
Crux is a fast-paced single-player arena shooter roguelike, where you face waves of enemies, unique bossfights and earn powerful magic abilities across 13 arenas. Master your fluid movement, trusty arsenal and the power of the blood gods to reach the top of the CRUX Champions Leaderboard!
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Languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Spanish - Latin America
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Ahhh, CRUX. This is one of my long-awaited games that I've been following the development of for quite some time. It's developer is a good friend of mine, and as such have had the chance to playtest the game through various phases of it's development. With all this being said though, I intend for this review to be as objective as possible. [h2]The Review[/h2] [b]Gameplay[/b] CRUX features 13 arenas over 5 worlds, each getting progressively harder & more chaotic, and as such, more fun. Per any given run, you only get to play 6 arenas in their respective chronological order, meaning almost every run will be different. All the arenas feature unique enemies and boss fights, each with their own movement and ability sets. There are 3 weapons from which you can choose to cause mayhem with. The Shotgun, Plasma Rifle, and Missile Launcher. The game sometimes refers to these as the "Unholy Trinity of Weaponry", which is spot on. All of these weapons include their primary fire, and also an alternative fire. For example, the Shotgun includes a grappling hook which you can use to better traverse the arenas. But none of the above would matter if it weren't for the most important feature of the game: The Perks. CRUX has a selection of over 100 perks which you can use to customize your playstyle. Every time you enter an arena, you are given the choice between 3 random perks of varying tiers. You can also unlock specific perks you want by killing bosses and using their titan hearts as currency. You can have up to 4 custom perks to start the run with. This is definitely one of the most fun aspects of the game. Experimenting with different perks and builds, and finding out how they reflect in the arenas. Overall, the gameplay rivals many games of this genre, and will undoubtedly continue to get better as time goes on! [b]Graphics[/b] CRUX's graphics are not the best in any way shape or form and I myself have critiqued them in many occasions. But that's okay. In my honest opinion, the game's focus is not on the graphics but rather on the gameplay, and as established above, the gameplay is absolutely brilliant. This is an especially important fact seeing as this is an indie game developed by one person. Do not let graphics stop you from trying this game! [b]Sound & Music[/b] The sound effects in CRUX are pretty good, but the music on the other hand... Is an absolute banger. The music fits really well with the tempo of the gameplay, with each arena having it's own track. I can't tell you how many times I've caught myself humming this game soundtrack, or trying to play parts of it on my guitar. [h2]Conclusion[/h2] Although the game is lacking in some areas, I think that the gameplay more than makes up for everything. I totally recommend this game to anyone who plays similar games, and I definitely can't wait for the new updates that will be added in the upcoming months following it's release!
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I grew up on boomer shooters. I am so happy they are making a come back. CRUX is quite fun, has the moreish quality of "Just one more run", and has some pretty cool bosses and upgrades. The levels are tight and full of replenishing items. Occasionally, enemies will spawn out of sight and their pathing is not great, especially on levels with tons of verticality. Guns could also use a little more oomph to them, but overall, this is a really fun experience. Definitely check out the Demo if you are interested. https://youtu.be/MK_1aZXtCRg
Wheehaw, I really really enjoyed this one! Come take my time, I dare ya! Very much a love letter to Quake, and holy crap does it feel good. Maybe a little light on options, but hopefully we get some more content in future updates! Anyways, as usual I made a video review and you can get my full thoughts there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0hglHklW2k Disclaimer: I received a review copy of Crux for free from the devs and Keymailer, however I was not paid to say this game was good, all opinions are my own.
It really shows this game was made with love and it's unbelievable to me that one person managed to recreate the original Quake feeling of flow. You move so smoothly through the room it feels like flying once you get the hang of it, and the swarms of enemies keep you hyped up. This game is really just straight-up FUN. There's three types of weapons, each with a secondary mode BUT THE SHOTGUN WINS THE CAKE 🎂 (it ain't a lie). Personally I just love anything that enables mobility and the fact it's in a SHOTGUN blew me away, it's my go-to weapon of choice. Now that there's perks you collect as you advance gives continuity to the session and each time I play I go a different route. Love the space to experiment with different playstyles. Been following this game for a while now, demoed it live before it even was on Steam. I gotta say, this developer LISTENS. So much of the feedback given pre-alpha through to release had been implemented and for me that's dedication to the title & to the audience. Excited to see how this game grows!
This game is super fun and with all very creative perks each time in different level you can try new combos. My favorite is mixing melee attack with the shotgun. The background music gets you in the mood. I found myself immersed in a gaming experience that not only entertained but also delivered moments of genuine joy!
This is definitely one of the more interesting Vampire Survivors like games I've played recently. If it wasn't obvious, this share a huge similarity with Quake series. Think Quake III Arena but with the enemies of modern Doom. I think this game has the potential to become something very interesting later down the line, but it doesn't mean you shouldn't play it now. As others have mentioned, it has hours of content out of the box and a diverse set of perks you can use throughout your runs. As well as a wide variety of enemies and maps to choose from, I'm sure there's more to come in the future. I will come back to this review possibly at a later stage when I've played it more and have a better feel for what the game has to offer. But until then, if you haven't done so already, definitely give the game a go, as I think you'll find this game very enjoyable. Especially if you like Quake/Doom and Vampire Survivors type games.
ЕЩЁ ОДИН БЕММЕР ШУТЕР ток добавили всяких вампаир сурваиваликов и метапрогрессию https://youtu.be/PPLkewCPM6M
Roguelike FPS bastante entretenido en el que tenemos que adentrarnos en diferentes arenas y eliminar a todo tipo de enemigos y jefes.
It's a pretty fun game. The diversity of levels and enemies is on point, and the gameplay is great. It looks to be very replayable which is a big plus. Recommended!
Recently picked up the game, and its fast paced gameplay is amazing to see in indie games. Especially nice, is the fact that 90s shooters are making a comeback in Steam, and for anyone looking to pick up something in the genre, then don't skip CRUX. Each time you replay the game, it gets more exciting as you get to pick up new skills and level up, and try to beat your past average. The enemies are plenty, and the boss-fights are unique and fun. 10/10 - Fully recommended!
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