Crucible: Dodge Bullet Hell as a Magical Dragon

5/15/2026, 4:06:54 AM

Release date: 3/22/2021

Tags: #bullet-hell #shoot-'em-up #action #top-down-shooter #shooter #top-down #controller #2d #free-to-play #fantasy #score-attack #colorful

User Reviews

Score: 100%Positive
Review Count: 29 reviews
Fetched At: 5/15/2026, 4:06:54 AM

Live Store Snapshot

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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/15/2026, 4:06:54 AM

Key highlight

Crucible is a free-to-play top-down shooter where you play as a magical dragon dodging intense bullet patterns. Developed by TriScale, it features 12 unique patterns and a true ending for those who beat it without contin

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i5-8400

Comfortable play target

12,003 pts(~130% above spec of 9,233 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core i5-10400 @ 2.90GHz11,980 pts Intel Core i5-10505 @ 3.20GHz12,088 pts Intel Core i5-10400F @ 2.90GHz12,102 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

Nvidia GTX 960

Comfortable play target

7,987 pts(~130% above spec of 6,144 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Prepare to enter the Crucible, a challenging top-down shooter developed by TriScale. This game puts you in the scales of a magical dragon tasked with surviving an intense trial by fire against a formidable older dragon.

Your primary objective is to navigate through a dazzling array of twelve distinct bullet patterns, showcasing your dodging skills to avoid getting hit.

Overview

Crucible is a pure test of reflexes and pattern recognition. You'll face waves of colorful projectiles, each with its own unique formation. Success hinges on your ability to weave through these patterns without taking a single hit. The game offers a true ending for those who can conquer either difficulty setting without relying on continues, pushing your mastery to the limit.

Highlights

Experience intense bullet-hell action as a magical dragon.
Challenge yourself with twelve unique and colorful bullet patterns.
Developed by TriScale and published by DigiPen Institute of Technology.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy fast-paced action, challenging bullet-hell mechanics, and games that test reaction times. If you appreciate games with a clear objective and a focus on skillful evasion, Crucible will provide a satisfying experience.