Today I'm talking about one of my favourite RPG's of all time, Crosscode! The game is filled with humor and it's just a great experience all around. Check out my Twitch: / shaddle
This game is so excellent and has way more depth than is initially apparent, not to mention the surprisingly apt ways in which the experience of an MMO is conveyed. I haven't finished it yet, let alone tried to 100% it because my pride prevents me from decreasing any of the difficulty, and this game is extremely skill based. Just gotta sit down and practice!
sad part: if you're playing it on pc, you can only complete one facility that includes a robot scorpion (the laser unit) the rest 3 mechanical ones are for xbox and playstation edit: i dont know if there was one more platform to play crosscode
@@keithreal716 That's wrong. Each facility used to be exclusive to one plateform, as indicated by the quest having a word of the platform's name in its own name, except PC whose quest is named "Best in the West". BUT, the plateform-exclusive content was eventually made available on all platforms, so you can accede the Facility X without having to search how to do that on the Internet.
@@draghettis6524 i know, it just unfair, you can only fight the heavy laser unit on pc, they wont let you fight the other 3 unless you use xbox or playstation, i dont even have one and never used one, its just soo hard to use a controller if you never used one
I remember when this game came out, it had Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on steam for years. Recently, it's just gone down to very positive with people citing the difficulty of puzzles and platforming. Idk about most people, but for one thing, the puzzles are what drew me in more than anything else, but more than that I always found the combat to be the bigger hurdle.
I know that on controller, some of the time-dependent puzzles can have frustrating instances where you have to aim really fast with a analog stick. And I suck at games, so that was hard. But it's still definitely lenient enough that you can make up for it with good preparation. (I also got through all the combat by just, uhhhhh, being super overleveled, lmao)
@@jacrosscodemorant9552 Yeah I felt like a criminal when I only paid 20 dollars for this game, that's why I bought the collectors edition, it's very cool.
I played this game, and beat it. Almost 100% completion, but I didn't have the patience to grind for all the end game gear. I didn't even watch the video, and I can tell you: this game is phenomenal
I've had this game for awihle couldn't finish it because life got in the way but I will be coming back to it soon and I also just wanna confirm that the hype is real for this game
Crosscode is one of my most favorite RPG game of all time i have never back tracked more in any other game than Crosscode the areas are so visually stunning that ill never get bored of it and the story is so rich the characters are so fleshed out and even in the new game plus you get unique dialogues that makes me come back for more i wouldnt be exaggerating when i say that Crosscode is one of the most fleshed out games i have played in years
Worth keeping in mind - do NOT buy the PS5 version, the publisher has offered no communication on it being the only platform without the dlc, and the developer says it's up the publisher, so it's just never happening. If you buy the ps5 version you're NOT entitled to the feature complete PS4 version, even though the ps4 version gets you a free update to the ps5 version. Yeah...
The publisher said several times it's out of their hands, bc they went through the whole process and Sonys backend just doesn't unlock it. But they're still working on it to bring the DLC to PS5 as we speak.
Honestly I get crosscode recommendations a lot... and the funny thing is I've completed the game thrice. And with all difficulty modifiers in NG+ as well. TH-cam feed is kinda wild in that regard, but it's a nice video nonetheless.
I do reccomend prioritizing the gameplay instead of your logo, maybe making your logo a bit transparent and showing more relevant clips to your topic on the screen, like you did with the skill tree
@@shaddleys as a person addicted to review channels, I can confirm people like seeing constantly changing pics- clips instead of normal gameplay Ofc you can show gameplay and show pics of whatever you are talking about instantly on the screen then go back to gameplay instead
Finished this game a while ago myself, definitely a banger, but the endgame, DLC, and NG+ are sore spots in varying degrees. And I'm not going to spoil anything, but man, I'm excited for Terra if CrossCode is any indication.
