Cross Impact
- December 29, 2023
- Larsonsoft
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Get on itch.io Store"Cross Impact" is a platform fighter game featuring 8-player multiplayer, both locally and online with rollback netcode. The game boasts a unique roster of 7 playable characters from various indie franchises, 12 detailed stages, and an epic soundtrack with over 30 music tracks. Get ready for intense battles and assist calls to help turn the tide.
Reviews
- The game has a unique roster with interesting character choices, including notable characters like Jacket from Hotline Miami.
- Despite its rough state, the game shows promise and potential for improvement with frequent updates and community engagement from the developers.
- The music and pixel art are well-received, adding to the overall charm of the game.
- The gameplay feels clunky and unpolished, with stiff animations and issues with character movement and hitboxes.
- The current character roster is small and lacks variety, leading to a less engaging experience.
- The developers have been criticized for their handling of feedback and criticism, which raises concerns about the game's future development.
- music9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it catchy and a highlight of the experience, others criticize it for being plagiarized, poorly produced, or lacking variety across stages. Notably, certain tracks are praised for their quality, with specific songs like "Altars of Apostasy" being highlighted as exceptional. Overall, the music is seen as a strong point, despite some inconsistencies and complaints about sound effects.
“Some characters are cool, and the music's nice.”
“The music is the best part of the game by far.”
“But other than that, everything else is incredible, especially the music and sprite work.”
“On top of all that, the game includes music that I'm 90% sure is plagiarized from Ace Attorney on the Aetherian Rhapsody stage.”
“The audio is also very bad; the music is bad and half the attacks don't have sound effects.”
“A lot of stages lack music; the colosseum only has one track.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as intuitive and fast-paced, but it suffers from a lack of variety, particularly in character selection and challenge level, with some players completing story mode in under 15 minutes. While the meter mechanic adds depth, issues like high stun rates and insufficient explanations of game mechanics detract from the overall experience.
“Right now, it's super intuitive and fast-paced gameplay!”
“The meter mechanic is a nice way to add depth.”
“The gameplay itself didn't really feel challenging; I probably beat story mode with the jacket in less than 15 minutes, and that's not even an exaggeration.”
“One of my main problems is the stuns and the lack of variety in gameplay, such as the limited number of characters available right now, and the high frequency of stuns at times. There are other issues, but I believe they will probably be improved upon.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its absurd character choices and the developers' apparent lack of self-awareness, particularly in their attempts to parody or reference other franchises. Players find the combination of unexpected characters and the developers' inability to handle criticism amusing, while the quirky roster and catchy music add to the overall comedic tone.
“Catchy music, interesting roster; the DK character is planned as the big thing from Garten of BanBan and that's actually hilarious.”
“And just the thought of Alex, Yiik, Jacket, and Cowboy fighting is funny.”
“The devs can't handle criticism to save their lives, which is hilarious because they clearly fundamentally do not understand what makes platform fighters fun.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while new animations are visually appealing and performance is generally smooth in local and online modes, players report significant stuttering at the start of matches and issues with AI behavior, indicating room for improvement.
“All new animations look very nice, and the game usually runs smoothly in both local and online modes.”
“The animations are stiff and clunky, and there are optimization issues with the game stuttering every time a match begins.”
“The computer AI is kind of abysmal; in one match, an Alex bot dropped his amp and proceeded to get stuck behind it, just blindly mashing until it got unstuck.”
“The overall performance is disappointing, with frequent frame drops and lag that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is generally perceived as buggy, indicating stability issues that may affect the overall gameplay experience.
“The game is kind of buggy in general.”
“There are frequent crashes that disrupt gameplay.”
“I experienced a lot of lag and glitches during my sessions.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story mode is criticized for its brevity and lack of challenge, with players reporting that they can complete it in under 15 minutes, indicating a need for more depth and engagement in the narrative.
“The gameplay itself didn't really feel challenging; I probably beat story mode with the jacket in less than 15 minutes, and that's not even an exaggeration.”
“The story was incredibly shallow and lacked any meaningful depth or character development.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
