Overview
Chronos: Before the Ashes is an atmospheric action-adventure RPG developed by Gunfire Games and THQ Nordic. Players embark on a lifelong quest to save their homeland from a looming evil, exploring a mysterious labyrinth. The game blends adventure game elements with deep RPG mechanics, offering a variety of weapons, abilities, and powers to aid in combat.
Highlights
- Features a unique aging mechanic where each death costs the hero a year of their life, forcing players to adapt to their character's advancing age.
- Combines adventure game elements with RPG mechanics for a refreshing gameplay experience.
- Developed by Gunfire Games and published by THQ Nordic, this single-player title supports full controller input and offers Steam Achievements.
Who It's For
This game is for players who enjoy atmospheric RPGs with a unique twist. If you're looking for a challenging combat system combined with an intriguing narrative and a mechanic that directly impacts your character's progression and lifespan, Chronos: Before the Ashes might be for you. Fans of Souls-like games looking for a different kind of challenge will also find something to appreciate here.
Game Info
Chronos: Before the Ashes is a single-player experience released on December 1, 2020. It supports multiple languages, including full audio in English, French, German, Spanish, Korean, and Japanese. The game contains violence, as noted by its content descriptor. Players can expect a stylized, atmospheric world to explore, with combat that requires strategic use of available weapons and powers. The core gameplay loop revolves around dungeon crawling, character progression, and overcoming the unique aging system.
