Chrono

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Chrono is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by bluemoon93 and was released on October 23, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The clock ticks, inexorably. You wake up in a mysterious futuristic laboratory, after a technician spills his coffee on the wrong keyboard. You soon obtain the ChronoGun, which is able to change the temporal properties of objects. Falling items can be sent back to where they fell from, dangerous blades can be safely stopped, and mechanisms can be sped up for speed and power. You need to esca…

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features an interesting mechanic that allows players to manipulate time, adding depth to the puzzle-solving experience.
Puzzles are generally well-designed, providing a mix of challenge and satisfaction, with some 'eureka' moments that enhance gameplay.
It's a fun and engaging short game that offers good value for its price, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of puzzle games.

Maze sections can be tedious and confusing, often leading to frustration and getting stuck.
The voice acting quality is inconsistent, with some lines sounding robotic and lacking emotion.
The game could benefit from more checkpoints, especially in the later levels, as sudden deaths can lead to excessive repetition.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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19%
The gameplay is characterized by an innovative mechanic that allows players to manipulate time, creating engaging puzzles that require creative thinking to solve. While the earlier levels serve as a gentle introduction, the difficulty ramps up, introducing varied interactions that keep players on their toes. However, some mechanics can be frustrating, particularly with timing challenges, but overall, the game effectively utilizes its concepts to deliver a fun and dynamic experience.
- “The final levels of the game provide some interesting challenges, and you need to invent some fun tricks based on the mechanics (backward, freeze, forward) in order to progress.”
- “Each level gets a little more difficult and has a lot of varying mechanic interactions; sometimes you think something is going to function the same way as it did in a prior level, and sometimes that's the case, but other times it's almost an entirely different mechanic or different use of the same mechanic.”
- “Super fun game, based on a cleanly designed mechanic that still leads to unexpected twists and solutions.”
- “You get crushed way too easily, especially when trying to get on top of a platform, and timed mechanics like crushing boxes can be a pain to time correctly.”
- “Each level gets a little more difficult and has a lot of varying mechanic interactions. Sometimes you think something is going to function the same way as it did in a prior level, and while that's the case sometimes, other times it's almost an entirely different mechanic or a different use of the same mechanic.”
- “The game mechanics are relatively simple, but the level design makes it fun to play without being repetitive.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music aspect of the game has received criticism for its lack of background music and ambient sound, with players feeling that the soundtrack is insufficient and could greatly enhance the overall experience.
- “The background music is lacking.”
- “Could use some more background noise, including music, ambience, and sound effects.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics of the game are generally considered adequate but not exceptional, with some users noting that the visuals do not always match the performance. While the game lacks elaborate visuals and a deep story, it remains entertaining, especially at its price point. Players may need to adjust graphics settings for optimal performance, particularly on devices like the Steam Deck.
- “Really fun and at some points tricky game, but the only things that I didn't like are: the player camera or the crosshair isn't centered on the screen, and sometimes the performance you get out of this game doesn't match its visuals.”
- “It plays well on Steam Deck too; just remember to lower the graphics settings, particularly for the later levels.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a minimalistic story, focusing more on puzzles and gameplay rather than an elaborate narrative or flashy visuals. While it lacks a strong storyline, it remains entertaining and offers good value for its price.
- “There's no overbearing narrator to crack wise at everything you do, nor is there much of a story, just a bunch of puzzles and a wacky remote.”
- “It doesn't have an elaborate story or flashy visuals, but it is entertaining regardless, and the price is just right, in my opinion.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and confusing, particularly in the maze portions, which detract from the overall experience.
- “The maze portions are tedious and confusing.”
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore with no real reward.”
- “The repetitive tasks make the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game enjoyable and challenging, but they note issues with camera alignment and crosshair positioning, as well as performance that doesn't align with the game's visual quality.
- “The game is really fun and at times tricky, but I found that the player camera and crosshair aren't centered on the screen, which can be distracting. Additionally, the performance doesn't always match the impressive visuals.”
- “Really fun and at some points tricky game, but the only things that I didn't like are: the player camera or the crosshair isn't centered on the screen, and sometimes the performance you get out of this game doesn't match its visuals.”