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Crypt of the Serpent King

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2016

Should you play it?

Crypt of the Serpent King is a medieval first-person hack'n'slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fighting underworld creatures along the way, all while avoiding traps and collecting loot!

What works
  • Low price point
  • Simple, accessible combat
  • Atmospheric audio and lighting
  • Procedural dungeon generation
  • Short, nostalgic gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive level design and enemies
  • Limited depth and variety
  • Basic graphics and animations
  • Minimal story and lore
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Crypt of the Serpent King: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Violence, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Creativity.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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