Chromasia

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Chromasia is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Nexus Games LLC and was released on July 11, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Chromasia is a single-player, mature, turn-based Tactical RPG that explores racism using the world of rocks, papers, and scissors. With a good plot, the game offers a challenging campaign, key story turning points, comedic moments, and eight different endings. The combat system is simplified for newcomers while still providing depth for veterans, and includes a unique rock paper scissors mini-game."

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a clever and unique rock-paper-scissors mechanic that adds depth to the turn-based RPG experience.
It has a colorful art style and humorous story, making it enjoyable and accessible for casual gamers.
The characters are cute and the gameplay offers variety and potential for replayability, with multiple spells and character abilities.

The game can feel slow at times, which may deter some players from fully engaging with it.
The artwork and overall design are considered generic and lack creativity, failing to fully utilize the rock-paper-scissors theme.
Combat can become repetitive and grindy, requiring players to level up significantly to progress.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The game's story is praised for its unique and engaging narrative, complemented by colorful art and clever character names. Players appreciate the humor and simplicity of the storyline, making it easy to understand and enjoyable to follow. Overall, the combination of appealing graphics and a well-crafted story enhances the gaming experience.
- “An interesting game; I like the graphics, the storyline, and the character names.”
- “The tutorials are easy to understand, and I enjoy the humor in the story.”
- “The characters have great and clever names, and the story is simple and easy to get into!”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users finding them generic and lacking in quality, particularly in the medieval fantasy settings. However, others appreciated the art style and found it enjoyable, suggesting that while the visuals may be simple, they contribute positively to the overall experience of the game.
- “An interesting game; I like the graphics, the storyline, and the character names.”
- “While the graphics, music, and gameplay are simple, it is still a fun game with interesting humor and is definitely better than what the store image might communicate about the game's quality.”
- “The controls are a bit awkward and the artwork isn't that great, but it's a good RPG for the most part.”
- “The towns are the most generic medieval fantasy settings there are, and I must remind you that the artwork isn't great to begin with.”
- “While the graphics, music, and gameplay are simple, it is still a fun game with interesting humor and is definitely better than what the store image might communicate about the game quality.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and cute, despite some pacing issues. The story and character interactions contribute to the overall charm, and the humorous unit skills add an enjoyable layer to the gameplay. Overall, the game's lightheartedness and comedic elements enhance the experience, making it more appealing than its initial presentation might suggest.
- “The tutorials are easy to understand, and I enjoy the humor in the story.”
- “While graphics, music, and gameplay are simple, it is still a fun game with interesting humor and is definitely better than what the store image might communicate about the game quality.”
- “While it's a bit slow at times, it's overall a funny and cute game that's definitely worth a look.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Gameplay is straightforward, featuring three unit types with a rock-paper-scissors mechanic that adds a layer of strategy and keeps the experience engaging. Despite its simple graphics and music, the game is enjoyable and offers a humorous touch, surpassing initial expectations based on its store presentation.
- “While graphics, music, and gameplay are simple, it is still a fun game with interesting humor and is definitely better than what the store image might communicate about the game quality.”
- “Gameplay starts off simple, having three types of units with one attack option each (with rock obviously having an advantage over scissors, scissors having a bonus against paper, and paper excelling against rock).”
- “The rock-paper-scissors mechanic before each turn is a neat concept that keeps the game fresh!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
Players find Chromasia to have significant replayability due to its variety and engaging tactical RPG elements, making it a fun experience to revisit.
- “The variety in gameplay options ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “With multiple character builds and story paths, I find myself coming back to explore new strategies.”
- “Chromasia is a really cool and silly tactical RPG with a lot of replay value!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that achieving level parity with enemies necessitates significant grinding, which can be a tedious aspect of gameplay.
- “Level parity with enemies requires excessive grinding.”
- “The game forces you to grind endlessly to keep up with enemy levels.”
- “Grinding becomes a tedious necessity to maintain competitive strength against foes.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as simple yet enjoyable, complementing the overall fun experience and humor, which surpasses initial expectations based on its store image.
- “While the graphics, music, and gameplay are simple, it is still a fun game with interesting humor and is definitely better than what the store image might communicate about the game's quality.”