Ginger Beyond the Crystal
SCORE: 59
I saw some pictures of Ginger Beyond the Crystal, and read a press
release. I thought this might be a pretty cool little platformer.
Unfortunately Ginger Beyond the Crystal is misaligned. Ever play a game
and feel like something is off? Then you analyze it and notice
animations are a little weird, there are small quirks and glitches.
Collision detection was not always accurate either.
I did not know why this little blue creature was going on a quest. I
hoped for an epic story that could be embraced by millions. Then I was
shocked to find controversial and highly divisive content in Ginger
Beyond the Crystal. This digital downloadable video game promotes idol
worship, and a false goddess. Crystals are another part of the deeply
religious system in Ginger Beyond the Crystal. So many families will be
offended by this content. I am dismayed to find it, and it is heavily in
there too.
The goal of the main Smurf looking character (without a hat) in Ginger
Beyond the Crystal is to purify the crystals. He also gets to go on
quests, save villagers, and rebuild the town. Resources are collected
and they are used to rebuild the destroyed building in this town filled
with strange and slightly disturbing looking creatures. For me it felt
like going into a village where they worshiped Baal and being asked to
fix their village and worship a false god.
Ginger Beyond the Crystals is colorful. The music is nice. I am not big
on the special effect sounds. Especially the noises that are made before
the text from a character shows up. Like the druids for example. Creepy
is the best way I can describe it. Dialogue can be skipped. The strange
thing is we can not spam 'X' to get through text faster. Even after I
read it, I had to either skip the entire conversation or sit there for a
few seconds waiting for the game. Another part that is just off in this
game.
Ginger Beyond the Crystal is a heft download size. Families with economy
Internet plans will have to wait and see if a physical copy is ever
released. The combat is pretty lame, and the computer AI is barely
existent. Players have very little health, and few ways to recover. Die
too many times and the entire area must be replayed. The loading times
in Ginger Beyond the Crystal are long. Changing outfits for different
powers is cool but limited. I like the map and how the lights show me
where to go in Ginger Beyond the Crystal.
- WMG
Graphics: 60%
Sound: 65%
Replay/Extras: 60%
Gameplay: 60%
Family Friendly Factor: 50%
System: PC/Xbox One/PS4(tested)
Publisher: Badland Games
Developer: Drakhar Studios
Rating:
‘E’ -
Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY
{Mild Fantasy Violence}
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