Developer 21cDucks and publisher CFK have announced that Chrono Sword will make its way to Steam Early Access on December 6th. At a later date, fans of this Souls-like pixel art title can expect a full release for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
Check out the action-packed gameplay trailer below, which features 3D motion combat from a stunning isometric perspective.
The section available in Early Access makes up 30% of the game’s overall content. This includes three regions, various bosses and enemies, and an arsenal of equipment to choose from.
Chrono Sword‘s Combat System
As people focus on the approaching release to Steam Early Access, curiosity about the game systems and characteristics has been increasing. In response to the questions, CFK and 21c.Ducks plan to introduce all the various aspects of Chrono Sword to the world.
In the action RPG genre, combat systems are a key component of gameplay. Chrono Sword maintains the action elements of the souls-like genre while providing new shades unique to Chrono Sword, all to provide a more immersive gameplay experience. Let’s look into the innovative combat systems featured in Chrono Sword.
Chrono Sword centers around the heavy enemy and player hits common to the Soulslike genre, but various attack commands make the action faster and more intense.
Quick Evade
Instead of a roll, a quick press of the evade button allows players to skirt out of the way of enemy attacks.
In contrast with rolling away, which can help with avoiding attacks, evade allows for a stable evade detection system that allows players to avoid enemy attacks while setting up for a counterattack.
Attack Cancel
During an attack, a well-timed press of the action cancel button allows players to cancel the current attack and continue into a quick successive attack or immediate block/evade. The timing and efficiency of attack canceling can vary depending on the weapon selected.
Finishing Attacks
If players drive through an enemy after an attack cancel, enemies will fall to their knees in a brief stun animation. If players then close in on the stunned enemy and press the interact button, they will perform a finishing attack for a great deal of damage.
Skill Attacks
If players press a direction button while charging a strong attack, they will perform a strong skill attack that changes the attack into a completely different movement. There are two command skill attacks for each weapon.
Useable Items
Players can use a variety of items in combat by pressing the Use Item button.
Chrono Sword has an arsenal of short-range and long-range weapons. Firing arrows can add damage from a safe distance or keep an enemy in a stunned state, and whetstones can imbue a weapon with fire, frost, or lightning properties.
Screenshots
In 2020, Chrono Sword exceeded its financial targets with a successful Kickstarter campaign. This year, it caught a lot of interest with its showing at Tokyo Game Show and enjoyed a strong reception to its Steam Next Fest demo.
Chrono Sword is planned for Steam Early on December 6th. Stay tuned here at RPGFan as we get more details regarding this title and its full launch date!
Source: Gematsu
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