Iron Crypticle

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. PlayStation Country
    Jul 18, 2017
    70
    If you're bored of Nex Machina but not bored of the twin-stick shooters with roguelike elements, then Iron Crypticle is worth a look but it doesn't offer anything to advance the genre.
  2. Push Square
    Jul 18, 2017
    60
    A fun throwback to a number of different beloved titles, Iron Crypticle is fun in short bursts and can be a blast with friends. Yet, aside from the charm of the 8-bit visuals, there isn’t an enormous amount here to keep you dungeon running once the initial novelty wears thin.

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. UriahHeep
    Sep 23, 2017
    10
    I'm giving this game 10/10 because it only cost me ten dollars and I reckon I've sunk hundreds of hours into it, which means incredible valueI'm giving this game 10/10 because it only cost me ten dollars and I reckon I've sunk hundreds of hours into it, which means incredible value for money! The concept is so simple, the graphics are simple, in fact you only ever play on single screens, yet don't let it's simplicity fool you! It's so carefully designed you almost don't notice how addicted you're getting, and the enemy A.I is so well balanced! You really just want to have one more go, just one more go, before you know you've been playing for five hours straight! I've never pursued Trophies in playstation games, but I've sunk so much time into Iron Crypticle that I'm the closest to getting a Platininum trophy I've ever been! If you love twin stick shooters and addictive mechanics, get this game!… Full Review »
  2. trophyshy
    May 6, 2019
    9
    Fans of Smash TV, Robotron or even Bezerk stop here. This is a superb evolution of that genre of gaming.
  3. artowen74
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    Very fun rogue-lite twin stick shooter, with a unique charm that makes it that much more appealing to fans of the genre. You can onlyVery fun rogue-lite twin stick shooter, with a unique charm that makes it that much more appealing to fans of the genre. You can only aim/shoot in 8 directions, & gameplay could use some additional basic instruction tbh. As Path of Exile for PS4's release inches ever so closer, I'm thoroughly enjoying my time with Iron Crypticle. It's fun, charming, challenging, and cheaply priced at $10. Definitely recommended and rated 4/5 (8/10 using Metacritics rating scale.)… Full Review »
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