The Cryptkeepers of Hallowford

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"Cryptkeepers of Hallowford" is a text-based interactive fantasy novel, where you play as a veteran adventurer in a high fantasy world. Sharpen your skills, choose your allies, and explore crypts filled with monstrous creatures and forbidden magic. Your choices will determine the fate of Hallowford, as you uncover secrets that could save or doom the town.

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Play Modes

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

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

A definite improvement over the first game, focusing more on characters and a single adventure.
The writing is engaging and provides some simple pulpy fun in a cool fantasy world.
Replayability is high, with different ways to succeed based on character choices and backgrounds.

The skill system is overly simplistic, limiting player choices and character development.
The game is disappointingly short, with a rushed ending that lacks closure.
Character development is minimal, making characters feel cookie cutter and hard to keep track of.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The story in "Hallowford" is generally viewed as short and lacking in character development, with some players finding it entertaining despite its shortcomings. While some enjoyed the characters and are eager for a potential third installment, others felt disengaged and noted that the narrative felt rushed and incomplete, particularly in the second half. Overall, opinions are mixed, with a sense that the story does not live up to its predecessor, "Hero of Kendrickstone."
- “I really enjoyed the characters in this story, although I don't feel that this one had as much effort put into it as the first one did.”
- “Also, I hope it follows through on teasing a third installment, because lacking or not, I would like more of this storyline and my characters.”
- “I enjoyed the previous story 'Hero of Kendrickstone', so I eagerly bought 'Hallowford'.”
- “I have tried several times but I just cannot get interested in the story.”
- “Two other characters vanish from the story as soon as their parts are done, not even mentioned in passing as far as I can tell.”
- “The second half of the story feels needlessly rushed and ends abruptly.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers express that the gameplay lacks depth and variety, making the experience feel limited and the characters overly generic. There is a consensus that improvements are needed to enhance engagement and character development.
- “I think it's clear Paul Wang has a lot of potential as a writer, but this series really needs a redo gameplay-wise. There's just not enough to do, and your character feels very cookie-cutter and narrow-minded.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features minimal character development, which some players found lacking, and its overall length is considered short.
- “It has less character development and it's a bit short.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is a significant feature, with many players finding it engaging enough to return for multiple playthroughs. Various elements, such as branching storylines, diverse character choices, and unlockable content, contribute to a fresh experience each time. Overall, players appreciate the depth and variety that enhance the game's longevity.