This is probably my favorite game of all time. I played it through twice just waiting for the dlc to come to consoles. Good video, but (constructive criticism) your script and delivery seems pretty awkward, especially your transitions between topics.
i know you mean well but there's a few errors in the video that kind of take me out of it. i know someone pointed it out but the in-game MMO is CrossWorlds, not CrossCode, Lea's name is pronounced "lee-uh" (_not_ like Princess Leia), and you intentionally avoid spoilers but still accidentally leave in spoiler heavy dialogue at 4:30 (do not look if you haven't played!)
While I also pronounce her name as “Lee-uh”, I’m not sure there’s an official pronunciation? And if there is, I think it might actually be “Lee”? I think in the development streams, multiple pronunciations were used.
@@drdca8263 i've since thought about it since making the comment and realized that i might be wrong in how her name is officially pronounced. i'm still going with "lee-uh" but realize you're right about the different pronunciations being used in the development streams.
I've been meaning to buy this game for a while now (Since it hit Switch, specifically, but I'd been keeping an eye on it for a long time before that). It's always looked really cool to me, just never got around to getting it (I might sometime soon, idk, maybe). :)
The main story is rather linear. It's mainly the sidequests or just exploring that take you off the beaten path. If you're referring to options in combat, for that I can't help you ask much on, you really just need to try things until you feel comfortable.
@@angeldude101 well from what remember it's when i got to the city and there was all these vendors and npc, got turned off by it and tried to keep going for the main story but idk... i guess the city was too much of a turn off lol, no worries i got tons of games to play ... too many even.
@@kaladan1890 Honestly, I don't actually remember much being in Rhombus Square other than the arena, the shops, and a few quests from the DLC. I think it might actually be completely optional in the base game. That said, it is where one of my major memories of the game is from, and that's in the form of a single dialog with a random NPC that completely changed how I thought about CrossCode's world.
I can´t remember how far I have come in the game but I remember being intrigued by it but at the same time also extremely bored. My biggest problem comes from the setting... it being inside an mmo game which made the quests extremely mmo like. What I mean by that is they were typical mmo quests. At the beginning of every area you get a ton of "kill x amount of monsters" or "farm y amount of material" quests. Then proceed to the next area with its story quest, rince and repeat. Maybe it gets better after a while but I played for a decent time through multiple areas and at some point I just couldn´t deal with it anymore. I did get into a new area got my next batch of fetch quests and pressed alt+f4. I was so incredibly disappointed. If I want to get a bland mmo experience I would play an mmo. Now you might say I should just ignore the sidequests and go on with the main quest... yeah not happening. I am a compulsory completionist. If I see a "!" somewhere on my map or an unfinished quest in my questlog I go crazy. Seriously it sounds dumb but I really can´t handle that. I can´t understand how people can just leave an area without having done everything there is, it is inconceivable to me.
A few of the very first quests are pretty fetch-questy and yes there's one series of a quest that makes you fetch things in each area. But that quest is practically done automatically by just exploring and it later turns into one of the best quests in the game! Other quests have unique mechanics, minigames and bosses so there's actually a ton of variety
It sounds like you didn't do any of the faction quests (excluding the introductory ones in rookie harbor). There is several interesting quests scattered throughout the game: a stealth mission where you have to sneak past guards, a lot of missions that end in a boss fight with unique gimmicks, tower defense, parkour time trials, a drone escort mission, a naval battle with a cannon that interacts with your elements, and many more interesting quests. The number of fetch quests become increasingly more infrequent after you reach the second town.
This is what keeps me from trying this game in spite of the glowing reviews. Even back when NetHack came out for playstation, the idea of a single player rpg withing an mmo setting doesn't appeal to me. I played Everquest to level 20 when I was young, but it seemed like I was just grinding with the hopes that the game would get good. I recently quit playing Lost Ark after putting in a few hundred hours. Why did I play it for so long? Because the daily grinding and log in bonuses create a fear of missing out, and I kept telling myself that the game would get good eventually if I just unlocked some more content. Mmo's are just a bad addicting drug that doesn't even get you high. It seems like the rpg inside mmo setting is an excuse to copy bad mmo game design, but pretend it's Ok because it's a self-aware pop culture reference. Sad, because I can see the quality in the game in all other aspects. I hope the company makes another game with a real setting.
