Summary
The newly-released survival-horror gameCrow Country, available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, is getting great reviews from critics.Crow Countryis a throwback to classic PlayStation 1 survival-horror games. Many indie titles have attempted to replicate old-schoolResident EvilandSilent Hillsurvival-horror with mixed results, butCrow Countryis certainly one of the best to take a crack at it to date.
Crow Countryhas been turning heads ever since its initial reveal. While the gameplay is clearly inspired by classic survival-horror games like the aforementionedResident EvilandSilent Hill, the graphics actually have more in common with something like the originalFinal Fantasy 7.Crow Countryfeatures blocky charactersand an art style that seems to take its cues fromFF7, so the game is really doubling down on PS1-era nostalgia.
Crow Country’s unique art style, classic survival-horror gameplay, and amusing writing have come together to create a game that has been very well-received by critics.Crow Countryreviews have been positive enoughto leave the game with an impressive 82 overall rating so far, though there is still time for the game’s overall rating to move in one direction or another. It’s likely thatCrow Countrywill stick around the 82 mark though, which is a big win for developer SFB Games.
Crow Country Reviews
Crow Countryisn’t the only recent release that will appeal to fans of PS1-era horror games.Alisa: Developer’s Cutwas dropped earlier this yearto similarly positive reviews, with many critics praising the new version as a substantial upgrade over the original game. LikeCrow Country,Alisa: Developer’s Cutemulates survival-horror titles likeResident EvilandSilent Hill, and also likeCrow Country, it has done so better than many other games that have attempted to take things back to 90s.
With games likeAlisa: Developer’s CutandCrow Country, 2024 has already given horror game enthusiasts plenty to play. For fans of bigger-scale, blockbuster horror, there should be plenty more to look forward to in the months ahead. TheSilent Hill 2remake is expected to release by the end of the year, and there have been rumblings that Capcom could berevealingResident Evil 9soon for a January 2025 release. Those nostalgic for the golden age of survival-horror games in the 90s should definitely check out SFB Games’Crow Countryin the meantime, if the mostly positive reviews are any indication.
Crow Country
WHERE TO PLAY
A survival horror game, where you’ll test yourself against puzzles and riddles as you investigate the eerie tranquility of the abandoned theme park. Don’t be deceived by the whimsical surroundings, something is awfully wrong in Crow Country.As you unlock new areas, backtrack and discover more, you gradually piece together why Edward really shut down his park and where he mysteriously disappeared to. You’ve heard some pretty disturbing rumors, but they couldn’t possibly be true…..right?For visitors to the park who are more interested in spotting crows and taking in the sights, Exploration Mode allows you to journey on without the fear of being attacked by the mysterious monsters roaming Crow Country. If you knew what those monsters really are…..Just how far would someone go to follow their ambition? Are some sins too wicked for redemption?A tale of reckless hubris and human greed, and now at the center of it all… you.Who are you really, Mara Forest?
