# Unboxing the Cryptic Killer — Solve The Cryptic Box Together

> Two-player cooperative point-and-click puzzle escape room adventure. (iPhone/iPad app by Eleven Products Sp. z o.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unboxing-the-cryptic-killer/id6448352407 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eleven Products Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040907730)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 186 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 264 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unboxing-the-cryptic-killer/id6448352407/reviews.md

## What is Unboxing the Cryptic Killer?

SOLVE A CRYPTIC BOX
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is the first standalone chapter to the cooperative point-and-click puzzle game series 'Cryptic Killer'. Join forces with a friend and play as detective partners Ally and Old Dog in our debut two-player escape room adventure.



IMPORTANT: "Unboxing the Cryptic Killer" is a 2-player cooperative puzzle game, that requires each player to have their own copy on either mobile, tablet, PC or Mac. Internet connection and voice communication are essential. Need a Player Two? Join our Discord community!



Two seasoned detectives, Ally and Old Dog, are entangled in a chilling unsolved case. Lured on a perilous trail, they fall into the clutches of the enigmatic Cryptic Killer they've been relentlessly pursuing. The stakes are sky-high as two innocent lives hang in the balance. In order to save them, Ally and Old Dog must unravel a box of intricate puzzles masterfully designed by the nefarious killer. Test your mettle and join this high-stakes race against time, where every puzzle solved is a step closer to unmasking the Cryptic Killer.



THE ONLY WAY TO ESCAPE IS TO WORK TOGETHER
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is a puzzle for exactly two players. The name of the game is collaboration. Each player takes on one of the two roles and works their way through a series of challenging puzzles. You'll each see one half of the same puzzle and must work together to crack the codes and escape the Cryptic Killer's clutches.



FEATURES LIST
▶Two Player Co-Op 
In Unboxing the Cryptic Killer, the detectives are separated. You’ll see different items and clues than your partner, and will be tested on your communication!
▶Challenging Collaborative Puzzles
Two brains are better than one when it comes to cracking the Cryptic Killer's codes.
▶Unravel a Thrilling Story
Track the Cryptic Killer's movements as Detectives Old Dog and Ally in this ongoing murder mystery saga.
▶Explore Illustrated Worlds
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer features hand-illustrated environments that are inspired by noir novels.
▶Draw on… Everything!
You cannot solve a case without taking notes. At any time in the game, you can whip out a notebook and pen to make notes and scribble on your environment.

## Key features

- Two Player Co-Op
- Collaborative Puzzles
- Thrilling Storyline
- Illustrated Worlds
- In-Game Notebook

## Chart rankings

- #125 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #78 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Unboxing the Cryptic Killer?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🤩 Fun co-op experience
- 💡 Engaging puzzles
- 🤝 Promotes communication
- ✨ High production quality
- 😍 Immersive storytelling
- 💯 Great value for money
- 👍 Well-designed game
- 🌟 Unique gameplay
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Good for couples/partners
- 🤔 Challenging but logical

**Cons**

- ⏳ Too short
- 💸 Expensive for duration
- 🤷‍♀️ Anticlimactic ending
- 🤔 Confusing at times
- 💰 Not worth the price
- 📉 Poor value for money
- 😵‍💫 Ending left to be desired
- 😕 Puzzles not reactive enough

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Connection issues/disconnects
- Cannot save progress
- Game crashes or quits
- First puzzle not working
- Dimension issues on iPad
- Server connection problems
- Friend cannot connect
- Hints not visible at last stage
- Game not working after purchase

**Most requested features**

- Add more levels/content
- Improve the ending
- Make clues more reactive
- Add a save feature between levels
- Fix dimension issues on iPad

## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unboxing-the-cryptic-killer/id6448352407/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Should I stay with her?

*2026-08-11*

Good game played with gf long distance not going well…

### 5/5 — Ótimo pra jogar em casal

*2026-08-02*

Ótimo pra jogar em casal

### 5/5 — the best and worst bonding experience lol

*2026-07-23*

first of all whoever said this game is too short must be sheldon cooper. this game took me and my friends 3 hours to complete lol. was so much fun and included a lot of yelling at each other. we did run into a bug on the first level with the notes, both of our papers said poland on them so we had to search up the answer. other than that it was amazing and we can’t wait to play the next level!!!

