Cult of the Cryptids: The Real Life Cryptids Featured in the Game
Cult of the Cryptids (also known as COTC) is a Roblox Horror Game made by iDeveloper. If you are looking for a game that contains lots of your cryptid friends and favorites then this is the game for you!
Cult of the Cryptids Gameplay
The game begins when a group of players (1-16) is taken from the lobby. A cutscene plays where a bus transporting the players crashes and the game title is displayed. Next the players are spawned into the first part of the game dubbed the Sheriff’s House Map.
The players must walk around and find a way to break into the sheriff’s house. Once inside they must look around for useful items and tools to repair the sheriff’s car so they can keep moving. If the players are able to repair the car within the time limit then they progress to the next stage.
In the next section of the game the players arrive at Seven Devils. Here they must repair the generator at the Fire Watchtower so they can call for help. The parts to repair the generator are littered around the map. The map is also filled with a number of cryptids and monsters that must be defeated in order to survive.
Cryptids Featured in Cult of the Cryptids
Lots of our favorite cryptids make an appearance in the Roblox game Cult of the Cryptids. Here is a round up of some of the real life cryptids that are featured in the game.
Headless Horseman
The Headless Horseman is a legendary type of ghost who has appeared all over the world since medieval times. He is described as a headless man riding on horseback.
In the game the Headless Horseman only spawns during the Halloween event. He is said to be able to one-shot-kill players.
Krampus
Krampus is an imp like creature that is said to follow Saint Nicholas around to punish naughty children who don’t deserve Christmas presents.
In the game Krampus spawns near the watchtower during the Christmas event. His health is 14,000 - 16,000 and he deals 30-40 damage.
La Llorona
La Llorona - Cult of the Cryptids. Photo credit.
La Llorona is said to wander the earth, crying out for her lost children, mourning and weeping. She floats over bodies of water crying out for her children that she herself drowned when she was alive.
La Llorona spawns near Lake Veronica and can be heard weeping. If the player gets too close she will drag them into the water. La Llorona is invincible. She can only be destroyed by clicking on her with the dolls from the hydro plant.
Mothman
Mothman - Cult of the Cryptids. Photo Credit.
Mothman is a large, mysterious cryptid that has had numerous sightings, often before disastrous events occurred in the same areas. It is described as tall, with large moth or bat-like wings, no neck, and large red-glowing eyes. It is sometimes described as being shaped like a very tall human or sometimes shaped like a giant owl.
In the game Mothman spawns in old bridge near the warehouse. It rarely attacks players. Mothman deals around 10 damage, has 3000 health and is about the same speed as the player.
The Rake
The Rake - Cult of the Cryptids. Photo credit.
The Rake is a tall, skinny humanoid cryptid similar in appearance to Slenderman.
In the game The Rake spawns in the forest near the warehouse, is very fast, has 2500 health and deals 12 damage.
Wendigo
The Wendigo - Cult of the Cryptids. Photo Credit.
The Wendigo is a Native American cryptid said to live in the East Coast forests of Canada, the Great Plains region of the United States, and the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada.
The Wendigo is a giant, gangly humanoid that sometimes has a deer skull for a head. The Wendigo is said to cause humans to crave human flesh.
In the game the Wendigo spawns near the campsite, has 2300 health and deals a great deal of damage. Don’t get too close!
Yeti
The Yeti - Cult of the Cryptids. Photo credit.
The yeti is an ape like creature, similar to bigfoot, that is said to live in the Himalayan Mountain Range.
In the game the Yeti is about 3 times the size of the players and spawns near highway 102.
Yo-Yo
The Yo-Yo - Cult of the Cryptids. Photo Credit.
Yo-Yo is the name given to a Mothman-like creature that terrorized the Native American Hopi tribe before being banished by a ritual. It is said to live in Arizona. It is described as about 6 feet talk with large red eyes, grey leathery skin, long claws and bat wings.
In the game YoYo has the same walkspeed as a player, deals 50 damage and has 14.000 health. YoYo spawns in the secret lab.
Where Can I play Cult of the Cryptids?
Cult of the Cryptids can only be played via Roblox. You can purchase Roblox on the Apple App Store, Google Play, Xbox, PS4 or PC. Once you have the game you can access Cult of the Cryptids through the server tab.
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The Cornwall Owlman is a Mothman-like creature spotted repeatedly since the 1920’s in a churchyard in the UK.
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In December 1964, a man named Robert Le Serrec witnessed a 75-80ft long creature underwater near Hook Island, Queensland.
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The Thunderbird Cryptid is a giant bird resembling a condor or vulture that has been seen all over the United States.
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