Double Cross

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 40 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
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Stop an interdenominational criminal from carrying out his mysterious plan as you collect clues to discover his true identity!
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In Double Cross, players assume the role of Zahra, an agent of R.I.F.T., to maintain peace between dimensions. After an attack on R.I.F.T. headquarters, players must investigate and fight across various dimensions using the Proton Slinger mechanic and upgrade their gear using Upgradium. The game features an adventure-style level progression, allowing players to choose their path.

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  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews

76%
Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews
story13 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The level design is exceptional, providing a satisfying and engaging platforming experience with unique mechanics introduced in each area.
  • The character designs and story are charming, with memorable characters and humorous dialogue that enhance the overall experience.
  • The combat, while simplistic, is enjoyable and allows for some fun interactions, especially with the grappling mechanics that add depth to both movement and combat.
  • The platforming controls can feel floaty and imprecise, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay, particularly with wall jumps and movement.
  • The story and character development are often criticized for being generic and lacking depth, making it hard for players to become invested in the narrative.
  • The game suffers from technical issues such as frame drops and poor performance, which detract from the overall enjoyment and polish of the experience.
  • story37 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the light-hearted and engaging narrative, particularly praising the unique characters and intriguing plot twists. However, others found the story to be generic and lacking depth, with underdeveloped characters and a predictable plot that fails to create a strong sense of immersion. Overall, while the story has its enjoyable moments, it often falls into familiar tropes and could benefit from more complexity and character development.

    • “Zahra is an incredibly enjoyable heroine to follow throughout the story, and her moveset remains simple while providing options for expansion and a high skill ceiling.”
    • “The story is quaint, mostly consisting of interacting with a cast of very unique-looking and stylized characters; it rarely overstays its welcome, serving largely as a break between levels, while being interesting enough not to make you want to skip it entirely.”
    • “But the story was well crafted and kept me intrigued, and the side plots among the characters were something I’d love to see even more of if there’s a future installment one day.”
    • “The story leaves so much to be desired; the characters have so much potential, but no one gets fleshed out much.”
    • “Story is incredibly generic; dialogue is painfully generic, and characters will be like 'my family was killed, that's why I'm evil,' with a 'sad' music track playing as if the player is supposed to care.”
    • “Just doesn't feel particularly impressive, but the most disappointing element is just how bland the story and world design is.”
  • gameplay32 mentions

    The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring smooth platforming mechanics and engaging level design that introduces unique mechanics in each area. While the combat is considered simplistic and sometimes repetitive, the fun grappling and slinging mechanics enhance traversal and puzzle-solving, making the experience enjoyable overall. However, some players noted issues with keyboard support and the introduction of too many mechanics at once, which can detract from the sense of progression.

    • “It's a surprisingly smooth platformer with good level design and gameplay mechanics.”
    • “The games environments are nice looking and great to traverse, especially with the sling mechanic which is even incorporated in some boss battles and makes for some real fun puzzles.”
    • “This is a platformer that hits that good balance between classic design and difficulty, and modern mechanics and polish.”
    • “The combat isn't anything too deep, mainly having you fight a rotation of 10 or so simple enemies, with the enjoyment of the fighting coming less from its mechanics and more from the satisfaction of wrecking enemies.”
    • “It doesn't break up or spice up gameplay enough through each world.”
    • “The combat and platforming mechanics otherwise are fine, although it feels like the game introduces too many mechanics at once which diminishes the sensation of progress and advancement.”
  • music15 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its solid quality and enjoyable themes, while others find it uninspired and forgettable. While a few highlight the soundtrack as a strong point that complements the gameplay, many feel it lacks the energy and impact needed to enhance key moments. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, it is often seen as an area that could benefit from improvement.

    • “It has a short but killer soundtrack, a fun story, and a cast of characters that are as memorable as they are unique (looking at you, pineapple!).”
    • “The music is well done.”
    • “Nice art style, music and story.”
    • “Story is incredibly generic, dialog is painfully generic, characters will be like 'my family was killed that's why I'm evil.' with a 'sad' music track playing like the player is supposed to care.”
    • “On the graphics and sound side, the character designs are decent, and some of the special effects are nice, but everything else is just boring: level graphics and backgrounds are distractingly under-detailed, and the music is uninspired and forgettable.”
    • “The music is solid.”
  • graphics14 mentions

    The game's graphics feature a charming and colorful 2D art style with appealing character designs and diverse environments, though some players find the level graphics and backgrounds to be under-detailed and lacking depth. While the visuals are generally enjoyable, opinions vary on their overall impact, with some praising the creative aesthetics and others noting a repetitive feel. Overall, the graphics contribute to a fun and engaging experience, despite some criticisms.

