Iron Crypticle

Jul 13, 2017

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Jul 15, 2017

Iron Crypticle is the perfect example of a game whose whole is worth more than the sum of its parts. It’s by no means a groundbreaking twin-stick shooter or dungeon crawler.

Aug 28, 2017

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Aug 10, 2017

Iron Crypticle is a fantastic rogue-lite update of some of the seminal arcade experiences of my youth, and provides a rewarding challenge even at its easiest setting. Coupled with the compulsive delights of competitive high score tables and randomised dungeons, I can see myself returning to it for a long time to come. It isn’t the revolution of the genre that something like Nex Machina is, but it refines its influences into a hugely enjoyable game, and as such comes highly recommended.

Sep 26, 2017

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Jul 19, 2017

The game I played a few years ago is largely in-tact here. But Iron Crypticle is refined, enhanced, and more enjoyable than before. It is a game that begs to be played in co-op, and is now available on systems to allow for that to be done with ease. Playing it solo, it is challenging and rewarding each time you play. I still don’t know what a “Fisticle” is, and I have an idea what a “Crypticle” is, but I do know that Iron Crypticle is a solid game that reminds you of games from your childhood, but freshens up the roguelike genre in exciting ways.

Mar 28, 2019

Iron Crypticle boasts a fascinating power-up system that revolves around building up combo chains by collecting pieces of food dropped by enemies. It’s not articulated particularly well and can lead to some confusion at first, but once fully understood it proves to be a lot of fun. The pace of the game tends to be a bit slow, especially on early floors which don’t present as much of a challenge as later floors. However, branching paths, local co-op, multiple difficulties, and even online leaderboards help round out the overall package.

Oct 6, 2017

Iron Crypticle is arcade shoot ‘em up done right with decent twin stick gameplay that changes up often enough to keep the player engaged for many runs. With the addition of powerful bosses, impressive power ups, diverse enemies, and an interesting main concept, this title is quite a hidden gem.

Feb 15, 2019

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Feb 13, 2019

Tikipod has done it again with Iron Crypticle, successfully reviving an old-school arcade concept and infusing it with some modern ideas. Iron Crypticle may not do a ton of innovative or new things with that twin-stick concept, but it nonetheless hits all the right notes in recreating that gameplay that made Smash TV such a smash hit. If you’ve ever been into twin-stick shooters or want another game for local co-op, Iron Crypticle is a great choice; fun gameplay, high replayability, and decent presentation make this one easy to recommend.