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Review of Cronos: The New Dawn on Xbox Series X/S

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jan 2025
Cover image of Cronos: The New Dawn on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Released: 01 Jan 2025
Genre: Survival horror
Developer: Bloober Team
Publisher: Bloober Team

Introduction

Welcome to 'Cronos: The New Dawn', the game that asks the existential question: What if you could time travel just to survive? Set in a post-apocalyptic 1980s Poland (nostalgia and horror all rolled into one!), this title is the latest offering from Bloober Team, famous for their spine-tingling horror experience. Imagine if your average history buff also loved jump scares - yes, this game might just be your cup of tea (or blood, if that's your thang).

Gameplay

You play as the Traveler, a mysterious agent of an organization called the Collective (cue the epic sci-fi music). You'll be whipping around time like a boss, trying to save those unfortunate souls who didn't quite make it during the 'Change' - which sounds like a rough day for humanity. Love that retro-futuristic vibe? Don't worry, the graphics serve it up on a silver platter while staying true to the '80s aesthetic. The gameplay blends third-person action with survival horror elements that will make you double-check if your front door is locked... and maybe your windows too. Enemies, or as we like to call them 'Orphans', bring the creep factor (seriously, don't look behind you). Between managing your resources and trying to remember which way you came from, you might find that classic horror tension gripping-you know, like the time you realized your parents saw your search history.

Graphics

Admit it, graphics count! Powered by Unreal Engine 5, 'Cronos: The New Dawn' flaunts visuals that make even the wildest Pinterest boards weep with envy. The environments are rich and immersive, painting a wonderfully haunting post-apocalyptic landscape that dares you to explore. The character designs, we'll just say, might make you wish they'd invested in a more robust skincare routine. A solid mix of retrofuturism topped with just the right amount of 'I'm definitely not sleeping tonight' horror vibes.

Conclusion

So, should you gear up for 'Cronos: The New Dawn'? If you're a fan of retro settings, time travel, and the thrill of survival horror, then yes, put your game face on and dive in. It's not perfect-there's room for improvement in pacing and perhaps a few refinements-but it's quite a fun ride filled with unraveling mysteries. Just remember to keep a spare pair of underpants handy. With its dumbfounding time loops and monstrous Orphans, this game sure hopes to become the next must-play horror title in 2025. Grab your popcorn (or maybe something stronger), and prepare to travel back in time while dodging both monsters and nostalgia.

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