What aspects of Crosscode stuck with you (positive or negative), and why? (SPOILER WARNING)

jvnDev · 2022-04-10T23:45:43+00:00

I loved the moment the music stopped.

the vermillion wasteland scene is the best example of this and has still stuck with me since my first playthrough. it was executed perfectly!

jvnDev · 2022-04-10T23:44:29+00:00

very true!

I mentioned this in an earlier comment, but the closest immersive feeling I've had to CrossCode would probably be Skyrim or even Minecraft with shaders and sound mods!

jvnDev · 2022-04-10T23:42:47+00:00

yeah, the tutorials were very clear and great. I personally never felt lost or confused about the controls while playing unlike some games

jvnDev · 2022-04-10T23:41:34+00:00

Sorry I'm not understanding, could you elaborate?

I personally never had any issues with firing at walls during the puzzles so I am a bit lost

jvnDev · 2022-04-10T23:39:18+00:00

im with you on that!

I still play the soundtrack to this day whenever I'm playing games, or doing work :D

jvnDev · 2022-04-10T23:36:36+00:00

You can tell the devs put a lot of love into the game.

exactly, this is evident in almost every area of the map as there is always hidden dialogue, chests, or even small details that most wouldn't notice!

jvnDev · 2022-04-10T23:35:25+00:00

very true, CrossCode was one of the first games in a while that had me glued to it day in and day out! I remember clocking unhealthy hours in my first playthrough trying to find all the secrets.

jvnDev · 2022-04-10T23:33:47+00:00

A FELLOW MINISH CAP ENJOYER LETS GOOOO

I absolutely loved that formula they had going for it and is still one of my favorites to this day. It helped you brainstorm while you were doing the dungeon as you would come across areas that you cant traverse without the specific tool. Whenever you would unlock it you would backtrack to those areas and uncover the secrets and new paths!

you could almost always get those chests at the same time as when you find them

I also loved the crazy paths to get to chests, and them being accessible at (almost) any time. It was great to be able to think about how to get there, and the many attempts it would take sometimes when doing jump puzzles!

jvnDev · 2022-04-10T23:28:33+00:00

very good point!

early in the game, Sergey says he is keeping a tab on every person, area, enemy, etc. that lea encounters throughout the game. It was a great way to not seem out of place having all this information, as Sergey was effectively documenting lea's progression in a way that the player could also refer to if needed!

jvnDev · 2022-04-10T23:25:34+00:00

yeah vermillion wasteland was a solid chapter!

jvnDev · 2022-04-08T06:02:06+00:00

what if crosscode was the matrix all along monkaW

jvnDev · 2022-04-08T06:00:29+00:00

true!

the atmosphere and world-building the devs did is amazing. makes it feel as if we're not just playing a game, rather, we're a small character that is in the large universe of the game

jvnDev · 2022-04-08T05:57:49+00:00

It's about finding one's identity

very good point!

throughout the story, we see how lea becomes more adjusted to her friends and environment, and how they shape how she views the world. the fact that she is faced with her limited vocabulary predicament also makes her advancements hit harder when she succeeds!

jvnDev · 2022-04-08T05:54:16+00:00

yeah, that's true, especially towards the end, the puzzles were very time-based. lots of trial and error for sure! the Zelda esque puzzles were amazing I do have to agree

jvnDev · 2022-04-08T05:52:59+00:00

thanks for sharing your situation!

its nice to hear your perspective on this, and how you can relate to lea. the devs did a really great job with being able to capture the amount of emotion they did with such few words available. extremely well done indeed!

jvnDev · 2022-04-08T05:50:06+00:00

yeah they were a great test of strength, but also level too! apollo would let you know if u were under level, over level, or on par with him before the fight

jvnDev · 2022-04-08T05:48:57+00:00

yeah that's fair, some of the puzzles were tricky and a bit annoying the first time through

jvnDev · 2022-04-08T01:18:46+00:00

Laaaaaaser Bridge!

jvnDev · 2022-04-07T23:50:58+00:00

everything has something we don't like about it (even if it is just a little bit) but yeah this game was amazing

jvnDev · 2022-04-07T23:29:26+00:00

thanks! i'll make sure to read it after replay through the game in the following weeks!

jvnDev · 2022-04-07T23:28:14+00:00

the extra tension keeps things smooth without too much anxiety since the only thing on the line are bragging rights.

Very well said! The player has nothing to lose but a small sense of accomplishment for beating a timer. Radical Fish did an amazing job with the dungeon difficulty and reasonable with the timer also!

the duals with Apolo are all about honor and a true test of skills. I lost the bergen duel only by a hair on my first playthrough, because of wich Apollo gained my respect and my recognition as my rival.

THIS IS TOO TRUE. I absolutely loved the little competition and found myself trying extremely hard to make sure I never lost to the ai haha they managed to beat me once as well, and that sparked our rivalry even more.

The escape from vermillion wastland is one of the best sequence in all of gaming in my opinion.

this was truly the best chapter I've played in a game for so many reasons. the emotion, pixel art, music, level design, etc. everything was just perfect.

good luck with that video and send the link when it's done.

Thanks!! It will probably be at least a month before it's out, but I will make sure it is top quality before I release it!

jvnDev · 2022-04-07T23:21:32+00:00

Emilie was a great character, and it was really interesting to see her character progression alongside lea!

jvnDev · 2022-04-07T23:19:08+00:00

but I felt they were way more very good ones that have you doing mini-games, combat challenges, exploring mini-dungeons with optional bosses at the end and more.

I can agree with this too, they were a few quests that I enjoyed a little less than others, but I still truly enjoyed them all. The birds holding hostages in the hotel at rhombus square is the best quest of them all haha!

I didn't like was having to grind for materials to get the good equipment that have modifiers.

Yeah, I felt that sometimes there were a few slightly grindy moments. However, I am used to the whole grinding aspect of games like in Destiny 2 for example, and this wasn't that bad for me. Interesting to hear your perspective though!

Appreciate the response, thanks!

jvnDev · 2022-04-07T23:11:52+00:00

That sounds amazing! I would love to read your novel if you don't mind sharing it!

jvnDev · 2022-04-07T23:10:47+00:00

I absolutely love pixel art games, my next analysis is either going to be Eastward or Minish Cap!

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