Crisol: Theater of Idols
February 10, 2026
Critic Score
77.0
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Critic Reviews (27)
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90.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
80.0
"Crisol: Theater of Idols is an immersive first-person adventure with a stunning setting that draws you in from the very first moment and makes you want to explore every nook and cranny..."
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75.0
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65.0
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85.0
"ermila Studio’s first game is a distinctively Spanish fusion of elements."
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85.0
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90.0
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75.0
"I had a lot of fun with Crisol: Theatre of Idols, I played for 12 hours and enjoyed every second of it, it does a good job adding little tweaks and quirks to established horror formula. Combat may be the …"
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75.0
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70.0
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80.0
"Crisol: Theater of Idols is a solid horror FPS that does something interesting with its weaponry and health mechanic, featuring a fascinating world with creepy enemies."
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85.0
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85.0
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85.0
"Crisol: Theater of Idols is a slower-paced shooter that is elevated by a stellar setting and unique sanguine gameplay. Siphoning your own blood to slay the enemies of the Sun God is a novel and engaging gameplay mechanic that fits …"
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65.0
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68.0
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68.0
"Crisol: Theater of Idols is a solid survival-horror adventure that is sometimes a little rough around the edges."
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70.0
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90.0
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75.0
"If you’re looking to fill that Bioshock void, Crisol: Theater of Idols is the closest thing we’ll get as of this writing. The combat is unique and solid, the atmosphere is top notch, and the island is really fun to …"
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30.0
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75.0
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92.0
"Vermila Studio plunges us into the abyss of a twisted faith that turns the body into a resource in an oppressive survival horror, focusing on identity, risk, and religious symbolism. *Crisol Theater of Idols* is a work that does not …"
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65.0
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70.0
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68.0
"Crisol: Theater of Idols is a good game with an interesting setting, beautiful graphics, and cool ideas, such as the combat system. However, it draws too much inspiration from established titles, especially Resident Evil 4."
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60.0
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85.0
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40.0
"While there are some pacing and polish issues, Crisol: Theater of Souls is a solid action horror game that wins you over through its level design and exploration."
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60.0
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55.0
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48.0
"Crisol: Theater of Idols is indebted to its horror-shooter forebears, but it can&s;t match their coherence and tension, even at its best moments."
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72.0
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84.0
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70.0
"Crisol: Theater of Idols is a first-person horror game where every shot drains your own blood, turning ammo management into the heart of each fight. Tormentosa’s twisted churches, frozen processions, and hostile idols give the story a strong Spanish religious …"
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85.0
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95.0
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90.0
"Crisol: Theater of Idols does a lot right, a striking setting, excellent weapon fantasy, smart resource tension, strong pacing, memorable enemies, and a story that sticks the landing better than expected. Most importantly, it feels great to play. You can …"
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55.0
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45.0
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45.0
"The final hour or so is actually quite good."
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70.0
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90.0
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80.0
"Crisol: Theater of Idols blends FPS action, survival horror, and twisted Spanish folklore with overwhelming personality, a fascinating story, and an atmosphere that grips until the end."
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38.0
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48.0
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62.0
"Crisol: Theatre of Idols was something I was not expecting to go into and enjoy. I came away with, outside of some pacing and bad performance issues, thoroughly enjoying my time with the good exploration/combat/puzzle loop."
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70.0
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65.0
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85.0
"A sequel or big update might smooth out some rough mechanics, but as it stands, Crisol: Theater of Idols is worth a look for fans of first-person shooters or action-adventure games with puzzles, mysteries, and exploration."
Read original review"Crucible: Theatre of Idols arrives with an enviable level of presentation and a tangible passion for the genre, although rough edges in its combat and narrative keep it from reaching its full potential."
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65.0
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90.0
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80.0
"Roaming Tormentosa, dipping back into the fair hub, and slowly powering up your guns and health never stopped being satisfying. Strong audio and visuals pull it all together into a campaign I was happy to finish, and immediately dive back …"
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85.0
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65.0
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75.0
"Technically, Crisol: Theater of Idols is a solid game, featuring cohesive art direction, a well-crafted atmosphere, smart audio design, and a campaign with a fair length. However, its uneven pacing midway through the experience and strong inspirations from the Resident …"
Read original review"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 …"
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70.0
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65.0
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60.0
"Crisol: Theater of Idols is a deeply polarizing game. While the game utilizes Spanish folklore to create a fantastic story with great characters, and is filled with fun mechanics that make its gunplay feel great, the issues with the frame …"
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30.0
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30.0
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30.0
"Play it for the aesthetics, the story, or to experience a world without Live Service Games."
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65.0
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70.0
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70.0
"A fantastic game despite the minor shortcomings. As this is Vermila Studio’s first game, I’m fine with pushing past these minor issues as the game was just a heap of fun. I look forward to seeing what the studio will …"
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70.0
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80.0
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85.0
"Yes, the English voice acting can be grating, the yellow paint is obnoxious, and the late-game combat becomes a bit too easy. But the sheer creativity of the world-building, the haunting enemy designs, and the phenomenal art direction make this …"
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65.0
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70.0
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90.0
"Crisol: Theater of Idols doesn’t try to reinvent horror, nor does it bring anything new that seasoned horror fans have not seen. However, the setting is unique, it presents an inventive story, and has some fun scares along the way."
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