CrossCode

The game is great until it's not. I haven't finished the game, I stopped near what I think is near the end. My biggest problem with the game was the narrative, which I put on the same level as gameplay and visuals. If you're into gameplay first, then buy this game, it's great. They really know their stuff in how to use the mechanics to the fullest. Visual cohesiveness is mostly fine. There are some issues where enemies will disappear behind the background of some foreground objects on the overworld, and it feels like later in the game they realized this and you have less clutter in the battle arenas. I really enjoyed the battle system, the exploration felt fun and the aiming mechanic felt rewarding although finicky in some ways- use the mouse rather than the controller for these puzzles, that's all I say, you'll save a lot of headache. It did create an issue where you know the solution but you also have to be super precise or speedy with your reaction time. I believe there is a slider if you're not the type that wants to test their reflexes, I never popped it down so I guess I can't complain about it. But I would have them get a slider that makes it so the aiming puzzles are easier, those were the worst for me. As for the biggest bugbear: The narrative. Without spoiling- the game is building some mystery, and toward the end we get an idea of what happened, but usually in narratives once everything unveils all that is left is the ending, because at that point the mystery has been popped and that is the biggest rush toward a narrative conclusion. Here the problem is that after this Big Event type thing, we simply kind of awkwardly get back to the 'normal' game narrative. Which feels awkward. We just had this Big Thing happen, and now we kind of had a mini conclusion where everything Kind of settled down- but now the force behind the mystery has gone, and there is no more large character tension at play in the immediate, so we're kind of left with no narrative force to propel and guide us. Again, if you're not a narrative person, and only care about the battle, exploration and puzzles- this is the game for you. I just couldn't put this past me, alongside smaller nitpicks like how the game happening inside of a game helps with the fact that quests are given by NPCs, so it makes sense why they just wait around awkwardly for you to finish them- which helps narrative cohesiveness. But then the game suddenly introduces player quests as well, and then you have a clash of- "Wait, why are these players just waiting for me endlessly to finish my quest, then?" I hope the team will strengthen the story for their next game, and manage to make the gameplay even better.

Crosscode is one of the best "Zelda-likes" I have every played. And I use that term because that is what I thought of it while playing. It really captured specifically that Minish Cap feel with the 2d zelda gameplay with 3d zelda dungeon quality. However, the combat system in this game is really fun and figuring out how to use the environment to platform around is very fun. The time based puzzles are neat and satisfying to complete. There are a bunch of unique builds to can try out. I went for a melee heavy build getting the most use out of Assault, but switching into ice form I went very defensive and counter-attack-y. And that is another thing I love, The modes and switching betwen them and how it changes your special moves, stats, and abilities meaning you essentially have 5 different playstyles to switch from at any time. And managing your element meter is also a blast. This game has an incredibly story, music, bossfights, level design and art style. I wouldn't be mad if I spent 60 dollars on this game. A very solid 9.5/10.

C'est une recommandation très hésitante que je vais formuler là ; CrossCode fait une erreur assez flagrante très tôt, et c'est de dire que "ce n'est qu'un jeu" et ainsi donc de TUER toute relation entre le gameplay et l'histoire. Il n'y a aucune (AUCUNE) tension narrative jusqu'au 2/3 du jeu. Vous faites des quêtes pour pex juste pour faire des quêtes pour pex. Aucun PNJ n'a vraiment de problèmes vraiment puisqu'il ne s'agit que de PNJs avec des quêtes programmée. C'est comme si le jeu cherchais à se séparer du joueur le plus possible c'est assez impressionnant comme décision. Donc voilà toute l'histoire pour les 25 premières heures c'est vous qui jouez a un MMORPG avec des amis qui sont assez caricaturaux, avec un vague plot de retrouver la mémoire. Et les 15 dernières ne sauvent pas grand chose, c'est trop tard et c'est trop peu pour l'histoire. Donc seigneur aidez nous, le gameplay doit sauver cette recommandation avant qu'il ne soit trop tard. Et.. ça va. Si vous aimez les donjons à la Zelda il y a de quoi s'y retrouver, et le combat fini par être très agréable et assez profond pour maintenir un intérêt tout du long. Les sections de platforming, étant donné que le jeu est en vue isométrique, sont absolument insupportable, mais heureusement 95% du temps celles si sont suffisamment triviales pour ne pas gêner longtemps. Je pense qu'il y a du fun a trouver là dedans, et pour tout ce que j'ai chié sur l'histoire, il y a quelques scènes intéressantes avec les personnages. Il faut juste ne pas s'attendre à la lune, j'ai vu des personnes mettre ce jeu dans les plus hauts panthéons des jeux indé et je pense qu'ils sont sous crack. Pensez bonne bagarre, bon donjon zelda, et joli pixel art, et si ce pitch est suffisant pour vous vous pouvez y aller

cara, isso é um jogaço da mais alta qualidade... se você não jogou, pode pegar numa promoção que você não vai se arrepender... é literalmente um mmorpg que você não precisa lidar com griefers e trolls.

Fun game.

A definite must have in your game collection. RPG with arcade gameplay. 10 out of 10!