- December 6, 2024
- 21cDucks co., Ltd.
Chrono Sword
Platforms
About
『Slip back up the time stream. Back to the roots that crept up to snuff the life out of everything.』 Chrono Sword is a souls-like action RPG set within a vast world, requiring players to travel between the past and future to uncover the secrets lying under that world's surface.A uniquely crafted adventure with a time travel themeThis city, once vibrant, is now a living hell where monsters and ma…











- The game has a great art style and atmosphere, reminiscent of classic pixel art games.
- The developers are active and friendly on Discord, showing commitment to community engagement.
- The game has a compelling story and good potential for improvement as it is still in early access.
- Gameplay feels clunky and controls are not smooth, particularly with dodging and blocking mechanics.
- There are significant issues with level design and clarity, making navigation confusing and frustrating.
- Combat can be laborious and lacks responsiveness, leading to a frustrating experience during boss fights.
- graphics10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The game's art style is generally well-received, contributing to its dark, atmospheric aesthetic; however, players note issues with graphical polish, particularly in NPC dialogues and the intro screen. While the lo-fi graphics offer a unique stylistic choice, they can hinder world legibility, compounded by control inaccuracies that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals show promise but require further refinement to enhance gameplay.
“Love the art style, love what the gameplay is aiming for.”
“Ea soulslike ARPG + visuals + ambience = a dark adventure traveling through time to fix everything.”
“The lo-fi graphics are pretty cool from a stylistic standpoint.”
“Controls need to be a lot more accurate and smooth (especially shielding); some buggy areas and graphics still happen from time to time. The intro screen and NPC dialogues need to be visually polished, and finally, the story/dialogue need to be a bit more engaging.”
“It is simply not that great, thanks in part to the controls and visuals.”
“Some buggy areas and graphics still happen from time to time, which detracts from the overall experience.”