Crystal Rift

 PlayStation 4
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

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  1. 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 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 veryI 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.… Expand
  2. 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.

    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    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.    … Expand
  3. Crazyzmbie
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    I love this game. Though I had to change up a few of the controls, I am able to now fully enjoy the game. 10/10!

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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. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 19, 2017
    30
    It's just dull. [Feb 2017, p.96]
  2. Push Square
    Dec 22, 2016
    30
    Crystal Rift is far from an enjoyable experience, with cumbersome controls, lacklustre visuals, and poor enemy AI. The entire experience gets very tiresome very quickly, and with the ever increasing expectations for great quality games, this just doesn't cut it. This rift would be better left unexplored, unless you think you'd enjoy its torturously repetitive depths.
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  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Dec 15, 2016
    30
    Crystal Rift possesses all the potential in the world, and I certainly hope the game performs well enough that the development team is able to go back to the drawing board and come up with a more comprehensive and nuanced structure for another crack at the VR dungeon crawler.
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