Gythol Granditti: The Crypt of Darkness

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Gythol Granditti: The Crypt of Darkness is a single player role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by gzstorm and was released on July 19, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

Geoff Dandy is your typical lout. Until one day, life long friend Dolph Dombardo barges into his house in a drunken stupor. He rages incoherently then leaves mumbling about going to the deadly Jiggly Swamp. Saving Dolph from doom is just the beginning of events that lead to Geoff's true purpose...

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a rich and engaging story with a distinct cast of characters, each with unique backgrounds and personalities.
Combat is strategic and enjoyable, with a turn-based system that allows for depth and tactical gameplay.
The retro pixel art style and atmospheric sound design create a nostalgic and immersive experience reminiscent of classic games.

The graphics quality is low, and the use of GameMaker Studio results in a lack of polish and professional standards.
Gameplay can become repetitive due to similar locations and a limited variety of enemies.
The game can be punishing if players do not keep up with equipment, which may frustrate some players.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its rich lore and well-developed characters, particularly the humorous portrayal of bards, which adds depth to the narrative. Players appreciate the engaging world filled with secrets, side activities, and branching story elements that evolve as the game progresses, although some players express indifference towards the story and characters. Overall, the narrative is considered a memorable aspect that complements the strategic combat system.
- “It is a well-crafted 2D role-playing game with a lore-rich world and story, a deep strategic combat system with non-repeating combats that always have something new to show you, and plenty of secrets to be found.”
- “The game's story and world is rich in detail.”
- “It establishes quite early on the strong personalities of the main characters, as well as sets up a unique treatment of bards as the butt of many jokes throughout the story (and the joke does eventually pay off). It presents you with a city with side activities to engage in, as well as secrets to be found and the means to affect some branching details of the story.”
- “Don't care about the story and characters.”
- “Even with the combat, the most memorable aspect of this game for me is the mystery set forth in the story.”
- “Things are happening in town as the story progresses.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a retro pixel art style that some users feel lacks polish and sophistication, resembling MS Paint aesthetics. While the visuals may not be impressive and are seen as a step back from modern standards, they reflect the creators' passion and originality, avoiding the pitfalls of generic asset flips.
- “The art style is a blend of retro pixel and MS Paint aesthetics, creating a unique visual experience.”
- “The developers opted for a nostalgic retro pixel art style, which adds charm and character to the game.”
- “The art style is a blend of retro pixel and MS Paint 'art'.”
- “The graphics here aren't great, but at least they're not asset flips (assets would look better).”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely driven by the diverse character interactions and unique fight gimmicks, which often provide comedic moments. Additionally, the clever map layouts allow players to creatively exploit situations, adding a humorous twist to challenging encounters.
- “The characters contribute to the fights in very different manners, and many fights have a new gimmick to explore (or be humored by).”
- “The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making even the toughest battles entertaining.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations keep the game light-hearted, ensuring that laughter is always just around the corner.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a lack of polished graphics and mechanics, yet it reflects the developers' passion. Players express a desire for a more defined combat style that emphasizes strategy and positioning for a deeper gameplay experience.
- “The combat system offers a variety of styles that encourage strategic positioning and in-depth gameplay.”
- “I appreciate how the gameplay emphasizes strategy and positioning, making each encounter feel unique.”
- “The depth of gameplay allows for multiple approaches, ensuring that every player can find their own style.”
- “I struggle to find a single style of combat that allows for more in-depth gameplay where positioning and strategy are given more presence.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is entirely free, which contrasts with the common criticism of games made with Gamemaker Studio being perceived as low-effort cash grabs.
- “Very often, game maker studios are used to create shovelware and lazy cash grabs, although in this case, the game is completely free.”

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Gythol Granditti: The Crypt of Darkness is a role playing game with comedy theme.

Gythol Granditti: The Crypt of Darkness is available on PC, Web Browser and Windows.

Gythol Granditti: The Crypt of Darkness was released on July 19, 2019.

Gythol Granditti: The Crypt of Darkness was developed by gzstorm.

Gythol Granditti: The Crypt of Darkness has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Gythol Granditti: The Crypt of Darkness is a single player game.

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