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Crypterion is 35% off in the Steam Summer Sale, June 25 to July 9. Grab your copy and check out other great indie games on sale during the Summer Sale to add to your collection.
Crypterion is 35% off in the Steam Summer Sale, June 25 to July 9.
Grab your copy and check out other great indie games on sale during the Summer Sale to add to your collection.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1048860/Wanted to push a quick update because players were unable to take screenshots Hot Fix: Thanks to Nerverean and Santrlayt for pointing this out - Can now take steam screenshots "This auctioneer is pushing it, I mean seriously!" - Added new dialogue when clicking the artifact conne
"This auctioneer is pushing it, I mean seriously!"
- Added new dialogue when clicking the artifact connected to the Iclantian device (once powered). Helps slightly in solving the puzzle.If you’re new to Crypterion, check the store page for a full rundown of its unique features and charm. Patch Notes: Thanks to Zebulan, x-calibar, D12, ScorpionZM for helping me find these corrections - The wishing fairy event previously locked up when thinking about lost items. Y
If you’re new to Crypterion, check the store page for a full rundown of its unique features and charm. This announcement focuses on the latest patch notes, highlighting fresh content and improvements for both newcomers and long-time supporters. Recent Enhancements: - The Face-to-
If you’re new to Crypterion, check the store page for a full rundown of its unique features and charm. This announcement focuses on the latest patch notes, highlighting fresh content and improvements for both newcomers and long-time supporters.
(the Iclantian tech - unpowered)
- The true ending and credits have been added, for a total of three credit scenes (Gallery, first ending, and second ending).
- Kickstarter backers now properly appear in the true ending credits.
- Use the universal translator to understand a language.
- A new flier shows up on the bounty board over time.
- The cat adoption agency is now reachable.
- The Comet Hotline agency is now accessible.
- Two new backgrounds enrich a fresh location.
- The Time room updates upon endgame to hint at hidden secrets.
- A new photo collection system appears in the treasury.
- Renamed the second story-arc (Empress and Faction) to the “Iclantian Arc,” with an option to choose a companion for the journey.
- Asteroid effects updated in the main menu and on planet Umbra.
Great effort went into the art to bring you original characters and hand-painted backgrounds, some of which may appear only once during unique encounters:
Juniper helping you overcome a catastrophe
Millie... also helping you overcome a catastrophe
Astra celebrating me finally making it to 1.0!
A digital art book releases alongside the game. It includes work from the many artists who contributed to the backgrounds and characters. This fulfills the promise I made to my Kickstarter backers and will be delivered to them as you read this :)
If you’re new to Crypterion, check the store page for a full rundown of its unique features and charm. Release Date: Mark April 29th as the launch day for Crypterion! ------- The full list of patch notes will be released later, but let me tease you with some new equipment coming
If you’re new to Crypterion, check the store page for a full rundown of its unique features and charm.
This is a very important piece of equipment. I’m leaving it up to players to discover exactly what it does and how to use it. Your journey to uncover its purpose brings together the very best of what Crypterion has to offer.
*The game has increased in price today ahead of 1.0 launch as mentioned in the previous announcement
Release Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6WHneL1ZxQ
A digital art book will release alongside the game. It includes work from the many artists who contributed to the backgrounds and characters. This fulfills the promise I made to my Kickstarter backers and will be delivered to them at launch.
Important announcement For some time now on my Discord channel , I've been known as one-who-is-locked-in-their-basement. This nickname came about because I sometimes don’t emerge unless I have something game-related to share. However, some are determined to keep me there, and eve
Details: This update introduces story moments and lucrative business opportunities that focus on you rather than your crew. These can be discovered while exploring planet surfaces or through specific phone calls from your small business. The time clock has been overhauled to prov
Lilian - An ancient Numari who holds the secrets of the past.
Sylvar - A disgruntled fleet commander with extensive experience and a troubled history.
Vivi - A mysterious fairy wisp with the power to grant your every wish.
Chase - An information specialist and savvy opportunist.
Sable - A bounty hunter and gadgeteer, skilled in collecting and using advanced technology.
Theo - A shrewd and calculated entrepreneur whose ethics and intentions remain a mystery.
Cedrix - A wealthy stockbroker and business investor, known for his strategic acumen.
Ranke - A highly decorated elite fighter with an unmatched love for battle.
Cassandra - Co-director at Vortex Nexus and a key investor in breakthrough technologies.
