Crux: The Great Outdoors is a puzzle-based climbing simulator that challenges players to navigate routes by managing hold-specific stamina. It serves as a sequel to the original climbing puzzler, focusing on strategic move sequences and efficiency-based high scores.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Puzzle enthusiasts and rock climbing hobbyists looking for a strategic, mechanics-focused simulation.
What does it look like?
Key features
Players must manage hold duration as they move hands and feet to progress up the wall.
The game encourages replaying climbs to achieve the highest score by completing routes in the fewest possible moves.
Users can customize their climbing character and pads.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Who built it?
Benjamin Dressler
3 apps tracked · Games
Crux: A Climbing Game
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Bottom line
This title is a highly-regarded, mechanics-driven puzzle game that successfully translates the strategic elements of rock climbing into a digital format.
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