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Cryptic Tales - Crossroads

Jon’s dreams were filled with music and a love life he once had. Now they’ve curdled into nightmares, weaving between memories and unknown realms. Set in the '90s, this immersive first-person psychological walking simulator follows Jon as he realizes… something is stalking him.

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Innervation Bros
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Innervation Bros
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About the Game

WELCOME TO CRYPTIC TALES

An immersive psychological thriller anthology. You're viewing the first game in the series, "Crossroads," with an estimated playtime of 2 hours.

Jon, an aspiring musician from the 1990s, is trying to live his best life. After recently suffering through a break-up with his girlfriend, Jon’s been cooped up in his apartment for weeks, watching television. But his old work pager has started going off, sending him cryptic messages, like he’s being followed… 

Someone, or something is following Jon, a stalker. Who’s sending these cryptic messages? What do they want? Why?

Wander the humming silence of Jon’s apartment. Try to reclaim routine. Brew Coffee. Watch Cartoons. Do chores. Enjoy the comfort while it lasts.

KEY FEATURES

  • Immersive and unsettling storytelling.

  • Atmospheric environments.

  • High quality graphics and audio.

  • 1990’s nostalgic aesthetic.

  • Cozy apartment life and simulation elements.

  • Receive pager messages from npcs.

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