Cryptark
| Cryptark | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Alientrap[a] |
| Publisher(s) | Alientrap |
| Programmer(s) | Lee Vermeulen |
| Artist(s) | Jesse McGibney |
| Composer(s) | Ryan Roth |
| Engine | Microsoft XNA, MonoGame[b] |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation4 |
| Release | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4
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| Genre(s) | Action, platformer, roguelike |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Cryptark is an action roguelike video game developed and published by Alientrap for Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, and PlayStation 4. The game was released on Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4 on June 20, 2017.
Gameplay
Cryptark is a 2D sci-fi shooter that challenges players with boarding and neutralizing procedurally generated alien starships to earn income for their Privateering enterprise. Players beat each mission by destroying a enemy ship's central core, earning money that they can then use to purchase weapons/equipment for their next missions. Once the player runs out of money the campaign is over.
Reception
Cryptark received generally favorable reviews from critics, with a score on review aggregator Metacritic of 80/100 and 75/100 for the Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4 versions respectively.[3]
References
- Notes
- ^ Ported to PlayStation 4 by Sickhead Games
- ^ on PlayStation4
- Footnotes
- ^ "Alientrap.com Cryptark". Alientrap. August 3, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "Cryptark on Steam". Valve Corporation. June 20, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "Cryptark". Metacritic. Retrieved 2018-08-04.
Additional Review Sources
- Ramon Nafria (15 July 2015). "Analysis of Cryptark for PC". Vandal. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
- Daniel Weissenberger (10 July 2017). "Cryptark Review". GameCritics.com. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
- MARIO BACCIGALUP (7 July 2017). "Cryptark Review". Games Machine. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
- SURIEL VAZQUEZ (28 June 2018). "Cryptark Review". gameinformer. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
- Benjamin Schmädig (12 July 2017). "Test Cryptark". 4Players. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
