CrossCode

 PC
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 190 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 153 out of 190
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 190
  3. Negative: 24 out of 190

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Mandra
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    This is one of the greatest games of all times. Yeah, I said it.

    Story is great, it's packed with humour, action, emotions, each of those very well balanced to form a coherent and cosy atmosphere. And the OST...banger after banger.

    Cheers to the team. This made it into my top 5 favorite games ever, well done!

    Lea!
  2. Robbedobbel
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Best game I've played since Team Fortress 2. Got a free demo, and over 100 hours of content. Beautiful DLC. Hidden gem even in the indie game scene.
  3. Entyrm
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    I'm quite satisfied with the 16-bit SNES-style gameplay. I can say Crosscode is an underrated game, why? in terms of combat against enemies using elements, quests that are quite diverse, a story that in my opinion is very exciting and enough to make me excited when playing it, coupled with a soundtrack that makes me enjoy and SNES-style pixel graphics with very stunning colors. This is theI'm quite satisfied with the 16-bit SNES-style gameplay. I can say Crosscode is an underrated game, why? in terms of combat against enemies using elements, quests that are quite diverse, a story that in my opinion is very exciting and enough to make me excited when playing it, coupled with a soundtrack that makes me enjoy and SNES-style pixel graphics with very stunning colors. This is the first thing I felt when playing this game, but Crosscode is rarely discussed in forums or on social media. Everyone who loves pixel graphics must play Crosscode.… Expand
  4. Evillisa
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Genuinely one of the best games I've played, indie or not. Insane amount of polish and an amazing amount of playtime for your dollar, even if you aren't a completionist like me.
  5. lalochea
    Jun 17, 2022
    10
    When I first played Crosscode in the Chrome experiment project in early 2014, I was instantly brought in by the dynamic and fast paced combat, the interesting visuals and the intriguing story aspects.

    When I played the full release in 2019, I fell in love all over again. The story is far better than anything I could've hoped for, the gameplay was as crisp and satisfying as I remembered,    When I first played Crosscode in the Chrome experiment project in early 2014, I was instantly brought in by the dynamic and fast paced combat, the interesting visuals and the intriguing story aspects.

    When I played the full release in 2019, I fell in love all over again. The story is far better than anything I could've hoped for, the gameplay was as crisp and satisfying as I remembered, and the soundtrack and visuals are straight up perfect. And then there's the characters... I gotta admit, this is one of the few games where I could truly resonate with the characters, the personality are so well defined and the reaction feel so natural.

    Honestly, if you haven't played this game already, go for it. It's worth every penny and the devs have the right to be proud of this masterpiece of a game.    … Expand
  6. SurTails101
    Dec 21, 2021
    8
    I Don't understand the 0 ratings on this site. This RPG has to be one of the best 16-bit like experience out there. The Story, dungeons and game-play is amazing. Give it a try!

    *edit*

    Changing from 9 to 8.
    The game is great but the dungeons are far too convoluted and dragged out.
    They kind of break the rhythm of the game which is great aside from that.
  7. yxckson
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    the single-most underrated game of all-time. 50-100+ hours of all the **** you love about rpgs with most of the rpg bull**** cut out, a fantastic story with fantastic gameplay, and superb level design for, get this:

    20 bucks.
  8. ylnylmn
    Jun 10, 2021
    9
    It was great game. I played for about 50 hours and never got bored. Level designs are very good. Various quests and creatures. Lots of places to explore and chests to collect. Many different equipment. Pretty good skill tree. Fun battle system. Spectacular boss battles Engaging story and sweet dialogues. Musics are great. The best part of the game was the puzzles were so much fun.
  9. solokuhn
    May 17, 2021
    10
    There is so much content and love put into this game that it baffles me. It's a great game that balances really well combat, exploration, puzzles and story.

    If you ever have the chance to play this game please do! A couple of recommendations though: Make sure to play it on PC with mouse and keyboard, the aiming is much easier and the puzzles become simpler. Don't focus only on the    There is so much content and love put into this game that it baffles me. It's a great game that balances really well combat, exploration, puzzles and story.

    If you ever have the chance to play this game please do! A couple of recommendations though:

    Make sure to play it on PC with mouse and keyboard, the aiming is much easier and the puzzles become simpler.

