Reviews

• gamedeal user

  Dec 5, 2021

  A PvE roguelike deckbuilder made before slay the spire was made. Wow. Also it's fun and simple, definitely worth the price if you're even just curious.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 30, 2014

  In Coin Crypt, you are a [i]lootmancer[/i] harnessing the power of coins. The gameplay mixes deck-building with standard roguelike elements - permadeath and random levels. Your bag of coins is used both for combat and for buying items. The combat is semi turn-based - coins have cast times and everything slows down while picking a coin. There's a lot of variety in coins, enemies, and classes. Of course, there's unlocks. Your total earnings go toward new classes and achievements unlock new classes, coins, and enemies. Games are generally quick and the variety keeps things interesting. Overall, it's good fun.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 31, 2014

  I didn't get in on Coin Crypt until the official release, so I never got to see the development, but in its finished state the game is really damn fun. As you proceed through the game you unlock new characters with unique playstyles and strategies. It's also balls hard. Definitely worth the price of admission as far as I've played, and I'm sure I'm gonna keep going back to it for a while. UPDATE: Oh also there are a lot of secret. I'm still playing 3 months after writing the review and am still figuring out new things. I really love this game.
• gamedeal user

  Nov 7, 2014

  This is a fun Adventure / Dungeon game where you travel through randomly generated levels to collect coins from looting chests or defeating monsters. Each coin offers a different ability in battle. One coin can be activated to attack, defend, cast poison, cast steal, cast slow or speed and many others. You can even stack up different coins for combination attacks. This game is very tricky in that you have to be careful not to use or lose all of your coins or it's Game Over and there is no continue. You will have to start right back from the beginning. But it's not all in vain as all the coins you collect earn you cash to spend towards new character unlockables. Each with different stats and powers to help you. You will also be able to unlock new and upgraded coins and new monsters that appear throughout the game. An online leaderboard is available to compare your progress with other Steam Users and there is also a cool daily challenge to help you earn new things. The game works smooth with both keyboard and mouse as well as a 360 controller. This is one of those games you will find yourself coming back to quite often. :)
• gamedeal user

  Nov 8, 2014

  A bit unforgiving at times like any Rogue-like, but a great "card" game nonetheless. Allows for multiple avenues to win battles based on either HP or coin depletion. Classes seem a bit unbalanced, but I think I am still figuring them out. Only possible complaint I could have are the graphics outside of battle being a bit too simple.
• gamedeal user

  Nov 10, 2014

  This game is a gem. Visually it's adorable, and mechanically its comprehensive without being simplistic. The runs are fast, never lasting more than a half hour or so until you're much better at the game, and the difficulty curve is fair and rewarding to climb. They tend to introduce more complex mechanics to raise the difficulty instead of just increasing numbers. The diversity of characters along with the number of different coins and items that you can buy mean that no run ever really feels the same. My one complaint would be ther it does fuck-all to teach the player what is what. None of the icons or mechanics or anything are even kind of explain in a tutorial or tips system or anything. It just kind of assumes you'll figure it out or die. And to be fair, its not hard at all to figure it out. But still. Dick move Coin Crypt. Other than that, its an amazing game.
• gamedeal user

  Dec 30, 2014

  throw money at people then they die and you take their money
• gamedeal user

  Apr 13, 2015

  Quite like the idea of building your own deck, however the real-time nature of combat makes this very frustrating... I don't feel that I have enough time to weigh the pros and cons of playing this or that card (once a card is played, it is removed permanently from your deck).. Instead I feel punished if I take my time thinking me decision through, as the AI isn't waiting for me to decide and instead pummels me. And if I don't take my time to think it through, I often end up throwing good cards away. With some sort of a turn-based combat, this could've been a fanstastic game.
• gamedeal user

  Jul 24, 2015

  [h1]EDIT:[/h1] I got super tired of reading so many complaints of people saying that the game is too hard and confusing, so I wrote a [u][url=http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=490998275]guide for beginners.[/url][/u] This should clear up any questions you might have about the game, and if you still don't like it afterwards, then I guess it isn't for you. This review is also specifically focused on the base game and does not include any info on the DLC expansion. Also, this was [i]Slay the Spire[/i] before [i]Slay the Spire[/i]. --- [h1]This is a near-perfect lovechild of tabletop board games and roguelikes.[/h1] [b]Coin Crypt[/b] is a procedurally-generated roguelike adventure game. What makes this game unique is its deckbuilding mechanics and deep, strategic gameplay. You play as a lootmancer, one of 20 characters who hunt for treasure in the mysterious "Coin Crypts". The coins found within treasure chests are used for both battling and bartering, but once they're used they're gone forever. With 201 different coins to find and use, the game offers a rich variety of play. [i]Coin Crypt[/i] separates itself from other games in its genre through a combination of strategy and pressure. The combat system runs on an active time battle format rather than a strict turn-based system. Each coin has its own cast time, and if you take too long to decide your play, your opponent will get the better of you. Because you have to think on your feet before your opponent makes their play, the game keeps things simple and fast, while leaving room for other strategies, such as actually letting your opponent go first, stacking buffs, and more. There's always the looming danger of running out of coins, which immediately ends your run. Because of this, you must keep your deck lean and efficient, but also mindful of the coins you spend as they'll disappear once used. To balance this, you can donate unneeded coins to Deities, the Loot Gods, who offer specific coins that suit different styles of play such as stalling, pure offense, defensive, and more. Other than the wide variety of coins, there's also a good amount of different enemies who challenge you with specific playstyles. Some will steal your coins, poison you, force you to drop your coins, and more. Each floor has an optional miniboss that award you with items that give positive modifiers to your character. Once you've beaten 9 levels, you'll have to fight a random boss to win your run. As with most roguelikes, Coin Crypt has permadeath. Upon ending a run, you can use the money you accumulated to unlock different character classes with different modifiers that can change the way you play. Every class has to be played in their own unique way, and there’s no one method that will work for any class. This game offers great replayability, a surprising amount of depth, and good fun if you're looking for a more strategic roguelike/RPG. Be warned; it is a difficult game with a moderate learning curve. One of its biggest issues is that new players will have a hard time learning the mechanics. There is no tutorial, and the game can feel very confusing at first. It will take a lot of subsequent playthroughs to slowly understand the strategies and skills needed. Some players may get turned off by the game's almost childish art. Personally, I feel like it suits the game, giving it an almost boardgame-like aesthetic, which suits its gameplay. Some aspects may feel unbalanced, such as quick enemies or unfair coins, and there are still some bugs that have ruined some user's savefiles. Playing the game with a gamepad may feel awkward, but it plays smoothly with keyboard and mouse. Some classes are more difficult to play than others, although that's typical for most roguelikes. However, the developer is still in touch with the community and has steadily been working out the game's kinks. All in all, [i]Coin Crypt[/i] is definitely worth the $10.00 purchase. [b]TL; DR:[/b] One of the most underrated roguelikes on Steam. Must-get if you're a fan of collectible card games and roguelikes/RPGs.
• Gamedawg

  Jul 31, 2015

  A fantastic game with a lot of depth and strategy. Probably my favorite game in the roguelike genre!