Pokémon-Inspired FMV Horror Encryptid Coming to Game Boy and Modern Systems

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Autumn Knight, the creator behind cult FMV games like Morph Girl and Dark Nights with Poe & Munro, has revealed a new and unsettling project called Encryptid. Set to release in 2026 on PC via Steam, the game blends retro creature collecting with found-footage horror, using real 1998 hardware to create a truly eerie experience.

The story takes players back to the mid-1990s, where a strange camera is found deep in the woods. The camera once belonged to a famous cryptozoologist who spent his life searching for creatures from myths and legends. Early files on the device show clear proof that he succeeded, but the final recordings are locked behind encryption. These missing files appear to hold the truth about what happened to him, and uncovering them becomes the player’s main goal.

Encryptid is built entirely around photography and full-motion video captured using the original Game Boy Camera. This gives the game a rough, low-quality look that feels disturbing and fits perfectly with its horror tone. Inspired by late-1990s monster-collecting games, the experience also lets players capture creatures and use them in turn-based battles against others.

While it will run on modern systems, Encryptid is being developed as a real Game Boy game. This means it can be played on original hardware from 1989 or through emulation, offering a lightweight experience that stands in sharp contrast to today’s massive, high-end games.