### 3/5 — 1 flaw

*2026-07-11*

Game is so fun but you can’t save your progress at all so if you lose connection or even exit the app for a moment you lose all of your progress and have to start over. So frustrating after spending so much time and then losing it all

### 2/5 — Verbindung bricht immer ab

*2026-06-29*

Ich finde das Spielkonzept wirklich toll aber die Verbindung bricht immer ab. Ich habe das erste Level jetzt schon 10 mal gespielt aber weiter komm ich einfach nicht, weil die Verbindung abbricht und sich auch nicht neu verbindet, sondern einfach das Spiel von vorne anfängt. 
Sehr schade.

### 5/5 — Good game, good puzzles

*2026-06-02*

Loved it as a long distance couple

### 5/5 — 5 estrelas!

*2026-05-24*

Simplesmente incrível, muito legal de jogar em dupla! Poucos jogos são tão legais assim e bem feitos! amei o jogo inteiro, os gráficos e jogos dentro de cada!

### 5/5 — JOGAO

*2026-05-03*

muito difícil um jogo mobile ser tao bom e tao divertido

### 5/5 — Muito bom

*2026-05-02*

Joguei com a minha namorada e realmente é muito divertido. Recomendo.

### 5/5 — Sehr gelungenes Spiel

*2026-03-07*

Ich finde die Aufgaben hatten die perfekte Schwierigkeit. Nicht zu leicht aber auch nicht zu schwer. Und wenn es mal doch nicht klappt kann man ohne Probleme einen Tipp einfordern. Hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht das Spiel zu spielen, kann ich nur jedem empfehlen (vor allem Paaren mit dem Thema Kommunikation ;))

## Frequently asked questions about Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

### What is Unboxing the Cryptic Killer?

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is a cooperative point-and-click puzzle game designed for exactly two players. You and a friend will play as detective partners, Ally and Old Dog, who are trying to solve a series of intricate puzzles left by a mysterious killer to save innocent lives.

### How does the cooperative gameplay work?

The game requires two players, each with their own copy of the game on any supported platform (mobile, tablet, PC, Mac). Players are separated and see different items and clues, making communication essential to solve the puzzles together. Each player sees half of the same puzzle and must work collaboratively to crack codes.

### What are the system requirements?

This is a two-player cooperative game that requires each player to have their own copy on either mobile, tablet, PC, or Mac. An internet connection and voice communication are essential for playing the game with your partner.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect?

The game features challenging collaborative puzzles designed by the Cryptic Killer. You'll need to use your combined intellect to unravel intricate challenges, crack codes, and progress through the murder mystery story. The game also allows you to draw on your environment to take notes.

### Is this game free to play?

No, Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is a paid application. It is the first standalone chapter in the 'Cryptic Killer' series and requires a purchase for each player.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2026-08-20

Japanese and Korean localisation minor bug fixes.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-07-24

New features:
- Added Japanese localization
- Added Korean localization

### 1.3.0 — 2025-08-22

Features:
- Added the option to choose a server when starting a game. This can help if you experience connection or lag issues

Bug fixes:
- Improved stability on certain devices

### 1.2.2 — 2024-09-03

New Features:
- Czech language translation added.
- Enhanced connection error message with additional information.

### 1.2.1 — 2024-07-11

Translation Bug Fixes:
- Fixed a bug that would cause some UI text elements to be invisible in certain circumstances.
- Improved design of the translation bubble that appears under some puzzles.
- Resolved visual glitch with the "disarm" button.
- Corrected out-of-bounds labels in the true/false puzzle (Russian language).
- Added missing title translation in the moving puzzle on the last level.
- Included the missing word "nie" in the true/false puzzle (Polish language).

New Features:
- Added an Easter egg in Polish language – a reference to a classic Polish movie. Up to you to find it!

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