Top Hat Studios, Inc. has announced the highly anticipated release date for Crypt Custodian, a charming top-down metroidvania-meets-zeldalike game created by veteran developer Kyle Thompson. The game will be available for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, and the Xbox family on August 27th.
Players will take on the role of Pluto, a mischievous cat who finds himself in the Afterlife’s Palace after passing away. However, things take a turn for the worse when he is immediately banished by the Afterlife Guardian, Kendra, and sentenced to be the afterworld’s janitor for eternity. Armed with only a trusty broom, players must explore the vast and expansive landscape of the afterlife while battling beasts and befriending other doomed ghosts.
As players journey through the afterlife, they will uncover hidden secrets and rumors of a priceless treasure hidden within the palace. Could this treasure hold the key to communicating with the living? With its unique blend of metroidvania gameplay, vibrant visuals, and heartwarming storytelling, Crypt Custodian is set to be Thompson’s opus, showcasing his evolution as a developer from his critically acclaimed titles Sheepo and Islets.
The game will also feature a charming cast of characters, including other exiled ghosts residing outside of Kendra’s palace. Players will have the opportunity to learn about their stories and earn unlockables from them. Additionally, there will be a local haunt called The Sinner’s Inn, where players can chat with ghosts, purchase items, and upgrade their gear and skills.
As players progress through the game, they will encounter puzzles, epic bosses, and ruined dungeons that will test their skills. With a fundamental system of dodging and strategic attacking, combat in Crypt Custodian is fast-paced and responsive, allowing players to customize their play style by mixing and matching upgrades and abilities.
The world of Crypt Custodian is a vast and diverse landscape, with interconnected biomes teeming with life and secrets. From weeping forests to an amusement park where the ride never ends, players will have the freedom to explore and uncover the many curiosities of the afterlife at their own pace.
Not only will Crypt Custodian have a global launch, but it will also support multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
Crypt Custodian is set to be the ultimate metroidvania experience, with its stunning visuals, heartwarming storytelling, and engaging gameplay. Don’t miss out on the chance to join Pluto on his journey through the afterlife when the game releases on August 27th for various platforms. Get ready to grab your broom, battle beasts, and uncover the secrets of the afterlife in this highly anticipated release by Top Hat Studios, Inc. and Kyle Thompson.