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Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath

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55%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
73% User Score Based on 27 reviews

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About Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath

Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Infinity Experience and was released on May 26, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Amaterasu and her disciple, Empress Himiko, tyrannize feudal Japan with their mighty army of yokai. All hopes rest on Kensei the samurai and Ayame the kunoichi, two siblings who trained for years to defeat the goddess. Combining their abilities, they will get into the imperial capital of Osaka to steal the three sacred treasures, the empress’ power source. - Switch between the protagonists in rea…

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73%Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • Responsive and fluid controls with a unique character switching mechanic that enhances gameplay and puzzle-solving.
  • Beautiful pixel art with distinct character designs and diverse, thematic environments.
  • Catchy and well-composed soundtrack that complements the game's retro aesthetic.
  • Character switching mechanic can feel clunky and unintuitive, causing confusion and disrupting gameplay flow.
  • Lack of accessibility options such as control remapping and colorblind mode limits playability for some players.
  • Presence of some bugs and occasional frustrating level design elements, with gameplay sometimes feeling slow or repetitive.
  • gameplay

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The gameplay centers around a character-switching mechanic that requires precision and timing, offering a unique but initially challenging experience. While some find the extra button press cumbersome at first, players who adapt enjoy fluid maneuvers, varied challenges, and well-designed progression that keeps gameplay fresh and engaging. Overall, the mechanic is praised for its smooth feel and depth, though it may be a make-or-break element depending on personal preference.

    • “The character switching mechanic reminded me a bit of the Trine series, although for this game, precision and timing are much more important.”
    • “The game teaches you the details of the mechanics and when you'd want to use each character through thoughtful level design and moderate progressive difficulty well.”
    • “When you get used to the swapping mechanic, it feels good to do some cool maneuvers, and you'll find ways to circumvent challenges later in the game.”
    • “It slows the gameplay down as you keep telling yourself 'oh no, wait, I can't do that, gotta press the character swap button'.”
    • “I get the switching mechanic but having to train your brain to think that you have to click an extra button before you jump or you dash doesn't feel good.”
    • “It's a make or break mechanic and, for me, it breaks the game.”
  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The music is generally praised for being catchy, enjoyable, and well-suited to the game's style, with dynamic changes that reflect character switches. While some find the 8-bit/16-bit chiptune style repetitive or less appealing, most appreciate the soundtrack's quality, fitting length, and how it enhances the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience.

    • “The music is great - really enjoyable tunes that you can find yourself bobbing your head to, and just the right length that it isn't irritating when it loops, even if you spend hours stuck in a level.”
    • “A hell of a lot of love clearly went into this game and it is reflected in the beautiful pixel art, incredible soundtrack, and tight controls.”
    • “All accompanied by a beautiful pixel art with a lot of personality thanks to the character design and a soundtrack that engages and pushes you to keep trying once again.”
    • “The music is kind of annoying, not really doing what chip tune music is good at.”
    • “Music is quite catchy, although it could get repetitive if you aren't used to 8-bit / 16-bit style of soundtrack.”
    • “The music is serviceable.”
  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a well-executed retro-inspired 16-bit pixel art style that is visually appealing and modernized. While the art style may not suit everyone's taste, many appreciate the detailed effort and graphical updates that enhance the overall experience. The visuals complement the gameplay, especially for fans of fast-paced, retro aesthetics.

    • “Art style looks great.”
    • “Good pixel art: the art style isn't my preference, but it's impossible not to appreciate the effort on display.”
    • “The graphics carry a modern but retro vibe, and I can recommend it if you want a new game to check out but enjoy fast-paced gameplay.”
    • “The art style is serviceable.”
    • “The art style is standard 16 bit.”
    • “The graphics carry a modern but retro vibe.”
  • story

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game's story is somewhat generic and unclear, with some ambiguity about key plot elements, but it remains entertaining overall. The narrative is supported by strong pixel art and engaging gameplay moments that help maintain player interest.

    • “The pixel art is amazing, story is entertaining, and moment to moment gameplay is a lot of fun.”
    • “The plot is a bit strange; are the artifacts bad or is the empress bad?”
    • “Your old master adds more support to this timeless—some could even say generic—story.”
    • “The story is whatever...”
  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game currently experiences some stability issues and bugs, particularly near the edges of the screen, but the developers are actively addressing these problems with patches. Despite the rough edges, the overall experience is enjoyable, and improvements are expected soon.

    • “It's fun, but a bit rough around the edges, especially around the edges of the screen, where lots of buggy behavior can happen.”
    • “The game is a little buggy at the moment, but the developers are aware and patching, so I'd say definitely buy it, but maybe don't teleport back to area 3 until after the next patch comes out (which will hopefully be soon).”
  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development in the game is minimal beyond the initial character designs, with little narrative growth observed early on. However, the strong pixel art and engaging soundtrack add personality and encourage continued play despite the limited character progression.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers significant replayability, with challenge rooms that effectively test and deepen players' understanding of the mechanics.

    • “Plenty of room for replayability, and some of the challenge rooms will put your understanding of the mechanics to the test.”
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Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath is a platformer game. Common tags for Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath include indie, pixel graphics, soundtrack, metroidvania, mythology and others.

Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath was released on May 26, 2023.

Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath was developed by Infinity Experience.

Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath is a single player game.

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