Unboxing the Cryptic Killer vs Block Tower
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer
This is a cooperative point-and-click puzzle game where two players act as detective partners to solve intricate puzzles designed by a mysterious killer. You'll need to communicate effectively as you each see different parts of the same challenges to unravel a thrilling murder mystery.
- Two Player Co-Op
- Collaborative Puzzles
- Thrilling Storyline
- Illustrated Worlds
- In-Game Notebook
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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.
Block Tower
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Place each shape carefully, judge its balance, and let physics decide whether your tower stands. Block Tower is a colorful stacking puzzle built around timing and freeform placement. • Drag shapes left or right, lift them, and release to watch them fall. • Play Standard Mode, take on a daily challenge, or switch to wind, low-gravity, and moving-platform challenges. • Earn Bolt through play to unlock block, platform, and background themes. • Your personal bests and progress are stored on your device. Optional in-app purchases offer Bolt packs. Bolt can be used for one revive per run and for theme unlocks. No account is required; the game has no ads, analytics, or cross-app tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Block Tower at Free against Unboxing the Cryptic Killer's $1.99. Unboxing the Cryptic Killer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#79 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Block Tower is free to download; Unboxing the Cryptic Killer costs $1.99 up front. Block Tower sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Unboxing the Cryptic Killer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Unboxing the Cryptic Killer | Block Tower |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (190 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 190 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #79 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eleven Products Sp. z o.o. | Hai-Chou Wang |
Bugs and requests
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer
Reported bugs
9 issues- Connection issues/disconnects
- Cannot save progress
- Game crashes or quits
- First puzzle not working
- Dimension issues on iPad
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- Server connection problems
- Friend cannot connect
- Hints not visible at last stage
- Game not working after purchase
Requested features
5 requests- Add more levels/content
- Improve the ending
- Make clues more reactive
- Add a save feature between levels
- Fix dimension issues on iPad
Block Tower
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer
No in-app purchases
Block Tower
- 250 Bolts$0.99
- 800 Bolts$1.99
- 2,000 Bolts$3.99
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