CHRONO

About

Chrono is a competitive platform fighter where each player has the ability to strategically slow down time. It's extremely easy to pick up and friends can hop in and play a couple quick sessions without committing too much time. At its best, Chrono showcases the tension between fast paced kinetic gameplay and anxiety inducing bullet time.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is simple and chaotic fun, making it a great choice for local multiplayer with friends.
It has a unique and interesting concept that can lead to enjoyable moments and laughter.
The mechanics are engaging, with a high skill ceiling that keeps gameplay fresh and competitive.

The game requires two controllers, which can be inconvenient for players without access to them.
Gameplay suffers from bugs and poor controls, making it frustrating at times.
The graphics and overall polish are lacking, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its refreshing and chaotic nature, as well as its fun mechanics that make it enjoyable for parties. However, others criticize it for being shallow and in need of polish, with frustrating elements like the bullet pickup mechanic. Overall, while the game is easy to learn, it offers a high skill curve that can keep players engaged.
- “The gameplay is just refreshing and fast and causes chaos very quickly.”
- “Reaally fun party game, highly recommend it for anybody who wants to pass the time with your friend, it has wicked mechanics and is just amazing all around.”
- “This game is easy to learn but has a high skill curve that keeps gameplay fresh as you get better at the mechanics.”
- “I can say the game may have a good concept, but the gameplay is really bad; the game needs a lot of polish.”
- “There's a mechanic that you can pick up the bullet you shot when it starts slowing down, but every time I tried to pick it up, I died.”
- “One of the weirdest mechanics was that when you touch your enemy, you 'trade' ammo.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a retro pixel art style that many users find outdated and simplistic, with minimal changes to the environment during gameplay. While some appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic, others criticize the low-resolution assets and lack of detail, describing the overall visual presentation as lazy and unrefined.
- “You can really just hop in and play; it has a kind of feeling of Superhot and is smashed together with some nice oldish graphics.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “You can change the resolution, but it just scales the ultra-low-res assets up and doesn't really improve the utterly lazy minimalist graphics.”
- “Pretty simple graphics; the map changes little when someone dies.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it both funny and enjoyable, reminiscent of other titles like Smash. While some bugs were encountered, they were often perceived as amusing rather than detrimental to the experience.
- “When in last lives, it's so funny and cool; I wish Smash had it too! Haha.”
- “A few bugs we found were mostly funny, which is a nice twist since bugs are usually more negative.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound effects in the game are considered adequate, but there is a noticeable disconnect between them, leading to a less cohesive audio experience.
- “The music and sound effects are okay, but they don't really match the game's atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the music is decent, it often feels out of place and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a desire for a compelling narrative, suggesting that players are eager for a well-crafted story that engages them throughout the game.