CrossCode

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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

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Cptkrazy
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    The game is amazing if you like the retro 2d games I.E. Metroid, Zelda, nother various snes games.
  4. Panzartar
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    This game is a 16bit action/rpg on CRACK. I'm serious, it's like a drug, after purchasing it on steam I played for 12 hours straight and the morning after I did it again, ****
  5. 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.
  6. VitorSweet
    Nov 13, 2016
    10
    Omggggggggggggggggggggggg what a awesome game! I remind the good times of snes and ps1 consoles, all the stuff on the game, graphics, sound, OMG it's SOOOOOO nostalgic!!!!
  7. dasco597
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    this is my favorite game of all time. if you like rpgs and the trailer looks interesting to you then check out this incredibly underrated little gem.
  8. 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.
  9. Caidryn
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    Crosscode was quite the unexpected surprise for me. I went in with zero expectations, but found an incredible experience along the way.

    The combat was fast paced and challenging. The puzzles within the dungeons were deep and thoughtful. The music was inspired by and even sampling some of gaming's best, among which were songs like "Chronopolis" from Chrono Cross. (I happen to be a huge    Crosscode was quite the unexpected surprise for me. I went in with zero expectations, but found an incredible experience along the way.

    The combat was fast paced and challenging. The puzzles within the dungeons were deep and thoughtful. The music was inspired by and even sampling some of gaming's best, among which were songs like "Chronopolis" from Chrono Cross. (I happen to be a huge fan of Yasunori Mitsuda.)

    The game doesn't feel completed yet. It honestly seems like the ending areas were a bit rushed and cramped together. The story feels incomplete.

    However, the gameplay was so enjoyable in its own right that it more than made up for it. As the saying goes, "It is greater than the sum of it's parts".    … Expand
  10. aakiller20
    Dec 8, 2016
    10
    This is one of my favorite games this year. One problem with it right now is that there isn't a lot of story, but again its in beta. For 20$ you get 15+ hours of single player fun. And that's with the beta. Even more when the full game releases. I would recommend this game even before I would recommend AAA titles like BF1 and Titanfall 2. You can even play a demo hereThis is one of my favorite games this year. One problem with it right now is that there isn't a lot of story, but again its in beta. For 20$ you get 15+ hours of single player fun. And that's with the beta. Even more when the full game releases. I would recommend this game even before I would recommend AAA titles like BF1 and Titanfall 2. You can even play a demo here http://www.cross-code.com/en/start… Expand
  11. glanesb43
    Jan 31, 2017
    10
    Amazing game!!! My SNES and Assassins Creed gave birth. The love that went into this game is amazing!! Thank you Deck 13. This retro action JRPG is my new Therapy
  12. Ekola
    Feb 24, 2017
    10
    Great in terms of content, fits in well with the original story, plus gives a nice refreshing feel. I like the new interface and content additions. Bug were and always will be during game releases,
  13. 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!
  14. CrazyFredy
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Quite possibly the best game I've ever played, even in its incomplete state. Everything about it is on point. The puzzle design is genius, the combat system smooth and satisfying, the spritework beautiful and the tunes very pleasant to the ear - but the greatest thing about the game is its stellar story. It is very lighthearted, and at times, admittedly a bit cheesy too, but somehow itQuite possibly the best game I've ever played, even in its incomplete state. Everything about it is on point. The puzzle design is genius, the combat system smooth and satisfying, the spritework beautiful and the tunes very pleasant to the ear - but the greatest thing about the game is its stellar story. It is very lighthearted, and at times, admittedly a bit cheesy too, but somehow it still manages to make you fall in love with the one-sided, yet deep characters, thanks to the well-written dialogue and the detailed, expressive portraits used during cutscenes.

    If you're thinking about getting the game in its early access, it is very much worth it, although the story is a bit scarce as of now. CrossCode is a shining example of a well-executed early access game; regularly updated with tons of new content, and the developers, RadicalFIshGames, are very transparent and host gamedev streams weekly and also communicate on Discord on a daily basis.

