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Crystal Rift

A grid-based dungeon-crawler, in classic first person perspective.An experiential horror challenge game that takes the player through a series of increasingly mysterious locations. Comes with Full Dungeon Editor. Designed with full Virtual Reality support for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

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March 30, 2016
10 years and 127 days ago
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Mixed133 reviews59.4%

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About the Game

A grid-based dungeon-crawler, in classic first person perspective.

Crystal Rift is an inspired by classic dungeon games such as Dungeon Master and Eye of the Beholder with grid-based movement, it has been developed primarily for Virtual Reality headsets, but is also a great experience for those without headsets.

It's an experiential horror challenge game that takes the player through a series of increasingly mysterious locations. Crystal Rift has 26 levels, with unique styles and settings, to provide many hours of gameplay. The player slowly uncovers the narrative and story through exploration, discovering dark secrets and following the path of those who have come before.

Use the In Game Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.

  • Classic dungeon crawling experience with grid-based movement, monsters, hidden rooms, pressure plates, trapdoors, fireballs, challenges, tactics and more.

  • Designed for Virtual Reality First, this leads to a rich immersive 3D environment with details you can lean into and see, this also presents perfectly in 2D.

  • A unique and compelling story told through the environment, text and speech

  • Optional Scare level, Off, Normal or Extreme

  • Optional Difficulty levels including hardcore perms-death

  • 26 Levels with many hours of gameplay.

  • An in-game Editor, you can create, edit and share maps built inside the game, no external tools required.