Crypt Custodian
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With an engaging lead, amusing story, crunchy combat, thrilling platforming, and a fascinating world to explore, Crypt Custodian is a near purr-fect metroidvania. Litter-ly one of the best I've ever played.
Crypt Custodian is a sensational top down Metroidvania, with compelling combat, loads of upgrades to experiment with, and of course cats!
Overall, Crypt Custodian is a pretty traditional Metroidvania elevated by its fantastic world, aesthetic, characters, and soundtrack, with solid combat and a lot of build flexibility. These aspects all help alleviate some visual clutter issues and frame rate hiccups, ensuring that Crypt Custodian shouldn't end up lost in the eShop bargain bin like so many other Metroidvanias.
And while the differences between each zone are mostly just cosmetic, they all feel distinct enough with varied colours, enemy types, and overall themes. A chill soundtrack enhances the laidback and friendly tone kickstarted by the visuals and general gameplay direction, making Cyrpt Custodian a relaxing experience just as much as it is an entertaining one — an impressively accomplished game all in all.
Kyle Thompson gets it right once again and makes Crypt Custodian his best metroidvania, easy to recommend. In this world from above, we have a vast and interconnected map, exciting bosses to defeat, more than 100 collectibles to find, and a story of captivating lightness and simplicity. On top of that, Pluto's adventure in the afterlife is an example to be followed in quality of life features that value the experience of those who play.
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A charming adventure filled with countless collectibles and frantic and exhilarating combat, leaving a lasting urge to hug your pets.
Crypt Custodian stands out for its originality and the charisma of its characters, which, together with the cozy atmosphere and humor, provide an engaging and fun experience. The colorful world, fast pace, and varied challenges make exploration enjoyable, while the boss battles are memorable and well-crafted. However, the game is not without its flaws. The repetitiveness of certain mechanics and the lack of originality in some areas of the map affect the pace of the adventure, which could have been bolder in some aspects. Despite these limitations, Crypt Custodian offers an enjoyable experience and deserves to be explored, especially by those who enjoy light and creative metroidvanias.
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