    P.S. The game was made by RadicalFishGames, do not give credit for Deck 13 for creating this masterpiece, they are just the publisher (to you who thanked Deck 13 in your review).    … Expand
  15. 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
  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. 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.
  18. Dundershock
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    Seems legit, 9 people make 0 rating reviews on the same day, all with gibberish names and only 1 review made.
    Why? Why would you do this to such a great game?
  19. Slowest_Poke
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    Crosscode is a beautiful gamingexperience filled with so much details and so much carefulness.
    This is one of this rare gems that you just need to experience. Yes - some puzzles may be difficult, but in a time, where "handholding" the player every step, it`s just refreshening to see a game do something difference for once.
    The mechanics are intuitive and the gameplay fastpaced and    Crosscode is a beautiful gamingexperience filled with so much details and so much carefulness.
    This is one of this rare gems that you just need to experience. Yes - some puzzles may be difficult, but in a time, where "handholding" the player every step, it`s just refreshening to see a game do something difference for once.
    The mechanics are intuitive and the gameplay fastpaced and challenging in a good way. The difficulty is fullfilling and much needed, because right after you beat one of this passages you'll feel accomplished.    … Expand
  20. Kerberos99
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Very good game! The graphics and animations look phenomenal and the work that has been put into this game was probably very much! The music reminds me of a lot of classic games and it is quite motivating too. If you're looking for a game that reminds you of the good old SNES era this game is perfect for you.

    I cannot understand why so many people rate it so badly. The work that went    Very good game! The graphics and animations look phenomenal and the work that has been put into this game was probably very much! The music reminds me of a lot of classic games and it is quite motivating too. If you're looking for a game that reminds you of the good old SNES era this game is perfect for you.

    I cannot understand why so many people rate it so badly. The work that went into this game is probably more than the work that went into any other indie game I know.    … Expand
  21. 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.
  22. Alexmofu
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    One of the best rpg's i've ever played.
    The story is so good, and the developers promise more with free updates and probably a future dlc.
  23. toatreffnix
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    So here is my first review battling the fake 0's simply because the game deserves it:
    If someome happened to reimagine some SNES classics like Secret of Mana, Terranigma and the likes of these combined with the experience developers have made in the past decades then this might be the result.
    In short: It is awesome. To me personally as someone who has been gaming for >32 years the    So here is my first review battling the fake 0's simply because the game deserves it:
    If someome happened to reimagine some SNES classics like Secret of Mana, Terranigma and the likes of these combined with the experience developers have made in the past decades then this might be the result.
    In short: It is awesome.
    To me personally as someone who has been gaming for >32 years the story feels pretty fresh. Big parts of it can be found here and there in several Anime/Manga, but in games the setting is definitely still rare.
    The main character is very likeable, partly because of surprisingly well done facial expressions in the dialogues.

    But to the gameplay just focusing on the points that matter the most to me as everyone can watch a trailer:
    It's a great mix of puzzles and fighting. Fights which are often enough not a no-brainer and puzzles for which the same can be said. I feel taken seriously as a player who has played the classics. I understand some parts can be frustrating but as you can adjust the difficulty for both fights and puzzles this is not a problem anymore. In addition we have internet, not like back in the times of SNES - but you should not get stuck like ever with a bit out-of-the-box thinking.

    Graphics wise it is full of details and very atmospheric (also due to the music or it's absence at the right time!).

    One other thing, but an important one to me: The learning curve feels as perfect as possible compared to any other game I have played. Period.
    Mechanics are introduced well and the puzzles/fights both get gradually harder just in the right speed. At the same time it does not feel to me like there is an unnecessary repetition of the same use of abilities. I only missed an explanation of lv2/3 combat techniques, but that could be my fault overreading something. I don't know.

    As a last thing I want to say that only comparing it to the SNES classics is not exactly right. Combat is more fast paced and both the RPG and exploration parts are way bigger. Perhaps it is a Witcher 3 in a smaller 16 bit world put in a blender with those SNES classics.

    But if you have any love for these mentioned other games: Go for it!    … Expand
  24. Yoshubesan
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    Fantastic indie game. Reminiscent of old school action RPGs like Secret of Mana. Incredible combat system, very polished. Good story and character development, I'll keep this spoiler free. Memorable soundtrack, tons of puzzles. Completionists can easily sink over 100 hours or more in this game. Each area is hand crafted and boss battles are unique. They're still adding content, even afterFantastic indie game. Reminiscent of old school action RPGs like Secret of Mana. Incredible combat system, very polished. Good story and character development, I'll keep this spoiler free. Memorable soundtrack, tons of puzzles. Completionists can easily sink over 100 hours or more in this game. Each area is hand crafted and boss battles are unique. They're still adding content, even after 1.0 released! Can't wait to see what's next, and in the future what other games they make.… Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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.
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  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.
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  3. GameStar
    Nov 11, 2018
    84
    CrossCode is a funky, charming and sometimes even too extensive action RPG with a pleasant nostalgic side.
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