Cryptrunner
- May 28, 2019
- fusdev
- 7h median play time
"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."
Reviews
- The game has nice mechanics and is very fast-paced and fun.
- There is potential for growth and improvement, with engaging gameplay and a polished feel for an early access title.
- The game is enjoyable and offers a different twist on the roguelike genre, making it worth picking up for fans.
- The game feels unfinished, with some players expressing regret over their purchase due to lack of updates and support from the developer.
- Many aspects of the game, such as level design and combat mechanics, can feel repetitive and lack depth.
- There are significant issues like the absence of a save feature and limited options for customization, which detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and fast pace, allowing players to quickly dive into action within seconds of starting the game, especially if they are familiar with the controls. Overall, it is described as fun and enjoyable.
“This is a great game with nice mechanics, very fast-paced and fun.”
“Only taking about 15 seconds after launch (if you know the controls) to start engaging in gameplay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game lacks customizable music and graphics settings, including options to adjust lighting, players still find it enjoyable despite experiencing low frame rates.
“The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
“The vibrant colors and smooth animations make every scene visually captivating.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”
“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.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the game lacks customizable music and graphics settings, including lighting options, 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.”