Iron Crypticle

Nintendo World ReportCasey Gibson

8/10

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.

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

7.7/10

There have been many games throughout the decades inspired by the classic arcade hit Robotron. Iron Crypticle has a medieval spin on the formula so sharpen your axe and let's get ready for one crazy adventure.

Pure NintendoMichael Laverty

7/10

Iron Crypticle is a an arcade action game with beautiful 16-bit style graphics, providing a modern take on a retro experience. There are two main modes in Ir

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

6/10

Of course, some players may admire Iron Crypticle for the nostalgic trip it so knowingly provides. It wears its heart on its sleeve, and those with a thirst for a challenge and the patience to deal with repetition will get on with it like a house on fire. Those that have moved with the times though will quickly find it tiring, slow, and ultimately a bit dull compared to some of the flashier, quicker and more feature-rich twin-stick shooters of recent times. If you have a penchant for retro and some like-minded buddies that are at your beck and call, you can do a lot worse than Iron Crypticle, ...

Push SquareKen Talbot

6/10

Remaking the little known but well-received PC title Iron Fisticle – yes, that name is hilarious – Tikipod’s charming medieval twin-stick shooter Iron Crypticle sees you and up to three other co-op partners attempting to rescue the princess of Cryptonia and the kingdom's riches. Naturally, there's a maze of dungeons to navigate and a horde of monsters to slay before you can reach your goal and claim the prize.