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Cryohazard

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The short version

What is Cryohazard?

SLEEP WHEN YOU'RE DEAD. Inspired by classic point and click games, Choose Your Own Adventure books, and B-grade horror films, Cryohazard is a short story of waking from cryogenic sleep in a dilapidated research facility full of mystery, mayhem, and monstrous mutants.

SLEEP WHEN YOU'RE DEAD. Inspired by classic point and click games, Choose Your Own Adventure books, and B-grade horror films, Cryohazard is a short story of waking from cryogenic sleep in a dilapidated research facility full of mystery, mayhem, and monstrous mutants. Multiple endings and numerous gruesome deaths are abound in this game designed for the original Game Boy, compatible with emulators and real hardware. Controls (including web browser controls): D-pad (Arrow Keys) - cursor movement A button (Z key) - interact, use items Start button (Enter key) - open inventory menu (during exploration mode) The ROM file should run on any software or hardware that can play original Game Boy games. The most accurate emulator of choice is BGB. DISCLAIMER: This game contains depictions of graphic violence and gore. Viewer discretion advised. Credits: Game Design, Narrative, Art, & Music by burst

Controls

Cryohazard controls

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What is Cryohazard?

SLEEP WHEN YOU'RE DEAD. Inspired by classic point and click games, Choose Your Own Adventure books, and B-grade horror films, Cryohazard is a short story of waking from cryogenic sleep in a dilapidated research facility full of mystery, mayhem, and monstrous mutants.

Who made Cryohazard?

Cryohazard was made by burst_error.

Can I play Cryohazard on mobile?

The developer does not list mobile support. It runs in a desktop browser.

From the developer

About this game

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SLEEP WHEN YOU'RE DEAD.

Inspired by classic point and click games, Choose Your Own Adventure books, and B-grade horror films, Cryohazard is a short story of waking from cryogenic sleep in a dilapidated research facility full of mystery, mayhem, and monstrous mutants.  Multiple endings and numerous gruesome deaths are abound in this game designed for the original Game Boy, compatible with emulators and real hardware.

Controls (including web browser controls):

D-pad (Arrow Keys) - cursor movement

A button (Z key) - interact, use items

Start button (Enter key) - open inventory menu (during exploration mode)

The ROM file should run on any software or hardware that can play original Game Boy games.  The most accurate emulator of choice is BGB.

DISCLAIMER: This game contains depictions of graphic violence and gore.  Viewer discretion advised.


Credits:

Game Design, Narrative, Art, & Music by burst_error

Cover artwork by A. Vaccarelli - https://avaccart.wordpress.com/

Beta testers - wintery_mix, AcidicIV, xexzy, & Zorilla33

Created with GB Studio & Aseprite

Soundtrack available at https://bursterror.bandcamp.com/album/cryohazard-ost

Special thanks to everyone out there who has supported my various creative endeavors over the years.  I really appreciate anyone who takes time out of their day to give this game a try. Enjoy!

Description from Cryohazard on itch.io, by burst_error.

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