Cryptrunner

About

"Cryptrunner is a single-player Role Playing game with a retro pixel aesthetic and around 7 hours of playtime. It's a roguelike dungeon shooter with a unique blend of third person shooter and classic dungeon crawler gameplay. Each run features procedurally generated levels, weapons, upgrades, and enemies, all set to an immersive soundtrack, creating a challenging and engaging experience."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game has engaging mechanics and is fun to play, offering a fast-paced experience.
There is a lot of potential for growth and improvement, with players excited to see future updates and new content.
The game is approachable for both casual and hardcore players, providing a unique setting and enjoyable gameplay.

The game has been criticized for being unfinished and for the developer's lack of communication, leading to concerns about its future.
Many players feel the game is a rip-off of another title and express regret over their purchase.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety, with levels feeling samey and not providing a sense of progression.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is praised for its smooth and fluid mechanics, featuring fast-paced action and effective gun control. Players can quickly engage in the game, with a minimal learning curve for controls. Overall, it offers a fun and engaging experience.
- “This is a great game with nice mechanics, very fast-paced and fun.”
- “So far, the gameplay is very smooth and fluid with nice mechanics, gun control, and movement.”
- “Only taking about 15 seconds after launch (if you know the controls) to start engaging in gameplay.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game's graphics feature a charming blend of 3D and sprite pixel aesthetics, which many players appreciate despite some performance issues like low FPS. However, there is a desire for more customizable graphics settings, particularly to adjust lighting effects. Overall, the unique visual style complements the game's enjoyable setting.
- “I personally love both the 3D + sprite pixel aesthetic and the unique setting, where a cyclops carries around a sniper rifle and minotaurs tote SMGs.”
- “The game could do with some music and graphics settings, maybe an option to tone down the lighting, but this game is enjoyable even with low FPS.”
- “I personally love both the 3D and sprite pixel aesthetic and the unique setting, where a cyclops carries around a sniper rifle and minotaurs tote SMGs.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that while the game lacks customizable music and graphics settings, it remains enjoyable despite potential performance issues like low FPS.
- “The game could do with some music and graphics settings, maybe an option to go easy on the lighting, but this game is enjoyable even with low FPS.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
- “The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”