Taro - A playful spirit juggling part-time jobs, with a passion for drama and a flair for the stage.
Approximately 17 single-spaced pages of new dialogue (8,355 words)
Fixes:
Copy the save game file there, and place it inside the Crypterion folder. Basically, the same "local" location. If you don't see that folder, starting a game in the full version and traveling to your first planet should create it with it's own saved game.Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Enjoy 20% off Crypterion! Astra is hungry for what's cooking, but the next update needs a little more time in the oven. *SPOILER WARNING The next update is similar to the "Crew Encounter" system, but with a different approach to bring stories moments
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Enjoy 20% off Crypterion! Astra is hungry for what's cooking, but the next update needs a little more time in the oven. *SPOILER WARNING
The next update is similar to the "Crew Encounter" system, but with a different approach to bring stories moments where the focus is on you. It's called "Opportunities". You can randomly happen upon them and just as easily miss them. But since I'm nice, I give you clues to their location and how to make them successful in the time room.
If you come to a party uninvited without a bag of chips or soda, you might not just get in.
I'm making these updates as fun as I can. I hope you will enjoy them. What if you happen upon the "Rimshot aptitude test?" You better be ready!
This update is super tricky to test, because the player could just run into them at any time with all the other game mechanics in play!
A new set of NPC avatars will also be joining to liven up these story events.
As I continue to update and improve the game, hopefully I've earned your wishlist, then go check out the previous update which takes a look at what "achievements" you can get.: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1048860/view/4165346503354104008
Copy the save game file there, and place it inside the Crypterion folder. Basically, the same "local" location. If you don't see that folder, starting a game in the full version and traveling to your first planet should create it with it's own saved game.
Patch Notes: - Extended the opening tutorial - Introduction to ship mechanics when entering areas for first time - Lightened narration font for better visibility - Added new Silhouettes - Changed icon design - Updated image placeholder avatar for photoshoot - More dialogue and st
I've teamed up with indie.io, formally Freedom Games, to support my game through it's final stretch. They are a passionate group of individuals that want to help me succeed. I've also wanted to bring this experience to more players and I felt Indie.io could do that.
Now I can focus on making the last updates before release, bigger and better!
As I continue to update and improve the game, hopefully I've earned your wishlist, then go check out the previous update which added backgrounds to "Crew Encounters" and enhanced the "Auction System": https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1048860/view/6522987344549860752
Copy the save game file there, and place it inside the Crypterion folder. Basically, the same "local" location. If you don't see that folder, starting a game in the full version and traveling to your first planet should create it with it's own saved game.
Art Enhancements: Let's enjoy the "Steam Space Exploration Fest" by adding and enhancing the galaxy with several places to explore! Many backgrounds and placeholder's have been removed and replaced with artist hand drawn art. I will be posting some images which could be spoilers
When an auction is open, it will display the item which is being auctioned.
- 2 artifacts, 1 with 4 variations
- 8 Background destinations, 1 with variation
- 2 polished and fixed CGI
SPOILER LOCATIONS:
There are several destinations you will encounter. Build relationships with your crew members and make the hard choices. These are four examples:
- 2 new treasury icons
- 3 food dishes for cook event
- 1 figurine with two variations
- 2 fighters for Nanami event
- Juniper medical license v.4
(I'm rich! Totally legitimately earned. Nothing suspicious here.)
Patch Notes:
* Fixed huge bug that made it so you missed your second date with Moxie or Astra if you tried to date them too quickly. This would also cause you to miss your viewing of the movie "Omni Link".
* Turns out that the time clock was really broken, even after it's fixed. The time room, along with this clock, will provide a significant source or experiences as well as a little... time bending. Now that the auction functionality is complete, you can look forward to these enhancements in the near future.
- During battles with artifacts, it was almost impossible to find a specific artifact in time to use it. Now it is slightly easier, lol.
- Fixed endless money exploit by buying/selling and paying taxes to yourself as Emperor.
- Fixed: Under certain conditions you were not able to do the Star Chef event
- The Transponder artifact will now appear after the Numari vacation.
- Added the Everflower to treasury artifacts.
- Added the new image “Star Chef” artifact to the treasury.
- The Golden Frog is now not added to the treasury if you don’t own it.
- The Auction House now fully opens after 100% story completion.
- Created new selection bar for dialogues
- New dashboard figurine added.
- New Golden Frog artifact scenario.
- Major fix related to the Faction arc getting locked when talking to Andy twice.
- You can’t upgrade the Fun Zone if Astra is missing.
