
Crypterion is an open-world visual novel in a distant future where anyone can rise to power—including you. As a new arrival in the Rimshot system, you are free to forge your own destiny, conquering space by mastery of trade, politics, celebrity status through galactic TV or... Other means.
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Crypterion is a new approach to visual novels, mixing open-world adventuring with a complex plot where every choice matters and no two playthroughs will ever be the same. Start by defining your character, navigate down a myriad of branching paths, and become the most powerful person in Rimshot. 
Unique blend of visual novels, point-and-click adventures, and open-world exploration, with open-ended gameplay allowing you to decide which way to rise to the top.
Over two hundred choices branching the plot into multiple non-overlapping story arcs, fleshed out by a script totaling over 120,000 words.
Customizable main character with selectable preferences, dislikes, and more, which the game will react to - and more changes occur as you progress through the game.
Explore 6 unique planets of the Rimshot system, seeking a path to riches and power. Build a business, look for spoils, become a TV celebrity - and more!
Failure is not an option: When your character stumbles, some paths close, others open - even if these lead to places where you have to work off your debt... Or launch a daring escape.


Interact with nearly 40 distinct characters, including eleven unique crewmates. A Saboteur, Genius, Stowaway, Mechanic, Security Officer, Informant, Cook, Doctor, Pilot, Guardian, and Secret Agent. Build relations, forge lasting friendships, and even entertain marriage proposals.
Players can submit questions on our Discord for a chance to be featured on the in-game TV show, Face To Face®! Join Sunny Dae, everyone’s favorite TV host, as he asks hard-hitting questions to his guests. Plus, share your fan art with the community—your work might be displayed in-game at locations like the gallery, auction house, treasury, and other points of interest!
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Languages: English
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I ended up enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would, the writing reminds me of story-based flash games I used to play on Newgrounds (in a good way) I'd love to see more of this kind of game from the developer
delightful throwback to classic space trading and management games, offering a nostalgic yet fresh experience for fans of the genre. The game combines retro-inspired pixel art with engaging gameplay mechanics, allowing you to build your empire through trade, negotiation, and strategic decisions. The humor and charm woven into the narrative and character interactions add a unique flavor, making the experience both entertaining and memorable. While the gameplay is straightforward, it’s packed with enough variety and depth to keep you invested.
I have replayed the game multiple times and have seen it evolve over the years. It's a really fun story with a fun business tycoon mixed in. 10/10 will recommend
I played the game when it was in early access and now that it was fully released I gave it another try. Overall I would say I recommend it, it is a nice game to play for a bit. The story is nothing ground breaking but it is a nice read and the characters are enjoyable. The gameplay is a bit more "old school" as there is less handholding when it comes to triggering some events so it can be a bit confusing how to proceed at some points, though there are hints available if one desires. [spoiler] I have to admit that I was unable to get the device in the Fun Zone running (Though I did get the right sequence). There is either some hint I missed or you have to brute force the button/lever combinations. [/spoiler]
A very interesting mix of visual novel and economic simulator with a good story, interesting characters and beautiful art for an extremely low price. Highly recommend!
I came into this game having played a previous title from the dev and once again I loved the characters. Some of which have returned. It's not a long game and I managed to complete it in just over 9 hours. My only gripe about the last game and of this one is that they are far to short. The characters are wonderful and the plot line is pretty nice. Its a very simplistic game but it really does need more fleshing out and things to do. I would get this game if only for the smiles you get from the characters and the fun way they are written. If the game is on sale for under 5 quid then go for it. I would def get the game and support the dev. I look forward to any other titles that might be coming from them in the future.
Pleasantly surprised with how well this game kept me interested. While I haven't played many point and click style games my experience with this one makes me want to explore the genera further. Would recommend If you are looking for a laid back character driven story with mild resource management elements that are easy to understand.
Fun game, interesting story/characters and worth the price. Game is stretched out on my Samsung Odyssey 32:9 monitor and I like missed the way to properly adjust but wasn't a huge deal.
un visual novel avec de la gestion d'argent ? parfait pour moi une histoire très interessante, la partie gestion n'est pas difficile et participe à l'histoire, il y a pleins de petit secret a découvrir, certain assez dur le style graphique est très beau surtout celui des personnages le jeux vaux sont prix je trouve, et je le recommande au fan de VN qui n'ont pas peur d'un peut plus que juste lire
[b]Première partie en Français, second part in English.[/b] 1) Après un Omni Link de très bonne facture, Roencia nous livre une fois de plus un titre prenant. Se déroulant dans le même univers qu'Omni Link, on a affaire ici à un roman visuel avec des touches de gestion. En plus de ses personnages attachants et disposant d'une direction artistique léchée, Crypterion est généreux en contenu. Après une première partie d'environ 10 heures, je n'ai découvert que la moitié de ce que le jeu a à nous offrir. 18/20: Encore une fois, les développeurs indépendants et studios de moindre taille nous prouvent que les jeux n'ont pas besoin de millions d'euros en développement/marketing pour être excellents. 2) After a very solid Omni Link, Roencia delivers once again a very captivating title. Set in the same universe as Omni Link, this is a visual novel with light management elements. In addition to its charming characters and polished art direction, Crypterion is generous in content. After a first playthrough of more or less 10 hours, I had only discovered about half of what the game has to offer. 18/20: Once again, indie developers and smaller studios prove that games don’t need millions in development or marketing to be excellent.
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