Mini Review Crypt Custodian PS5 Metroidvania Great Proves Cats Do It Better
Infinite lives on Pluto.
Some say there are too many Metroidvania games for this world, yet when one as good as Crypt Custodian comes along, it serves as a reminder of exactly why so many developers chase that addictive fusion of explorative action. With shades of Death's Door and Tunic, brotherly duo Kyle and Eric Thompson have made an approachable yet exceedingly enjoyable adventure full of combat, platforming, puzzles, and charm.
You play as a cat ordered to clean the afterlife after its death. The overlord assumes the broom you're given will sweep the streets clean, but under their nose, it's what's used to form a means of escape. You'll make friends with fellow animals and beat the bad guys and bosses along the way, navigating a vast map full of biomes and challenges. Witty dialogue brings protagonist Pluto and his pals to life, making for charming interactions at the end of every battle. All oh so delightful, it's impossible not to come away with a smile plastered across your face.
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