CrossCode

CrossCode is an action role-playing 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 Windows in September 2018, and will be released for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One in July 2020. It received generally positive reviews from critics.

CrossCode
Developer(s)Radical Fish Games
Publisher(s)Deck13
Director(s)Felix Klein
Programmer(s)
  • Felix Klein
  • Stefan Lange
Artist(s)
  • Thomas Fröse
  • Felix Klein
  • Fabrice Magdanz
  • Dillon Martin
Writer(s)
  • Felix Klein
  • Stefan Lange
  • Henning Hartmann
Composer(s)Deniz Akbulut
Platform(s)Linux, macOS, Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
Release
  • Linux, macOS, Windows
  • September 20, 2018
  • PS4, Switch, Xbox One
  • July 9, 2020
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

CrossCode is a retro-inspired 2D action role-playing video game set in the distant future, combining 16-bit Super NES-style graphics with a fast-paced combat system and puzzle mechanics. Players control a mute character named Lea as she plays a fictional MMORPG known as CrossWorlds.

Development and release

CrossCode is an action role-playing video game developed by German studio Radical Fish Games and published by Deck13. Development of the game began in 2012.[1] It was later introduced added as a Indiegogo crowdfunded project in February 2015,[2] being released for Linux, macOS, and Windows in early access on Steam later that year.[3] It was officially released out of early access on September 20, 2018, and will also be released for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One on July 9, 2020.[3][4]

The soundtrack was composed by Deniz Akbulut, with an official soundtrack released by video game music label Materia Collective on September 6, 2018.[5] A 2-disc vinyl edition by Materia Collective was announced on June 26, 2020.[6]

Reception
Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic86/100[7]

CrossCode received "generally favorable reviews", according to review aggregator Metacritic.[7] The game won the award for "Most Fulfilling Community-Funded Game" at the SXSW Gaming Awards.[8]

References
  1. "Contact". Radical Fish Games. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
  2. "CrossCode". Indiegogo. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  3. Tarason, Dominic (August 10, 2018). "Action RPG CrossCode levels up out of early access September 20th". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  4. Romano, Sal. "CrossCode for PS4, Xbox One, and Switch launches July 9". Gematsu. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  5. Farrell, Reilly (August 9, 2018). "CrossCode soundtrack coming this September". Video Game Music Online. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  6. "CrossCode 2LP soundtrack up for preorder form Materia Collective". Blip Blop. June 26, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  7. "CrossCode for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  8. Khan, Zarmena (March 17, 2019). "God of War Takes Home 'Game of the Year' at SXSW 2019 Gaming Awards". PlayStation LifeStyle. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
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