- Galaxy Shop Malthus information updated.
- Added "hidden secret" that many players will not find
- Prevented resizing of event backgrounds.
- Fixed selection options in Erand’s “Information as Food” event.
- New Moxie photoshoot image and dialogue added.
- Facilities will no longer overlap dialogue sequences.
- Changed the character name “Cass” to the fighter “Ariana,” whom Nanami picks.
- Made changes to all silhouettes.
- You can now select between dashboard figurines if you own multiple.
- Facilities now appear on planets even if you don’t buy them.
- The Slime appears in the treasury once owned.
- Added three new auctions.
- 100'ds of random bugs...
[IMPORTANT]
1) Because the game saves automatically, if you ever encounter a major bug, please ctrl/alt/del the game and load back in so you don't corrupt your game progress.
2) As always, I can't predict how major changes will affect old save games because I don't have the means or time to conduct extensive testing. I do my best to ensure everything is compatible.This is a small patch update, also detailing future plans. Check the notes below: Coming Next: - When reaching end-game content , the time room changes appearances to accommodate for a list of activities. Most of them are listed already in the collection room, but this will add s
I was asked recently if you can play Crypterion only as a visual novel . You certainly can, if that means you don't want to worry about money. It is possible for your money to work for you or find secrets that will lead to quick wealth so that money is not an issue. Even getting
Once you hire members for your crew, they will help you earn money by participating in adventures that appear randomly in the galaxy. You also build your relationship with them that way... if you manage to catch them.
Of course, if you are able to earn an extra bit of coins, you can purchase items from a shop located on each planet. Teslor's shop is under construction.
The collection room now includes a new set of achievements that represent important milestones. Except for one that will appear at 1.0 release titled "Discover Iclantia", all others are unlockable.
For players who have completed objectives already, their achievements should unlock when accessing the collection room. *crosses fingers they work properly. All achievements are seen in-game accept for two representing our protagonists.
The achievements are as follows:
(not in any particular order)
- A rank celebrity
Become a T.V. show star
- Capture a bounty
- Choose your love
Complete Astra's story
- Love your choice
Complete Moxie's story
- Collect 3 Artifacts
- Collect 6 Artifacts
- Fill the gallery
- Fill the treasury
Gold and all investments
- Find the hidden ring
- Go on a date
Date a crew member
- Fix the teleporter
- Get into debt
- Give a gift
- Become the most powerful
- Hire part-timers
To manage your business
- Find the lost city
Discover Iclantia
- Own a planet
- S-class ship
Upgrade all the way
- Survive one year
- Survive two years
- Together forever
Get married or stay friends
- Upgrade fun zone
- Beat secret arcade
Beta test version
After the main story:
You can certainly beat the main story without completing most of these achievements. They serve as a guide to continue more of your adventures. I am working on updating the 'time room' with more hints to hidden adventures.
Fixes & Troubleshooting:
Fixed - various word and grammar edits
Fixed - Several instances where your chosen name was not displayed correctly
In progress - Sometimes achievement don't unlock immediately, but they seem to trigger when entering collection room.
[IMPORTANT]
1) Because the game saves automatically, if you ever encounter a major bug, please ctrl/alt/del the game and load back in so you don't corrupt your game progress.
2) I continually add markers that record what type of choices you make and then sometimes go back to previous conversations to implement reactions to these. As such, when continuing an older save, you miss out on some of these although I try to future proof it as much as possible.This is a long awaited update that brings my previously released roadmap to completion. What it's about: Besides typing up patch notes, I want to emphasize that Crypterion is dialogue and choices heavy and is becoming even more so with this update. In most cases, you will not kno
Crew Events! This image depicts a crew event that may occur in the game. I've used some generated images as placeholders during these events to add visuals to the story. Rest assured, apart from these event images, all graphics in the game were either artist-drawn or purchased assets.
Crew events are discoverable and can be overlooked. For example: You may discover a unique ship on the galaxy map, but don't have the crew required. Or you just might not see it because you didn't read the newspaper to give you a heads up.
That's a big claim, and granted I haven't played many visual novels, but it turned out this way because that's what I always wanted in a visual novel.
