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Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

SteamEurope and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
  • Co-op

Unravel the mystery of a cryptic box in this 2-player co-op puzzle game. Join forces as two detectives, solve cooperative puzzles, communicate effectively, crack the codes and outsmart the killer.

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Steam clientPC: Windows, macOS. Needs a free Steam account.
Activates in
Europe and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.Activates on accounts registered in the EU, EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.Will not activate on accounts registered in North America, Asia, Latin America or Oceania.
You get
A digital activation keyStandard edition. No disc, no box.
Delivery
To your account and by emailDelivered to your account and by email once it is ready. Some orders get a short manual check first.

Trailers and screenshots

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Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

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About this game

IMPORTANT: "Unboxing the Cryptic Killer" is a 2-player cooperative puzzle game that requires each player to have their own copy on either mobile, tablet, PC or Mac . Internet connection and voice communication are essential. Need a Player Two? Join our community!

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!

Description, images and details are taken from this product's Steam page.

Details

Developer
Eleven Puzzles
Publisher
Eleven Puzzles
Released
27 Apr, 2023
Genres
Adventure, Puzzle, Multiplayer/MMO, Indie, Casual
Runs on
Windows, macOS
Activates on
Steam client, Europe and UK
Interface
English, French, Italian, German, Indonesian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish, Japanese, Korean
Full audio
English
  • Multi-player
  • Co-op
  • Online Co-op
  • Family Sharing

System requirements

Windows

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer system requirements on Windows
ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 7Windows 8/10/11
ProcessorIntel core 2 DUO 2GHz+, AMD Athlon TMX2 2.2GHz+Intel core I5-4440, AMD FX 6300
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
GraphicsIntel Hd graphics 520Nvidia GeForce GT 740, AMD Radeon R7 250
NetworkBroadband Internet connectionBroadband Internet connection
Storage2 GB available space2 GB available space
Additional NotesA working PC-compatible microphoneA working PC-compatible microphone
macOS
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer system requirements on macOS
ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSmacOS 10.13+macOS 10.13+
ProcessorIntel core 2 DUO 2GHz+Intel core 2 DUO 2GHz+
Memory4 GB RAM4 GB RAM
GraphicsIntel Hd graphics 520Nvidia GeForce GT 740, AMD Radeon R7 250
NetworkBroadband Internet connectionBroadband Internet connection
Additional NotesA working PC-compatible microphoneA working PC-compatible microphone

Activating it on Steam client

  1. Open the Steam client and sign in.
  2. Choose Games in the top menu, then Activate a Product on Steam.
  3. Paste the key and confirm. It appears in your library.

The key is listed for the Europe and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. region. Read how regions work before you buy.

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer€6.31