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.
The game features an engaging story with unique characters and a fun turn-based combat system, reminiscent of classic RPGs.
The developer is highly responsive and actively addresses player issues, providing a sense of community and support.
There are plenty of side quests and exploration opportunities, allowing players to immerse themselves in the game world for extended periods.
The game suffers from low-quality graphics and a lack of polish typical of RPG Maker asset flips, which may deter some players.
Players have reported confusion regarding quest tracking and navigation, leading to frustration during gameplay.
Despite being partially free, the game has not gained significant traction, with very few concurrent players, indicating a lack of appeal.
story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
75%
8%
The game's story is praised for its depth and engaging characters, with players appreciating the well-thought-out background and the variety of quests available, including main storylines and numerous side quests. However, some users express frustration with the quest log system, noting difficulties in tracking progress and recalling active quests. Overall, the narrative and gameplay elements combine to create an immersive experience, though the complexity of the story can be challenging at times.
“The story and background to the game seem 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.”
“Beside the main storyline quests, there are contract quests from the notice board, side quests given by NPCs, and a place called the Rabbit Foot that provide a series of additional quests.”
“Because I often forget what quest I took and sometimes I get stuck, don't know how to proceed.”
“How can I access the quest log to see what quests I have and track quest progress?”
“Really nice game, but like someone mentioned, it's a little annoying at the random enemy encounters, especially when I focus on doing quests, for example, chopping trees for the guard tower.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
43%
38%
The graphics in this RPG Maker game have received mixed reviews, with many criticizing the low-quality pixel art and lack of fullscreen and HD support, which detracts from the experience for modern gamers. While some players find the graphics cute and likable, others feel they are lazy and poorly executed, suggesting that the visuals do not enhance the overall gameplay. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing any potential charm the game may have.
“The graphics are cute and very likeable.”
“The graphics are pretty decent as well.”
“The graphics look okay, but I cannot tell by looking at the pictures if it would be a good game at all.”
“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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The gameplay is characterized as typical of RPG Maker titles, featuring low-quality, repetitive pixel art and subpar mechanics. However, some players note interesting twists in the game mechanics that add a layer of intrigue, leading to mixed reviews overall.
“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.”
“If you are interested in a short and quick video on the beginning gameplay, check out my review of this game on the YouTube channel 'Nerding Out with Jerod.'”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is consistently praised for being simple and sweet, complementing the excellent story, gameplay, and character development. Reviewers appreciate how the music enhances the overall experience, contributing to their investment in the narrative.
“The music is simple and sweet.”
“The characters are interesting, good music, nice layout, and I'm starting to get invested in the story.”
“Excellent story, gameplay, characters, music, and fighting system.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight a sense of irony in the humor, noting that poorly made games (referred to as "asset flips") often receive higher popularity and better ratings than the game in question, which is described as "incompetent garbage." This juxtaposition seems to evoke a mix of frustration and amusement among players.