Chrono Recorder

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Chrono Recorder is a single player action game. It was developed by ChronoGames and was released on March 1, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

The player is trapped in an unknown space. In the player's hands is a clock that controls time and a camera that controls the state of objects. Clocks can stop or slow down time. The camera can turn back time or change the gravity of an object. The player must use these two objects to clear the stage. This game was created by 4 developers. There are not many stages in the game…

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features interesting mechanics and creative puzzles that can provide a fun experience for players who enjoy first-person puzzle games.
It's a free game, which makes it accessible to a wide audience and allows players to try it without any financial commitment.
Some players appreciate the unique time manipulation mechanics and the nostalgic vibes reminiscent of games like Portal.

The game suffers from poor level design and unpolished gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences and bugs that can hinder progress.
Graphics are minimalistic and lack polish, which detracts from the overall visual appeal and immersion of the game.
Many players found the puzzles to be overly complicated or poorly explained, resulting in confusion and a lack of enjoyment.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
54%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by familiar mechanics reminiscent of titles like Portal, offering interesting puzzles and clever ideas such as time-stop and gravity rotation. However, players note issues with responsiveness and a lack of guidance, leading to frustration, especially as the game introduces multiple mechanics at once. While the game is enjoyable and free, it suffers from a lack of polish and can feel overwhelming, suggesting that a more gradual introduction of mechanics could enhance the experience.
- “Good game, a bit short but it's free so it's not a big problem. The mechanics and puzzles were interesting; I'm curious to see what the dev plans to do next.”
- “I liked the idea of time-stop mechanics, and I was especially fond of the ability to rotate gravity on objects. Sure, the game had some gimmicky levels, but for a free game, this was actually pretty good!”
- “It is initially entertaining in its earlier stages while you are still learning the gameplay mechanics.”
- “I understand this is a free game, but it's frustrating that such issues are not disclosed outright alongside the unpolished gameplay and slightly overwhelming amount of ideas at once.”
- “The gameplay mechanics have all been seen elsewhere before.”
- “These games are truly 'a dime a dozen' at this point, and you can find just about every single gameplay mechanic that you can think of in any number of these games.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have been criticized for their minimalist low-poly design and placeholder textures, leading to a bare-bones aesthetic that lacks variety. This stark visual style detracts from the overall presentation, especially when compared to the more polished aspects of its predecessor, Portal 1.
- “The graphics aren't great; it's minimalist low-poly stuff with placeholder textures... it's a failure.”
- “It's also obvious how bare-bones it is with the weird backroom/poolroom aesthetic as it never changes.”
- “Portal 1 also had the advantage of being a highly competent game in all other aspects of presentation, from graphics to sound effects as well as environmental storytelling and dialogue.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users describing it as a "janky" and "buggy mess" that detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment, often leading to frustration rather than fun.
- “This game is a janky, buggy mess; it's more rage-inducing than enjoyable.”
- “The stability issues make it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “Frequent crashes and glitches ruin the overall experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story in Portal 1 is enhanced by strong environmental storytelling and engaging dialogue, contributing to its overall presentation quality. However, reviewers emphasize the importance of innovative settings and compelling narratives to keep the experience feeling fresh and captivating.
- “Portal 1 also had the advantage of being a highly competent game in all other aspects of presentation, from graphics to sound effects, as well as environmental storytelling and dialogue.”
- “It is up to game designers to make them feel fresh and new, either by having a new setting or by distracting the player with a compelling story.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is considered competent, alongside the lighting and voice acting, contributing positively to the overall audio experience.
- “The lighting, voice acting, music, and sound effects were all competent.”