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Crimsonland

Crimsonland is a top-down arena shooter. In short missions and endless survival modes you fight hordes of monsters, unlock weapons and abilities, and can play locally with up to four people.

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Developer
10Tons
Publisher
10tons Ltd
Genre
Arcade, Arena Shooter, Shooter
Game modes
4 Spieler Lokal, Couch-Koop, Singleplayer
Steam user reviews
92 % positive · 3,127 reviews
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What is Crimsonland?

Crimsonland is a fast twin-stick shooter viewed from above. In open arenas, a single character fights against ever-larger monster hordes. Weapons, random power-ups and unlocked abilities determine how long they survive. The game comes from the Finnish studio 10tons and was originally released in 2003.

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Release

Crimsonland was originally released for Windows in 2003. The revised version came out on Steam on June 11, 2014. That same year, it was followed by versions for PlayStation 4, PS Vita and iOS, among others. Later, the game came out for PlayStation 3, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Separate versions for PlayStation 5 and a version optimised for Xbox Series X|S are also available.

  1. PC

    The original Crimsonland was released for Windows.

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  2. PC

    The revised version was released on Steam.

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  3. PS4

    The remaster was released on PlayStation 4.

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  4. PS Vita

    Released on August 20, 2014.

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  5. iOS

    Released on October 9, 2014.

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  6. PS3

    The PS3 version was released in March 2015.

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  7. Xbox One

    Released on October 14, 2015.

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  8. Switch

    Released on November 24, 2017.

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  9. PS5

    The PS5 version was released on January 19, 2021.

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Platforms

Crimsonland has been released on PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Android. An iOS version was already available in 2014. The PlayStation 5 version is a separate store release. On Xbox, the game supports Smart Delivery and is optimised for Series X|S.

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Gameplay

You move a small character around an arena and aim independently of your direction of movement. Enemies move in from all directions. With each wave, the choice between movement, firepower and survival chances becomes more important. The short battles rely on direct controls rather than cover systems or long cutscenes.

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System requirements

The Windows minimum requirements for the remaster are a 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, DirectX 8.1 and 200 MB of free storage. 10tons also mentions XInput support for gamepads. The older Windows versions originally listed refer to the game software. The current Steam client requires Windows 10 or later.

The details apply to pc.

Minimum

Processor
1 GHz
RAM
512 MB RAM
DirectX
Version 8.1
Storage
200 MB
Gamepad
XInput-compatible

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Quest mode: missions and unlocks

In quest mode, you play a fixed sequence of short challenges. The standard version includes six chapters with 60 missions in total. Along the way, weapons and abilities are unlocked, which later become available in the endless modes. The Xbox One version expands the scope to 70 missions.

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Which survival modes are there?

Survival mode challenges you to reach the highest possible score against more and more enemies. Rush, Blitz, Weapon Picker and Nukefism are also available. The Xbox One version additionally includes Waves. Depending on the mode you choose, the weapon selection, pace and rules change. Leaderboards make the results comparable.

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Radial projectiles hit a horde of enemies in Crimsonland survival mode.
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Weapons and special attacks

The arsenal ranges from pistols to highly unusual special weapons. Most versions offer 30 unlockable weapons. Some later variants expand the selection. Weapons are unlocked in quest mode and can then be used in survival modes.

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What are perks?

Defeated monsters give experience points. When you level up, you choose a new ability, such as faster reloading. Several of these bonuses can be combined during a run. Crimsonland offers 55 different perks, and the combination you pick noticeably changes how you play.

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The selection menu shows several special abilities in Crimsonland.
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Which enemies await you?

In Crimsonland, enemies include zombies, giant spiders, mutated lizards and alien creatures. Some enemy types seem harmless at first but become dangerous in large groups. The Xbox One version added an extra enemy type and more missions.

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Numerous green monsters attack in a Crimsonland arena.
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Can you play Crimsonland together?

The PC and console versions support local co-op for up to four players. All core game modes, including quests, can be played together. There are separate leaderboards for co-op games. Online co-op, however, is not offered as a regular game mode.

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Controls and input devices

On PC, Crimsonland supports controllers, including XInput devices. The two analogue sticks handle movement and aiming. The iOS version was additionally designed for touch controls and supports compatible MFi controllers. On the Nintendo Switch, the principle works with the Joy-Con sticks.

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What sets the different versions apart?

The 2014 remaster reworked the graphics, controls and parts of the weapon arsenal. On Xbox One, ten additional missions, a new enemy type and the Waves mode were added. Other versions mostly have the classic 60 missions and five survival modes. So when switching platforms, it is worth checking which game modes are included.

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Crimsonland on mobile devices

Crimsonland was released for iOS on October 9, 2014. 10tons adapted the controls for touchscreens and added support for external MFi controllers. There is also a separate version for Android. The mobile versions bring the combat and unlock system to smartphones and tablets.

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Languages and age rating

The PC version offers German and English on-screen text, among other languages. Crimsonland contains clearly visible scenes of violence with blood and dismembered monsters. The Xbox version has a USK rating of 16 and up in Germany.

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The first game from 10tons

Crimsonland was one of the early projects of the Finnish studio 10tons in 2003. The developers brought the shooter back with new graphics in 2014 and added further platform versions in the following years. The studio's later catalogue also includes action-packed games such as Neon Chrome and Tesla vs Lovecraft.

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