Chronos (2016 video game)


Chronos is a 2016 role-playing game developed by Gunfire Games and published by Oculus Studios for the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. The game received generally positive reviews upon release.

Gameplay

The game is a role-playing game viewed from a third-person perspective, though the game only has a fixed camera similar to the early Resident Evil games. In the game, the player assumes control of a customizable protagonist, who is on a quest to kill a dragon inside a labyrinth. The game's combat mainly involves slashing enemies with melee weapons while fending off hostile attacks with a shield. Should the player die when they are exploring, they can only reenter the labyrinth one in-game year later, and the player character will age, which alters the character's attributes. As the player progresses in the game, they will solve puzzles, acquire new weapons and unlock magical powers. As the player earns experience, they will level up which allows them to improve the player character's attributes including strength, agility, arcane, and vitality.

Development

The game was the first title released by Gunfire Games, which was founded by David Adams, the founder of Vigil Games who have created the Darksiders series. The game was announced on June 11, 2015 during a press conference held by the Oculus. It was among the first titles unveiled for the Oculus Rift VR headset and it became the headset's launch game when it was released on March 28, 2016.

Reception

The game received generally positive reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic. Critics compared the game to The Legend of Zelda series and Dark Souls. Some critics noted that gameplay wise, the game was traditional but the incorporation of VR elevated the experience.

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