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Review of Crow Country

by Lara Milton
November 22, 2024
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Crow Country takes a unique spin on survival horror, challenging our expectations and reshaping the genre’s familiar elements. Developed by SFB Games, this intriguing title strips back overly complex horror aspects and focuses instead on the essentials of the genre, creating a more cohesive experience. Right from the get-go, Crow Country poses a thought-provoking question: What draws you to survival horror? Is it the spine-chilling graphics, heart-pounding jump scares, mind-bending puzzles, or expansive maps? What elevates games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill above the rest? I began playing Crow Country thinking it would be just another Halloween outing, but it turned out to be much more thought-provoking.

The adventure kicks off with Mara Forest, our determined protagonist, stepping into the eerie, abandoned amusement park of Crow Country. On a mission to uncover the fate of Edward Crow, the missing founder, Mara is equipped with a handgun and her own set of ambitions. Her journey involves gathering clues, solving puzzles, and helping others also captivated by the mysteries surrounding Crow Country and its enigmatic founders. While the storyline unfolds in a fairly predictable manner, complete with occasional twists, it’s engaging enough to keep you invested, especially due to the intriguing characters Mara encounters along the way. However, there’s more to this game than its narrative.

By tapping into nostalgia, Crow Country’s graphics intentionally mimic the beloved Playstation 1 era. Utilizing grainy filters and rudimentary character models, paired with a Resident Evil-inspired inventory system, the game cleverly stirs up nostalgic excitement. The camera angle adds a touch of tilt-shift, allowing players to see more of the environment. Each setting feels like a miniature Halloween wonderland, filled with intricate details waiting to be uncovered. I found myself obsessing over every corner, soaking in the atmosphere enriched by detailed flavor text that would sometimes make me chuckle or bring the world to life in unexpected ways. Complementing the visuals is a deeply atmospheric soundtrack that immerses you in suspense, ensuring you never fully let your guard down.

What truly sets Crow Country apart, in my opinion, is its well-crafted puzzles. While I have long appreciated the Resident Evil series, mainly for its puzzles over its horror aspects, which tend to wear thin by the game’s climax, Crow Country shifts the focus squarely on exploration and puzzle-solving. You encounter doors needing specific passcodes, backed up by humorous staff notes left scattered throughout, offering insightful hints. Also, the joy of locating credentials for a tricky computer terminal by discovering a keycard in a distant safe is immensely gratifying. The amusement park map is compact, and backtracking through its various rooms never feels tiresome. Add the whimsical theme park setting, and the quest to unearth the mermaid trident to proceed becomes downright charming.

Soon enough, the amusement park swarms with an assortment of creatures like zombies, blobs, and tree beasts, yet many can be bypassed with a brisk run. When combat becomes unavoidable, the game provides a trusty handgun among other weapons scattered around. Interestingly, by making ammo and health packs abundant, enemies become less of an obstacle, which was a refreshing departure for me. My primary focus is unraveling puzzles, like fitting two distinct gems into a statue’s eyes to unlock new areas. For those choosing to battle the lurking monsters, the combat style harkens back to classic Resident Evil mechanics – slow and deliberate aiming. However, aiming’s imprecision and awkward lurching made dodging foes my go-to tactic.

By dialing down traditional horror scares, SFB Games has redirected the spotlight onto creating a captivating atmosphere and engaging puzzles. It’s a welcome approach that aligns with my preferences for these games—give me an eerie location brimming with objects to discover and riddles to solve, and I’m hooked. Imagine a haunted escape room adventure, and you’ll get an idea of what Crow Country delivers so effectively. The game’s combat sections, needed later on, did dampen my enthusiasm slightly, mainly due to the clunky aiming mechanics. Nonetheless, Crow Country excels at what it sets out to achieve, offering an absorbing mix of clever puzzle design and tension-filled ambiance, all finely balanced in challenge. Helpful hints are also available, ensuring players remain unstuck at tricky junctures. My journey through Crow Country was thoroughly enjoyable, earning it a spot on my Game of the Year consideration list.

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