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Cryptis

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optimization, story
96% User Score Based on 434 reviews

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Cryptis is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Dobrx and was released on January 11, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Shoot, slice, and shred your way through hordes of the undead in Cryptis, a retro-inspired boomer shooter combining modern visuals with '90s gameplay. Embrace the chaos, slaughter your enemies, and leave nothing left standing! Slay your enemies! Fight waves of monsters and utilize a diverse arsenal of weapons. Every weapon provides a different playstyle, choose whichever you prefer. M…

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graphics28 positive mentions
optimization5 negative mentions
  • The game features fast-paced, fluid movement and responsive gunplay, making it a fun experience for players.
  • Visually appealing with a unique art style and good enemy variety, the game successfully captures the essence of retro shooters.
  • It's free to play and offers a satisfying short gameplay experience, making it a great option for fans of the genre.
  • The game is very short, typically taking only 20-30 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • Some performance issues and bugs have been reported, including crashes and stuttering on lower-end hardware.
  • The final boss and some enemy encounters can feel underwhelming and easy, lacking the challenge expected in a shooter.
  • graphics
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and appealing art style, which combines retro aesthetics with clear and crisp visuals that enhance gameplay without compromising performance. Many reviewers highlight the unique enemy designs and fluid movement, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Doom and Prodeus. However, some users note performance issues despite the attractive visuals, suggesting a need for optimization.

    • “The art style is visually pleasing and each enemy is easy to identify and understand.”
    • “Awesome game and the graphics look divine, I recommend it a lot.”
    • “The graphics are impressive and the movement is really fluid.”
    • “Still, the visuals and small map size do not justify the poor performance regardless.”
    • “For a game with these graphics, it ran really poorly on my PC.”
    • “Other games with the same graphics style run well on mine, so I'm assuming it's an optimization issue.”
  • gameplay
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Cryptis is characterized by its fast-paced, old-school shooter mechanics reminiscent of titles like Doom and Quake, offering a smooth and enjoyable experience with a variety of useful weapons. While many players appreciate the solid mechanics and unique art style, some note that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with a desire for more levels and varied gameplay elements. Overall, it is well-received for its fun, competitive nature and accessibility on low-end hardware, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

    • “The game feels very reminiscent of old-school shooters such as Doom and Quake, while also having a much more modern feel, resulting in a buttery-smooth gameplay experience.”
    • “Cryptis is a fast-paced first-person shooter that offers intense action and competitive gameplay.”
    • “The mechanics are solid, with a variety of weapons at your disposal that allow you to adapt to different combat situations.”
    • “I can confirm that this more or less has the same gameplay, but it's structured like a standard linear FPS campaign with mini-arenas strung together instead.”
    • “De gameplay is ok maar niet meer dan dat want de vijanden blijven maar komen in een aantal golven.”
    • “- level design: most of the levels are designed like poor slaughtermaps and are almost counterintuitive to what the gameplay is asking.”
  • music
    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising the soundtrack for its intensity and ability to enhance the gameplay experience. While some noted a limited variety of tracks, the overall quality and fitting atmosphere of the music were highlighted as standout features. Players appreciated the sound design, which complements the fast-paced action and adds to the game's immersive feel.

    • “The sound design is also solid, with punchy weapon sounds and a soundtrack that adds intensity to the gameplay.”
    • “Great game, amazing soundtrack. This creator has a bright future ahead of him.”
    • “The soundtrack that the developer put together fits the atmosphere nicely.”
    • “Music is limited to a few tracks, but still good.”
    • “Honestly, it's a pretty cool game besides the lack of music variety.”
    • “The music becomes annoying pretty quickly.”
  • optimization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the optimization of the game is mixed; while some users report smooth performance on lower-end hardware with good visuals, others experience significant stuttering and performance issues, particularly during intense combat scenarios. The game's reliance on Unreal Engine and DirectX 12 has led to complaints about poor optimization, suggesting that further improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “Fast-paced FPS action with surprising performance.”
    • “While Cryptis can run smoothly on lower-end hardware, it doesn't skimp on visual quality.”
    • “The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on both low-end and high-end systems.”
    • “The performance is pretty bad, even on low settings, as is becoming the norm with Unreal Engine.”
    • “I get around a stuttering 80 in combat with less than 60 at the boss, which makes him more annoying.”
    • “The game could definitely use some optimization.”
  • replayability
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the variety of modes and potential for mods to enhance replay value, others feel the short length and lack of additional content, such as levels or modifiers, limit its long-term appeal. Suggestions for improvement include adding secret areas, a leaderboard, or a sword-only mode to boost replayability.

    • “Cryptis excels in providing plenty of replayability with its various game modes, including team-based and solo challenges.”
    • “The experience may be short, but this game is definitely replayable; also, this is one of the best free-to-play single-player experiences I've had; it could easily be paid.”
    • “It would be great if this game had a leaderboard as it would add a lot of replayability value to the game and fit with the speedrun vibe.”
    • “The only thing I wish was that the game included more levels or even some modifiers to give extra replayability.”
    • “Adding some secret areas would add a lot of replay value to a short game like this.”
    • “However, replayability is non-existent because the game is so short.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a strong desire for a more developed story in the game, with players expressing that it lacks a clear narrative and progression system. Many feel that the game would benefit from a structured storyline or enhanced environmental storytelling to enrich the overall experience.

    • “Add more environmental storytelling.”
    • “I think this game truly needs a storyline and a progression system; I mean, turn it into a full RPG.”
    • “I personally would have liked a story, but I guess what was going on was a bit self-implied.”
    • “Needs a little story or something.”
  • atmosphere
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Blood while incorporating a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the charming visuals, engaging weapon animations, and the immersive environment, all of which contribute to a fun and challenging gameplay experience.

    • “Great soundtrack, great atmosphere, fun and challenging.”
    • “The atmosphere is great and this game has its charm.”
    • “The soundtrack that the developer put together fits the atmosphere nicely.”
    • “Gameplay is a lot like Doom, but the atmosphere feels like the original Blood.”
    • “Music, atmosphere, weapon choices, and graphics all work really well to sell the game even more.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the addictive nature and challenge of completing it on higher difficulties, others feel that the gameplay can be overly simplistic and tedious, particularly with certain weapons. There are calls for more content, such as additional bosses and achievements, to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Finishing on the hardest difficulty wasn't tedious; it was enjoyable!”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Impressive for a free game, but gameplay is kind of grindy and needs something more to it. I don't know, it feels a little too simple.”
    • “The shotgun is incredibly slow and tedious to use.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the character development for its impressive design and the engaging progression system that allows players to unlock a wide variety of weapons over time.

    • “The character design is amazing, and it features a large assortment of weapons that you gradually unlock.”
    • “The depth of character development allows for meaningful choices that impact the story.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel significant.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy is seen as an effective promotional tool for the developer's other games, serving as a strong advertisement and proof of concept.

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Cryptis is a action adventure game.

Cryptis is available on PC and Windows.

Cryptis was released on January 11, 2024.

Cryptis was developed by Dobrx.

Cryptis has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Cryptis is a single player game.

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