CrossCode
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| Developer(s) | Radical Fish Games |
| Publisher(s) | Deck13 |
| Director(s) | Felix Klein |
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| Composer(s) | Deniz Akbulut |
| Platform(s) | Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch |
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| Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
CrossCode is an action role-playing video game developed by Radical Fish Games and published by Deck13. The game's development began in 2012, and was later introduced as a crowdfunded project on Indiegogo in early 2015. Following a three-year long early access beta phase, CrossCode was released for Linux, macOS, and Microsoft Windows in September 2018 and will be released for the Nintendo Switch sometime later. It received generally positive reviews from critics.
Synopsis
CrossCode is a retro-inspired 2D action role-playing video game set in the distant future, combining 16-bit Super NES-style graphics with smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story. Players control a mute character named Lea as she plays a fictional MMORPG known as CrossWorlds, who attempts to find out who she really is.
Development and release
CrossCode is an action role-playing video game developed by Radical Fish Games and published by Deck13. Development of the game began in 2012. It was later introduced added as a Indiegogo crowdfunded project in February 2015, being released as an early access title on Steam for Linux, macOS, and Microsoft Windows later that year.[1] It officially released out of early access on September 20, 2018.[1] In January 2019, an enhanced version of the game for the Nintendo Switch was announced, set for release sometime later in 2019.[2]
The soundtrack was composed by Deniz Akbulut, with an official soundtrack being released on September 6, 2018.[3]
Reception
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| Metacritic | 85/100[4] |
CrossCode received "generally favorable reviews", according to review aggregator Metacritic.[4]
References
- ^ a b Tarason, Dominic. "Action RPG CrossCode levels up out of early access September 20th". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- ^ Hilliard, Kyle. "Wargroove & CrossCode Get Release Dates In Nintendo Switch Indie Presentation". Game Informer. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- ^ Farrell, Reilly. "CrossCode soundtrack coming this September". Video Game Music Online. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ a b "CrossCode for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
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