Criss Cross

38%
Game Brain Score Based on 20 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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"Criss Cross" is a visual novel game with Japanese dubbing and animated characters and CGs. The story explores complex emotions and relationships, with the player character's feelings "crisscrossing" as they navigate their relationships in a peaceful town. Gameplay features include a semi-dynamic performance effect and an animation title menu.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
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38%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
story7 negative mentions
  • The graphics and character designs are beautiful and well-executed.
  • The game has a nice soothing and relaxing feel, making it enjoyable for some players.
  • The soundtrack and background music are touching and add to the overall experience.
  • The story is poorly written, confusing, and lacks logical progression, making it hard to follow.
  • The translation quality is abysmal, with numerous spelling and grammar errors that detract from the experience.
  • Many characters are dull and lack depth, leading to an unengaging narrative.
  • story25 mentions

    The story has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing it for being dull, confusing, and lacking depth, particularly in character development and plot coherence. While some appreciate the art and sound design, they feel the narrative is rushed and incomplete, leading to an abrupt ending that undermines the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a passable romantic visual novel that could have benefited from more thoughtful execution and exploration of its themes.

    • “The story isn't that bad, but it would have gained from being longer to explore the background of the characters.”
    • “A nice story... and a parade of broken hearts.”
    • “It's a very nice and short story; the characters look pretty well designed.”
    • “It does not feel complete, nor does it feel well thought out, and the ending is abrupt; it just collapses the story down so they didn't have to continue it beyond the experiment.”
    • “I assume that the game wants to tell a complex love story between these characters, but you can’t find any proper logic for how couples fell in love with each other, or any understandable reason why they behave like 'I don't know why I love her but she’s my girlfriend' or 'I heard that we love each other so we are happy.'”
    • “The story sucked; the translation and grammar were complete garbage.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics are generally praised for their beauty and high-quality artwork, with notable live2D motion enhancing the visual experience. However, some users with lower-end systems report that the graphics may not perform optimally. Overall, the visuals and soundtrack receive positive feedback, overshadowing the storyline's shortcomings.

    • “The graphics are beautiful, the actors and voice actors are professional, the songs and background music are touching.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the impressive soundtrack and emotional background music that enhance the experience. However, the overall storyline received negative feedback, contrasting with the quality of the audio-visual elements.

    • “The soundtrack and artwork are superb.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, the voice acting is professional, the songs and background music are touching.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, the actors/voice actors are professional, the songs and background music are touching, but the storyline is a disaster.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Players appreciate the game's humor, noting its funny and cute elements that enhance the overall experience.

    • “There are so many funny and cute moments in the game that had me laughing out loud.”
    • “The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every interaction a delight.”
    • “I love how the game balances humor with its storyline, creating a lighthearted experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    While the game's animated sprites and backgrounds are visually appealing, users have reported bugs in the settings menu that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration early on.

    • “The sprites and backgrounds look great, and I love games that use animated sprites. However, the settings menu is kind of buggy, which was a minor issue for me right after I started. Once I got to my first sentences, I was really annoyed.”
    • “I encountered frequent crashes during gameplay, which made it impossible to enjoy the experience.”
    • “The game has a lot of potential, but the constant lag and freezing issues really detract from the overall enjoyment.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    While the game's graphics, voice acting, and music evoke strong emotions, the overall impact is undermined by a poorly executed storyline, leaving players feeling disappointed despite the emotional potential.

  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is generally well-received, with a rating of 4 out of 5 for character design, indicating that players appreciate the depth and creativity of the characters.

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