[encrypted]

🏢 Niall Moody 📅 22 May 2015

🎬 Deep Vision & Technical Analysis

🌆 Atmosphere & Visual Direction

Authentic vintage visual direction representing landmark era aesthetic standards.

⚡ Action Pacing & Physics Engine

Systemic interaction and engaging pacing designed for historical immersion.

🎯 Performance & Launch Trajectory

An essential milestone preserved in masterclass gaming archival standard.

Game Overview & History

[encrypted] is a short-form abstract roguelike. Unlike most roguelikes, however, in [encrypted] all the game's text is disguised via a complex system of encryption.

The game can (and indeed should) be played without cracking the encryption, but for those who are able to crack the code, the game provides hooks to add in custom decryption routines.

Gameplay Mechanics & Systems

The game incorporates an elaborate set of synthesizers and audio effects in order to generate all its audio procedurally.

Paying $10 or more will get you the 12-page "tom's a-cold" zine, which covers multiple methods of encrypting text and various techniques for cracking encrypted text.

Release & Industry Impact

For $15 or more you can get a physical, hand-bound copy of the zine.

Note: if ordering a physical copy of the zine, please make sure you enter an address on the game's download page so I know where to send it, thanks :)

Official 1080p Screenshots Gallery

Authentic in-game captures and visual assets (Click to view full resolution).

5 HD Captures