing backstory.
- “Great story, characters, and really interesting world building.”
- “Would recommend for any fans of story games, and I hope to see more games from this developer.”
- “Just replaying the game for the different endings reveals more and more about the backstory of the compound.”
- “I got lost and stuck at noon with no quests left to complete.”
- “Gameplay consists mostly of walking around and doing fetch quests for the characters with two mini-games and one mechanic with the crows that is woven into the player character’s personality very nicely.”
- “Though its slow pacing and minimal gameplay may not appeal to everyone, the storytelling shines.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally considered passable, with some reviewers noting that while the art style is appealing and likely to age well, the overall visual quality does not meet top-tier standards. While the visuals are important, many agree that they should be complemented by equally strong gameplay, which is lacking in this title.
- “Stylistic graphics over photorealism proves to be the better option once again as the environment and character models look great and will surely age well.”
- “The sound design in this game is extremely well-done, and the art style is great.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for effectively creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere, with one notable exception featuring eerie background music that enhances the sense of desolation. While the overall soundscape complements the likable characters and dark setting, some players feel that more context about the darker elements could have further enriched the experience.
- “The music is very effective in setting the atmosphere.”
- “In most of the areas, the songs are cozy and relaxing, with the exception of one where the eerie background music really sells the desolation.”
- “The characters are all likable, and even though the setting is quite dark, the music and art make the game relaxing.”
- “The characters are all likable, and even though the setting is quite dark, the music and art make the game relaxing. I do wish they had more time to set up the darker elements by giving more information about what exactly happened to the strays and what the scientist was up to.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game offers decent replayability, as each playthrough allows access to only half of the conversation topics for most characters, encouraging multiple runs to experience all content.
- “There is also some replay value as you can only hear half the conversation topics of most characters per run.”
- “The game offers multiple endings and choices that encourage you to play through it again to see how different decisions impact the story.”
- “With various character paths and unlockable content, each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “There is some replay value, as you can only hear half of the conversation topics of most characters per run.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “While there are multiple endings, the journey to each feels too similar, diminishing the replay value.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its effective music, which creates a haunting and emotional narrative, complemented by a dark setting that immerses players in its world.
- “The music is very effective in setting the atmosphere.”
- “When the crow sings, it delivers a haunting, emotional narrative wrapped in a dark, atmospheric setting.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"When the Crow Sings" is praised for its haunting and emotional narrative, set against a dark and atmospheric backdrop that enhances the overall experience.
- “When the Crow Sings delivers a haunting, emotional narrative wrapped in a dark, atmospheric setting.”