- November 17, 2020
- Roencia
- 20h median play time
Crypterion
Platforms
About
Crypterion is a single-player Simulation game with an intriguing story. As a Visual Novel / Story Based Adventure, players meet characters, discover powerful artifacts, attend TV shows, and develop relationships. The Tycoon aspect involves exploring planets, buying goods, passengers and stocks, attending auctions, and managing wealth. The game features tons of choices impacting the story and CG artwork for significant moments.











- Delightful throwback to classic space trading and management games, combining retro-inspired pixel art with engaging gameplay mechanics.
- The game features a fun and wholesome narrative with dynamic characters, providing a memorable experience filled with humor and charm.
- Offers a unique mix of visual novel and economic simulator elements, allowing players to build their empire through trade and strategic decisions.
- As an Early Access title, the game currently lacks sufficient content and depth, leaving players wanting more after completing the visual novel portion.
- There are several technical issues, including typos, bugs in the auction system, and a single save file that can lead to frustration.
- The economic aspects of the game are considered basic, and some players feel that the gameplay lacks balance and variety.
story
44 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story is generally well-received, featuring engaging characters and a fun narrative that blends elements of a visual novel with an economic simulator. While the plot is entertaining and the artwork is praised, some players express concerns about pacing and the need for more content, particularly regarding trading mechanics. Overall, the game offers a cute and feel-good experience, though some players are waiting for further updates to fully assess its potential.
“A very interesting mix of visual novel and economic simulator with a good story, interesting characters, and beautiful art for an extremely low price.”
“The real heart of the game is the story.”
“Great dynamic and evolving characters and compelling story.”
“For now I would say I recommend it, though I will have to wait until the final update to be sure as the content when I tried it was still a bit lacking to fully carry the game until the story is finished.”
“Something that screams 'hey, buddy, I know you're flying around trading right now and nothing has happened for the last twenty minutes... but you still have these twenty-seven quests upcoming, if you just visit the space station on a rainy day.' which makes no sense because it doesn't rain in space, it's just a (bad) example.”
“It's a male-centered harem story where most of the characters automatically like the protagonist, but that's par for the course with this genre.”