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Cronos: The New Dawn
Action
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
HDR available
Family Sharing

A whole new breed of survival horror emerges with Cronos: The New Dawn. Survive the brutal wastelands of the future, fight nightmarish merging creatures and jump back in time to harvest souls as you seek to uncover the origins of the apocalypse that wiped out humanity.

Developers: Bloober Team
Publishers: Bloober Team SA
Release Date: 5 Sep, 2025
Price (USD): ¥ 7,950
Current Players: Unknown

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Very Positive(86%)
immersive atmosphere
great graphics
challenging gameplay
sound design
combat system
story pacing
difficulty
optimization
performance issues
ammo scarcity
repetitive mechanics
stuttering
The reviews suggest that the game provides a solid survival horror experience, drawing on beloved mechanics from classics like Resident Evil and Dead Space. However, common performance issues and divisive opinions on the combat system affect overall enjoyment for some players. The atmosphere and sound design are consistently highlighted as standout elements, but the difficulty and optimization concerns dampen enthusiasm for a portion of the audience.

Positive Points

  • The game offers an immersive survival horror experience with great graphics and atmosphere.
  • Players appreciate the game's strong inspiration from titles like Resident Evil and Dead Space, while maintaining its own unique identity.
  • Sound design and music are frequently praised for enhancing the game's atmosphere and tension.
  • Players enjoy the challenging gameplay, which requires strategic use of limited resources and creative problem-solving.

    • Negative Points

  • Performance issues are common, with reports of stuttering and crashes, particularly on high settings or certain hardware configurations.
  • The game's difficulty, particularly the scarcity of ammo and challenging combat mechanics, is a point of frustration for some players.
  • Some players find the gameplay repetitive, especially the burn mechanic for preventing enemies from reanimating.

    • Mixed Points

  • The combat system receives mixed reviews; some players enjoy the challenge and strategic depth, while others find it clunky and not adequately responsive.
  • The story and world-building are intriguing to some but are considered slow and lacking engagement by others.

    • Common Themes

  • The game is heavily compared to other survival horror games like Dead Space, Resident Evil, and Silent Hill, with many noting its nostalgic appeal.
  • A prevalent theme is the game's atmosphere, with many reviewers noting how it successfully builds tension and immerses players in its world.
  • While the game is generally praised for its audio and visual elements, performance and optimization are frequently criticized.
    • Updated 9/5/2025, 12:01:26 AM UTC
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