Chronos: Before the Ashes Reviews

Having played remanent 2, this game was an absolute blast and treat. I highly recommend it. It's got so much similar but different at the same time. 100% loved it.

not bad little game. prequel to remnants i got the final boss on the 2nd try

Im not sure why its listed as mixed, I see a lot of people comparing it to Remnant but this isnt trying to be another Remnant game. While yes it does serve as a prequel to the Remnant games it is its own thing in terms of gameplay and exploration. Its more akin to a souls like with puzzles and level design from it takes two. Chronos takes the story and worlds of Remnant and mixes it with a simplistic art style and 1 on 1 melee combat, it very much feels like you are playing through a childrens adventure storybook (kind of like how the intro cinematic sets things up). The game handles well and the levels feel well connected with puzzles that require you to actually use your eyes instead of being spoon fed the solution. It also has a few very unique mechanics like dying ageing your character and having affects on your stats like the older you are the less agile etc Its a nice simple prequel that adds more depth to the Remnant universe and story IF you want it. If you dont enjoy slower souls like games filled with puzzles and lore then stick to the fast paced loot and shoot gameplay of the actual Remnant games.

If you're a hardcore fan of the Lore from the Remnant games, then it's worth a go if it's on sale to experience the prequel to it all. But it's not a great game. Clunky controls. Wonky hit boxes (especially the final boss)... It has decent simplified graphics, but all in all it's an underwhelming and sometimes frustrating experience. There are better games out there for your time and money. It's not a bad game. If I could give this game a neutral rating I would, but I feel most players aren't going to have a great time so I'm forced to not recommend it.