Advent Crossroad
- August 11, 2021
- nankadagames
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Get on itch.io Store"Advent Crossroad" is a game set in a shopping center under lockdown due to sudden monster appearances. The player must navigate distorted spaces and fight strange creatures using mysterious devices. With hybrid navigation, fast-paced storytelling, and customizable skillsets, the game offers a tense atmosphere and challenging turn-based combat.
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Reviews
- Engaging gameplay with addictive dungeon mapping and solid combat mechanics reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers.
- Interesting premise and character customization options that allow for varied playstyles and strategies.
- Good production value with appealing art, music, and a nostalgic vibe for fans of the genre.
- Frequent performance issues, including slow loading times, crashes, and bugs that can lead to softlocks or game-breaking scenarios.
- Basic narrative that lacks depth and fails to fully develop its interesting premise, leaving players wanting more story content.
- Clunky interface and lack of polish in gameplay mechanics, making navigation and skill management cumbersome.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and engaging, featuring classic dungeon crawling mechanics that many players find addictive, though some aspects lack polish and depth. While the combat system and character growth are well-received, the game may feel simplistic and short, leading to limited replay value. Overall, it offers a solid experience for fans of the genre, despite some players preferring more narrative depth and refined mechanics.
“The gameplay is enjoyable, and mapping dungeons is addictive.”
“The gameplay is a solid dungeon crawler experience with the combat taking heavy inspiration from SMT, which I really liked.”
“I found the gameplay to be engaging and the production value is great.”
“The bug is related to the water mechanics in the 'blue place', and I'm just constantly drowning on land, so that's fun.”
“Some mechanics could use a better introduction (though, again, everything is explained well in the tutorial section).”
“In a nutshell, Advent Crossroad is pretty easy to start and even easier to finish, so the overall simplification of game mechanics affects general expectations and impressions, giving you to understand, near the end, that the game exhausted all its features.”
- story13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story of the game presents an intriguing premise centered around a group of friends fighting to liberate a mall from a mysterious threat, but many players feel that the narrative becomes less engaging as it unfolds. While the characters are likable and the pacing is generally well-executed, there is a desire for deeper dialogue and lore to enhance the experience. Overall, the plot is simple and gameplay-focused, reminiscent of older dungeon crawlers, with a mix of interesting mechanics that keep players engaged despite the sparse storytelling.
“The plot focuses on a group of friends fighting to liberate a mall from a mysterious threat, and each character has their own personality and agenda.”
“The 'vibe' of the game is very similar to Devil Survivor; the artwork is nice, and the story starts off nice and simple and gets more involving as you go through.”
“The narrative reveals beyond the initial plot point are unfortunately not all that interesting.”
“The story is simple, but well-paced and keeps you engaged.”
“Story is pretty sparse - you're a security guard suddenly stuck in a mall when it's infested by demons, and you have to fight your way through waves of demons to find the way out, rescuing survivors and teaming up with others who can fight like you can with the help of a mysterious device you've found.”
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and enjoyable, enhancing the overall atmosphere with fun battle themes and pleasant ambient tracks. Reviewers appreciate its ability to pay tribute to classic influences while maintaining a solid quality throughout.
“The music and setting vibes are great!”
“Music is also pretty good; the standard battle and foe battle themes are suitably fun and catchy, and the ambient themes are nice enough.”
“Combat and music are great, serving as a wonderful tribute to the games it drew its influence from.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature appealing artwork and a stylish aesthetic reminiscent of titles like Devil Survivor; however, players report poor optimization on the Steam Deck, leading to slow loading times, stuttering, and occasional crashes. Despite these technical issues, the overall visual vibe is considered engaging and contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The 'vibe' of the game is very similar to Devil Survivor; the artwork is nice, and the story starts off simple and gets more involving as you progress.”
“A stylish and breezy dungeon crawler with great aesthetics.”
“Poor optimization: On Steam Deck with the default backend, there are slow loading times, sluggish grid-based movement, stutters galore, and the occasional crash or missing graphical assets.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Textures are low resolution and often pop in, which detracts from the overall visual experience.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance on the Steam Deck, featuring slow loading times, sluggish movement, frequent stutters, and occasional crashes. These issues extend to menu navigation and saving, making the overall experience frustrating, while the dungeon layouts also suffer from noticeable disjointedness.
“Poor optimization: On Steam Deck with the default backend, there are slow loading times, sluggish grid-based movement, stutters galore, and the occasional crash or missing graphical assets.”
“Moreover, the aforementioned performance woes make fumbling through the menus or even saving take more time than they really should.”
“The dungeon layouts feel a little disjointed and there are notable performance issues.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the quick pace of the game, noting that there is no grinding involved, which enhances the overall experience.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by clever references to classic memes, which effectively elicit laughter from players.
“There's even a few references to classic memes, which made me laugh.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me chuckling throughout the game.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment feel lighthearted and fun.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the gameplay is enjoyable and offers a good challenge, many users feel that the game's relatively short length limits its replayability.
