Cryptic Tales: Crossroads is the inaugural game in an episodic psychological thriller anthology series developed by Innervation Bros.[1][2][3] The game is set in the 1990s and follows Jon, an aspiring musician who is grappling with a recent breakup.[1][2][4] His life takes an unsettling turn when his old work pager begins sending him cryptic messages, suggesting he is being stalked.[1][2][4]<br /><br />The gameplay of Cryptic Tales: Crossroads combines elements of cozy apartment life simulation with an immersive and unsettling narrative.[1][4] Players will explore Jon's apartment, engaging in routine activities like brewing coffee and watching cartoons, while simultaneously trying to uncover the mystery behind the cryptic pager messages and the identity of his stalker.[1][2][4] The game features high-quality graphics and audio, a 1990s nostalgic aesthetic, and atmospheric environments to enhance the psychological thriller experience.[1][4] It is described as a cinematic adventure inspired by urban legends, with a "psychological-but-weirdly-cozy atmosphere."[4] The developers, Innervation Bros, founded in 2019 by Creative Director Robert J. Merritt and Audio Director Drew A. Forbes, are known for their work in commercial and film industries, and for the animated fan film Zelda: Lost In Time.[4] Cryptic Tales: Crossroads is expected to have an estimated playtime of 2 hours and may contain frightening scenes, mild language, and subtle themes of emotional abuse.[1] The game is slated for release on Steam [1] and Epic Games [4] later in 2025<br /><br />YOUTUBE IS ABSOLUTE GARBAGE...<br />please follow me on other websites instead. After years of uploading and growing my channel they keep playing games with my channel, limiting access every time someone gets triggered by a truthful comment I make. If you want to help me out donations are always welcome and appreciated. It's not like YouTube is every going to pay me a dime for all the ads they run on my videos so they can rot. <br /><br />SOCIALS:<br /> YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@YouTube_is_crap<br /> Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/WhatsNextVids<br /> Odysee - https://odysee.com/@WhatsNext:5<br /> Dailymotion - https://www.dailymotion.com/YouTube_is_crap<br /><br />SUPPORT:<br /> Cash App - https://cash.app/$YTpayments
