Action

Crypt Custodian

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

4.0

Users · RAWG

2024

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateAugust 27, 2024

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventure

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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PCPlayStation 5PlayStation 4Xbox OneXbox Series S/XNintendo Switch

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About this game

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto- a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworlds janitor... forever! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Large interconnected world with secrets and unlockable routes.
Cat protagonist, colorful art, and lighthearted afterlife setting.
Responsive, approachable combat centered on broom-based attacks.
Smooth movement, platforming, and traversal abilities.
Boss fights add variety to exploration and combat.

Cons

Large world requires frequent revisiting of explored areas.
Basic combat encounters repeat during the adventure.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Action

Crypt Custodian

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

4.0

Users · RAWG

2024

Released

Platforms

🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateAugust 27, 2024

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventure

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 6 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 5PlayStation 4Xbox OneXbox Series S/XNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Large interconnected world with secrets and unlockable routes.
Cat protagonist, colorful art, and lighthearted afterlife setting.
Responsive, approachable combat centered on broom-based attacks.
Smooth movement, platforming, and traversal abilities.
Boss fights add variety to exploration and combat.

Cons

Large world requires frequent revisiting of explored areas.
Basic combat encounters repeat during the adventure.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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