CrossCode (Download) (PC)

Radical Fish Games hat alles richtig gemacht, und sich an allen groben Fettnäpfchen gekonnt vorbeimanövriert. Daher kann sich das Ergebnis absolut sehen lassen: Von der motivierenden Story , die zwei Stränge besitzt, über sympathische Nebencharaktere bis zu den Quests, die jede Menge Abwechslung bieten, macht CrossCode bereits einen guten Eindruck.

CrossCode is without a doubt one of the best RPG titles we’ve seen this year, marrying 90s JRPG nostalgia with modern gaming sensibilities to create an exceptional experience. Whether it’s the stellar combat, ingenious puzzle design or lush and vibrant world, there’s plenty to keep you coming back to CrossCode throughout its lenghty story.

CrossCode puts its mechanics to good use in inventive ways, and at times, I found it to be legitimately impressive. However, without the beating heart of a convincing narrative, you may find yourself logging out too soon.

It’s beautiful animations and art style, deep and engaging combat, and meta-commentary on the way we play games combine to make CrossCode a modern classic in its own right, and a fantastic throwback to one of gaming golden ages.

The best thing that can be said about CrossCode is it doesn't feel at all dated or clunky on the other end of a prolonged development time. The biggest knock against it is that CrossCode can and often does wind up feeling both bloated and inspired simultaneously.