Cryptid

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Cryptid is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by INFLUX Games and was released on October 25, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Cryptid" is a single-player Horror Action game with around 2 hours of playtime. As a veteran hunter, you return to a deserted town and must fix broken items, solve mysteries, and use traps and guns to scare off a mysterious creature that can kill you in one strike. With multiple endings and the creature's behavior changing based on your actions, each playthrough offers a unique experience.

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game has a great atmosphere and is genuinely scary, with a unique creature design that enhances the horror experience.
Players appreciate the exploration aspect and the multiple endings, which add replayability and depth to the gameplay.
The developers are active in updating the game and addressing community feedback, showing potential for future improvements.

The game suffers from poor optimization, with reports of stuttering and issues starting on lower-end hardware.
Many players find the lack of direction and unclear objectives frustrating, making it difficult to progress.
The absence of save features and the inability to pause the game lead to a frustrating experience, especially in a single-player setting.

atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its intense and frightening atmosphere, enhanced by impressive graphics and original creature designs. Reviewers highlight the dread and tension it evokes, making it a standout in the survival horror genre.
- “The game has a dreadful atmosphere, and the cryptid's hellish look only enhances it.”
- “Very tense and scary survival horror, with an excellent atmosphere and an original creature design that is immediately evident from the game's cover.”
- “The game is scary and features great graphics and atmosphere.”
- “The game has a dreadful atmosphere, and the cryptid's hellish look only contributes to that.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally praised for their quality and ability to create a scary atmosphere, particularly in its early access phase. However, some users note that there are still areas that require improvement.
- “The game is scary and has great graphics and atmosphere.”
- “The graphics of the game in the early access phase are quite good, although there will be areas that need improvement.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express dissatisfaction with the story, noting a lack of clarity and coherence in the plot, as well as missing goals that detract from the overall narrative experience.
- “I feel that there's a lot of missing plot or goals in the game.”