    Don't focus only on the main story, try to get the chests in the environments and do the side quests, all the optional content is of high standard and compliments the story really well.    … Expand
  10. spencerplewe
    Mar 12, 2020
    9
    Mixing pleasant retro vibes with tons of modern meta-humor; CrossCode's entertaining story, characters and complex controls make for an unforgettably thrilling time.
  11. Jusalilpanda
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Tight platforming and combat, satisfying (if challenging) puzzles, and only a sprinkling of grinding (for the completionists; entirely optional). The story is intriguing, too. Obviously gorgeous with a nostalgic-though strong-score. I'm 19 hours in and hooked.
  12. Deadlyhazard
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Absolute kino. This game is severely underrated, deserves a 9.5/10. I'd only subtract points for the fact that all puzzles are timed and I feel they didn't do a great job of indicating the height of platforms.
  13. notor12
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Incredible game. Great action, great puzzles, great rpg elements, great and sometimes funny story, fascinating world. Flawlessly executed. This is a far better game than any of the 16 bit classic titles it nostalgically references and that is exactly what indie developers should be aiming for. The combination of multiple different classic genres here is superb. Imagine Secret of ManaIncredible game. Great action, great puzzles, great rpg elements, great and sometimes funny story, fascinating world. Flawlessly executed. This is a far better game than any of the 16 bit classic titles it nostalgically references and that is exactly what indie developers should be aiming for. The combination of multiple different classic genres here is superb. Imagine Secret of Mana except better in every respect.

    I think an 86 is underselling it. This is a must buy.    … Expand
  14. martincito
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Siempre estuve buscando una evolución de los juegos estilo zelda, y siento que este videojuego llena ese vacío, con más dificultad y profundidad en sus combates y puzzles. Tiene un apartado artístico muy bello y detallista, y el juego tiene mucho contenido, para el precio en el que está, me parece una ganga.
  15. Nastynate81
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Great game plays with genre tropes solid 60-80 hours of chronotastic fun, had a blast seven dungeons and clever puzzles .
  16. TopHatTortoise
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Crosscode is the best possible version of indie kickstarter. The game is not quite like anything else out there; it is stuffed to the gills with novelty but those novel systems interconnect incredibly well and each system has been polished to a mirror sheen. There is a unity of vision shining through the game that I've never seen come from a large studio team (no single person at largeCrosscode is the best possible version of indie kickstarter. The game is not quite like anything else out there; it is stuffed to the gills with novelty but those novel systems interconnect incredibly well and each system has been polished to a mirror sheen. There is a unity of vision shining through the game that I've never seen come from a large studio team (no single person at large company can be involved in all parts of the game).

    My favourite game of the year, and one of my top games ever.    … Expand
  17. Diugo
    May 5, 2020
    8
    Easily one of my favourite games on steam at the moment. Beautiful 2d graphics. Combat is really nice and fluent. Contains a lot of references to other populair movies and games. Simply Amazing!
  18. DJKrimson
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    Im about 15-20 hours in to the game and really like it so far. Feels like a "default" rpg/adventure snes game, it has good music, combat, puzzles, skilltree. Everything is very smooth and quality of life'y.
  19. Brainstrain
    Dec 12, 2019
    8
    Full of heart and tons of fun.

    Exploration is a joy. The areas are visually distinct and filled with treasures that give you plenty of reason to find every little secret. And they have a clever kind of platforming that's more about aim; it works well for the game's perspective. The dungeons are surprisingly fleshed-out. Puzzles you can sink your teeth into, and awesome boss battles.    Full of heart and tons of fun.

    Exploration is a joy. The areas are visually distinct and filled with treasures that give you plenty of reason to find every little secret. And they have a clever kind of platforming that's more about aim; it works well for the game's perspective.

    The dungeons are surprisingly fleshed-out. Puzzles you can sink your teeth into, and awesome boss battles. There is just so much content in this game.

    Combat is chaotic and a click-heavy like an ARPG, which gives me trouble. But there are two difficulty sliders that let me keep things reasonable.

    I ended up loving the story. It surprises you several times just when you think you've got it figured out.

    All in all, a fun and polished indie gem. If you've ever loved an RPG, I think you'll love Crosscode.    … Expand
  20. Dco326
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    Its a great game, but i hate some stuff about it, especialy MMO things bcs in general i dont like MMo games, but storywase its original and unique, fight can get tedious, and i cant wait for dlc, tako da u glovalu nika dje vise necu igrati ali je stvarno dobra igra, kad se predju one govnave puzle i proseravanja sa istim mobovima i to sto moram arenu da jedem govna da bigh mogao onogIts a great game, but i hate some stuff about it, especialy MMO things bcs in general i dont like MMo games, but storywase its original and unique, fight can get tedious, and i cant wait for dlc, tako da u glovalu nika dje vise necu igrati ali je stvarno dobra igra, kad se predju one govnave puzle i proseravanja sa istim mobovima i to sto moram arenu da jedem govna da bigh mogao onog zadnjeg da ubijem slepca. Ali sve u svemu ok je igra da se predje, ali vise nikada necu igrati jbg.… Expand
  21. Gaganski
    Aug 20, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I have played. Amazing story, fast paced and fun combat, rewarding puzzles, great gear and stat point utilization... Overall amazing.

