Recent reviews by BytesFromTheCrypt

Inscryption is a truly groundbreaking experience, blending the best of card-based gameplay with psychological horror, escape room-style puzzles, and a haunting narrative that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Developed by Daniel Mullins, this game defies conventional genres and takes players on a journey that’s as unsettling as it is exhilarating.

From the moment you sit at the table of the mysterious, shadowy figure known only as “the dealer,” Inscryption grips you with its eerie atmosphere. The art direction is dark and unsettling, perfectly complementing the sinister tone. Every flicker of candlelight and every sound of a creaking floorboard draws you deeper into its creepy yet captivating world.

At its core, Inscryption is a deck-building roguelike, but it’s so much more than that. The card battles are deceptively simple to learn but offer layers of strategic depth. Choosing which creatures to play, sacrifice, or enhance creates an addictive gameplay loop that demands careful planning. And just when you think you’ve mastered the game, it shifts. Hard. The twists keep coming, and each new phase introduces unique mechanics and storytelling that feel fresh yet connected.

The narrative is another standout. Inscryption is packed with cryptic clues, hidden lore, and meta moments that will leave you questioning not only the story but your own role as a player. The game doesn’t just tell a story—it involves you in it, breaking the fourth wall in ways that are as clever as they are unsettling.

Finally, the atmosphere is unmatched. The haunting soundtrack and the detailed visuals work together to create an unforgettable experience. Even when the game isn't actively scaring you, it keeps you on edge, making each discovery and every victory all the more rewarding.

If you’re a fan of games that challenge your mind, toy with your emotions, and keep you on your toes, Inscryption is a must-play. It’s not just a game; it’s an unforgettable journey into the strange, the terrifying, and the brilliant. A modern classic, and one of the best gaming experiences in recent memory.

I promised myself when I had my first kid that my days of hitting rocks and trees were over. Yet here I am. Fields of Mistria never stops surprising me moment to moment, season to season. It is obvious so much thought and care has been poured into this. As someone who struggles from FOMO preventing me from similar mechanics, not a day goes by where I don't feel fulfilled with the work done. Whether it's just fishing, foraging, talking to towns people or working the mines. It is just an absolute pleasure to play and a gorgeous game. Coming back to this page I was surprised to remember it was only 14 dollars. Unbelievable. As someone who struggles to complete games I am still happy to be living easy in Mistria and will be doing so for another couple trips around the sun. And by that point I'm hoping for another update from these amazing developers. Also appreciate MinnMax Channel for the recommendation.

Me, my two brothers, and my brothers wife all bought this game to play together. Between two PS5s and 2 PCs, nobody could add a single person. Spent a frustrating hour and a half continuously sending Friend Requests and reading all about the similar bugs online. For a Co-Op game that promotes crossplay where I can't play with my friends whether they're PC or PS5? Absolutely cannot recommend. I feel bad enough for talking them into spending 40 dollars on a game to play together and turns out it doesn't work. You go to accept the Friend Request and just nothing happens. Over and over. From what I've read, similar issues have been persistent for a while now.

I had a hard time believing Shadows of Doubt could live up to the lofty premise of it's game trailer but I am happy to say it delivers and gives you so much more. I was genuinely terrified I had dreamed up this game and it would be gone when I finally went to bed after a night of sneaking through apartments, digging through files, and solving my first murder from scratch. It is incredibly fun cataloging clues to your own personal preferences and aesthetic taste in organization as you uncover bit by bit about the victim, suspects, and motives. It gives you a tangible, functional world full of unique citizens living their every day lives and lets you live in it with them, going as far as using earnings to customize and furnish a home base for you as you run wild carrying out your ultimate private detective fantasy. Not since Elder Scrolls Oblivion have I seen a game deliver on such an in depth social schedule. Shadows of Doubt is truly game changing and a experience you just can't find elsewhere. Thank you so much for this experience and keep up the amazing work.