Critternauts

In Critternauts, a dangerous modern world awaits. From neon-lit metropolises like Tokyo and London to hidden ruins across Greece and Egypt, you lead four lifelong friends on a global journey that blurs the line between current reality and ancient myth. As you uncover the truth behind the mysterious Critternauts, you realize the world is far more perilous than you ever imagined.

The game blends classic JRPG depth with a modern twist: a turn-based, 2D battle system where you command a party of four. Explore a diverse range of environments—from bustling cities and dense jungles to soaring mountain peaks—designed to reward curiosity and careful planning. But you won’t be alone: you’ll contend with dangerous critters and three rival factions, each driven by their own hidden agendas to solve the secret first.

Mastery, exploration and growth form the core loop. Harness the power of your enemies and learn traversal abilities from major bosses that unlock access to previously unreachable areas. The world is crafted for discovery, full of secrets, side-stories, and a trove of loot as you press toward the truth behind the Critternauts.

Main Features

• 15-20 hours of main story with side-quests (significantly more for completionists).
• 15 major zones featuring hundreds of locations to explore.
• Hundreds of skills, items, weapons, armor and accessories to find and equip.
• Unlock new abilities from bosses that let you revisit old areas and uncover fresh quests or hidden secrets.
• Battle hundreds of unique enemies and contend with three rival factions on your path to Level 99.
• 50+ side quests, including character-specific arcs that dive into your party’s history.

Beyond combat, Critternauts emphasizes story and party bonds. Each major zone hides lore, side-quests, and choices that shape who your four friends become. Boss-granted traversal abilities permanently alter the map, letting you revisit earlier areas with new options. The three factions push rivalries and alliances, forcing you to weigh loyalties as you pursue the same mystery from different angles. Your choices ripple through the world, and completing character arcs deepens motivation and can unlock hidden endings.

Are you ready to explore a world where modern danger and ancient myth collide, where every discovery reshapes your path, and where saving the world depends on teamwork, strategy, and courage?