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2017 · Alientrap · Action · Action roguelike

Cryptark

PlayStation console exclusive

"Cryptark is a 2D roguelike shooter that challenges players with boarding and neutralizing procedurally generated alien starships to earn income for their Privateering enterprise. Purchase improved equipment and weapons to tackle more dangerous targets, but be cautious as failure will result in a loss of investment and profit. The decaying alien arks will defend themselves from intruders with a wide arsenal of cyborg monstrosities, robotics, and security systems, all obstacles that must be surpassed to achieve victory, the destruction of the ship’s central System Core.

Released: 2017
Platforms: Linux PlayStation 4 Windows macOS
Genres: Action Action roguelike Adventure Indie Shooter Strategy
Developers: Alientrap
Publishers: Alientrap
Modes: Co-op Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective: Side view
Themes: Action Science fiction
Engine: Microsoft XNA
Country: United States Canada
Age ratings: ESRB T PEGI 7
Languages: English
Time to beat: 4.5hmain story16hcompletionist

About

Cryptark is a 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.

A sequel, Gunhead, was released in November 2023. Unlike its predecessor, Gunhead is played from a first-person perspective with VR implementation being a post-release possibility.

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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 an 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.

Ramon Nafria (15 July 2015). "Analysis of Cryptark for PC". Vandal. Retrieved 22 August 2018.