cryptark ps4 review

Cryptark is a 2D roguelike game with shmup elements and a Matrix-like hud, where you board alien ships and blow stuff up. It’s also pretty damn great! From the visuals, to the gameplay, to the voice acting and sounds, everything is really well done, and surprisingly so for a roguelike that primarily depends on the gameplay loop. You play the role of a privateer, and take on contracts to board alien vessels. The main goal is to destroy the ship’s central System Core, but attaining it will take careful planning and preparation. You pick your loadout, listen to the mission briefing and board the alien ship. The briefing itself is pretty well presented, and the guy speaking over comms has some really cool lip-syncing going on and it looks great. Once on board the ship, ammo and other items hav...