{"id":26371,"date":"2020-07-07T15:07:17","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T22:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/?p=26371"},"modified":"2021-06-15T14:09:39","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T21:09:39","slug":"preview-crosscode-a-retro-style-action-rpg-in-a-sci-fi-universe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/?p=26371","title":{"rendered":"[PREVIEW] “CrossCode,” a Retro-Style Action RPG in a Sci-Fi Universe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Longing for the good ol’ days of video games where the graphics let your imagination run wild? Relive the glory days with CrossCode<\/em>! Brought to you by InIn Games<\/strong>, Crosscode <\/em>will bring you back to the sprawling, retro-style action RPG of yesteryear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initially released on PC<\/strong> via Steam<\/strong> in 2018, CrossCode<\/em> is finally coming to you via Nintendo Switch<\/strong>, PS4<\/strong>, and Xbox One<\/strong>. Deck 13<\/strong> publishing brings CrossCode<\/em> for a $19.99 USD digital release for consoles on July 9th. Physical copies will be released on August 28th for Nintendo Switch and PS4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Physical boxed versions of CrossCode<\/em> (retail, SteelBook, and Collector\u2019s edition) are brought to you by Strictly Limited Games and InIn Games, can be pre-ordered from CrossCode.inin.games<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crosscode<\/em> brings fast-paced action mixed with puzzle solving to your console. Tackle quest after quest, choose a multitude of equipment for any situation, and go head-on with enemies galore, dungeons to explore, skills to master, and Boss Battles to conquer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the puzzle-solving of Zelda<\/em>, the look of Chrono Trigger<\/em>, and the feel of Secret of Mana<\/em>, and you\u2019ll get the next great action RPG, CrossCode<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Features<\/strong>:
\u2022 Dive into a massive adventure with a playtime of around 40-80 hours
\u2022 Explore a large world with 7 unique areas and hidden secrets all over the place
\u2022 Fight over 120 enemy types including 30+ boss fights
\u2022 Enter 8 expansive dungeons all with with unique themes and puzzle mechanics
\u2022 Master up to 100 combat arts and even more passive skills
\u2022 Solve over 100 quests with a great variety of tasks and unique challenges
\u2022 60+ music tracks made by a rice ball (well, not exactly)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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