Game reviews / Crow Country
Crow Country
2024 · PC · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S · Survival horror · Adventure · Puzzle
5 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Crow Country is a compact, confident homage to 1990s survival horror that successfully combines PlayStation-era presentation with modern conveniences. Its abandoned amusement-park setting is distinctive, atmospheric, and packed with memorable themed areas, interconnected shortcuts, secrets, and satisfying environmental puzzles. The writing and mystery are stronger than the familiar influences suggest, with a refreshingly unusual story and a good balance of unease and humor. Critics consistently find the combat awkward and the overall challenge modest, while occasional obtuse puzzles and navigation frustrations remain blemishes. Still, its focused length, clever design, and excellent retro mood make it a standout indie horror experience.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-22
Pros
- Excellent retro presentation, atmosphere, and audio design
- Distinctive amusement-park setting with strong world design
- Engaging puzzles and exploration
- Effective writing, mystery, and enemy designs
Cons
- Combat and aiming can feel awkward or clunky
- Overall difficulty and enemy threat are relatively low
- Some puzzles and map/navigation elements can be frustrating
- Certain character and enemy visuals may feel overly childish
Review sources
5 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom · 90/100
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 77/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 77/100
- Destructoid · United States · 90/100
- GameSpot · United States · 80/100