Cross Blitz

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 542 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
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Roadmap About the Game Cross Blitz is a unique deckbuilder where heartfelt adventure meets fierce, strategic battles. Whether you explore its rich story or its challenging roguelite mode, Cross Blitz will test your tactical mind as you venture forth and build the perfect decks - utilizing clever card combos and synergies as you fight against the many colorful foes scattered throughout Crossdawn…

  • PC
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
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Reviews

89%
Audience ScoreBased on 542 reviews
story64 positive mentions
stability14 negative mentions
  • The game features incredibly charming presentation and pixel art, making it visually appealing.
  • The gameplay mechanics are engaging, with a mix of deck-building and strategic combat that keeps players invested.
  • There is a good amount of content available for an early access title, including a story mode and a roguelike mode.
  • The game suffers from balance issues, with certain decks and strategies feeling overpowered compared to others.
  • There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including freezing and graphical glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
  • Some players find the difficulty spikes in boss battles to be frustrating, leading to a feeling of unfairness in certain encounters.
  • story241 mentions

    The game's story mode is generally well-received, featuring charming characters, engaging dialogue, and a whimsical narrative that enhances the overall experience. While some players find the story enjoyable and immersive, others criticize it for being overly simplistic or too easy, with a lack of challenge in gameplay. Overall, the story mode is seen as a strong aspect of the game, providing a solid foundation alongside the roguelite mechanics, though it could benefit from more depth and difficulty.

    • “The story mode is solid, my main concern being sometimes it feels like the animations drag some times.”
    • “The narrative hooks players with its intriguing characters and well-paced storyline, keeping them invested throughout.”
    • “The story mode offers 3 acts, each that sheds backstory on the main characters at the expense of the player's time.”
    • “The whole campaign/story mode is terrible.”
    • “The story mode is tedious and often you have to respec all of your level up points just to proceed to beat the specific deck.”
    • “My biggest issue with the story mode is that you never really encounter a challenge.”
  • gameplay143 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, combining elements from various card games like Hearthstone and Slay the Spire, resulting in a fun and addictive deck-building experience. Players appreciate the unique card interactions, charming visuals, and the depth of strategy involved, although some note issues with balance and occasional bugs. Overall, the game offers a satisfying roguelike mode and a well-crafted story, making it appealing to both newcomers and seasoned players in the genre.

    • “Great mechanics and a satisfying deckbuilder, the roguelike mode is very engaging with a fun story mode.”
    • “The gameplay is welcoming enough for a newcomer, but also introduces solid challenges for more experienced players, with plans to add even harder modifiers down the line, specifically for the campaigns.”
    • “Gorgeous visuals, fantastic writing, immaculate music, and fun and engaging gameplay.”
    • “However, in this mode you are forced to combine two factions (like Monster Train), but the mechanics don't cross over well for all factions.”
    • “Even though the visuals and music are great, the gameplay is yet tedious and shallow.”
    • “Further, the roguelite mode - like Legends of Runeterra - doesn't seem to reward 'fair' gameplay where you try to create a broad strategy or synergistic game plan, but instead wants you to just cut your deck down to a small number of greatly enhanced cards with a lot of duplicates, which leads to a lot of the battles becoming both easy and repetitive.”
  • music82 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its variety, charm, and ability to enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as "incredible," with many tracks being described as catchy and fitting perfectly with the game's themes and atmosphere. While some critiques mention occasional weaknesses, the consensus is that the music significantly contributes to the game's fun and engaging nature.

    • “The music is fun, and the writing is funny.”
    • “The pixel art is beautiful, the soundtrack is phenomenal, and the level design is extremely memorable.”
    • “Excellent music, and the theme of the chapter overall - rival battling bard bands - really exemplifies the game's sense of fun.”
    • “The art style is mediocre, the animations are adequate, the music is poor, the sound effects are good, the writing is awful.”
    • “Even though the visuals and music are great, the gameplay is yet tedious and shallow.”
    • “Regarding bugs: I did not have music my first day of playing, do not know why.”
  • graphics71 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and vibrant art style, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning pixel art and character designs that contribute to an engaging aesthetic. The visuals are described as polished and lively, enhancing the overall gameplay experience, although some critiques mention minor graphical bugs and a few mixed opinions on the music. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, appealing to fans of both card games and visually appealing art styles.

    • “The aesthetics are lively and you can tell they put a lot of love into the game.”
    • “It's clear from the get-go that this game is a labor of love, packed with a wealth of content, stunning visuals, and a diverse range of playstyles and formats that showcase its passion-project vibes.”
    • “Incredibly fun, gorgeous graphics, and every character feels unique to play.”
    • “The art style is mediocre, the animations are adequate, the music is poor, the sound effects are good, the writing is awful.”
    • “If you try to use 1080p, it will work, but a bunch of graphical elements will be in the wrong spot.”
    • “Don't let this cartoony and cute graphics fool you.”
  • stability14 mentions

    The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting minor to significant bugs, particularly given its early access status. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay without major issues, others have encountered game freezes and glitches that can disrupt the experience. Overall, while the game is recognized as being buggy, most agree that these issues are not game-breaking and are somewhat expected in a beta environment.

    • “For example, a flying unit getting blocked freezes the game.”
    • “However, there are some bugs and glitches, both small and significant.”
    • “A buggy mess to be sure.”
  • grinding12 mentions

    Reviews indicate that grinding in the game varies significantly, with some players finding it tedious and shallow, particularly in the story mode where respecing and deck adjustments can be cumbersome. However, the roguelite mode has improved by reducing metaprogression grind, allowing for more engaging deck-building without excessive grinding. Overall, while some aspects of grinding are seen as a drawback, others appreciate the balance between gameplay and progression.

