Krystopia: Nova´s Journey
- July 21, 2020
- Antler Interactive
Get on Steam"Krystopia: Nova's Journey" is an atmospheric 3rd person point-and-click puzzle adventure, where you play as space explorer Nova Dune. Explore the beautiful and intriguing world of Krystopia, encountering quirky characters and solving challenging puzzles to uncover the planet's secrets. This game is a sequel to "Krystopia: A Puzzle Journey," and offers a continuation of the story and puzzles in a new setting. With its engaging narrative and immersive gameplay, Krystopia: Nova's Journey promises an exciting adventure for puzzle and adventure game enthusiasts.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a unique soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The puzzles are creatively designed and provide a good challenge, making them satisfying to solve.
- The addition of characters and a more immersive storyline adds depth to the gameplay, making it engaging.
- The game suffers from bugs, including issues with achievements not unlocking and a clumsy interface that complicates puzzle-solving.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks the charm of the original game, with some players finding it less enjoyable.
- The dialogue and character interactions are poorly executed, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their high quality, vivid colors, and detailed environments, showcasing a captivating art style that enhances the overall experience. While the animations and character designs are noted for their accuracy and charm, some players expressed disappointment with the lack of voiced dialogue during conversations. Overall, the combination of impressive visuals and engaging sound design contributes to a satisfying gameplay experience.
“Such a wonderful and high-end graphics game.”
“The graphics and the environment are vividly detailed that I click around to see if they'll move.”
“The graphics are very detailed with vivid colors.”
“The graphics are cartoon-style and very simplistic, lacking depth and realism.”
“The graphics feel outdated and do not meet modern standards, making the game less immersive.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, failing to capture my interest.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it engaging and immersive, particularly due to the addition of well-developed characters and a more substantial plot compared to the first installment. While some reviews mention bugs and a lack of excitement in gameplay, many appreciate the challenging puzzles and the rewarding experience of uncovering the lore and bonus content throughout the chapters. Overall, the emphasis on narrative enhances the adventure aspect, making it a more compelling experience for players.
“While the first game was mostly a puzzler with some narrative injected here and there, this is more of an adventure with an actual plot and characters.”
“I played the first Krystopia, and the story and characters are a nice addition to the concept; it brings a lot more immersion and dimension to the lore.”
“It's so exciting to find out more and more about the story and Nova.”
“The story and gameplay are boring; there are non-game-breaking bugs here and there.”
“While the first game was mostly a puzzler with some narrative injected here and there, this is more of an adventure with an actual plot and characters.”
“It's so exciting to find out more and more about the story and Nova.”
- music7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its unique soundtrack and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players expressing their enjoyment of the sound effects and beautifully crafted cutscenes. However, some users noted the lack of separate volume controls, which can detract from the experience by overpowering voiceovers. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, complementing its challenging puzzles and artistic visuals.
“Really enjoyed it with its unique soundtrack.”
“The cutscenes are so beautifully made, and the music and the sound effects complete the atmosphere of the game.”
“Everything exceeded my expectations from the awesome music to the puzzles.”
“The game is a lot buggier than the first, and there are still no separate volume settings and toggles, so one could mute annoying gibberish and maybe hear what little voiceover there is without the overpowering music.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as repetitive yet engaging, primarily revolving around familiar puzzle mechanics with some variations that keep it fresh. While some players find the overall experience boring and note minor bugs, the introduction of new puzzle types and the appeal of certain mechanics, like skrii, add a layer of enjoyment.
“It can be played on its own, and it's basically the same gameplay-wise with the same puzzle types (mostly light redirecting, often with some timing, plus various symbols), and a few new ones thrown in for good measure.”
“The only thing missing is I'd love to have even more puzzles where you have to use Skrii; I really like that mechanic, and Skrii is super cute.”
“The puzzles still revolve around the same mechanics from the first game, but there are a lot of variations in them that you never feel like you are doing the same exact puzzle.”
“The story and gameplay are boring; there are non-game-breaking bugs here and there.”
“It can be played on its own, and it's basically the same gameplay-wise with the same puzzle types (mostly light redirecting, often with some timing, plus various symbols), and a few new ones thrown in for good measure.”
“The puzzles still revolve around the same mechanics from the first game, but there are a lot of variations in them that you never feel that you are doing the same exact puzzle.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being a "buggy mess," leading to disappointment among players, especially given its higher price compared to the original despite similar content.
“I didn't have high expectations; I just wanted more of the same. While the two games are very similar, I still ended up being disappointed, partly because it's a buggy mess and costs twice as much as the original for about the same amount of content, plus some other issues.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times. It's frustrating to invest time into something that doesn't even run properly.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience. It's hard to enjoy the game when you're constantly dealing with stability issues.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by beautifully crafted cutscenes, complemented by immersive music and sound effects, creating a captivating experience for players.
“The cutscenes are beautifully crafted, and the music along with the sound effects perfectly enhances the atmosphere of the game.”
