Escape from Cronos X
- March 15, 2022
- Request Logic
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamESCAPE FROM CRONOS X is a top-down action RPG that takes place in the year 2491 on the uncharted planet Cronos X. Explore the planet, where you will encounter hordes of hostile creatures and powerful enemies, as you try to find a means of rescue.Explore a vast planet Explore tombs, vast wastelands, uncharted outposts, and abandoned research bases as you try to find a way to escape from Cronos.Fig…
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Reviews
- Excellent music and voice acting that enhance the overall experience.
- Unique art style and graphics that, while dated, provide a distinct aesthetic.
- Fun combat mechanics and RPG elements that offer a degree of depth and engagement.
- Severe bugs and glitches, including issues with loading screens and unresponsive controls.
- Poorly designed user interface and tutorial that fail to adequately guide players.
- Inconsistent gameplay mechanics, such as nonsensical keybinds and ineffective controller support.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a linear structure that some players find unappealing, leading to a mixed reception regarding its originality and mechanics. While the aiming system is noted to be smooth, especially with a controller, there are calls for more traditional aiming options to enhance the experience. Overall, the game offers around four hours of playtime, which some reviewers feel does not justify its price point.
“The gameplay is smooth, and as for the aiming, I have played a few top-down/twin-stick games that use the aiming mechanic that this game employs. The aiming is smooth with a controller and mouse, and it becomes more noticeable when you start fighting flying enemies.”
“If you feel invested in the mechanic, create a menu option called 'legacy aiming' or something, or make an option for standard right stick aiming.”
“At $8, I figure you're getting about 4 hours of gameplay, which gives it a C grade.”
“Gameplay - there is a certain linearity to it which I don't like.”
“At $8, I figure you're getting 4 hours of gameplay (I'm guessing here), which gives it a C grade.”
“I think they are trying to go for something original with this mechanic, but it sucks, it's dumb and there is no point to it.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the decent aesthetic and effective lighting that contribute to a unique visual experience, others criticize the graphical fidelity, claiming it falls short even compared to older titles like Warcraft 3. Overall, satisfying graphics and diverse levels are seen as key factors for player enjoyment.
“Well, the general aesthetic is decent, and the graphics and lighting look good.”
“This makes it very original and unique, as the graphics and layout will keep you visually engaged all the time.”
“As with all games, if the graphics are satisfying and the levels are diverse, it is a big winner with every player.”
“The graphical fidelity on 'ultra' would be outdone by Warcraft 3 (the original one).”
“The graphics are disappointing and fail to meet modern standards.”
“The overall visual presentation feels outdated and lacks detail.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs affecting gameplay, such as tutorial glitches and item selling problems. Players report a lack of polish, leading to frustrating experiences like long wait times after dying. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern that detracts from the overall experience.
“Very buggy and unpolished.”
“Controls are okay, loot is good, world is okay looking, but please lose the blur and things like water droplets on screen. Lots of things are buggy, like dying and waiting 5 minutes to get back in the game. When I go to sell items, they get bugged.”
“Tutorial glitches out and won't activate step 3.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with multiple users highlighting the soundtrack as the standout feature. Overall, the music is described as excellent and a key element of the game's appeal.
“Music - excellent.”
“Best thing in the game is the soundtrack.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is considered average, with some players appreciating the option to listen to the narration while reading along, which enhances engagement. However, it ultimately fails to leave a strong impression, being described as neither particularly good nor bad.
“I did actually take the time to listen to it instead of skipping, which is encouraged by the typing out of the story text as it's narrated to you.”
