Chroma

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Chroma is a single player action game. It was developed by SnowCube I/S and was released on December 9, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Set out on a mission to stop the attacks of the tyrannical machines. Fight your way through a dystopian city and stop them. You are the city's only hope...

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals with vibrant colors and artistic landscapes that create an immersive experience.
Gameplay is intuitive yet challenging, requiring both logic and creativity to solve puzzles, which provides a satisfying experience.
The game is free to play, demonstrating the developers' confidence in their work and offering value to players without any cost.

The 2D retro graphics and animations are poorly designed, making the game feel outdated and unpolished.
Despite being free, the game has received a dismal public reception, with very few players engaging with it on platforms like Steam.
The demo is short and lacks substantial content, leaving players wanting more and questioning its overall value.

graphics
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The graphics in the game have been criticized for their outdated 2D retro assets, which many reviewers feel are more suited for browser or mobile games rather than a modern PC title in 2024. Despite the game's fast-paced nature and straightforward gameplay, the visuals are considered subpar, lacking the quality expected from contemporary gaming standards.
- “Fast-paced game with modern graphics and easy controls that smoothly transitions from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “On the topic of visuals, the weak-looking 2D retro assets seem like they'd be more at home in a browser game or a mobile app.”
- “There's no excuse for such poor 2D graphics in 2024, especially considering the advancements in 3D graphics accelerators since the mid-1990s.”
- “This is a very short demo of a 2D platformer with basic graphics and straightforward gameplay.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "chroma" is criticized for its clunky controls and poorly designed levels, making it feel unrefined as a 2D retro platformer. While the demo showcases basic graphics and straightforward mechanics, players suggest improvements, particularly to the wall jumping feature. Overall, the experience is described as short and lacking depth.
- “This isn't my type of game, but I think I get the gist of it, and the only thing I would recommend for improvement would be the wall jumping mechanic.”
- “Chroma is a rather poorly made 2D retro platformer where you control a robocop robot and jump through some badly designed platformer levels with super clunky gameplay and handling.”
- “This is a very short demo of a 2D platformer with basic graphics and straightforward gameplay.”
- “The only thing I would recommend for improvement would be the wall jumping mechanic.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized as subpar and lacking in quality, contributing to an overall negative experience, especially when combined with a weak narrative.
- “Add crap music and no story, and you get this.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it a chore to listen to.”
story
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The story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent, with users expressing frustration that it feels overshadowed by poor music choices.
- “Add crap music and no story, and you get this.”
- “The plot is predictable and lacks any real depth.”
- “Character development is non-existent, making it hard to care about their journeys.”