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Press release:
(Villeurbanne, France) – December 6th, 2023.
The Villeurbanne-based (France) indie games developer Old Skull Games today announced with great happiness and excitement that they have just released a demo for their upcoming rogue-lite dungeon crawler/RPG “Cryptical Path” (the said demo is available right now for PC via Steam, as revealed during the 2023 edition of the PC Gaming Show).

“Cryptical Path” sees players controlling the Architect, building their own path and navigating an ever-changing labyrinth within which they’ve been trapped. The game pushes the boundaries of the rogue-lite genre as it is the very first action rogue-builder allowing players to add a new creative angle to their style of play.

In Cryptical Path, players will try to escape the ominous depths of the Hexium, a prison forged by their own hands and designed to confine malevolent souls. During their runs, players unravel the mysteries of their creation, navigating treacherous landscapes where every shadow conceals a potential threat, and where every step forward brings them closer to the wrath of those they have condemned to an eternity of darkness.

The game is primarily focused on action but opens a new field of possibilities with its building aspect through the Hexium map, a quick and easy-to-use feature that can be accessed at any time. Players can indeed shape the dungeon to their playstyle or current predicament by adjusting upcoming rooms and their content at key stages of a run.

Cryptical Path’s key features:

Unique Mix of Rogue-lite and Building Mechanics: Players can carve the dungeon to their liking and needs.

Ambitious Art Style: Players will explore a 2D side-scroller with a strong creative choice of 3D graphics.

Fast-paced Action: Embody the Architect, a dynamic character that can dodge, dash and slash in the blink of an eye!

“For the first time in a rogue-lite game, players can have an impact, to an extent, on the actual procedural generation of the game itself. Our goal is to provide players with tools to mess with established rules of the genre,” said Jérémy Boisson, game director at Old Skull Games. “In Cryptical Path, players can modify the dungeon by building rooms in real-time and be really creative with it, reducing randomness while adding a strategic layer.”

Follow Old Skull Games’ social media channels: Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. More info about the game can be found on Steam, Twitter, and Discord.

About Old Skull Games:
Old Skull Games is an independent video game development studio based in France, specializing in crafting cross-platform gaming experiences based on major IPs and cultivating original IPs. The studio, which remains genre-agnostic, is dedicated to delivering positive and innovative productions with a strong Games as a Service (GAAS) approach, catering to PC, console and mobile platforms.

Having already released over 16 games and boasting a team of more than 85 talented “pirates”, their mission is to foster a secure and inspiring work environment where crew members can thrive and unleash their creativity. They firmly believe that this vision will serve as the cornerstone of a highly esteemed and impactful game development entity. For more information, visit www.oldskullgames.com.