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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: Sep 5, 2025
Price (USD): $59.99
Current Players: 386

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(86%)
atmosphere
graphics
audio design
resource management
similarity to Dead Space
resource scarcity
combat system
performance issues
clunky combat
limited inventory
confusing story
The general sentiment towards Cronos: The New Dawn is mixed, with players commending its atmosphere and visuals, reminiscent of beloved titles like Dead Space. However, enthusiasm is tempered by performance issues that mar the experience, alongside a combat system that leaves room for improvement. The game’s similarity to classic survival horror draws both praise for delivering nostalgia and criticism for lack of unique innovation.

Positive Points

  • Atmosphere and setting are highly praised, with a strong sense of horror and tension that keeps players engaged.
  • The game's visual design and graphics are noted as impressive and immersive.
  • Many players appreciate the resource management aspect, which adds to the survival horror experience.
  • The soundtrack and audio design receive positive remarks for enhancing the game's eerie atmosphere.

    • Negative Points

  • Performance issues, including frame drops and crashes, are major concerns for many players.
  • The combat system is criticized for being clunky, with a lack of effective melee options and dodging mechanics.
  • Some players find the inventory management frustrating due to limited space and essential items taking up slots.
  • The story is viewed as confusing, with some players feeling it doesn't develop in a meaningful or satisfying way.

    • Mixed Points

  • While some players enjoy the survival aspects and challenging resource constraints, others find them too harsh and frustrating.
  • The game's similarity to other horror titles like Dead Space and Resident Evil is appreciated by some for its nostalgic value, but others feel it lacks originality.

    • Common Themes

  • The game is frequently compared to Dead Space and Resident Evil, indicating a blend of familiar mechanics with a new setting.
  • Many reviews mention the game's difficulty and resource scarcity as defining features.
  • There is a recurring mention of technical issues with performance on various platforms, particularly on PC.
    • Updated 9/10/2025, 12:01:56 AM UTC
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