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Is Crisis of the Middle Ages worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy comedy in story-focused RPGs
- Retro RPG fans interested in side-view battles
- Players drawn to stories about the tension between personal wishes and obligations
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long RPG campaign; the stated playtime is 6–10+ hours.
- Players who prefer serious battles may not enjoy encounters where monsters complain or leave.
- Players looking for puzzle, survival-crafting, or management gameplay rather than an RPG.
Our take on Crisis of the Middle Ages
Some enemies can object to their roles and leave during combat. This interruption gives the side-view battles their specific comic twist.
What is Crisis of the Middle Ages?
This retro-style comedy RPG follows the tension between pursuing the life someone wants and meeting obligations.
Characters and creatures reflect on their place in the world; some monsters voice dissatisfaction or walk away during combat, creating humorous encounters. Battles use a side-view format and offer over 100 distinct moves, including spellcasting, bodily strikes, supportive abilities, and engineering-based techniques. Special objects can also be hurled at foes, with unpredictable outcomes. The game features music that includes classical pieces and provides 6–10+ hours of play. It has no in-app purchases or advertisements.
How Crisis of the Middle Ages plays
- 01Self-aware enemies
- Some monsters complain about their lives or leave during a battle.
- 02Varied attack types
- The game has more than 100 attacks, including spellcasting, direct strikes, helpful abilities, and engineering-based moves.
- 03Unpredictable items
- Special items can be thrown at enemies with unpredictable results.
- 04Classical music selections
- The music includes classical selections.
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Crisis of the Middle Ages: platforms & release
Is Crisis of the Middle Ages worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy comedy in story-focused RPGs. Skip it if: players seeking a long RPG campaign; the stated playtime is 6–10+ hours.
Where can I download Crisis of the Middle Ages?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Crisis of the Middle Ages's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Crisis of the Middle Ages on?
Windows and macOS.
