Steam News17 November 20205y ago

Crypterion Releases on Steam Today

Join our small crew as we complete the development of Crypterion. If you are looking for a game that takes you on an adventure to build you're business empire in a fantastical sci fi universe, you may be at the right pl

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addedWhat is Crypterion about?:A Tycoon - Explore 5 planets unlocked for the business savvy - Buy quality art pieces for your personal gallery, some made by players. - Buy/sell goods, passengers, purchase stocks. Earn money several ways, or lose it all. - A small mix of cards for the encounter deck. *More cards added frequently - Run a small business and build equipment like a jukebox, phone, or dance floor. - Attend auctions and purchase one-time items - Go into debt and be forced to work it off... literally. - Purchase items from all planet stores - See your wealth and power grow in the "Treasury" and "Time Room" - Upgrade your ship and see marks of your scars and wounds - Invest in the stock market to get really rich! - Unlock a space station bringing with it several areas to explore

changedRoadmap: What's coming next!All crew members will participate in events

changedRoadmap: What's coming next!Crew members more related to event will have a higher chance of being selected.

addedRoadmap: What's coming next!A plethora of cards added to the encounter system

changedRoadmap: What's coming next!Marketplace and Advertisement flushed out - Recruit all crew members - Time clock begins to show events and auctions - Story editing and branches - Huge update to inventory items – all items usable not just purchasable - Investment System:

changedRoadmap: What's coming next!Dynamic planet details now appear - Power of other companies/factions will now grow and shrink - Find items while exploring planets - Find more teleportation crystals - Quest indicator for what to do next if stuck - Clicking Altear cloak will change her outfit - Visit a 6th planet of ice which carries a hidden secret - Two playable mini-games - Vacation time and relaxation alone or with company

Crypterion changes

addedA Tycoon - Explore 5 planets unlocked for the business savvy - Buy quality art pieces for your personal gallery, some made by players. - Buy/sell goods, passengers, purchase stocks. Earn money several ways, or lose it all. - A small mix of cards for the encounter deck. *More cards added frequently - Run a small business and build equipment like a jukebox, phone, or dance floor. - Attend auctions and purchase one-time items - Go into debt and be forced to work it off... literally. - Purchase items from all planet stores - See your wealth and power grow in the "Treasury" and "Time Room" - Upgrade your ship and see marks of your scars and wounds - Invest in the stock market to get really rich! - Unlock a space station bringing with it several areas to explore

changedAll crew members will participate in events

changedCrew members more related to event will have a higher chance of being selected.

addedA plethora of cards added to the encounter system

changedMarketplace and Advertisement flushed out - Recruit all crew members - Time clock begins to show events and auctions - Story editing and branches - Huge update to inventory items – all items usable not just purchasable - Investment System:

What is Crypterion about?:

A Tycoon - Explore 5 planets unlocked for the business savvy - Buy quality art pieces for your personal gallery, some made by players. - Buy/sell goods, passengers, purchase stocks. Earn money several ways, or lose it all. - A small mix of cards for the encounter deck. *More cards added frequently - Run a small business and build equipment like a jukebox, phone, or dance floor. - Attend auctions and purchase one-time items - Go into debt and be forced to work it off... literally. - Purchase items from all planet stores - See your wealth and power grow in the "Treasury" and "Time Room" - Upgrade your ship and see marks of your scars and wounds - Invest in the stock market to get really rich! - Unlock a space station bringing with it several areas to explore

A Visual Novel / Story Based Adventure - Meet 25+ characters including potential crew-mates and companions - Follow a story to discover powerful artifacts and the truth about an ancient civilization - Attend several T.V. shows to become famous. - Create relationships and friendships - A unique card system crafts a more personalized story

[NOTICE] While the engine is complete, it is far from content complete. Many items are not yet usable and some NPC's not discoverable. This is our roadmap.

Roadmap: What's coming next!

Debt prison room unlocked - Huge change to encounters with crew-mates:

All crew members will participate in events
Crew members more related to event will have a higher chance of being selected.
A plethora of cards added to the encounter system

Marketplace and Advertisement flushed out - Recruit all crew members - Time clock begins to show events and auctions - Story editing and branches - Huge update to inventory items – all items usable not just purchasable - Investment System:

Investments grow and shrink in value
More items to decorate treasury
Valuable items found through encounters

Dynamic planet details now appear - Power of other companies/factions will now grow and shrink - Find items while exploring planets - Find more teleportation crystals - Quest indicator for what to do next if stuck - Clicking Altear cloak will change her outfit - Visit a 6th planet of ice which carries a hidden secret - Two playable mini-games - Vacation time and relaxation alone or with company

As the game enters a new stage of development we have a Discord Channel https://discord.gg/9TkdqUJ for your participation and contributions.

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Steam News / 17 November 2020

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