Croixleur Sigma
- April 30, 2014
- souvenir circ.
- 3h median play time
Croixleur Sigma will offer players a fun experience for a short while. The content in here is overall good and entertaining while it lasts, offering a fun and entertaining arcade experience. But due to a lack of actual challenge or changing objectives throughout the game, it will barely last three hours in the eye of the average gamer. There are some entertaining modes for enthusiasts of the genre, but they will not save the game from the content drought, no matter how fun the actual content therein is. It is a title worth getting if you can accept that it will not last long. However, if you're looking for more bang for your buck, there are far better titles out there.
Get on Steam"Croixleur Sigma" is an action-packed hack and slash game featuring fast-paced combat and numerous weapons. Players control one of four girls fighting their way through hordes of monsters in a mysterious tower. With various game modes, players can enjoy the story or engage in intense battles for high scores.
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Reviews
- The game provides a fun and entertaining arcade experience with a simple yet engaging combat system.
- It has a cute aesthetic and features charming characters, making it appealing to fans of anime and hack-and-slash genres.
- Playing alongside friends or family can create memorable bonding moments, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The story mode is extremely short, lasting only about 10-15 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
- There is a lack of variety in enemies and environments, leading to repetitive gameplay over time.
- Players are required to purchase a new version of the game for updates and support, as there is no free upgrade for existing owners.
- story153 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is notably short, lasting only about 10-15 minutes, and is often described as thin and lacking depth, serving primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a focal point. While some players find the characters and dialogue charming, the overall narrative is considered generic and uninspired, with many reviewers suggesting that those seeking a rich story experience should look elsewhere. Despite its brevity, the game offers various modes that enhance replayability, making it more about the gameplay than the story itself.
“The story is pretty light on the ground, but what's there is good: the characters are likeable, the dialogue is actually really well translated, and the banter the two heroines share is amusing to no end.”
“Over all, an enjoyable hack and slash which is pretty noob-friendly, with an amusing story and interesting setting, even if the former is light on the ground and we only get a few hints at the latter.”
“I thought the story was cute and the gameplay was spectacular.”
“The story is just filler to get you to the next level.”
“The story mode is incredibly short (~10-15 minutes), placing heavy emphasis on the few other game modes for (somewhat) forced replayability.”
“Plot was generic and uninspired; the game's narrative took a complete back-seat to the gameplay, and felt almost 'painted on'.”
- gameplay72 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fast-paced and mechanically satisfying, with a simple yet fun hack-and-slash style that allows for combo chaining and various modes. However, some players find it repetitive and shallow, with a lack of depth and unclear weapon mechanics. Overall, while the gameplay can be enjoyable for short bursts, it may not hold long-term interest for everyone.
“But I do love the gameplay, which is simple yet fun.”
“The gameplay is fast, solid, and actually very smooth.”
“The gameplay, however, is amazing; it made me want to get better and improve after every time I fell in battle and lost some unnecessary time.”
“I expect that if I played this game for more than 10 minutes, the gameplay would become very tiresome and repetitive.”
“I wasn't impressed with the gameplay enough to try out any of these other modes, not with a backlog that can fill the Grand Canyon anyway.”
“Gameplay consists of one button to attack and some other stuff but not really worth mentioning.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the visuals as "great" and "superb," particularly on consoles where updates have enhanced the experience. However, others criticize the overall aesthetic as bland, reminiscent of older PS2 titles, and note limited resolution options that may hinder performance on high-end setups. Overall, while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they are generally considered fitting for the game's style.
“The graphics are superb and a steady fps:60.”
“Great graphics.”
“If you have a console, get it on there, because since its release on PlayStation, it has received a graphical update and extra content which the Steam version does not have.”
“This game has boring visuals, non-impressive combat, and a terrible story, and I don't suggest it.”
“- even for an indie game, the graphics were very, very poor for a game in 2014.”
“The graphics are reminiscent of a PS2 game, but it runs very well at 60 fps.”
- replayability33 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising its variety of modes, challenges, and customization options that enhance replay value despite a short story mode. Others find the reliance on unlocking repetitive challenges and the overall experience lacking in depth, leading to a perception of limited replayability. Overall, while some aspects like time attack and survival modes contribute positively, the game's brevity and repetitive elements may deter players seeking long-term engagement.
“There are a lot of weapons with slight twists, and two characters, so it has good replay value.”
“Although the game is very short, it has a ton of replay value with all the different game modes, which are: story mode, arcade mode, score attack, survival, 30 different challenges, and an extra bonus mode that unlocks after you complete the story mode under a certain time with each character.”
“All the challenge maps and a never-ending mode give this weird little treasure a ton of replayability.”
“The replayability relies upon unlocking boring challenges to obtain different weapons and characters, which isn't worth the time.”
“No replay value as the entire game is essentially the same with different words to describe it.”
“Story mode is incredibly short (~10-15 minutes), placing heavy emphasis on the few other game modes for (somewhat) forced replayability.”
- music18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as nice and fitting, enhancing the gameplay experience, though it lacks variety with only a couple of tracks. While some players find the music enjoyable, others note that the sound effects can become repetitive, and the overall soundtrack does not stand out significantly.
“The music is pretty good but there are only like 2 songs in the game.”
“Characters look cute, good music, and pretty good hack and slash game!”
“Meaning muted music.”
“No, there are no other options (turning down the music).”
“While the soundtrack did not blow me away, I think it accompanies the gameplay really well.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development centers around Lucrezia Visconti, who breaks the mold of typical anime protagonists with her unique design and personality traits. Players follow her journey through a mysterious tower as she strives to become the strongest knight, suggesting a blend of personal growth and traditional RPG progression.
“You start as Lucrezia Visconti, who has a unique anime character design with gradient-colored twintails, and she's not a typical tsundere. She embarks on a journey through a mysterious tower to become the strongest knight.”
“You start as Lucrezia Visconti, who has a typical anime character design except her twintails seem to be gradient colored and she's not a tsundere. In some weird tower that I forgot the name of (if it ever had one), she has to complete challenges to become the strongest knight or something.”
Critic Reviews
Croixleur Sigma Review
Croixleur Sigma will offer players a fun experience for a short while. The content in here is overall good and entertaining while it lasts, offering a fun and entertaining arcade experience. But due to a lack of actual challenge or changing objectives throughout the game, it will barely last three hours in the eye of the average gamer. There are some entertaining modes for enthusiasts of the genre, but they will not save the game from the content drought, no matter how fun the actual content therein is. It is a title worth getting if you can accept that it will not last long. However, if you're looking for more bang for your buck, there are far better titles out there.
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