    • “I spent hours grinding points into the monk character in the roguelite mode and got her to level 12 where even when I trimmed a deck to the bare bones synergy of two factions, I still could not outpace basic fights where certain factions get basically free revives on death, or damage to my hero on death effects.”
    • “The story mode is tedious and often you have to respec all of your level-up points just to proceed to beat the specific deck.”
    • “Combined with the earlier feedback about how switching level builds is tedious, this was probably the most annoying aspect of the campaign for me.”
  • humor11 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a lighthearted, Saturday morning cartoon vibe, complemented by adorable characters and a funny, engaging story. Players appreciate the amusing writing and quirky elements, which add charm to the gameplay, despite some humorous bugs due to its beta status. Overall, the game successfully blends nostalgia with a playful tone, making it enjoyable and entertaining.

    • “The characters and humor give it a bit of a Saturday morning cartoon vibe, but the story gets a bit deeper than your standard kids' show.”
    • “Great visuals, funny story, silly little characters, and so much to discover.”
    • “Its lighthearted and funny, and I found the campaign chapter I played (which I normally detest in these sorts of games) very pleasant and played the whole chapter in one sitting.”
  • replayability10 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability, particularly through its diverse modes, including a charming story mode and the "tusk tales" roguelite deck-building mode, which allows players to experiment with various heroes and abilities. The meta progression system encourages repeated play, while the abundance of unlockable characters, cards, and upgrades enhances the overall experience. Players express optimism for future updates that could further enrich replayability.

    • “The tusk tales rogue-like deck building mode is amazingly replayable because of the several different 'heroes' you can build decks around, each with their own ultimate ability.”
    • “Lastly, the differing modes for this game (story, 'tusk tales' (roguelite), and PvP) will give this game a ton of replayability.”
    • “So first off, the roguelite mode is extremely heavy on meta progression - not that you will need it to clear content, but to encourage replayability.”
    • “Great as is, and I have high hopes for the future of the game, hoping they add some features for more replayability in story mode and tweaks to roguelite mode to make deck choices more granular rather than getting 2 huge batches of cards.”
    • “For an early access game, this game has high value in terms of replayability with loads of cards, special abilities, and keywords to mess around with.”
  • character development9 mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted as a heartwarming aspect, particularly through the gradual growth of the scaleskin guard, which adds depth to the story mode. Players appreciate the charming character designs and the engaging art style, which complement the overall experience, although some note a high corniness factor. Overall, the combination of character development and design contributes significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “It has an amazing art style, great character designs, and two incredibly deep and entertaining primary modes.”
    • “The corniness factor is pretty high, but the gradual character development of your scaleskin guard is heartwarming.”
    • “There was even some character development.”
    • “The graphics and character design are really charming and the story mode has given me a lot of insight into the world and the different factions.”
  • optimization6 mentions

    The game suffers from notable performance issues, including long load times and occasional stuttering, particularly when navigating menus. While there are some bugs and balance concerns, the overall content is solid, though significant optimization is still needed.

    • “Minus an occasional bug and a few layout and performance hiccups, the game is very solid.”
    • “Despite some balancing and performance issues (understandable during early access), there is plenty of content already, and many more to come.”
    • “The game could be optimized.”
    • “In addition to all of the balance issues, there are some performance issues and bugs that pop up occasionally, and the load times on the map are brutal.”
    • “Like when you edit your deck and get back to the main menu, there is a moment of stuttering which is annoying.”
    • “It needs a lot of optimization.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The game is praised for its lack of predatory monetization, offering a cozy single-player experience reminiscent of Hearthstone and Magic: The Gathering without microtransactions. This absence of monetization enhances the enjoyment of deck building and roguelike elements, contributing to a more rewarding gameplay experience.

    • “Cozy single-player Hearthstone (without the predatory monetization) with amazing visuals and interesting deck building.”
    • “Not having microtransactions makes a huge difference in that regard.”
    • “No microtransactions, incredible roguelike goodness, unlocks galore, and there are hints of Hearthstone and Magic: The Gathering to boot.”
    • “Not having microtransactions makes a huge difference in that regard, lmao.”
    • “Like Hearthstone without the crippling monetization.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    While the game features a heartwarming character development arc for the scaleskin guard, it suffers from a lackluster story mode and poorly balanced gameplay that detracts from the overall emotional experience. The high corniness factor may appeal to some, but the repetitive and restrictive nature of the challenges can lead to frustration rather than engagement.

    • “The corniness factor is pretty high, but the gradual character development of your scaleskin guard is heartwarming.”
    • “The story mode is entertaining but very poorly balanced, leaving you with a gimped deck the whole time, which makes it feel boring and unengaging.”
    • “The roguelike mode feels fake and lacks depth, while the story is dull and missing a lot of content.”
    • “Overall, the emotional impact is diminished by the lack of meaningful content and poorly designed gameplay.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the enjoyable and varied musical tracks that enhance the overall experience. Many consider the atmosphere and story to be the game's strongest elements, contributing significantly to its appeal.

    • “The atmosphere and story are great, definitely the strong suit of the game.”
    • “Fun music; I really liked the different musical tracks played as backgrounds to help enhance the atmosphere.”
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Play time

49hMedian play time
38hAverage play time
10-60hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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