CrossCode

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Good controls, well streamlined game design, and fun twist on the ideas from the xenoblade series, more specifically X and 3. Any more information about how it's related would go into spoiler territory. This game isn't recommended for those who have trouble with hand-eye coordination since the combat and puzzles require decent reflexes and pattern recognition to pull off at a moment's notice. But if you feel like you can handle it, totally go for it. Other real downside is that controller support for this version isn't as flexible (ie- there's no switch controller support, and trying to play the game with one makes the game act all weird). Once you get used to it though, it's pretty smooth sailing.

This review is from ver. 0.8.5-4 BETA XMAS.- I first saw the demo on Steam Early access, played it (only the intro) and fell in love with it! Then I found it on GOG! screw that DRM BS I immediately bought it @ GOG. So far 3 areas are available, but they are HUGE. I spent nearly TEN hours on the FIRST ONE! so many side quests! challenges, traps, sub bosses to beat! then I realized I should move on.. went to the second area and turning back to the first was still useful and fun! from the start you get the ability to teleport between landmarks so you never have to walk if you don't want to. You can grind yourself to buff your stats or simply to buy better equipment! Your constant companion would be Emilinator for the most time, but you can separate and do things alone if you wish.. also tweak her general behavior in combat :) Then There's the ability unlock mechanic, it looks like the ability tree you find on Path of Exile. Some branches are not enabled yet so you can't unlock maximum abilities on this build. But it's super fun to tweak around.. The story part of the game is currently being developed but looks very interesting, the animations on Lea are Superb during the dialog with other NPC's and seen her react to everything around is awesome! Can't wait to see the end of this! My critics: Sometimes navigating the terrain is a bit confusing... specially when jumping cliffs sometimes is hard to understand what parts are actually accessible until you make the jump.. at least the first time you visit an area. Great Potential on this one! go ahead and try it!

It seems well done, although I'm not a fan of the combat. I don't care for aiming with my right stick; I'd prefer aiming in whatever direction I'm facing with a modifier button to hold direction so my thumb is still available to use the button pad. My bigger problem with the game though is the degree of uninteresting dialog so far and way overly long tutorials. The first hour or so is just a slog, at which point I gave it up. Take five minutes or so to show me buttons, then give me some dungeons or whatever to try it out, then dump on the exposition when I'm engaged.

I was excited too play it but unfortunately I didn't like it all; the level design is atrocious, too much enemies on the map and a lot of grind. Pass.