Where The Crows Roam
- March 6, 2024
- BlueChesFri39Games
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Get on itch.io StoreWhere The Crows Roam is a survival horror game made by a sixth grader in his free time. In this game you will get to explore the now deserted Stunig City and its outer ruins. Watch your back because you never know what is watching you. Can you survive Dr. Montana and his cult or will you fall short and be killed like the rest. You will solve basic puzzles, explore the unique world of Where The Cro…
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Reviews
- The game features a surreal and atmospheric art style, enhancing the overall horror experience.
- Despite its short length, the game is engaging and showcases a clear improvement in the developer's skills across its chapters.
- The sound design and music effectively contribute to the game's ominous atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players.
- The lighting can be inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments where visibility is compromised.
- Some interactive elements lack feedback, making it unclear whether actions have been registered, especially during tense moments.
- The on-screen text for the story is difficult to read and doesn't allow enough time for players to absorb the information.
- graphics10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their surreal and atmospheric qualities, complemented by a unique and minimalist art style that evokes a nostalgic 6th-grade aesthetic. Reviewers appreciate the game's ominous atmosphere and find the overall visual presentation entertaining, despite the game's short length.
“The graphics are suitably surreal and atmospheric, the music selections work well, and the whole package was entertaining for an hour.”
“Great ominous atmosphere and an interesting art style; I've enjoyed it a lot despite its short length.”
“The game features an interesting minimalist art style which rings true to the 6th grade aesthetic haha.”
“The graphics are suitably surreal and atmospheric, the music selections work well and the whole package was entertaining for an hour.”
“Really liked the art style and how unique the game felt.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the surreal and atmospheric graphics, and contributing to an entertaining experience. However, some users noted issues with the first chase sequence, where the music loops too early and abruptly cuts off, detracting from the overall immersion. Despite this, the ambient sounds and music placement are praised for their effectiveness.
“The graphics are suitably surreal and atmospheric, the music selections work well and the whole package was entertaining for an hour.”
“There are some nice ambient sounds and music placed just right.”
“The music in the first chase loops too early and just cuts the song off.”
“The music in the first chase loops too early and just cuts the song off.”
“The music in the first chase loops too early and just cuts the song off.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in the game is minimal and primarily unfolds in the final chapter, leading many players to focus more on the atmosphere and gameplay rather than the narrative. While the world is well-designed and cohesive, some players feel that the on-screen text is too brief to fully absorb, leaving them wanting a more developed story in future installments. Overall, the game is appreciated for its vibe and chase elements, despite its short narrative.
“Though it is short, the world is cleverly designed and the story is cohesive.”
“I hope others give the game a shot as well and I look forward to you continuing your craft and offering us even more complicated, enjoyable games that are developed even further and hopefully the next time with a bit of story.”
“What story there is doesn't really come up until the third and final chapter, but I assume most people play these for the overall vibe and getting chased by weird stuff, and this game delivers on that.”
“The on-screen story text really doesn't give you enough time to read it.”
“I hope others give the game a shot as well, and I look forward to you continuing your craft and offering us even more complicated, enjoyable games that are developed even further, and hopefully next time with a bit of story.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally intuitive, allowing players to navigate easily; however, there are certain sections that can lead to confusion or disorientation. Despite these occasional challenges, the overall difficulty of the game is not considered high.
“Although most of the gameplay is very intuitive, there are parts that may get you lost or turned around or just confused as to what to do next; however, I wouldn't say this game is hard.”
“Although most of the gameplay is very intuitive, there are parts that may get you lost, turned around, or just confused as to what to do next. However, I wouldn't say this game is hard.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by surreal graphics and an effective music selection that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the ominous tone and unique art style, noting that it creates an engaging environment, even if the gameplay is brief.
“The graphics are suitably surreal and atmospheric, the music selections work well, and the whole package was entertaining for an hour.”
“Great ominous atmosphere and an interesting art style; I've enjoyed it a lot despite its short length.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a high level of stability in the game, with no significant bugs, crashes, or glitches experienced during gameplay.
