Cryptark

 PC
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9

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  1. kch3691
    Dec 18, 2017
    6
    Cryptark is a rogue-like twin stick shooter. The player character floats in space and uses a jet pack to get around. Mechanically the game has a very deliberate feel. There is also a resource management and load out side to the game. Dying does not end your run but running out of money permanently kills your character. I enjoyed the game but the resource management aspect combined withCryptark is a rogue-like twin stick shooter. The player character floats in space and uses a jet pack to get around. Mechanically the game has a very deliberate feel. There is also a resource management and load out side to the game. Dying does not end your run but running out of money permanently kills your character. I enjoyed the game but the resource management aspect combined with random level generator screwed my run over more than once through no fault of my own. Not bad overall but there are lots of options for games like this.… Expand
  2. skohl
    Nov 29, 2018
    6
    This is a cool game, visually it's gorgeous, but it lacks content, and the difficulty level is for hardcore only.
    There are only 6 playable mechs to unlock, with 6 levels. The final level, the Cryptark itself, is so much more difficult than the rest of the game, that it pretty much is the game. Everything else before it is just a race to collect enough resources and gear to, maybe,    This is a cool game, visually it's gorgeous, but it lacks content, and the difficulty level is for hardcore only.
    There are only 6 playable mechs to unlock, with 6 levels. The final level, the Cryptark itself, is so much more difficult than the rest of the game, that it pretty much is the game. Everything else before it is just a race to collect enough resources and gear to, maybe, hopefully, survive. A successful game takes 2 hours at most.
    The part that really kills the fun for me, is how you don't get to keep the weapons you unlock when you get a game over. What's the point of having a save file, if it gets deleted when you lose? Like I mentioned before, you can unlock new mechs to start with, but that's it in terms of gear that carries over to a new playthrough.
    The levels also have a time limit, which incentivizes you to rush, as well as bonus objectives that incentivize you to take additional risks. It feels low effort and random, and I can't help but think it would be more fun if it had actual level design and a thoughtful difficulty progression.    … Expand

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. CD-Action
    Sep 25, 2017
    75
    Cryptark is built around an interesting idea, offers a wide array of weapons and makes you adapt to variable conditions. What holds it back is the fact that it sometimes crosses the line between demanding and unfair. [09/2017, p.37]
  2. Vandal
    Jul 17, 2017
    85
    Cryptark is a game that we've really enjoyed. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it doesn't have to to be an interesting challenge.
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  3. 4P.de
    Jul 14, 2017
    77
    It has its fair share of shortcomings, but nonetheless this twinstick action with its free weapon configs and the surprisingly motivating campaign is quite entertaining.
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