Crypt Custodian

Crypt Custodian is a metroidvania, created in the form of an action adventure game inspired by The Legend of Zelda series. The game was created by an independent developer - Kyle Thompson - who previously made warmly received projects such as Sheepo and Islets.

Plot

The main character of Crypt Custodian is a mischievous cat named Pluto. Our protagonist ended up in the afterlife after death, specifically - in the palace of the guardian of the land of the dead named Kendra. She judged him and sentenced him to eternal cleaning of the spirit world and banished him from her lands. From now on, the protagonist must do everything in his power to find his way back to the palace and try to change his fate.

Gameplay

In Crypt Custodian we watch the action from a bird's eye view. The adventure in the underworld leads us through various locations - from beautiful landscapes to dark dungeons. While exploring them, we jump on platforms, avoid terrain obstacles, and face opponents. On our way, we encounter both standard enemies and powerful bosses, with whom we engage in dynamic battles.

Along the way, we also meet other spirits inhabiting the land of the dead, learning about their previous lives, as well as the transgressions for which they shared the fate of Pluto. We can have chats at The Sinner's Inn, where we can also upgrade our equipment.

As we progress, we not only obtain various upgrades to our equipment, but also unlock additional skills. Thanks to them, over time we can face increasingly greater challenges, and also gain access to places that were previously closed to us. This last thing makes it worthwhile to return to already visited locations - we can search for secrets missed earlier or face threats that we previously couldn't handle.

Graphics

The graphic design of Crypt Custodian is maintained in a light, cartoonish style.