Crystal Rift

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
37

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 8 out of 10
  1. Everyeye.it
    Dec 11, 2016
    65
    Crystal Rift is the only old-style dungeon crawler on PlayStation 4, and the only one to support virtual reality. It's a great kick-start for a very average game.
  2. PlaySense
    Dec 13, 2016
    60
    A fitting tribute to classic dungeon crawlers, though low difficulty, a lack of a level editor and a boring esthetic keep it from becoming a classic in and of itself.

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. alienux
    Jun 4, 2018
    8
    I think this game is better than it's been given credit for. While it's not a top of the line AAA title, it is fun and does have it's charm.I think this game is better than it's been given credit for. While it's not a top of the line AAA title, it is fun and does have it's charm.

    Crystal Rift takes a hit in reviews because of the simplistic nature of the combat. But this isn't really a combat game. It's more of a puzzle/exploration game that has some basic combat for variety. The heart of the game is exploring the dungeon and finding the keys needed to progress. Yes, combat is simple, but it's there to provide a little extra challenge when finding the objects needed to progress, not to challenge your fighting skills.

    I'm a long time D&D player, so for me, just having an opportunity to explore a dungeon in VR was worth the price of the game. It also has the benefit of being on of the longer VR games currently available on the market.    … Full Review »
  2. TantFuriosa
    Jan 5, 2018
    8
    I love Crystal Rift in VR, it's like literally stepping into the dungeon crawler games of my youth in the nineties, but without the cumbersomeI love Crystal Rift in VR, it's like literally stepping into the dungeon crawler games of my youth in the nineties, but without the cumbersome inventory and combat systems they had. Crystal Rift is easy, not much variation, not scary. No inventory, combat is super simplistic, puzzles are laughable. There's a mystery told through notes you encounter, and these notes are sometimes very funny, but there is no other storytelling, no voices or anything. The comfort settings are good so I could adjust movement so I don't get motion sickness. I play the game for the atmosphere, that's pretty much all it has, but it's totally enough for me. I get to feel childhood wonder every time I step into these dungeons.… Full Review »
  3. kch3691
    Dec 18, 2017
    4
    Crystal Rift is a generic looking and playing grid based dungeon crawler in VR. This genre could definitely work in VR but everything aboutCrystal Rift is a generic looking and playing grid based dungeon crawler in VR. This genre could definitely work in VR but everything about this game feels uninspired.… Full Review »
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