Chronos: Before the Ashes

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  • Summary: An Adventure RPG with a refreshing combination of adventure game elements and RPG mechanics. Deep combat - a variety of weapons, abilities and powers are available to the player in the pursuit of their quest. Unique aging mechanic - Every time the player dies they age One year. Players mustAn Adventure RPG with a refreshing combination of adventure game elements and RPG mechanics. Deep combat - a variety of weapons, abilities and powers are available to the player in the pursuit of their quest. Unique aging mechanic - Every time the player dies they age One year. Players must adapt to their advancing age as they progress their character; starting the game young, nimble and quick, and ending wise and more attuned to magic.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 8, 2020
    75
    While I wish the Switch version, particularly handheld mode, was more robust, I still greatly enjoyed my time with it. There is a very satisfying adventure here, but on Switch you may need to dig a little deeper to find it.
  2. GameGrin
    Jan 11, 2021
    65
    A decent adventure title which, despite its slow pace, just barely manages to earn its keep with combat, puzzle and exploration gameplay. It doesn’t live up to its predecessor, but it doesn’t seem like it’s trying to.
  3. Starbit
    Feb 18, 2021
    60
    Chronos: Before the Ashes is a mostly successful attempt at making a more accessible roguelike that does not compromise its challenge too much. Its experience mechanic is a very welcome idea and something that has a lot of potential to be improved in future releases, but technical issues affecting its visual performance make this more difficult to enjoy on the Switch screen, and as such there's many players who might feel behind on what the game has to offer.
  4. Switch Player
    Feb 22, 2021
    60
    While performance and visual downgrades make it difficult to recommend the Switch version, Chronos: Before the Ashes is an intriguing and enjoyable rework of a once VR-exclusive title. Its unique ageing mechanic makes it worth looking into for souls fans.

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  1. iaszczvr
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    Yes, this game has some performance issues, like framerate droping. It is also slow paced, I would say very slow paced - something like LordsYes, this game has some performance issues, like framerate droping. It is also slow paced, I would say very slow paced - something like Lords of the fallen was.
    Despite that this game is really great, it has it's own vibe (just like Remnant had). I really loved the puzzles which are very close to my favourite Point and click games. There are few moments when it's very fairy tale-ish, and that's a virtue (at least for me).
    Even if it's slow, the combat is great and intense.
    Absolutely loved the aging system which give this soulslike game additional thrill:)    … Expand
  2. CraigEchols
    May 12, 2023
    7
    Hardcore Souls-fans are gonna hate this. Truth be told, its exactly what it looks like--budget Dark Souls (for the most part). However, thisHardcore Souls-fans are gonna hate this. Truth be told, its exactly what it looks like--budget Dark Souls (for the most part). However, this does have a few mechanics to separate itself. Most notably that dying gives you the chance to improve your abilities and magic. I would do a pros and cons, but it depends on how you view the game. I am not a Souls fan, but the genre is unavoidable at this point. Chronos does just enough for me to not overstay its welcome. Yes its short, but I honestly prefer that. The first level of the game is awful. Its cramped, slow, and makes little sense. The first boss of the game nearly made me quit because I kept getting stuck and the camera kept getting me killed, but I stuck with it and have found more enjoyment in following levels.

    The game suffers from many framerate issues which is shocking because this game is very small, linear, and minimal. Shouldn't be that hard to be locked at 30 fps. This game is probably more of a 5-6, but for me its a 7 because its just enough Souls for me to play on the go without going full Souls. I like the short length, linear gameplay, and accessibility. Most Souls fans should probably steer clear though.    … Expand
  4. Twinkyhat
    Dec 6, 2020
    4
    Was a big fan of Remnant. Was hoping this would be good too but boy was I wrong.

    Dark souls had it right. At least there you can dodge the    Was a big fan of Remnant. Was hoping this would be good too but boy was I wrong.

    Dark souls had it right. At least there you can dodge the attacks. Here you’re guaranteed to get hit no matter what you do.

    The camera angles on the first boss make him really hard to fight. You just get hooked on him and he knees you to death in a corner. Cant guard, can’t roll away, nothing.

    Can’t read Jack on the computer screens when I have to deal with those in game either. It looks like a muddy mess.

    I’ll complete this game because I already bought it but save yourself the money and headache!    … Expand