Krimson

https://youtu.be/GV5Kys-fCSE Aggressive against the player in it's style and theming the platforming challenges are tough be fair with a lot of variety.

EN: A spawn of the lowest of places gathers its own existence and challenges hell on it's own macabre game with only scarce movement and just rising up as tools, it will manage to beat the eternal servitors and guardians of hell itself in search of redemption to win its own worthiness ES: Un engendro de las profundidades mas inhóspitas agarra su existencia misma y desafía al infierno en su propio juego macabro, con escaso movimiento y solo elevarse como herramientas, se enfoca en ganarle a los servidores eternos y guardianes del mismo infierno en busca de su redención para ganarse su propia valía

Kriminally underrated with a brilliant soundtrack. The Thumper of non vr games

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Krimson is an uncompromising descent into a surreal, hellish rhythm-platformer, a game that embraces sensory intensity as both its aesthetic identity and its mechanical backbone. Developed by CryingPsycho and published by PM Studios, Inc., it presents itself as a violent collision between fast-paced platforming and pounding industrial–metal music. You take control of a strange, amorphous creature making its way through a grotesque landscape carved from molten rock, organic horrors, spiked machinery, and warped psychedelia. From the opening moments, the game makes it clear that it is not interested in ease or comfort—it wants you to surrender to the beat, the brutality, and the breakneck pace of its nightmarish world. The gameplay revolves around precision movement and rhythm-synchronized platforming, creating a loop that demands focus and muscle memory. The controls are deliberately simple—run, jump, cling, slide—yet the challenge comes from how the environment shifts, pulses, and transforms in sync with the soundtrack. Platforms disappear on downbeats, walls contract to a drum hit, and hazards burst forward in time with the music’s aggression. Each level becomes a kind of violent choreography where the only path to survival is learning to feel the rhythm rather than simply reacting to it. Death comes fast and often, but quick respawns and dense checkpointing encourage a “just one more try” mentality. This cycle of mastery through repetition is central to the game’s identity: progress is earned, and every completed segment feels like a triumph ripped from chaos. Visually, Krimson is a relentless assault of color, distortion, and motion. Its art direction leans heavily into reds, blacks, pulsating textures, and grotesque shapes that seem alive and hostile. The camera frequently shifts zoom levels or angles to disorient the player, heightening the sense of instability. Rather than aiming for clarity, the game embraces visual overload as part of the challenge. This results in environments that feel hostile not just in design but in presentation—levels blur, ripple, shake, and twist in ways that deliberately test your perception. While this style contributes to the game’s uniquely oppressive atmosphere, it can also hinder readability, especially during complex sequences where obstacles blend too easily into the backdrop. This tension between style and clarity is a defining characteristic of the experience. The soundtrack is the heart of the game, binding everything together. Heavy metal riffs crash into dubstep drops, layered industrial beats, and frantic electronic pulses. Every track is designed not only to set the mood but to control the rhythm of the gameplay itself. As the music escalates, so do the level hazards; as the tempo shifts, so do the jumps and timing windows. The result is a constant interplay between what you hear and what you must do. When everything clicks, it creates a powerful sense of flow—your jumps land perfectly on the beat, your movements sync effortlessly with the music, and the chaos transforms into momentum. It’s exhilarating, but equally unrelenting, offering very little relief from the intensity it builds. As a complete package, Krimson is clearly aimed at a specific audience—players who seek punishing platformers, thrive on rhythmic precision, and enjoy sensory extremes. It is not a game that compromises to broaden its appeal. The combination of flashing effects, dense visual layering, and high difficulty may overwhelm those seeking a more readable or forgiving experience. Yet for players who embrace its brutality, the game delivers a strangely addictive thrill. Its four major worlds each bring distinct visual themes and escalating challenges, ensuring the journey never stagnates even when the mechanics remain deliberately streamlined. Ultimately, Krimson succeeds because it knows exactly what it wants to be: a pulsing, violent, rhythm-infused platformer that challenges your reflexes, perception, and attention all at once. It crafts a world that feels alive in its hostility, driven by a soundtrack that demands synchronization and stamina. While its intensity may alienate some players, those who connect with its style will find a fiercely memorable experience—one that transforms music into movement, movement into survival, and survival into a chaotic dance through the depths of its crimson nightmare. Rating: 9/10

A fun rhythm platformer that with the heavy metal heavy beats help define and hammer in going to the pulse of the songs for sure. I don't have too much time into it but what I have played has been very fun as a platformer fan. If I had to give criticism it's sometimes hard to find your character during the more intense moments on certain stages; though I will say it does a better job at handling that than I thought it would, when you get the flame of each level it is a good grounding spot for your character. On steam deck it's a great game too! And the soundtrack is a right banger too.

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Качественно с идейной точки зрения, унылое говно по факту. 140 + DOOM, общий визуал и динамический саундтрек "на бумаге" выглядят роскошно. По факту невероятно дрочёный левелдиз, порой вообще без ритм-составляющей, а порой полностью копирующий Flappy Bird и Geometric Dash - на выходе даёт такую несусветную срань, что лучше вообще с этой игрой не пересекаться. С цветовым кодированием авторы не справились, с "островками безопасности" чекпоинтов тоже, иногда экран превращается в откровенное дёргающееся месиво, а на Steam Deck так вообще играть нереально, потому что всё вдобавок супер мелкое. К вышесказанному авторы убили динамический саундтрек, потому что в "140" ты плавно шёл к финишу ровным темпом и реально СЛЫШАЛ трек. Тут, так как каждый чекпоинт занимает кучу рестартов, тебя просто ♥♥♥♥ в уши цикличными звуками. Что за ритм-игра такая, в которой несколько раз без нервов проходил кусок уровня, ВЫКЛЮЧИВ ЗВУК? Короче говоря, если бы сделали упор в интересное, а не ебучую supermeatboy-щину - игра пошла на Золотую полку. А так - в мусор. P.S. В игре нет облачных сохранений. Спасайте свой прогресс сами.

The first 60 seconds are epic, amazing, and brain-melting. Love the environment, sound, music, controls. After 10 minutes I've never been more frustrated, annoyed, illogical maps, difficult to see threats. It was like $3 so whatever, take my money. Google: "unforgiving difficulty, confusing and abrasive visuals, a lack of story, and a frustrating gameplay loop. Some players find the game's mechanics, such as unpredictable hitboxes and camera obscuring traps, make it particularly frustrating and anxiety-inducing."

I definitely recommend this game, but it comes with a big caveat. If you don't like precision platformers and you thought you might give this a try because it looks cool enough to pass despite that fact, I would not recommend it. Checkpoints are fairly plentiful and rebooting is quick as the game description mentions, but even that was not enough to fight off the frustration and fatigue I was feeling by the end, especially throughout Circle 4. There are some really tough segments here, and I recoil at the thought of trying to do some of them deathless for the achievements. Also, side note, be warned that the visuals do get a little rough on the eyes if you don't take breaks. All of that being said though, this is due solely to my own personal preference. I have never liked precision platformers and likely never will, but I always try games outside of my comfort zone if they seem like they have enough to offer outside of their genre's standards. And this game does have a lot to offer, even as a shorter experience. The style is on point, and I love the change-ups in the visuals between Circles. The music is fantastic and complements the level movements and gritty aesthetic perfectly. Gameplay changes between circles was not a feature I was expecting, but they were a great way to shake things up and keep you on your toes. Honestly, game is good, and despite my hatred for the genre and my exhaustion partway through, I ended up enjoying the experience overall upon reflection. If you have the patience for it, I would definitely say you should pick it up.