Unboxing the Cryptic Killer
by Eleven Puzzles · 27 Apr, 2023
36 downloads
About the Game
SOLVE A CRYPTIC BOX
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is the first standalone chapter to the cooperative point-and-click puzzle game series 'Cryptic Killer'.
Two seasoned detectives, Ally and Old Dog, are entangled in a chilling unsolved case. Lured on a perilous trail, they fall into the clutches of the enigmatic Cryptic Killer they've been relentlessly pursuing. The stakes are sky-high as two innocent lives hang in the balance. In order to save them, Ally and Old Dog must unravel a box of intricate puzzles masterfully designed by the nefarious killer. Test your mettle and join this high-stakes race against time, where every puzzle solved is a step closer to unmasking the Cryptic Killer.
THE ONLY WAY TO ESCAPE IS TO WORK TOGETHER
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is a puzzle for exactly two players. The name of the game is collaboration. Each player takes on one of the two roles and works their way through a series of challenging puzzles. You'll each see one half of the same puzzle and must work together to crack the codes and escape the Cryptic Killer's clutches.
FEATURES LIST
- Two Player Co-Op
In Unboxing the Cryptic Killer, the detectives are separated. You’ll see different items and clues than your partner, and will be tested on your communication! - Challenging Collaborative Puzzles
Two brains are better than one when it comes to cracking the Cryptic Killer's codes. - Unravel a Thrilling Story
Track the Cryptic Killer's movements as Detectives Old Dog and Ally in this ongoing murder mystery saga. - Explore Illustrated World
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer features hand-illustrated environments that are inspired by noir novels. - Draw on… Everything!
You cannot solve a case without taking notes. At any time in the game, you can whip out a notebook and pen to make notes and scribble on your environment.
Go ahead! Don't let him get away!
Screenshots
12 images
Version Information
Steam Patch Notes
Official update history
We’ve just released Patch 1.3.0 for Unboxing the Cryptic Killer. This update addresses connection issues experienced by some players. You can now manually select a server when creating a game, instead of relying solely on automatic selection.
Features:
Added the option to choose a server when starting a game. This can help if you experience connection or lag issues
Bug fixes:
Improved stability on certain devices
Detectives!
Unity (the game engine we use) recently released an important security patch. It was discovered that all versions of the engine (and by extension, our games) were affected by a specific vulnerability.
There’s no evidence that this vulnerability was ever exploited, but we’ve issued a security update that fixes the issue across all our games.
We recommend updating to the latest versions to stay fully protected.
Security updates:
Upgraded Unity version to address the CVE-2025-59489 security vulnerability
- Czech language translation added.
- Enhanced connection error message with additional information.
Translation Bug Fixes:
- Fixed a bug that would cause some UI text elements to be invisible in certain circumstances.
- Improved design of the translation bubble that appears under some puzzles.
- Resolved visual glitch with the "disarm" button.
- Corrected out-of-bounds labels in the true/false puzzle (Russian language).
- Added missing title translation in the moving puzzle on the last level.
- Included the missing word "nie" in the true/false puzzle (Polish language).
New Features:
- Added an Easter egg in Polish language – a reference to a classic Polish movie. Up to you to find it!
- Fixed an issue that allowed certain items to be dragged off-screen.
- Optimized the TV on Level 4, for it not to cause performance issues on older devices
* Added additional game servers to address location-related connectivity issues.
* Improved UI for selecting the starting level.
* Introduced support for various fullscreen modes.
* Enriched the game with more one-liners from the main characters.
Bug Fixes:
* Resolved a bug on Android where, under certain conditions, the game would crash on level 4.
* Addressed synchronization issues between audio and visuals in the cutscenes.
* Corrected a bug where a picture would briefly flash at the beginning of the intro.
* Fixed an issue where part of a clue was not visible on iPads.
* Fixed crashing when turning the TV on
* Fixed locked locks
* Enhanced label in Police Reports file
* Improved button label in the final level
* Resolved visual glitch on paper in the first location
* Refined labels in true/false puzzle
* Strengthened shape hint in badge puzzle
* Extra clue added to Cryptex puzzle
* Increased prominence of paper in animal puzzle
Bug Fixes:
* Resolved issue with achievements not registering for certain players
* Removed redundant sound effect when revisiting the initial location
* Fixed background blur issue when returning to the starting location
* Adjusted volume for sounds in the animal device puzzle
* Fixed item state transfer bug when launching from a specific level
Current Release
Not available
System Requirements
How to Install
UnboxingTheCrypticKiller.exe to play
Troubleshooting tips
• Run Redist/_CommonRedist installers if game won't start
• Add folder to Windows Defender exclusions
• Run as administrator
Download
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151 MB
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