CRACKED

TRASH, it is almost 100% vibe coded and its mechanics are just so bad, if you see this game on someone's library, block them and never talk to the again

CRACKED is a chaotic little PvP arena game that I had a lot of fun with. The idea is pretty ridiculous in the best way because I am playing as a glass headed wizard and trying to smash another wizard before my own head gets shattered. The matches are fast, the physics can get completely out of control and the whole thing has a playful feeling that makes it easy to jump into another fight after losing. The combat is probably the strongest part for me. I can use different spells and move around the arena while trying to avoid getting hit. Because the characters are affected by physics, fights do not always go exactly how I expect them to. I liked having to keep moving and looking for opportunities instead of simply standing in one place and firing attacks. When everything starts happening at once, the matches can become surprisingly funny. The upgrade system is what gives CRACKED its roguelike side. After each round I get to choose upgrades that can completely change how my character works. There are more than forty different upgrades, and some of them can create ridiculous combinations. Homing fireballs, jet packs, rapid fire attacks and poison clouds are the kind of things that can turn a normal fight into absolute chaos. I really enjoyed seeing how different upgrades could stack together. I also like the flexibility in the match sizes. I can play one versus one battles or get into larger team fights, going all the way up to four versus four. The larger battles are obviously much more chaotic because there are more spells and players flying around the arena, while the smaller fights give me more room to focus on what my opponent is doing. I think having both options works well because I can choose between something more personal or something that feels completely ridiculous. The biggest problem for me is that the experience depends heavily on having people to fight. The short matches are great when everything is working, but there is not a huge amount of single player content to keep me occupied for long. The upgrade system gives the matches plenty of variety, but eventually I still wanted more maps, modes and things to unlock. I think the basic combat is strong enough that additional content could make a big difference. The presentation is also quite simple, although I think the colourful stylised look fits the game really well. The glass headed wizards are memorable, and the exaggerated physics make even ordinary attacks look entertaining. I also appreciate that the game is free to play because it makes it easy for me to give it a try without needing to make a commitment. The controls are straightforward too, so I could understand the basics almost immediately. Overall, CRACKED is a fun and chaotic arena game that works best when I just want to jump into a few quick fights. I liked the physics based combat, the ridiculous wizard abilities and especially the upgrade system because it can create some completely unexpected builds. It still needs more content and its replay value depends heavily on how much I enjoy repeated PvP matches, but the core gameplay is entertaining enough that I kept wanting to play another round. For a free game, I think it is a surprisingly good time. Rating: 6.9/10