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.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique roster with interesting character choices, including notable characters like Jacket from Hotline Miami.
- Despite its rough edges, the game shows promise and has potential for improvement with consistent updates 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 character movements and janky animations that detract from the experience.
- The current character roster is considered weak and uninspired, with many characters being seen as low-tier or poorly designed.
- The developers have been criticized for their handling of feedback and criticism, leading to concerns about the game's future development.
- music18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % 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 poorly executed, with claims of plagiarism and a lack of variety across stages. Notably, certain tracks, like "Altars of Apostasy," are praised, but many stages are reported to have minimal or no music, detracting from the overall audio experience.
“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.”
“Some characters are cool, and the music's nice.”
“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 1 track.”
- gameplay10 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 the 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. Improvements are anticipated in future updates.
“Right now, it's super intuitive and fast-paced gameplay!”
“- The meter mechanic is a nice way to add depth.”
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a unique experience.”
“One of my main problems is the stuns and lack of variety in gameplay, such as the limited number of characters (for now) and the high frequency of stuns at times. There are other issues, but they will probably be improved upon.”
- humor8 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, leading to a mix of unintentional comedy and ironic situations. Players find the combination of bizarre character origins, such as a FNAF ripoff and references to controversial themes, to be both amusing and indicative of the developers' misguided approach. Overall, the humor seems to stem from the game's chaotic and questionable design choices, which some players find entertaining despite the developers' inability to handle criticism.
“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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while it generally runs smoothly in local and online modes, players report stuttering issues at the start of matches and clunky animations. Additionally, the AI performance has been criticized for being poor, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
“All new animations look very nice and the game usually runs smoothly in both local and online modes.”
“The animations are stiff and clunky, there are optimization issues with the game stuttering every time a match begins, and 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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to be somewhat buggy, indicating stability issues that may affect the overall experience.
“The game is kind of buggy in general.”
“The game is kind of buggy in general.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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 story mode was incredibly short; I finished it in less than 15 minutes, and that's not an exaggeration.”
“The gameplay itself didn't feel challenging at all; I breezed through the story mode in no time.”
