Crimzon Clover - World EXplosion

 Switch
  • Publisher: Degica
  • Release Date: Oct 29, 2020
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. 4P.de
    Nov 4, 2020
    91
    This is a breathtaking, extremely playable arcade-extravaganza with varied challenges and ways to play.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Nov 8, 2020
    90
    While Crimzon Clover does owe a tremendous debt to many arcade shooters through the 1990s and 2000s, it's clear that Yotsubane has a great love and understanding of them. It’s not only a homage (look at the default high score table for some familiar initials) but also brings some mechanical brilliance that makes it stand out against most of its doujin shoot-em-up peers, and enough to hang with the genre greats. It’s flashy, it’s exciting, it’s addictive, and it’s an essential purchase for genre fans.
  3. Noisy Pixel
    Nov 1, 2020
    90
    Crimzon Clover: World EXplosion is the most well-optimized shmup available on Switch in terms of the port’s quality and accessibility. The added modes do enough to invite fans back to the bullet-hell action, and there are also user-friendly options to introduce the genre to newcomers. This is a must-play shmup that I couldn’t recommend more.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Apr 2, 2021
    80
    Maybe it’s because of my age, but Crimzon Clover: World Explosion is one of the non-Ring Fit games where I felt exhausted after a session. It’s surprisingly demanding if you’re not used to these kinds of space shooters. I can see why the hardcore fans eat this game up, and it’s a very well designed game. It’s just not something I’d recommend for relaxing after a tough day at work.
  6. TheSixthAxis
    Dec 1, 2020
    80
    Crimzon Clover: World EXplosion is a rare entry within the genre that manages to be inviting to shmup rookies, while also giving the hardcore veterans plenty of challenge to chew on thanks to its carefully considered mechanics and swathe of options.
  7. Video Chums
    Nov 26, 2020
    80
    Whether you're new to Crimzon Clover or not, if you're a shmup fan then you'll love everything that World EXplosion has to offer.

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. riccyjay
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Stunning game. Perfectly captures everything that's great about the arcade shmup experience. Loads of modes and options and, despite lookingStunning game. Perfectly captures everything that's great about the arcade shmup experience. Loads of modes and options and, despite looking insane, actually very accessible to anyone.… Full Review »
  2. Ironplushy
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    I mean, this game is pretty damn perfect. This is the game shmup heads recommend to new players. It made seem intimidating at first, but thereI mean, this game is pretty damn perfect. This is the game shmup heads recommend to new players. It made seem intimidating at first, but there is a novice mode to ease you in. Once you start you may never want to stop. It's basically like 8 lanes of traffic crashed through a fireworks mega factory while simultaneously aliens are trying to invade. It is a dazzling spectacle but you can still see what's going on. The stunning visuals don't detract from the great gameplay, managing the bombs and hypers at just the right time and organizing your options to be where they need to be. If you buy this game, you'll probably end up a life long shmup player. Just don't credit feed, try to beat it 1CC.… Full Review »
  3. Pixelated
    Nov 22, 2020
    0
    Ugly game with obviously no play testing. Novice is way to easy while arcade fills up the screen with bullets making it ugly asf. You alsoUgly game with obviously no play testing. Novice is way to easy while arcade fills up the screen with bullets making it ugly asf. You also move way too fast. He should have went back to the drawing board before releasing this garbage. Should have looked at ikaruga to see how you make real shmups.will give 1 star cus it is somewhat playable… Full Review »
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