    The one detail that is sad is it has little replay value, however in less than 3 weeks a new mode is coming out , creating more incentive to replay.
  22. kelvinsanchez15
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    Refrescante, CrossCode es un ARPG que da gusto jugar por lo sobresaliente que es en muchos aspectos. Su gameplay se siente fluido y ajustado para cada tipo de jugador, si lo tuyo es el combate cuerpo a cuerpo, de rango o tal vez algo mas defensivo puedes mejorar a tu personaje hacia esas ramas. Los puzzles no son fáciles, estos requieren que de verdad te detengas a pensar para poderRefrescante, CrossCode es un ARPG que da gusto jugar por lo sobresaliente que es en muchos aspectos. Su gameplay se siente fluido y ajustado para cada tipo de jugador, si lo tuyo es el combate cuerpo a cuerpo, de rango o tal vez algo mas defensivo puedes mejorar a tu personaje hacia esas ramas. Los puzzles no son fáciles, estos requieren que de verdad te detengas a pensar para poder resolverlos y darte cuenta de lo ingeniosos que pueden resultar ser. Sus personajes e historia son entrañables, en compañía con su banda sonora y hermoso pixelart hacen de la experiencia inolvidable. Los enemigos y las batallas contra los jefes representan un verdadero reto y brindan "satisfacción" al vencerlos por darte por superado.

    Tal vez pueda seguir señalando muchos aspectos más y extender esta reseña pero pienso que en resumen CrossCode es un juego que recomiendo mucho jugar de primera mano, totalmente recomendado. 10/10.    … Expand
  23. Stormsurfer
    Mar 26, 2019
    9
    The only thing I do not like about the game is the playtime. it might be a bit shorter, so only 9/10
  24. slohobo
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    It is a well-polished indie game. The story is kind of basic but the gameplay and puzzle design are done exceptionally well. If you like a game due to its mechanics and puzzles and down mind 2D art then this is for you.

    It is also extremely difficult at first.
  25. Cardelitre
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    OK, well I didn't expect it, but this game got me hooked line and sinker.
    Great on all counts: good action/adventure, combats are challenging but varied, the scenario & lore are well written, characters are likable and not shallow, graphics are good (for a 2D pixel style of course), lots of smart puzzles that integrate well with the rest, music is supporting well the experience.
    I have    OK, well I didn't expect it, but this game got me hooked line and sinker.
    Great on all counts: good action/adventure, combats are challenging but varied, the scenario & lore are well written, characters are likable and not shallow, graphics are good (for a 2D pixel style of course), lots of smart puzzles that integrate well with the rest, music is supporting well the experience.
    I have honestly no complaint, I had a great time. This is the kind of game I'd like to see more often! Keep up the good work!    … Expand
  26. boogiesmeister
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    This is the first jRPG I honestly like a lot. At first I was considering refund, but 14hrs in I'm soo glad I didn't. It's fun. Give it an honest try, it's worth it.
  27. Letan10k
    Dec 22, 2018
    10
    Crosscode picks every good thing of the legendary RPGs of 80s and 90s, and puts on a single game. The excecution of the mechanics of the game is simply PERFECT. I've had a very fun time having 72 hours of gameplay long. The history is not too good as the mechanics, but is excellent. The history is envolvent, and you can also cry in some moments. The graphics are beautiful, considering thatCrosscode picks every good thing of the legendary RPGs of 80s and 90s, and puts on a single game. The excecution of the mechanics of the game is simply PERFECT. I've had a very fun time having 72 hours of gameplay long. The history is not too good as the mechanics, but is excellent. The history is envolvent, and you can also cry in some moments. The graphics are beautiful, considering that is a pixelated game, and the effects (like explosions, fire and freeze) are awesome. This game have a moderated level of difficulty, acentuated in some bosses, that makes you to plain strategies to win on a better way. The game is full of puzzles, some of them, very challenging. I feel sad seeing how this game is underrated, and don't have such sucess like indie games with poorly execution compared to crosscode. This game should be more knowed in the gamer community. It is many years dedicated to produce a masterpiece like this.… Expand
  28. QuantumStar
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    I started playing Crosscode around the middle of the open beta, back when only 3/4ths of the game was released. I became greatly invested in the characters and the beautiful story surrounding it, and every update had me wanting more. Everything from the dialogue, to the story moments, and even the fights had me drawn in, Now that I've finally finished the game, I can truly say thatI started playing Crosscode around the middle of the open beta, back when only 3/4ths of the game was released. I became greatly invested in the characters and the beautiful story surrounding it, and every update had me wanting more. Everything from the dialogue, to the story moments, and even the fights had me drawn in, Now that I've finally finished the game, I can truly say that Crosscode is one of my favourite games of all time. The ending of the game had me entranced and engaged to the very end. To the developers and everyone else who worked on making Crosscode, thank you so much for creating such a wonderful game. (Looking forward to the post-game content too!)… Expand
  29. Nemo50
    Nov 29, 2018
    9
    1 of the best indie games i have ever played and i've played alot of them, if you like a 2D Action RPG with a fun narrative fast pace combat like Ys series or Secret of Mana this is it. The only bad thing about it is that the main campaign is complete but optional locations and quests are still being made, which is a shame because alot of ppl like me want to experience and explore every1 of the best indie games i have ever played and i've played alot of them, if you like a 2D Action RPG with a fun narrative fast pace combat like Ys series or Secret of Mana this is it. The only bad thing about it is that the main campaign is complete but optional locations and quests are still being made, which is a shame because alot of ppl like me want to experience and explore every spot of this game on the first playthrough… Expand
  30. Naedeslus
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    This game is fantastic. First of all, the story and characters are top notch. The plot gets the player engaged from the time they start a new game and while it plays with the whole 'silent protagonist' trope, it does it well by explaining why they're mostly mute. The protagonist ends up being compelling and one of my favorite leads in an rpg so far. The characters feel very threeThis game is fantastic. First of all, the story and characters are top notch. The plot gets the player engaged from the time they start a new game and while it plays with the whole 'silent protagonist' trope, it does it well by explaining why they're mostly mute. The protagonist ends up being compelling and one of my favorite leads in an rpg so far. The characters feel very three dimensional and while the main antagonist isn't exactly clear-cut and it takes nearly the end of the game to find out who is even the main antagonist, it is a semi-realistic story that is a fresh breath of air.

