Chrono Ghost

About

You are the Chrono Ghost, you must progress through challenging levels using your newly acquired abilities. As you progress, your adventure becomes considerably more demanding. There are many secrets to discover on your journey. Go forth and find them. hurry, time is running out!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 positive mentions

Chrono Ghost features beautiful graphics and a calming soundtrack that enhance the challenging gameplay experience.
The game offers a unique time manipulation mechanic that adds depth to the platforming challenges, allowing players to learn from their mistakes and progress.
Responsive controls and plentiful checkpoints make the demanding levels more manageable, encouraging players to keep trying despite the difficulty.

The game lacks a tutorial, which can make it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and controls right from the start.
Save points are not clearly indicated, leading to frustration when players overshoot them or have to repeat challenging sections.
Some players have reported bugs, such as the timer continuing after completing a level, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Chrono Ghost is described as a beautifully crafted soundtrack that complements the game's challenging platforming experience, creating a serene atmosphere despite the intense gameplay. The combination of tranquil music and stunning graphics enhances the overall immersion, making it a standout feature of the game. Reviewers appreciate the harmonious blend of sound and visuals, which adds depth to the gameplay.
- “In the same vein as Celeste or Super Meat Boy but with modern graphics and gorgeous level design; to include perfectly matched original music, Chrono Ghost is a game that will challenge you.”
- “The design and animation are very dreamy with a beautiful soundtrack to match.”
- “The music and background imagery are ironically calming for such a stressful platformer.”
- “Tranquil music and serene environments mask a challenging experience.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their modern, clean aesthetic reminiscent of titles like Celeste and Super Meat Boy, featuring a unique art style that enhances gameplay. The vibrant colors effectively communicate gameplay mechanics, such as time powers and recharge rates, while the gorgeous level design is complemented by an original soundtrack, creating an immersive experience.
- “In the same vein as Celeste or Super Meat Boy but with modern graphics and gorgeous level design; to include perfectly matched original music, Chrono Ghost is a game that will challenge you.”
- “There's a very unique and almost strategic blissful combination of graphics, music, and trying to beat the clock while not depleting your skulls to get to that next level.”
- “The visuals are simple and clean with colors dictating what can and cannot be controlled by your time powers, what time power you are using, and recharge rate.”
- “The visuals are simple and clean, with colors dictating what can and cannot be controlled by your time powers, what time power you are using, and the recharge rate.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Chrono Ghost offers engaging gameplay as a challenging puzzle platformer that effectively utilizes a time control mechanic, keeping players invested even during extended sessions. The game encourages mastery of its mechanics, such as dash jumping, to navigate obstacles, making it appealing for fans of difficult platformers, though some players suggest it could benefit from further refinement.
- “With it being a platformer, I was impressed to find myself not losing interest or rage quitting even after a prolonged period of gameplay.”
- “Chrono Ghost is a challenging puzzle platformer where you must figure out how to interact with the obstacles using the time control mechanic.”
- “You have to learn to weave the mechanics together; for example, in the second level, the game expects you to know that you can dash jump and dash again in mid-air.”
- “Chrono Ghost is a difficult puzzle platformer where you must determine how to interact with the obstacles using the time control mechanic.”
- “You have to learn about weaving the mechanics; for example, in the second level, the game expects you to know that you can dash jump and dash again in mid-air.”