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Crisol: Theater of Idols

Crisol: Theater of Idols

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Release Date: February 10, 2026

Action, FPP, Horror, Action Adventure, Singleplayer

A horror action adventure game with an FPP camera. In Crisol: Theater of Idols we play as a soldier travelling through a cursed baroque island of Tormentosa. He must face various dangers and the game's unique mechanic is using our own blood to power our weapons.

7.3

OpenCritic

8.8

Steam

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Crisol: Theater of Idols is an action adventure game, maintained in the horror convention. The game was developed by the Spanish Vermila Studios and represents their debut project.

Gameplay

In Crisol: Theater of Idols we view events from a first-person perspective (FPP).

Crossing the cursed island

The adventure leads us through narrow city streets, gloomy landscapes, and ruins. Animated statues are some of the threats we must face. They can vary in size, resistance to damage, and attack power. They may be treated as standard adversaries or as bosses who are much more powerful.

Transfusing our own blood

The protagonist eliminates enemies, making use of weapons (pistols, shotguns) and combat skills. Since they use his own blood, we must constantly be on guard, as each attack drains a bit of the hero's vital strength, making combat a constant balancing act on the edge of life and death.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

Developer: Vermila Studios

Publisher: Blumhouse Games

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System Requirements for Crisol: Theater of Idols Video Game:

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Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 6600, 18 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Crisol: Theater of Idols Video Game.

7.2

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 51% of Critics. There are 25 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Game8: 70 / 100 by Allisandra Reyes

Crisol: Theater of Idols is an ambitious game with moments of creativity and style, but its execution consistently holds it back. The story fails to engage, combat is frustrating, and the character design often breaks immersion. At the same time, it offers one of the more compelling first-person horror settings in recent years, and its environmental and thematic work are impressive. It’s a game with strong ideas that never fully coalesce into a consistently satisfying experience, making it interesting but flawed overall.

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GameSpew: 8 / 10 by Richard Seagrave

A first-person survival horror game with a story steeped in Spanish history, folklore and religion, Crisol: Theater of Idols may borrow from the likes of Resident Evil but it manages to stand out thanks to its creepy enemies and clever blood bullet mechanic.

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Use a Potion: 7.5 / 10

Crisol: Theater of Idols is an engrossing, if slightly unpolished, horror experience that offers a world that is dripping in atmosphere and a combat loop that keeps you on your toes. It might not always terrify you in the way it intends to - especially where Dolores is concerned - but between the grotesque enemy designs and the constant tension of the Blood Bullet mechanic, there is plenty here to enjoy. If you’re a fan of survival horror (and don’t mind a little bit of indie jank), this trip to Tormentosa is well worth the low price of admission.

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88%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (1,934)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Strong Atmosphere and Art Style: The game boasts a unique and captivating visual aesthetic, drawing heavily from Spanish culture and folklore, which many players find enchanting.
  • Innovative Gameplay Mechanics: The blood-as-ammunition mechanic adds a strategic layer to combat, forcing players to balance health management with ammunition usage.
  • Engaging Story and Lore: While opinions vary, many players appreciate the intriguing narrative and the dark themes it explores.
  • Quality Soundtrack and Voice Acting: The music and most voice performances enhance the overall experience, especially when played in Spanish.
  • Value for Money: At its low price point, many players feel the game offers significant value, especially considering its production quality for an indie title.

The main cons of the game

  • Performance Issues: Many users report bugs, stuttering, and optimization problems, especially on certain hardware setups.
  • Linear Gameplay and Lack of Enemy Variety: The game is criticized for being overly linear, with limited backtracking options and a repetitive enemy roster that can lead to boredom.
  • Voice Acting and Dialogue Quality: While some praise the voice acting, others find it lacking, particularly with certain characters feeling out of place or the dialogue being cringeworthy.
  • Difficulty Balance: Players note that the game can be too easy, with ample health and resources that diminish the survival horror experience.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Lack of DLSS or Advanced Upscaling Options: Users express disappointment over the absence of modern graphical enhancements like DLSS, which could improve performance.
  • More Diverse Enemy Types and Boss Fights: Players desire a greater variety of enemies and more challenging encounters to enhance gameplay depth.
  • Improved Backtracking and Exploration Mechanics: Many players wish for better exploration options, allowing them to revisit areas for collectibles without being blocked off.
  • Enhanced Narrative Depth: Some users feel the story could benefit from deeper character development and clearer connections between plot elements.

Summary

  • Overall, Crisol: Theater of Idols has received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players appreciating its unique qualities while also pointing out areas for improvement.

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