    • “Despite the simplistic art style, the game features colorful character designs and diverse environments.”
    • “Even though I'm not a fan of platformer games, this game was really fun to play. It's a very enjoyable game with beautiful 2D graphics.”
    • “Combat is cool, the story is awesome and exciting, and I like the character designs. This game has beautiful environmental graphics, which is something I like about it.”
    • “On the graphics and sound side, the character designs are decent, and some of the special effects are nice, but everything else is just boring: level graphics and backgrounds are distractingly under-detailed, and the music is uninspired and forgettable.”
    • “The environments are very flat, which is normal for a two-dimensional game, but it's flat in that the visuals lack a sense of depth to them.”
    • “Every obstacle and every screen is just the same visuals rearranged.”
  • character development8 mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted by its vibrant and engaging character designs, which stand out despite a simplistic art style. While the characters are visually appealing and contribute to the game's charm, some players wish for more emotional depth and variety in expressions during dialogues. Overall, the character designs are a strong point, enhancing the player's connection to the game world.

    • “Despite the simplistic art style, the game features colorful character designs and diverse environments.”
    • “The character designs are great; they are at the forefront of the game for me, and it's the only thing that really engages you during dialogue. I wish there were more than just a couple of expressions.”
    • “Okay, that's the bad; the good is that the character design is spot on. The art has both a cool yet somewhat cute look to it, and the game flows nicely with it. It does a great job of making the characters feel like part of the world while also making them stand out enough that they don't clash and become missable.”
    • “On the graphics and sound side, the character designs are decent, and some of the special effects are nice, but everything else is just boring: level graphics and backgrounds are distractingly under-detailed, and the music is uninspired and forgettable.”
    • “Okay, that's the bad; the good is that the character design is spot on. The art has both a cool yet somewhat cute look to it, the game flows nicely with it too, and it does a great job of making the characters feel like part of the world while also making them stand out enough that they don't clash and become missable.”
    • “One thing I have to mention are the character designs.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while it features creative characters and fun dialogue that enhance the experience, some players find the reliance on literal naming conventions to be unoriginal and lacking in true wit. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging gameplay elements, making it a charming adventure despite some criticisms.

    • “If you want to experience a short adventure through multiple dimensions with funny commentary, mild interactive puzzle elements, all on top of a story remixing the classic 'whodunit' premise, then the platformer Double Cross is a game you should definitely pick up and experience.”
    • “What we have here is a game that's oozing style, charm, and humor; it's got creative characters and fun dialogue; adds a novel investigation system into its super-solid platforming-and-brawling core; and last but certainly not least, has some of the most satisfying, most intuitive -- most consistently creative -- grappling/'sling-shotting' ever implemented in a video game... which it puts to the test in some terrifically varied, hand-crafted level designs that always want to surprise you with new challenges and never settles into a groove.”
    • “Humor and music were good, and gameplay solid... until...”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by rich dialogue during stages, contributing significantly to character development and storytelling, while the hub serves as a central point for interactions. Overall, players appreciate the immersive and engaging atmosphere.

    • “While most interactions occur in between stages in a hub, there is a lot of dialogue within stages which adds to the story and atmosphere of the characters.”
    • “Great atmosphere.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players found certain sections of the game to be tedious, indicating that the grinding aspect can detract from the overall experience.

    • “Unfortunately, some sections felt a bit tedious to get through.”
    • “The grinding mechanics are overly repetitive and drain the fun out of the game.”
    • “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game has been noted to have stability issues, with users reporting the presence of bugs that affect the overall experience.

  • replayability1 mentions

    Players generally feel that the game's replayability is limited, as once they complete the main storyline and collect items, there isn't much incentive to play again.

    • “After beating the game and finding collectibles, there's not much replay value.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels redundant.”
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