CROSSNIQ+
- September 9, 2019
- Max Krieger
- 19h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreCrossniq+ is a fast-paced, arcade-style puzzle game with a sci-fi twist, inspired by late 90's Japanese visual design. The objective is to rearrange tiles to form crosses of the same color, with gameplay focused on speed and technique rather than combos. It features single-player, local multi-player, and PvP modes, including Endless, Time Attack, and Versus, with split-screen and an ingenious soundtrack. Overall, Crossniq+ offers a challenging and entertaining experience for both casual and experienced players.
Reviews
- CROSSNIQ+ features a captivating Y2K aesthetic with a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The gameplay is addictive and offers various modes, including a Chill mode for relaxed play and a Versus mode for competitive fun.
- The game is easy to learn but hard to master, providing a satisfying challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.
- Setting up inputs for controllers and keyboards can be frustrating, with many players experiencing issues getting their devices to work properly.
- The game lacks online multiplayer options and has limited customization for controls, which can hinder the overall experience.
- Some players find the interface minimalistic to the point of being cryptic, making it difficult to navigate and understand.
- graphics46 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their captivating y2k aesthetic, which is described as visually stunning and reminiscent of late 90s to early 2000s design. Reviewers appreciate the clean presentation, vibrant colors, and engaging soundtrack, although some express a desire for more graphical options and features. Overall, the aesthetic is considered a major highlight, making the game appealing to fans of that era's style.
“The overall presentation is sublime and the game is an absolute masterwork of y2k aesthetics.”
“The aesthetic is executed flawlessly, and the local multiplayer has a cute character select.”
“If you're a fan of the y2k aesthetic, you'll adore every bit of the design in this game.”
“Visually, it's absolutely fantastic in almost every regard save for a few minor graphical glitches and one really glaring part, which I'll get to later.”
“On the technical side of things, it's a bit underwhelming as well; the only graphical settings are a small amount of resolutions and some accessibility options for the backgrounds; this ain't no Serious Sam game.”
“I would recommend this game only for people who absolutely love that aesthetic (or during sales to play with a friend) and I hope this game would eventually get an enhanced update with more options in the near future.”
- music40 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in Crossniq+ has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its fantastic soundtrack that captures the essence of the y2k aesthetic and evokes nostalgia for 90s electronic music. While some players noted a limited selection of in-game tracks, the overall quality and enjoyment of the music significantly enhance the gaming experience, making it a standout feature of the puzzle game. Overall, the soundtrack is described as addictive and memorable, contributing to the game's unique charm.
“An enjoyable puzzle game with a nice aesthetic and good soundtrack!”
“I love the art direction and the banger soundtrack.”
“The music is fantastic, too, and so far I haven't found myself tiring of the soundtrack.”
“Decent puzzle game, but the music is sort of technobland and the gameplay wears thin after a while.”
“Although, I do believe that in-game there are only about three songs to select from (I'm not sure if there's a way to unlock more, but I don't think so), and that's kind of disappointing.”
“There's no story mode, no extra modes to unlock, you can buy additional music and backgrounds (with in-game currency of course, no microtransactions) but that's about it.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Crossniq+ is a unique blend of color matching and slider puzzle mechanics, offering a refreshing twist on traditional puzzle formats. While it features a chill mode for newcomers, some players have noted issues with "frozen tiles" that can hinder progress and lead to frustrating game overs. Despite these challenges, the core gameplay loop is engaging and enjoyable, complemented by a captivating soundtrack and appealing graphics.
“No pressure in chill mode so you can get used to the mechanics of the game.”
“A fun mechanic in a robust package.”
“Good, unique puzzle game, with an amazing soundtrack and gameplay loop.”
“That said, the gameplay is encumbered by not only requiring a cross instead of a single line, but also very early on starts preventing certain tiles from wrapping around and eventually crippling entire chunks of the grid with 'frozen tiles' (which once spawned in a corner that prevented every possible cross and forced a game over).”
“Crossniq+ has a ton of issues with its gameplay.”
“The main gameplay loop consists of you shuffling a puzzle board to make crosses - intersections of a horizontal and vertical line of the same color.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is notably enhanced, with the creator implementing various features that add depth and personality, such as multiplayer options and unlockable content. However, opinions on character designs are mixed, with some finding them cute while others consider them lacking.
“The developer really went the extra mile with a lot of the features. He could've just left the game as it was, but he went above and beyond to not only improve the game but also to give it personality.”
“The character designs are really cute!”
“The character development adds depth to the gameplay, making each character feel unique and engaging.”
“The last thing of note in Crossniq+ is that the character designs are bad.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a dedicated story mode or additional unlockable content, focusing instead on purchasable music and backgrounds using in-game currency, with no microtransactions involved.
“There's no story mode, no extra modes to unlock. You can buy additional music and backgrounds (with in-game currency, of course, no microtransactions) but that's about it.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally strong, with users praising its visual quality; however, there are some minor graphical glitches and one significant issue that detracts from the experience.
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability due to the absence of online multiplayer and the confusing lack of an AI opponent, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Not that much replay value - no online multiplayer is strange, but the lack of an AI opponent is just confusing.”
