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Krater
action-RPG

Krater

Developer: Fatshark · Published by Fatshark · 2012
A witty post-apocalyptic party RPG, undone by its mechanics.
Action RPGPost-ApocalypticParty-BasedIndie
3.0
Good
POCG VERDICT
A funny, original post-apocalypse hamstrung by clumsy mechanics.
Fatshark's party-based post-apocalyptic RPG has a witty, original world, but clumsy mechanics and thin abilities keep it merely decent.
About This Game

Krater is a 2012 post-apocalyptic action-RPG by Swedish studio Fatshark. Set in a ravaged, mostly underground Sweden, it uses a top-down, party-based approach (three members from the start) with an implant-based upgrade system. It released on PC.

POCG ReviewOriginal: June 23, 2012
3.0
Good
Review Verdict
Krater
Fatshark's party-based post-apocalyptic RPG has a witty, original world, but clumsy mechanics and thin abilities keep it merely decent.
In the News3 mentions
Jun 122012
KRATER Now Available for PC on Steam
Fatshark's post-apocalyptic squad RPG KRATER, set in a ruined Sweden where death carries real weight, is out now on PC via Steam.
Release
May 242012
KRATER Beta Testing Has Started
Fatshark's squad-based post-apocalyptic RPG KRATER enters beta weeks ahead of release, letting testers explore more of the world and the squad system.
Industry
May 72012
Fatshark Wants Your Help Naming KRATER’s Weapons
Fatshark asks the community to help name three weapons in its squad-based RPG KRATER after a designer mix-up left them nameless.
Industry
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Original Hardware
A Windows PC; sold on Steam.
Modern Re-release
Available on Steam.