CrossCode

... And 80% other stuff that actively ruins the experience. I'm talking about the puzzles of course. I wouldn't mind them if they weren't so pervasive. On the same note, I'd say that the area design makes exploring a puzzle too. Again, too much. There are only so many chest on a ledge too high to reach that I can handle without losing my patience. It's a shame because the RPG aspect is very fun - combat, story, etc. Why not focus on that is beyond my understanding.

I hate this game. Timed puzzles, timed bossfights, timed wave fights that all restart form the beginning when you fail. Sure you can turn down the difficulty, but I will play this game the way the developers intended. I don't mind when a game is difficult, but I do mind when it takes a long time to get back to where I failed. Don't buy it unless you have a lot of spare time and patience.

You ever wondered what 2D Zelda would be like as an MMORPG... but without that pesky MMO part? Wonder no longer!

Crosscode is a hybrid between A Link to the Past and Secret of Mana. Better than either of them, probably. Why it's not among the top 10 indies, I have no idea.

This game is great. For a fairly long time, the story developed too slowly for me. But then it hit and I became very emotionally invested til the end. One of the best computer game plots I've experienced. Gameplay is very good too with satisfying powerful spells/moves. Played this game on a different service but I'll probably buy a GOG copy at some point too :)