Cross of Auria
- December 31, 2017
- Hardytier
- 1h median play time
Get on SteamSet 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an engaging story with interesting characters and a variety of quests, providing players with plenty of content to explore.
- The developer is responsive and quick to address issues, creating a positive experience for players who need support.
- The combat system is fun and reminiscent of classic RPGs, with a charming retro aesthetic that appeals to fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from low-quality graphics and a lack of polish typical of RPG Maker asset flips, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Players have reported confusion regarding quest tracking and navigation, leading to frustration when trying to progress.
- The game has a very limited player base, indicating a lack of interest and engagement from the wider gaming community.
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its depth and engaging characters, with players appreciating the well-thought-out narrative and the variety of quests available, including main storylines and numerous side quests. However, some users express frustration with the quest tracking system, noting difficulties in accessing and managing their quest logs, which can hinder their progress. Overall, the story is seen as a strong aspect of the game, contributing to an immersive experience.
“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 seem very well thought out, and I look forward to where it goes as I play along.”
“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.”
“The story and background to the game seems very well thought out and I look forward to where it goes as I play along.”
“Because I often forget what quest I took and sometimes I get stuck, don't know how to proceed.”
“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.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game have received mixed reviews, with many criticizing the low-quality pixel art and lack of fullscreen support, which detracts from the experience for modern gamers. While some players find the graphics cute and likable, others feel that the overall visual presentation is subpar and reflects a lack of skill or resources from the developer. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing any potential enjoyment from the gameplay.
“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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by low-quality retro pixel art and a lackluster experience, typical of RPG Maker titles. However, some players note interesting twists in the game mechanics that elevate it slightly, 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.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being simple yet 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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 indicative of the game's shortcomings.
