Krystopia: A Puzzle Journey
- October 16, 2019
- Antler Interactive
Get on Steam"Krystopia: A Puzzle Journey" is a single-player game where you play as space explorer Nova Dune, investigating a mysterious distress signal on a desolate planet. The game features 3D puzzle-solving, object interactions, and secrets hidden throughout the world. Your goal is to uncover the truth behind the vanished civilization and the planet's desertion.
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Reviews
- The game features a compelling narrative and immersive world-building, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience.
- Puzzles are inventive and vary in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
- The graphics and sound design are visually appealing and create a relaxing atmosphere.
- The game is very short, leaving players wanting more and ending on a cliffhanger.
- There are numerous bugs, including broken achievements and controls that can be frustrating to use.
- The story lacks coherence towards the end, with an abrupt conclusion that leaves many questions unanswered.
- story22 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story in Krystopia is a mixed bag; while it starts strong with an intriguing premise about a scavenger exploring an abandoned planet and uncovering the mysteries of a lost civilization, it suffers from incoherence and an unsatisfactory conclusion. Players appreciate the blend of puzzles and narrative, with the art style enhancing the experience, but some note plotholes and a lack of character reaction at the end. Overall, it offers a compelling, albeit flawed, story that keeps players engaged as they explore and solve puzzles.
“Krystopia is a puzzle game with a compelling storyline.”
“All of this is surrounded by a mysterious aura that unravels a story about a lost civilization on an extraterrestrial planet.”
“The story starts out pretty interesting - you play a scavenger in a sci-fi setting, who lands on an abandoned planet, searches the ruins, and is intrigued by the mysteries she discovers.”
“The storytelling is quite a mess.”
“Started somewhat strong, but both the story and the gameplay kind of fell into incoherence by the end.”
“The story does have a few plot holes - e.g. the natives of the planet conveniently leave each other message pads in plain English - but the plot remained interesting throughout the game.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many users praising the vibrant visuals, unique art style, and immersive world-building. The aesthetics are described as beautiful and pleasing, enhancing the overall experience of the puzzle-solving gameplay. Some users noted the option for high-resolution settings, which further elevates the visual appeal.
“All around, vibrant visuals and refreshing palettes of color flood the screen.”
“As you traverse the bizarrely beautiful backdrops and lushly-lit vistas, it's clear that something catastrophic has occurred, despite its utopian aesthetic on the surface.”
“The graphics themselves fit nicely, as they also create quite the beautiful scenery to look at while you try to find creative ways to solve your way forward.”
“Bad puzzles and bad graphics.”
“Graphics are pretty, although the game is obviously designed for phones.”
“The game uses stylized, low-poly graphics similar to Firewatch, but manages to look pretty good in my opinion.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a serene and calming soundtrack that complements the visuals and puzzles. While many players appreciate the ambient score, some express a desire for options to adjust the background music volume. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset, contributing to the game's enchanting and mystical atmosphere.
“Music fits perfectly and helps with the experience.”
“On that rather musical note, the ambient score is surreal, yet serene.”
“Setting the scene to a significant degree, the in-game OST paints the perfect picture of an unexplored planet, steeped in magic and mysticism.”
“Menu options I would like to see include the ability to reduce background music and effects, as I personally don't like when the music is loud and blaring; it's nice to take in the ambient sounds instead.”
“Art is very well done and keeps the eyes interested, while the music used keeps you calm and helps immerse you in the puzzles.”
“As soon as I loaded up the game, I was met by a pleasing atmospheric soundtrack and a short comic book-like cutscene.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet methodical mechanics that guide players through an engaging puzzle experience, blending story and gameplay effectively. While some puzzles are easy, the difficulty gradually increases, introducing new mechanics and requiring players to revisit areas for missed items. Overall, the gameplay is both challenging and satisfying, though some players noted a decline in coherence towards the end.
“With simple, methodical mechanics, you make your way through something of an archaeological dig to discover exactly why this planet is no longer inhabited.”
“Everything is so bright and colorful, and the game has a taste of that satisfying tactile gameplay reminiscent of the Room and its sequels.”
“Both highly challenging and deeply compelling, Krystopia blends story and gameplay seamlessly.”
“Started somewhat strong, but both the story and the gameplay kind of fell into incoherence by the end.”
“The gameplay itself consists only of puzzles that start off easy, and gradually get harder as you progress throughout the game.”
“With simple, methodical mechanics you make your way through something of an archaeological dig to discover exactly why this planet is no longer inhabited.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a relaxing and awe-inspiring ambience, enhanced by a pleasing soundtrack and visually engaging cutscenes. Players appreciate the other-worldly elements that contribute to an immersive experience, making the journey feel worthwhile.
“The sounds create a nice, relaxing atmosphere.”
“What makes the journey worthwhile, though, is its awe-inspiring ambience and otherworldly atmospherics.”
“As soon as I loaded up the game, I was met by a pleasing atmospheric soundtrack and a short comic book-like cutscene.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely driven by the voice acting, which is noted to be good and occasionally funny, particularly influenced by the items players choose to interact with.
“The voice acting was good and funny at times, depending on the items you pick up.”
“The humor in the dialogue kept me laughing throughout the game.”
“I loved the quirky characters and their hilarious interactions!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, requiring minimal system resources and featuring a relatively small file size, making it accessible for a wide range of players.
“You won't need much to play this game either, as it's pretty well optimized and its size isn't that big.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers little to no replay value, which is typical for its genre; however, its low price point compensates for this limitation by providing a satisfactory user experience.
“There is no replay value (as usual for this genre), but the cheap price is more than adequate for the user experience it provides.”
