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!
The game features engaging mechanics and gameplay, particularly the unique time control aspect that allows for creative strategies.
It's a fun and addictive experience, especially for fans of slow-motion shooting mechanics, and it's free to play.
The graphics and character movements are decent, and the game has a lot of potential for future updates and improvements.
The game lacks content and has been in early access for a long time without significant updates, leading to a repetitive experience.
Many players feel the game is a less polished clone of Superhot, with issues in gameplay mechanics such as reloading and movement.
There are concerns about the game's overall quality, with some reviews describing it as poorly executed and lacking in depth.
gameplay
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
46%
6%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and unique time control features, drawing comparisons to titles like Superhot while maintaining originality. However, many users note a lack of content and repetitive elements, particularly in early access, with suggestions for improvements such as a campaign mode and better weapon mechanics. Overall, while the core gameplay is fun and smooth, it requires further development to enhance depth and variety.
“The mechanics and gameplay are great, but a proper campaign to play through would make it even better.”
“The gameplay is engaging.”
“Very fun and interesting game mechanics, very well put together, 10/10, amazing game.”
“The graphics are okay, but the general gameplay and movement is 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
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the crisp and well-defined visuals on certain devices, while others criticized them as subpar and unrealistic. Many noted that the graphics could benefit from enhancements, particularly in relation to gameplay mechanics and physics. 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.”
“The graphics are ok but the general gameplay and movement is horrible, the timestop 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.”
“I think the graphics and physics could be enhanced and the gunplay could use a little work.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The reviews indicate a lack of a cohesive story or narrative structure, with players expressing a desire for a more detailed storyline rather than random levels. While the gameplay and graphics are praised, the absence of a meaningful story detracts from the overall experience.
“Some things you can improve is, make the map a lot bigger with more details, add maybe like a small storyline instead of random levels, new guns.”
“There aren't levels or a story or anything like there is in sh, but the gameplay is all the same and the graphics are easily better.”
“Some things you can improve are to make the map a lot bigger with more details, and add maybe a small storyline instead of random levels.”
“There aren't levels or a story or anything like there is in SH, but the gameplay is all the same and the graphics are easily better.”
“Only without a story yet.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite repetitive, particularly in survival mode, which, while more enjoyable than time attack, still requires significant effort and time investment. Overall, the consensus leans towards the experience being grind-heavy.
“Compared to time attack, survival mode feels more fun, although the gameplay on the small arena is still quite repetitive and grindy.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Lots of grinding.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The music in the game is praised for its intensity and ability to enhance the overall experience, particularly during action sequences. While some players may not prefer the futuristic style, the thoughtful use of silence adds a memorable touch. There are suggestions for expanding the soundtrack and improving sound effects to further elevate the gameplay.
“The maps look cool and the soundtrack is top-tier.”
“Really cool action games and make me feel cool and has been helping me with training for PvP games for a league I'm gonna play. I recommend playing this with intense music to make it awesome.”
“Probably add more music or better sound effects for the guns.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The monetization strategy of the game includes in-game purchases and advertisements, which some users feel detracts from the overall experience.
“So you get superhot with ads.”
“[h1] In-game purchases [/h1]”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as amusing, particularly in its absurdity and ease, with players finding it funny that the mechanics allow for a carefree shooting experience. However, some reviews suggest that the game's overall quality feels low, likening it to a poorly made imitation of "Superhot," which adds to the comedic effect.
“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.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, describing it as fun, thrilling, and exciting, making it enjoyable to play multiple times.
“It's fun, thrilling, exciting, and replayable again and again.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game's stability is marred by frequent glitches, with players reporting instances of becoming trapped between objects, leading to frustrating gameplay interruptions.
“I encountered a couple of glitches where I got trapped between objects and was stuck there until I was killed.”
“I experienced several instances of getting stuck between objects due to glitches, which was very frustrating.”
“There were multiple glitches that caused me to become trapped between objects, leading to an annoying gameplay experience.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight a strong appreciation for the character design, particularly noting the creativity and appeal of the weapons and demogorgon-like characters. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative or personal growth.