Cross of Auria

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Cross of Auria is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Hardytier and was released on December 31, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Set in a world where the past has been wiped out, Cross of Auria welcomes new heroes to the realm of Revan in an effort to halt a plague that erases memories. Along the way, the Gods whose powers hold the realm together awaken in a chaotic rage.

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Single-Player

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic RPGs, featuring a turn-based combat system that encourages strategic thinking.
Character customization is extensive, allowing players to create unique heroes with diverse abilities and backgrounds.
The developer is highly responsive to player feedback, frequently updating the game and adding new content, which enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from a lack of variety in locations and a somewhat underdeveloped storyline, which may lead to a feeling of repetitiveness.
Some players have reported issues with random enemy encounters that can disrupt quest progression and make navigation frustrating.
The graphics, while colorful, are criticized for being simplistic and reminiscent of low-quality RPG Maker assets, which may deter some players.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The game's storyline has evolved significantly over the years, expanding from a brief 8-10 hour experience to a more immersive journey filled with diverse quests and character development. Players appreciate the depth of the narrative, interesting characters, and the variety of side quests that enhance gameplay, although some express frustration with tracking quest progress. Overall, the story is well-crafted and engaging, encouraging players to invest time in exploring its complexities.
- “What originally was a game whose storyline could be run through within 8 - 10 hours has become something far more time intensive, but not because of grind, but because of the many things to do within the game.”
- “The story and background to the game seems very well thought out, and I look forward to where it goes as I play along.”
- “The characters are interesting, good music, nice layout, and I'm starting to get invested in the story.”
- “The story and background to the game seems very well thought out and I look forward to where it goes as I play along.”
- “Though your party starts out with only 2 characters, there are more to be discovered as 3 will join due to the storyline and another 2 can be found.”
- “Because I often forget what quest I took and sometimes I get stuck, don't know how to proceed.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The graphics in the game are described as smooth and colorful, with a nostalgic nod to old-school RPGs, featuring unique visual effects for different attacks and spells. However, criticisms highlight the limitations of the RPG Maker engine, which struggles with fullscreen display and lacks HD support, leading to a perception of low-quality pixel art. Overall, while some find the graphics charming, others consider them inadequate for modern gaming standards.
- “The graphics are very smooth and colorful.”
- “From the character faces appearing in the dialog boxes to the profile picture in the menus to the sprites that move around the battlefield, all the graphics are nicely done.”
- “Fire, ice, lightning, etc. all have special graphics attached when attacking.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “This features really godawful, lazy pixel art instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The gameplay of the game features a mix of interesting mechanics and typical RPG Maker elements, with recent updates introducing new features like a candy bag for events and improved monster scaling for better balance. However, the overall quality is criticized, with low-quality pixel art and gameplay that some players find lacking. Despite these issues, some reviewers note the game has potential, rating it around 7/10 for its unique twists.
- “Today, the 6th of December, not only has he rolled out a fix for it, but added additional features such as a candy bag for farming the spooky event, a revamp on character talismans, adding additional advanced monsters to battle, and scaling monsters in other areas of the game to provide more balanced gameplay for players.”
- “The game is a typical RPG Maker game, with some interesting twists in game mechanics.”
- “Recommended: ratings 7/10 (interesting game mechanics)”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “Although I have not played too much of this game yet, this is how it's been after 1 hour of gameplay.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally praised for being simple and sweet, complementing the engaging story and characters. Reviewers appreciate how it enhances the overall experience, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Excellent story, gameplay, characters, music, and fighting system.”
- “The characters are interesting, the music is good, the layout is nice, and I'm starting to get invested in the story.”
- “The music is simple and sweet.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate recent updates that enhance the grinding experience by introducing new features like a candy bag for event farming, revamping character talismans, and adding advanced monsters for more balanced gameplay. These changes aim to make grinding feel more rewarding and engaging.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration over the humor in the game, noting that it is overshadowed by the popularity and higher ratings of lower-quality asset flips, which they find ironic and disappointing.