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Cryptid Crush is an UrbanFantasy dating sim virtual novel with TTRPG elements developed by Drowsy Drake Studios, released on itch.io on November 20th, 2020.
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* AmbiguouslyBrown: Robyn has a noticeably dark skin tone, and it’s never really commented on, but their voice actor is of Indian descent.
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* AmbiguouslyBrown: Robyn has a noticeably dark skin tone, and while it’s never really commented on, but their voice actor is of Indian descent.
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* GhostAmnesia: Mike seems to be suffering from it, noting that he couldn’t remember anything before the Station. [[spoiler: He learns more about his past following the end of the first half of Chapter 1.]]
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* VaguenessIsComing: While Taro seems to know the nature of Robyn’s curse they (and by extension the player) don’t, aside from the fact that it will result in a [[CruelAndUnusualDeath horrible death]] in a [[RaceAgainstTheClock unknown amount of time]].
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* VaguenessIsComing: While Taro seems to know the nature of Robyn’s curse they curse, Robyn (and by extension the player) don’t, doesn’t, aside from the fact that it will result in a [[CruelAndUnusualDeath horrible death]] in a [[RaceAgainstTheClock unknown amount of time]].
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* CompanionCube: During his time at the Elkhorn Radio Station, Mike had constructed an effigy made out of discarded ''Toxic Waste Energy'' cans as well as a a water jug, pencils, and a plastic bag with a sticky note with a crudely drawn face on it. He refers to it as Debbie and treats it like his manager. [[spoiler: It’s implied he subconsciously named it after his actual manager and close friend from when he was alive.]]
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* CharacterCustomization: To a rather limited degree. While you can customize Robyn’s first and last name, clothes, accessories, and pronouns, their overall appearance is relatively static.
* CompanionCube: During his time at the Elkhorn Radio Station, Mike had constructed an effigy made out of discarded ''Toxic Waste Energy'' cans as well as a a water jug, pencils, and a plasticbag bag, along with a sticky note with a crudely drawn face on it. He refers to it as Debbie and treats it like his manager. [[spoiler: It’s implied he subconsciously named it after his actual manager and close friend from when he was alive.]]
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* DemonicPossession: Mike pulls this on Atlas, taking over his body and making him [[TransformationofthePossessed noticeably taller]]. Interestingly, even after Madhouse has left his body, it still seems to have had lingering effects on Atlas, such as giving him [[MindOverMatter telekinesis]].
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* LoadBearingBoss: Immediately after Mike’s departure, the already dilapidated Elkhorn Radio Station falls into further disrepair.
* LuckManipulationMechanic: What the Karma mechanic essentially is. It allows you to re-roll a failed dice roll in exchange for one unit of Karma, which can be regained by choosing not to re-roll a failed roll.
* LuckManipulationMechanic: What the Karma mechanic essentially is. It allows you to re-roll a failed dice roll in exchange for one unit of Karma, which can be regained by choosing not to re-roll a failed roll.
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* NoSavingThrow: [[spoiler: When Mr. Walker attacks Madhouse in the cemetery, the roll to resist his attack is '''''999'''''. Needless to say, there’s no way to avoid it.]]
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* RandomizedDamageAttack: As the game’s combat system is TTRPG-inspired, attack damage is for the most part randomized, though higher and lower values are dictated by differences between the attacker’s offensive stats and the target’s defensive stats.
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* CompanionCube: During his time at the Elkhorn Radio Station, Mike had constructed an effigy made out of discarded ''Toxic Waste Energy'' cans as well as a a water jug, pencils, and a plastic bag with a sticky note with a crudely drawn face on it. He refers to it as Debbie and treats it like his manager. [[spoiler: It’s implied he subconsciously named it after his actual manager and close friend from when he was alive.]]
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* MonsterTown: Aside from the fact that Longhope is populated by Cryptids of all kinds, it’s a relatively normal coastal town.
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* HeelFaceTurn: Madhouse Mike pulls one at the end of Chapter 0 following his defeat at the hands of Robyn, Atlas, Jamie, and Turo and a heart-to-heart with Robyn.
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* OurCryptidsAreMoreMysterious: In the context of the game “Cryptid” seems to refer to any being that doesn’t fit into human society, whether they be werewolves, sasquatches, ghosts, or something else.