In this update alone, I've included 95 amazing choices! I'm seriously insane! Some of these choices carry HEAVY weight... and some small... and some play like mini-games. They can be the difference to finding a new artifact or not. I'll never mention this again, but it's fair to those following the game to get an idea of the fun things you may or may not encounter:
- Learn about Lora's family
- Engage in military missions with James
- Go on dates with other crew members (even if they don't call it that)
- Take a Part time job to earn money with Juniper
- Cook with Thurgium
- Discover corruption with Erand
- Learn Nanami's past
- Combine your wits with Malthus
...
It's hard to see all that is going on. And some things are not apparent on surface level. I should mention that if you are married before you experience some events... they will turn out slightly different :) As does other dialogue based off your choices.
If I may be able to stake my claim that I'm proud of the interactive choices in the game, I will give one more example. At one point in the game you make a choice out of six that leads to many more. As such I describe the choice link as: 6-3-5-5-5-5-1-1-2-2-2 <------Give or take. lol!
- Several new items to find like this slime
- 100 new pages of dialogue
- Medical license update
- Several new visual backgrounds
- New silhouettes for new non-important characters
- 51 news headlines
- 15 general/faction news headlines
- All characters enhanced and graphical improvements
- 14 crew specific events
*Note: Because these events are discoverable, sometimes it's hard to balance dialogue with your relationship/story progression and fit perfectly. But I do sometimes put triggers that record your game progression to help. So it most always turns out right :D. Further triggers are coming with optimization.
- 1 new powerful artifact
- Further text corrections and optimizations
- A way to evolve and avoid all taxes and passenger fees
- Made higher power level more attainable
--->Huge boost if you become emperor
- Made Empress power level more easily passible
- No longer lose coins going into events
- Fixed all Achievements to trigger correctly
Fixes & Troubleshooting:
Fixed - prevent player from leaving ship early
Fixed - Events from repeating
Fixed - Taxes and passenger rates not saving correction
Fixed - Mind Melt game event unlocking early
Fixed - Nanami wrong avatar at fairgrounds
Fixed - Many achievements not unlocking properly
Fixed - When being able to hire fun zone representative
Fixed - News snippets not appearing
in Progress - Sometimes petitioning empress will give wrong responses
In Progress - Adding achievements to unlock in steam (1.0 release)
[IMPORTANT]
1) Because the game saves automatically, if you ever encounter a major bug, please ctrl/alt/del the game and load back in so you don't corrupt your game progress.
2) I continually add markers that record what type of choices you make and then sometimes go back to previous conversations to implement reactions to these. As such, when continuing an older save, you miss out on some of these although I try to future proof it as much as possible.
Starting today from Jan 8-15 is the Steam Capitalism and Economy Fest . Besides the heavy discount, I am working on a major update. What it's about: Crypterion is perfect for this festival! The primary goal of the game is make money. That money is then spent to make even more mon
Ice-Cream deception mystery *Really fun event!
^ This isn't the first time I've added hidden events. This one in particular is really fun!
This small update introduces a few more things to do: Added: - 8 new events - Changed dialogue for a few events based off player feedback. - Rewrote Soro artifact event - Three discoverable photos of a crew member when they were younger Fixed: - Not being able to select Nanami as
I'd like to include more T.V. content in this next update. One such show called "Face to Face", has our host asking questions to the crew members straight from the audience. These are "Your" questions that have been submitted to me. Ask the crew anything: For a modest fee of cryp
1) Astra
2) Erand
3) James N.
4) Juniper/June
5) Lora
6) Malthus
7) Millie
8) Moxie
9) Mr. String 毛球大人
10) Nanami(Suzumi)
11) Thurgium
You may post your questions in the forum. I'll create a new thread for this, or you can post them below. Follow the format so I know who the question is addressed to. Some such questions ask by the community discord have been these:
Crew: Astra
Question: How did you and your captain meet?
Crew: Juniper
Question: Where did you go to get your medical license?
Crew: Moxie
Question: If you had to choose another crewmate with whom to be stranded on a habitable planet, who would it be?
Crew: Lora
Question: If you had to choose any one sight you've seen before to see again what sight would you choose?
Don't hesitate to think outside the box. For example: you might ask Malthus to solve a riddle since he's a genius, or a question you don't think the game will ever provide you an answer for... etc.
This Faction update is only part of what I want to update because of a few things I was not able to fix in time for Thanksgiving. But there is a lot in there; it just gets lost in the mix and is not as flashy. --> This build should not require a new game start from the last up
This Faction update is only part of what I want to update because of a few things I was not able to fix in time for Thanksgiving. But there is a lot in there; it just gets lost in the mix and is not as flashy.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1048860/Crypterion/
Those with a keen eye may have noticed faction leader Jagaimo's shadow did not match his person. It's now time for this mysterious shadow to make an appearance.