    The graphics are beautiful, 2d styled graphics that really shine as some of the best sprite work I've seen in a while. The characters have portraits when they speak and since the game doesn't have voice acting and is all text-based it really shows their emotions and each portrait can change depending on what they're feeling. Everything has a supreme level of polish to it visually and I just fell in love with the art style.

    The music is also very well done and catchy. I liked the entire soundtrack and I'd even recommend putting it on a playlist. It's pretty much NieR: Automata levels of good.

    The gameplay. This is both amazing and somewhat frustrating. The combat is excellent, very flashy, challenging and fun. The combat is very fast paced and while at first, it's not that hard, after the halfway point it does get very difficult. Leveling is hard too because after awhile enemies only give 1 exp and while the cap to level is 1000, you can see where this might be problematic. The game also has a barter system for equipment where you gather materials to get better equipment, which is fine in theory but the issue is that it takes a while to grind out all the materials. Not a horrible system but it does require a bit of work.

    There is an alternative to grinding though and that's doing sidequests. The sidequests, unfortunately, are not really that interesting but it does give you plenty of EXP and they have a distinct MMO feel and not in a good way. The developers noticed that people have complained about the difficulty and added in sliders that let you tweak how much damage enemies do and the frequency that they attack. It makes the game easier and even manageable for those who simply don't want to grind out for better equipment or do mediocre sidequests to just be on a level playing field. Even if you don't use it and want to try until you win, the game is very forgiving. If you die, you don't have to go back too far and you'll start on the same screen so it makes trying again that much easier.

    The other issue is the pacing. The story, characters, music, graphics, and combat are great. The dungeons are very puzzle heavy. Think Lufia 2 on hard mode. They're pretty much 1-2 hour puzzles that don't have many breaks in between. This can make them tiring, especially if you don't like puzzles that much. Though they are designed in a way where if you just need a break, it's not hard to leave the dungeon and all your progress stays in place. A nice touch. The puzzles start off simple enough but then become to the point where they're trial and error. Another thing is that there is a lot of time and precision based puzzles. This was enough for me to dislike the game's dungeons but thankfully the devolopers made a mode adjustment where you can control the speed of these puzzles, giving much needed extra time to complete them with minimal frustration.

    All and all this is a game that is excellent and it also has developers that care much about feedback. It's only 20 USD currently so if you like action rpg's with puzzles, this is your game. If you don't like puzzles, I'd say still get it, though a video walkthrough will be very helpful.

    Despite those small issues, this is a great game that I feel everyone should play atleast once.    … Expand
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best PC Game of 2018
52
#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Worth Playing
    Feb 20, 2019
    95
    CrossCode shows that the size of a developer and its overall budget doesn't determine the quality of the game. AAA developers can sink all the money in the world into a title, and it may still lack that special something. That isn't the case here. Radical Fish Games' CrossCode is a masterpiece action RPG by a small-scale studio, and it's damn-near perfect in nearly every way.
    Read full review
  2. GameGrin
    Nov 13, 2018
    90
    CrossCode is an outstanding title that is completely worth your time investment. It is beautiful, compelling and a ton of fun.
    Read full review
  3. GameStar
    Nov 11, 2018
    84
    CrossCode is a funky, charming and sometimes even too extensive action RPG with a pleasant nostalgic side.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »