Crisol: Theater of Idols

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Feb 16, 2026
    90
    Crisol: Theater of Idols is a unique take on survival horror that has swiftly became one of my favourite games in a long while. It takes classics like Resident Evil 4 and Bioshock and fuses them into a brand new nightmare. The twisting narrative, the mix of gameplay mechanics, and the sheer visceral thrill of the game once it gets its claws into you all combine to make this perhaps my happiest gaming surprise in years. If this glowing review wasn’t enough to convince you, it’s even priced incredibly competitively and puts many far more expensive titles to shame. Crisol truly deserves to become more than just a cult classic and will be in the conversation for horror game of the year, even with some obvious competition on the horizon.
  2. ElDesmarque
    Feb 10, 2026
    90
    I have to say I had an absolute blast with this gripping first-person horror and shooting adventure. The story and the atmosphere they’ve built in Vermila hooked me from the very start, and I really enjoyed uncovering each and every one of the little stories scattered throughout the game, which gradually put together the puzzle that makes up Crisol’s dark and twisted script. All of it is peppered with moments of horror, tension and small jump scares, as well as fantastically well-blended sections of combat, action, puzzles and exploration.
  3. The Jimquisition
    Feb 22, 2026
    80
    Crisol: Theater of Idols excels as a lower budget horror with high ambitions. It's got its foibles and I can nitpick all day, but so much style and effort has been poured into it that I just have to come away impressed. Fantastic visual and audio direction does a lot of the heavy lifting, taking this from a solid little homage to something more special. Creepy, intriguing, and with enough mechanical gimmickry to feel more different than it actually is, I’m certainly very glad I played it...Also, it’s stunningly cheap to buy for what it is. These days, that’s one of the most remarkable things anything can be.
  5. Creative Bloq
    Feb 19, 2026
    80
    A stylish, tightly focused horror game with bold ideas and striking art direction, Crisol: Theater of Idols may not push every theme far enough, but its cohesion, world design, and confidence impress.
  6. GameSpew
    Feb 10, 2026
    80
    A first-person survival horror game with a story steeped in Spanish history, folklore and religion, Crisol: Theater of Idols may borrow from the likes of Resident Evil but it manages to stand out thanks to its creepy enemies and clever blood bullet mechanic.
  7. Areajugones
    Feb 10, 2026
    80
    A spectacular staging, outstanding in every aspect, reminiscent of some great classic adventures and ideal for any survival horror fan. Vermila Studios sets an enviable starting point with Crisol: Theater of Idols, only improvable in a few areas.
  8. PSX Brasil
    Feb 10, 2026
    80
    Crisol: Theater of Idols is a good game with an interesting setting, beautiful graphics, and cool ideas, such as the combat system. However, it draws too much inspiration from established titles, especially Resident Evil 4.
  9. Loot Level Chill
    Feb 25, 2026
    75
    Crisol: Theater of Idols is a solid horror FPS that does something interesting with its weaponry and health mechanic, featuring a fascinating world with creepy enemies.
  10. CGMagazine
    Feb 15, 2026
    75
    Crisol: Theatre of Idols is a good, but flawed, and often tense horror experience that’s absolutely worth stepping into.