Who knew the afterlife would be so messy? In Crypt Custodian, piles of garbage litter the landscapes, and strange, dark creatures residing in broken pots and dustbins attack me on sight. Fortunately, I have my trusty broom to swat away foes and clear up trash, but to be honest, I still can't quite believe this is how I have to spend my time after passing on. It's all thanks to Kendra, the frog guardian who gets to decide who's been good or bad, that I've been assigned this eternal cleaning gig. As a newly deceased cat called Pluto, I was hoping to go to the palace in the afterlife, since a fellow feline ghost told me it's where you go to pass on in eternal bliss. It sure sounds like the place to be, but after smashing some pots, Kendra refused me entry and now I've been cast outside of the palace; collecting garbage that never seems to go away.
I had to smash those pots to progress, so what's a cat to do? I guess I'll just have to keep at my janitorial duties as I try to find a way into the palace myself. As someone who hasn't played many Metroidvanias, I've really been enjoying my time with Crypt Custodian so far. With a wealth of settings to help ease me into the experience, the afterlife is full of intrigue and challenges, and the charming artstyle and cast of characters quickly drew me in. Fans of the best Metroidvania games are sure to enjoy the familiar features, but for relative newbies like me, it also feels like a welcoming entry point.
