Double Cross

I recommend. Not very often I pick up an indie title and it ends up being so addicting I beat it in one sitting. No hate on indies, my attention span is just super picky. I got it on sale and I feel I got way more than my money's worth! cons: - boring start - level art - story leaves so much to be desired, the characters have so much potential but no one gets fleshed out much - some of the music - overall low budget feel - character movement is ok i guess, not bad but its missing a lil something and is occasionally jank. pros: - The level design. Is so. Freaking GOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!! SATISFYING. ive never had this much fun slinging around. i actually took the time to get the high scores in the 2nd level of the 3rd dimension. it is NOT for the faint of heart but dang it is satisfying to beat. - VERY interesting character design - the first level in the third dimension is glorious eye candy The pros honestly outweigh the cons, and the first level is deceptively bland. I think if you like 2d platformers and appreciate neat level design you'll get a kick out of this one. It's on sale at the time of writing so get it while it's hot!

The main thing that attracted me to this game was the fact it had zero Steam reviews. I love giving smaller unknown projects a chance and Double Cross did not disappoint. The overall short length if the game compliments the level design and pacing well. You platform your way through 3 levels of 3 main areas. Each area has a unique mechanic that gets built upon nicely through the 3 levels. Combat is simplistic while still allowing for a degree of finesse. As you unlock upgrades you gain new moves that allow you to combo enemies in some pretty fun ways. There are some extra challenges for folks that love 100% completion. Enough to give you more to do without being overwhelming. Unfortunately some sections felt a bit tedious to get through. However as mentioned earlier the game is pretty short so you wont get stuck for long. Despite the simplistic art style the game features colorful character designs and diverse (enough) environments. Overall a quick fun game for people that enjoy platformers. 6/10 Does enough to stand out but doesn't do anything exceptional.

Character designs are fun and refreshing. Feels like I will finish the game and beat it. Looking forward to it.

Enjoyable platformer Controls and remapping / settings in general are messy and a pain, but if you can get past that its fun for the few hours it takes.

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Doesn't run at 60 fps.

Double Cross is one of my favorite games. Not because it's a title that introduces any revolutionary concept or playstyle, but because it knows what it sets out to do, and does so spectacularly. Zahra is an incredibly enjoyable heroine to follow throughout the story, and her moveset remains simple while providing options for expansion and a high skill ceiling. The combat isn't complex, but the game never gives you the feeling that it wants it to be. It has a short but killer soundtrack, a fun story, and a cast of characters that are as memorable as they are unique (looking at you, Pineapple!). If you want to experience a short adventure through multiple dimensions with funny commentary, mild interactive puzzle elements, all on top of a story remixing the classic "who dun it" premise, then the platformer Double Cross is a game you should definitely pick up and experience. Happy dimension jumping, R.I.F.T. Agents!