CHRONOSHOT

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CHRONOSHOT is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Quickfire Labs and was released on August 7, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Chronoshot is a free-to-play score-driven sci-fi arena shooting game, with specialized time mechanics. The player is equipped with a Jetpack, several weapons, and special ammunition which can be used to turn the tide against the enemy and dominate the leader board!

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Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 247 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features engaging mechanics that allow players to control time, making for a unique and fun gameplay experience.
It's a free-to-play game that offers a satisfying shooting experience with the ability to catch bullets mid-air, adding a strategic element.
The graphics and character movements are decent, and the game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of other popular titles like SuperHot.

The game lacks content and has been in early access for a long time without significant updates, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Many players feel the game is a less polished clone of SuperHot, with issues like poor sound effects and gameplay mechanics that need improvement.
There are reports of bugs and glitches that can hinder the experience, such as character movement issues and a lack of a proper tutorial.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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44%
9%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics and smooth execution, drawing comparisons to titles like Superhot while maintaining its originality. However, many users note a lack of content and repetitive elements, particularly in early access, suggesting that a more developed campaign and improved mechanics, such as reloading and weapon customization, would enhance the experience. Despite some criticisms regarding movement and gunplay, the core gameplay remains engaging and fun, with potential for future improvements.
- “The mechanics and gameplay are great, but a proper campaign to play through would make it even better.”
- “The abilities and mechanics go so far beyond what you would expect, and it will only improve with further development.”
- “Very fun and interesting game mechanics, very well put together, 10/10, amazing game.”
- “The graphics are okay, but the general gameplay and movement are horrible. The time stop feature is straight-up stolen from Superhot, and the shotgun doesn't even work properly; its spread is massive and unrealistic.”
- “You can't reload either; after a few minutes of gameplay, your ammo is non-existent.”
- “Gameplay needs to be worked on; you can't reload and it is generally a chore to play.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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30%
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the crisp and well-defined visuals, while others criticized them as subpar and unrealistic. The gameplay mechanics, including movement and gunplay, were often highlighted as needing improvement, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some users found the graphics to be decent and fitting for the game's fast-paced nature.
- “On my laptop screen, the graphics were crisp and well defined.”
- “The game itself is very fun in general with decent graphics, fun gameplay, and pretty cool character movements.”
- “Fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “I think the graphics and physics could be enhanced, and the gunplay could use a little work.”
- “The graphics are okay, but the general gameplay and movement are horrible. The time-stop feature is straight-up stolen from Superhot, and the shotgun doesn't even work properly; its spread is massive and unrealistic.”
- “Graphics are terrible, and it's so annoying when it goes slow-mo whenever I don't move on my keyboard.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The reviews indicate a lack of a cohesive story or narrative in the game, with players expressing a desire for a more detailed storyline and larger, more immersive environments. While the gameplay and graphics are praised, the absence of structured levels or a compelling plot detracts from the overall experience.
- “Mission timers are based on real-time as opposed to slowed down time, so you can't just exploit your time abilities to make every mission go perfectly without trouble.”
- “Some things you can improve are making the map a lot bigger with more details, and adding a small storyline instead of random levels.”
- “Only without a story yet.”
- “There aren't levels or a story, but the gameplay is all the same and the graphics are easily better.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Players find that while survival mode offers more enjoyment than time attack, it still suffers from repetitive and grind-heavy gameplay. Overall, the consensus indicates that the game involves significant grinding, with some users humorously suggesting that it may require a "second life" to manage the grind effectively.
- “Compared to time attack, survival mode feels more fun, although the gameplay in the small arena is still quite repetitive and grindy.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Lots of grinding.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Players appreciate the intense music in the game, noting that it enhances the action and overall experience, especially for training in PvP scenarios. However, there are suggestions for improving the audio by adding more music options and better sound effects for weapons to elevate the gameplay further.
- “Really cool action game that makes me feel awesome! The music enhances the experience and has been helping me train for PvP games in a league I'm going to play. I recommend playing this with intense music to make it even better. This game is perfect for training or just having fun!”
- “The music in the game really elevates the overall experience. It adds an exciting layer that keeps you engaged and motivated while playing.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The sound effects are underwhelming and don't match the intensity of the gameplay.”
- “There needs to be more music options; the current tracks get old quickly.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Users find the game highly replayable, describing it as fun, thrilling, and exciting, making it enjoyable to play multiple times.
- “It's fun, thrilling, exciting, and replayable again and again.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers no new content or variations in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs, making it feel stale after the first run.”
- “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of diverse endings or alternate paths severely limits replayability.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report experiencing occasional glitches that can result in getting trapped between objects, leading to frustrating situations where they remain stuck until defeated.
- “I encountered several glitches where I got trapped between objects and was stuck there until I was killed.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which severely affected my gameplay.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model includes in-game purchases and advertisements, which some users find intrusive.
- “So you get super hot with ads.”
- “In-game purchases.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from its absurdity and ease, with players finding it amusingly simple due to mechanics that allow for spamming weapons without the usual time manipulation. However, some critiques suggest that the game's overall presentation feels amateurish, likening it to a hastily made bootleg version of "Superhot."
- “This looks like a child made this in Unreal in 10 minutes using only assets made by others. It's a bootleg Superhot, except shooting doesn't make time continue, making the game hilariously easy. I didn't ever have to use the abilities because I could spam the SMG, shotgun, and pistol.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is highlighted by the appealing design of weapons and demogorgon-like characters, suggesting a strong emphasis on unique and engaging visual elements.