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In a few words, Crypt of the Serpent King is a game designed for old school players. It doesn't seem to be able to attract new players at all. The game has great variety of enemies and levels but is far from liking a casual audience. It has a mediocre quality and of short duration. Anyway, if you usually enjoy this kind of games it is a good choice with a good price.
40
It’s clear where its inspiration came from and if you are a fan of early 90’s hack and slash dungeon crawlers, then you will likely see some enjoyment from this. It is very basic and should last no longer than a few nights to complete, but with a price as low as this it is difficult to expect anymore.
43
At its heart, Crypt of the Serpent King is a very simple and basic dungeon crawler. It may even make for a decent ‘my first dungeon crawler’ game for someone new to the genre or who is new to gaming as a whole. It is by no means going to excite you, but given that it’s only priced at $3, its' issues can be somewhat forgiven. Regardless of its score, you’ll get $3 worth of entertainment out of it, just don’t expect much more value than what is offered so you won't have any regrets when finished.
9
Fun game if you don’t take it too seriously. Reminiscent of an early 00s dungeon crawler. If you have an extra $5 and a free afternoon I’d recommend
10
Crypt of the serpent King is The Most Peak Way to Understand One Of The Best Lores Ever Made. The Stoucazou's Lore is something difficult to understand but it is important because the game talk about it. You can Kill an evening with this game with You're friends while understanding the best Lore that a Human Could do
10
My homies and I was playing it high as f*ck for two nights and it was absolutely awesome
Crypt of the Serpent King
Released On:
Dec 21, 2016
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Generally Unfavorable
43
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6.5
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Jan 3, 2017
70
While Crypt of the Serpent King is not the most polished game, it offers almost the same level of enjoyment as games like Rogue Legacy or Toy Odyssey. If you love roguelike titles, be sure to check this one out despite its archaic save strategy and odd texture issues.
Jan 20, 2017
55
Considering the price, and if you enjoy these types of first-person dungeon crawlers, you really can’t go wrong if you need a quick fix to waste away a few hours and earn some easy achievements.
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Mar 10, 2025
10
Crypt of the serpent King is The Most Peak Way to Understand One Of The Best Lores Ever Made. The Stoucazou's Lore is something difficult to understand but it is important because the game talk about it. You can Kill an evening with this game with You're friends while understanding the best Lore that a Human Could do
Sep 19, 2023
10
My homies and I was playing it high as f*ck for two nights and it was absolutely awesome
Jan 23, 2017
43
At its heart, Crypt of the Serpent King is a very simple and basic dungeon crawler. It may even make for a decent ‘my first dungeon crawler’ game for someone new to the genre or who is new to gaming as a whole. It is by no means going to excite you, but given that it’s only priced at $3, its' issues can be somewhat forgiven. Regardless of its score, you’ll get $3 worth of entertainment out of it, just don’t expect much more value than what is offered so you won't have any regrets when finished.
Feb 3, 2017
40
It’s clear where its inspiration came from and if you are a fan of early 90’s hack and slash dungeon crawlers, then you will likely see some enjoyment from this. It is very basic and should last no longer than a few nights to complete, but with a price as low as this it is difficult to expect anymore.
Feb 11, 2017
30
In a few words, Crypt of the Serpent King is a game designed for old school players. It doesn't seem to be able to attract new players at all. The game has great variety of enemies and levels but is far from liking a casual audience. It has a mediocre quality and of short duration. Anyway, if you usually enjoy this kind of games it is a good choice with a good price.
Jan 9, 2017
20
This poor excuse for a dungeon crawler doesn't even have enough entertainment value to fall into the "so bad it's good" category. It's a masterclass in lazy design, from the abominable graphics and abysmal soundtrack through to the gameplay that is laughably unbalanced in your favour. Bugs and frame-rate drops are the final nails in the coffin.
Oct 15, 2022
10
Bonjour, je suis un français lambda. Ma femme m'a quitté, j'étais dévasté alors j'ai sû trouvé du réconfort avec ce jeu qu'est The Crypt of the Serpent King, majestuatisation. Il mérite cette note. Bon jeu.
May 22, 2020
10
better than dangonronpa, i like the skeletons but not thre goblins, very cool thank you
Jul 6, 2019
10
This game is one of the best games I have ever had the joy of playing. It feels like an old computer game in the best way, with really simple and easy to use mechanics. This game knew what it was about, and it delivered. My sisters and I are enraptured by the gaming experience this game brought us over the course of a night. 10/10, will play again.
Feb 27, 2019
10
10/10 would buy again. this is a really good game to sit down and play with friends. you can beat them when they get hit so its realistic
SummaryA medieval first-person hack ‘n’ slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. Explore large, randomly generated dungeons.
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
- Xbox One
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Dec 21, 2016
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