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So, here’s the thing with Bloober Team. They’re known for this knack—this flair, really—for crafting these horror games that are incredibly easy on the eyes. Seriously, some of them are like visual feasts. But, and here comes the catch, if you’re itching for more action, their lineup might’ve left you hanging a bit. Except for maybe the latest Silent Hill 2 remake. That kind of broke the mold.
Now, enter Cronos: The New Dawn. This game is somehow different, a bit like that friend who stands out at a party because they wear socks with sandals but make it work. It’s for folks who want to play a Bloober game without just hiding in the shadows all the time. I mean, don’t get me wrong, sneaking around can be fun, but punching scary stuff in the face? Priceless.
Okay, so this game was on everyone’s radar the moment it peeked out into the spotlight. Why? Well, let’s just say the combat is something else. At first glance, I thought, “This reminds me of Dead Space!” But then, bam, it surprised me; it’s way more layered than just another space horror shoot-’em-up.
Picture this: enemies can meld with each other mid-battle, transforming right in front of your eyes. It’s like watching shapeshifters at work, which means you’re suddenly strategizing, and fast. It’s a game changer. Angles matter, I’ve realized. Like, a lot. You’ve got to choose your battle spots carefully, lest you want a nightmare remix coming at you.
Saw in a recent gameplay break that enemies can gobble up corpses. Yeah, you read that right. If you leave a body lying around, a nearby foe might just absorb it, gaining health and even new attacks. It blew my mind. You have to literally drag them away from their potential feast. Think tactical chess but with grotesque monsters.
Now, don’t get it twisted—Cronos isn’t about blasting willy-nilly. No, no. In true survival horror fashion, you’ve got to manage your resources. There are bits of scarcity sprinkled in, just to spice things up. Earlier this year, I had a sit-down with the game’s directors. Casual chat, nothing big. They spilled on why they’re steering towards more action, blending this with their classic horror vibes. Sort of like mixing peanut butter and chocolate – a combination you didn’t know you needed until you tried it.
Cronos: The New Dawn is set to drop sometime this fall—PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S—the works. It doesn’t have a date nailed down yet, though. But, hey, anticipation is part of the thrill, right?
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