The Faction arc, which is started through Astra's end-game romance option, is now complete. There are some things about it that I had a hard time deciding on because it impacts one character quite a bit. I'm still not sure if a later patch I will change the ending to my other idea.
There are 27 news pages of single-space dialogue mixed in this update. This is what they cover:
- Faction arc (Astra's rout)
- New celebrity event in the media room
- Malthus's information shop (name pending approval)
- Numari Vacation
- Empress dialogue ending
- Two more "cursed witch" events
- End credits mini-game
If you were to skip both Astra and Moxie's routes, you would miss a lot of content. My game would have been a lot longer had I put everything mandatory, but this makes choices carry weight. New players will come across many instances where this is the case. I will continue to add more content so that you can pick your path, but be aware that even in this last update of 27 pages, you may only encounter half or less of that.
Good news, the shop in the Fun Zone is opening. We asked Malthus what he is selling.
Malthus: "Knowledge of the crew, information, and secrets."
We asked, "Are you sure your information is accurate?"
Malthus: "I assure you are getting the best and most accurate information. I've processed all the data through a highly sophisticated computer... also known as my brain.
This will be the place you can learn more about the crew to help prepare you for the 'Mind Melt' episodes or just fun information in general.
What information are you hoping Malthus will sell?
I'm getting closer to the 1.0 release, and there's just one more update planned before that. Let me share what I hope to achieve. Dialogue Choices & Story: Crypterion has been a unique challenge due to its open-world approach as a visual novel. It's quite rare to describe a v
In a lot of ways, the May Conquest update is my favorite. The story has better pacing and I've added significant quality-of-life improvements. There is so much going on in so many areas. I did my best to solo-test this build, but please be forgiving if bugs are found. This is the
In a lot of ways, the May Conquest update is my favorite. The story has better pacing and I've added significant quality-of-life improvements. There is so much going on in so many areas. I did my best to solo-test this build, but please be forgiving if bugs are found.
This is the best time to jump in for new players! It provides a complete story driven experience.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1048860/Crypterion/
- New Marketplace update allows for trade to make you much more money with a chance to make huge profits. Still a work in progress.
- Finally eat your ''million cryptos'' Ice Cream!
> I've prepared a special event for this expensive treat. If you are a fan of werewolf type mystery's, you get to experience one during this event.
- 2 new fan art pieces
- 1 new fan art variation. Depending on choices.
- Useable computer to view gallery credits
- A small Easter egg
- New Mind Melt game show!
> After finishing your business rep. events, the show unlocks. Since you can invite 6 different crew members to join you, the show as a ton of variety.
^ This is a teaser of your Fun Zone shop which will be opening soon (next patch), courtesy of Malthus. You will purchase from here your most important asset... information. You will soon come to realize that such a thing is very important if you want to become an 'S' rank celebrity. You may want to hit this shop before going on the Mind Melt T.V. show.
- New "Thrive or Dive" game show. Participate in them at your leisure if you have the money.
- New popularity system. Earn points and fans during live shows to become a celebrity.
- Newspaper reflects advancement in celebrity rank.
- Added: Normal game shows and a few events outside media room give fans.
Depending on your chosen path, a new icon will appear in the Throne Room. Clicking this will allow you to perform your Emperor duties. Currently, you are rewarded with one event a week.
- Diamond ring can be used
- See the exterior of Tip's shop.
- New event, "your first passengers"
- New event, "the merchants".
- New event, "tips shop".
- Fixed and extended Nanami and Malthus storyline
- Extended several existing events
- Find Juniper's medical license and if she has one. (a fan's special request)
- 15+ new events
The May Conquest update focuses on the Emperor story arc, with significant quality-of-life improvements also included. It's important to note that most of the features I've listed today are ready for prime-time, but it doesn't include everything coming in the patch. Main Story: A
The May Conquest update focuses on the Emperor story arc, with significant quality-of-life improvements also included. It's important to note that most of the features I've listed today are ready for prime-time, but it doesn't include everything coming in the patch.
Depending on your chosen path, a new icon will appear in the Throne Room. Clicking this will allow you to perform your Emperor duties. Currently, you are rewarded with one event a week.
- See the exterior of Tip's shop.
- New event, "your first passengers"
- New event, "the merchants".
- New event, "tips shop".
- Extended several existing events
- 15+ new events