Platforms
- PCMay 9, 20248.3playscore8.17 Critics9.32.31K Players
- PlayStation 5Oct 3, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Xbox Series X|SOct 3, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 4Oct 3, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Xbox OneOct 3, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
9 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Cryptmaster is a charming and unique game that isn’t afraid to experiment. While the gameplay loop can sometimes feel repetitive, for the most part, it’s an enjoyable experience. If you’re looking for an indie game that challenges your vocabulary and dungeon-crawling skills, Cryptmaster is worth checking out.
Gareth Brierley · Oct 14, 2024 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - A hilarious dungeon crawler that is both verbose and vulgar in equal measure.
Gareth Newnham · Oct 10, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Cryptmaster is a clever blend of dungeon crawling and word puzzles, and might just be the hidden gem you're looking for.
Lyle Pendle · Oct 10, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Regardless - Cryptmaster was a game I had hoped I would enjoy more. In the end, it's a solid proof of concept with a few hints of what it could be in the future. Cryptmaster is a game with a lot to say, but much like with the game's undead protagonists - it feels like its a bit confused on how to say it.
James Galizio · Jun 02, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Games like Cryptmaster are rare. Not just because of a particular aesthetic or unique mechanic, but because they take a core idea and focus it. Cryptmaster is ok with not being for every gamer, but puzzle-RPG fans with a love of words, a wicked sense of humor, and a taste for the macabre will enjoy it.
Mark Steighner · May 18, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Cryptmaster’s central idea is innovative and opens up plenty of interesting interaction opportunities. It is fun to type in verbs to guess what’s inside a chest to then trigger a memory or to constantly consider what word will give a character another combat ability. Side activities, like the word-powered card game, aren’t as engaging as the core loop. World-building is pretty good, and the presentation adds to it with its striking black-and-white. Only the combat can sometimes feel like a chore, especially when enemies with long names start showing up. I never got tired of listening closely for bug sounds but some players might. Cryptmaster is a perfect example of how wonderful an indie title with a strong innovative mechanic can be and it should find as wide an audience as possible.
Cosmin Vasile · May 10, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Cryptmaster is a commendable indie game that stands out for its originality in gameplay and narrative. While it faces technical and design challenges, the overall experience is enriched by its entertaining side characters, engaging plot and clever integration of language-based mechanics. The game will challenge your linguistic and typing skills and pull you deep into its mysterious world, promising adventure and amusement. The game might benefit from refinements in control responsiveness and visibility issues, but despite its flaws, these do not significantly detract from the engaging and enjoyable gameplay. Cryptmaster offers a refreshingly different perspective on dungeon crawling, making it a worthy addition for any gamer looking for something outside the ordinary dungeon crawling experience.
MARLEY M · May 09, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - A love of language and unique gameplay is enough to get literati excited for Cryptmaster, while those favoring less cerebral experiences should look elsewhere.
Jerry Williams · May 09, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Cryptmaster is a wickedly clever spin on the edutainment games of old. It combines good old fashioned typing with an underworld full up of gallows humour and eccentrics to meet, including its titular star. Spread the word, Cryptmaster is a must play indie.
Brodie Gibbons · May 09, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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About the game
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SAY ANYTHING in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, embark on strange quests, and solve mindbending riddles. Can you conquer the crypt and uncover the mystery at the heart of CRYPTMASTER?
In the ancient past, four brave heroes banded together to destroy a terrible evil, giving their lives to save countless others. But now their eternal rest has been disturbed by the Cryptmaster, a capricious necromancer in whose thrall they must ascend through the buried strata of the city above them - the gloomy Bonehouses, mysterious Sunken Sea and freakish Downwood.
With the enigmatic Soulstone in hand, the four adventurers must recover their memories, solve whimsical puzzles and defeat outlandish enemies. From fishing and card games to bardic rap battles, finding the right word is the key to success. Who knows, maybe you'll even remember a little more than you bargained for...
Developer: Paul Hart