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* OurCryptidsAreMoreMysterious: In the context of the game “Cryptid” seems to refer to any being that doesn’t fit into human society, whether they be werewolves, sasquatches, ghosts, or something else.else.
* RomanceSidequest: While not fully implemented at this point, Atlas, Mike, August, Jamie, and Tessie will have optional relationship routes added.
* VaguenessIsComing: While Taro seems to know the nature of Robyn’s curse they (and by extension the player) don’t, aside from the fact that it will result in a [[CruelAndUnusualDeath horrible death]] in a [[RaceAgainstTheClock unknown amount of time]].
* RomanceSidequest: While not fully implemented at this point, Atlas, Mike, August, Jamie, and Tessie will have optional relationship routes added.
* VaguenessIsComing: While Taro seems to know the nature of Robyn’s curse they (and by extension the player) don’t, aside from the fact that it will result in a [[CruelAndUnusualDeath horrible death]] in a [[RaceAgainstTheClock unknown amount of time]].
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* BadBoss: Judging by the news articles found in one of the rooms of the Elkhorn Radio Station, the station’s higher ups were very much this, forcing the station’s employees to work inhumane hours among other things.
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Cryptid Crush is an UrbanFantasy dating sim virtual novel with TTRPG elements developed by Drowsy Drake Studios, released on itch.io on November 20th, 2020.
The game follows Robyn Hart, an amateur paranormal investigator who has recently moved to Longhope, a town inhabited by all manner of paranormal creatures. With the help of their ChildhoodFriend [[TheMothman Atlas]], Taro the [[OurAngelsAreDifferent “Nyangel”]], Jamie the [[TheJerseyDevil Jersey Devil]], August the [[OurWerewolvesAreDifferent Werewolf]], Tessie the [[StockNessMonster Loch Ness Monster]], and the ghost Madhouse Mike, Robyn attempts to uncover the truth about the mysterious curse they’ve been afflicted with. Can be played [[https://drowsy-drake-studios.itch.io/cryptid-crush here]].
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!!''Cryptid Crush'' contains examples of following tropes:
* AlliterativeTitle: Cryptid Crush, naturally.
* AmbiguouslyBrown: Robyn has a noticeably dark skin tone, but it’s never really commented on, but their voice actor is of Indian descent.
* CreepyCemetery: The climax of the first half of Chapter 1 takes place in one.
* HauntedHouse: The abandoned Elkhorn Radio Station, the setting of Chapter 0, is haunted by the spirit of Madhouse Mike, a radio host who died on-air.
* MobileMaze: The layout of Longhope’s library changes daily, and as such maps of it have to be updated every day.
* OurCryptidsAreMoreMysterious: In the context of the game “Cryptid” seems to refer to any being that doesn’t fit into human society, whether they be werewolves, sasquatches, ghosts, or something else.
The game follows Robyn Hart, an amateur paranormal investigator who has recently moved to Longhope, a town inhabited by all manner of paranormal creatures. With the help of their ChildhoodFriend [[TheMothman Atlas]], Taro the [[OurAngelsAreDifferent “Nyangel”]], Jamie the [[TheJerseyDevil Jersey Devil]], August the [[OurWerewolvesAreDifferent Werewolf]], Tessie the [[StockNessMonster Loch Ness Monster]], and the ghost Madhouse Mike, Robyn attempts to uncover the truth about the mysterious curse they’ve been afflicted with. Can be played [[https://drowsy-drake-studios.itch.io/cryptid-crush here]].
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!!''Cryptid Crush'' contains examples of following tropes:
* AlliterativeTitle: Cryptid Crush, naturally.
* AmbiguouslyBrown: Robyn has a noticeably dark skin tone, but it’s never really commented on, but their voice actor is of Indian descent.
* CreepyCemetery: The climax of the first half of Chapter 1 takes place in one.
* HauntedHouse: The abandoned Elkhorn Radio Station, the setting of Chapter 0, is haunted by the spirit of Madhouse Mike, a radio host who died on-air.
* MobileMaze: The layout of Longhope’s library changes daily, and as such maps of it have to be updated every day.
* OurCryptidsAreMoreMysterious: In the context of the game “Cryptid” seems to refer to any being that doesn’t fit into human society, whether they be werewolves, sasquatches, ghosts, or something else.
