Crossing Souls

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. GameSpew
    Feb 13, 2018
    100
    Crossing Souls has everything you could possibly want from an adventure game. Well polished controls, a stunning art style, fun and varied gameplay, and an emotional yet intriguing narrative all come together to make Crossing Souls one of the best gaming experiences I've had in a long while. It's simply perfect.
  2. The Digital Fix
    Feb 13, 2018
    90
    Crossing souls is a masterpiece of both story telling and nostalgia. The gameplay is great and the game is as stylish as the eighties themselves. You will come for the nostalgia and stay for the genuinely brilliant story.
  3. Game Informer
    Feb 13, 2018
    90
    Crossing Souls is a inventive thrill ride that embraces clever, varied gameplay and heartfelt storytelling to coalesce into a gem of a game. As someone rarely wooed by ‘80s nostalgia grabs, I found an enchanting world worth exploring in this great adventure.
  5. COGconnected
    Feb 22, 2018
    85
    Even if you’re growing tired of the 80’s trend, Crossing Souls should be at the top of your list. It’s full of awesome twists, humor, and enough varied gameplay to make it stick out from the pack. Underneath the 80’s veneer is a wonderfully crafted action-adventure game that could very much stand on its own.
  6. EGM
    Feb 13, 2018
    85
    Devolver Digital’s Crossing Souls isn’t afraid to wear its love for the 80’s on its sleeve, but thankfully, there’s more to the story on top of it. While it isn’t without its missteps, using interesting and unique gameplay elements, diverse locations, and well-rounded characters, the arcade adventure game will give both modern and retro gamers something to enjoy.
  7. Hobby Consolas
    Feb 13, 2018
    84
    Crossing Souls is a beautiful pixel art adventure that is inspired by and jokes around all the 80s iconography you can imagine, from movies to games. It shines the most through its Pixel Art, its soundtrack and the animated sequences... but at the same time, the gameplay mechanics always remain very simple and have some lows in the central chapters.
  8. The Games Machine
    Feb 13, 2018
    82
    Despite relying on the well-established and fashionable 80's pop culture, Crossing Souls is literally good for the soul, and there's much more beyond its simple nostalgic approach. Behind the levity of a by-the-book teen movie, there's a heartfelt and intimate game, extremely polished and deep, with a convincing art direction and a solid gameplay.
  9. JeuxActu
    Feb 13, 2018
    80
    Crossing Souls offers a solid experience with a good mix of action and adventure where we enjoyed to lead the 5 kids through their journey. If you like pixel art and 80's vibes, don't miss this game.
  10. God is a Geek
    Feb 13, 2018
    80
    Impossible to dislike thanks to superb combat and great characters. 80s inspired gaming never felt so good.
  11. PlayStation Universe
    Feb 13, 2018
    80
    Crossing Souls is another great title from Devolver Digital. An awesome 80's science fiction setting with great characters, writing, and electronic music. If you love old science fiction movies you're going to love Crossing Souls.
  12. Meristation
    Feb 13, 2018
    75
    Crossing Souls brings back all the 80s nostalgia, not just in its pixel art, but in its gameplay, merging platforms and beat'em up genre in this action RPG. This teenage adventure is full of fun references to pop culture, while having a dark twist in its main plot.
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  1. The Verge
    Feb 16, 2018
    Crossing Souls isn’t shy about its influences, but it also isn’t cynical. You can feel the love and care that went into re-creating these moments. Crossing Souls isn’t exactly like any one single cultural reference from the ‘80s; instead, it distills dozens of them down into something that feels like a greatest hits album of the decade.
  2. Vice
    Feb 16, 2018
    But here’s the biggest goan-worthy element: along with all that 80s nostalgia is an unfortunate helping of stereotypes that seem like they're more about people than the tropes of retro pop-culture.

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 37
  3. Negative: 9 out of 37
  1. xxxBobitoxxx
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    This game gives me a cool story, adventure, and good gameplay.
    I mentioned the times when I was 10 years old and I played in Sega.    This game gives me a cool story, adventure, and good gameplay.
    I mentioned the times when I was 10 years old and I played in Sega. Guys(developers) thanks for beautiful spending time with the game. I am waiting for new games from u!    … Full Review »
  2. SonOfJubJub
    Mar 10, 2018
    3
    I really wanted to enjoy this, but it is completely hollow.

    The game play quickly becomes repetitive, switching between characters is done    I really wanted to enjoy this, but it is completely hollow.

    The game play quickly becomes repetitive, switching between characters is done in the least imaginative way possible. The dialogue is clunky -- come to think of it -- the writing in general feels about as smooth as I imagine a five hour ride in square wheeled Canadian car would feel.

    I can't put into words how unpolished the dialogue feels. The "conversations" between characters are so forced and accomplish so little that they could have gone without identifying who is speaking and the game wouldn't really even change at all. Character development is thrown out the window in lieu of just slapping the player of the face with a word bubble.

    The character design is awesome, i love the art style. The level design is awful.

    This game more closely resembles an idea for a game than it does a complete product.    … Full Review »
  3. skillzmcfly
    Feb 17, 2018
    8
    It's a blast from the past. This game rides the nostalgia wave and does so quite well. Full of fun references to 80ies pop culture andIt's a blast from the past. This game rides the nostalgia wave and does so quite well. Full of fun references to 80ies pop culture and old-school gaming this is an interesting game.
    One thing it brings back to us: difficulty. The mini games are challenging and as they say on the internet: git gud. I've enjoyed my roughly five hours of game play so far but was infuriated and about to toss my controller twice already (and thus reminded of my younger days- aaah nostalgia...)
    I hope I will remember to update this review once I am done (or have given up - just like I used to) but thus far it was worth its reasonable low price.    … Full Review »
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