Casey Gibson
Nintendo World ReportIron Crypticle (Switch) Review
Published 3/27/2019
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 7/11/2017
Iron Crypticle
"Grab loot and gobble up all manner of foods to build up your XP. Choose your path wisely and UPGRADE your abilities to help you face the challenges of the lower floors! UNLOCK new weapons and magical items as you progress. Collect magical gauntlets to power your explosive ATOMIC FIST! Seek out the cat merchant to buy extra enhancements. Discover the crypt arcades and try to win extra coins and health. You can collaborate together with up to 3 other friends – or perhaps be greedy and just grab all the loot for yourself... Weapons at the ready - prepare yourself for IRON CRYPTICLE!"
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- Confused Pelican
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- Tikipod
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75
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 75 across 13 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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80–895 reviews · 38%
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Michael Laverty
Pure NintendoREVIEW: Iron Crypticle (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 3/11/2019
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Iron Crypticle Review
Published 2/13/2019
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Iron Crypticle - A Smashing Tribute To The Twin-Stick Shooters Of Yore
Published 2/13/2019
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PS4Blog.net[PlayStation 4] Iron Crypticle Review
Published 3/7/2018
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Read originalTyler Schurwan
GameGrinIron Crypticle Review
Published 10/5/2017
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80
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Read originalTracey
PS3Blog.net[PS4] Iron Crypticle Review | PS3Blog.net
Published 9/26/2017
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Read originalThom Compton
Cubed3Iron Crypticle (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 8/27/2017
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Read originalSteve C
TheSixthAxisIron Crypticle Review
Published 8/10/2017
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Read originalKen Talbot
Push SquareReview: Iron Crypticle (PS4)
Published 7/18/2017
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60
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