Still not done with CrossCode, but thus far I have found the vast majority of the game pretty dull. Things like parkour and the cave of aspiration time trials really seem to be where the game shines, but that just makes up such a small portion of the game.
actually.. the name of the game in CrossCode is CrossWorlds lol
You're right! I completely forgot
One thing people don't talk about CrossCode, if at all, is the modding scene, so many gems can be found to experience
This game is so excellent and has way more depth than is initially apparent, not to mention the surprisingly apt ways in which the experience of an MMO is conveyed. I haven't finished it yet, let alone tried to 100% it because my pride prevents me from decreasing any of the difficulty, and this game is extremely skill based. Just gotta sit down and practice!
fr bro ong
CROSSCODE my beloved
fr ong best game ever
YES! Cross Code baby!!!
Great game. One of my favorites for sure.
Also, it's not just available on Steam. It's up on every console too.
i got it on xbox game pass and it single handedly got me into single player games in general absolutely one of the best decisions ive ever made
Since it is made in HTML, there is even a browser-based version of the demo.
sad part: if you're playing it on pc, you can only complete one facility that includes a robot scorpion (the laser unit)
the rest 3 mechanical ones are for xbox and playstation
edit: i dont know if there was one more platform to play crosscode
@@keithreal716 That's wrong.
Each facility used to be exclusive to one plateform, as indicated by the quest having a word of the platform's name in its own name, except PC whose quest is named "Best in the West".
BUT, the plateform-exclusive content was eventually made available on all platforms, so you can accede the Facility X without having to search how to do that on the Internet.
@@draghettis6524 i know, it just unfair, you can only fight the heavy laser unit on pc, they wont let you fight the other 3 unless you use xbox or playstation, i dont even have one and never used one, its just soo hard to use a controller if you never used one
I remember when this game came out, it had Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on steam for years. Recently, it's just gone down to very positive with people citing the difficulty of puzzles and platforming. Idk about most people, but for one thing, the puzzles are what drew me in more than anything else, but more than that I always found the combat to be the bigger hurdle.
I know that on controller, some of the time-dependent puzzles can have frustrating instances where you have to aim really fast with a analog stick. And I suck at games, so that was hard. But it's still definitely lenient enough that you can make up for it with good preparation. (I also got through all the combat by just, uhhhhh, being super overleveled, lmao)
well it's only at 93% positive reviews and 95% is required for overwhelmingly positive so only 2% down is pretty good
i could't stop playing for days
the lore of this game is very deep. I surprised there are so little lore analysis videos
So true
Played 4 playthroughs of Crosscode. in my top 5 favorite games. do yourself some some justice and get this game.
fr bro ive played it through twice 100% the game hell i even got the console ng+ speedrun record lol its the best 20 dollars anyone can spend
@@jacrosscodemorant9552 Yeah I felt like a criminal when I only paid 20 dollars for this game, that's why I bought the collectors edition, it's very cool.
I played thought the game... 40 times maybe? I keep playing it every month or two since early access version I get 7 year ago or something)
I do a yearly playthrough every December since I got this game 3 years ago, so this year I'll also have done 4 runs.
I played this game, and beat it. Almost 100% completion, but I didn't have the patience to grind for all the end game gear. I didn't even watch the video, and I can tell you: this game is phenomenal
I wasn't able to beat Ellie in the dungeon runs because I like to take time for the puzzles
@@jasonfanclub4267 Yeah, me neither. I just suck at puzzles. But I loved the puzzle elemental mechanics
@@devonmcdaniel1176 me too and it feels good if you finally understand the puzzles and we're able to do everything in time
this game is about playing game, the game is really nice one deserves much love
I've had this game for awihle couldn't finish it because life got in the way but I will be coming back to it soon and I also just wanna confirm that the hype is real for this game
Had this in my wishlist already, but this was a good reminder, nice video~
Buy it!
Crosscode is one of my most favorite RPG game of all time i have never back tracked more in any other game than Crosscode the areas are so visually stunning that ill never get bored of it and the story is so rich the characters are so fleshed out and even in the new game plus you get unique dialogues that makes me come back for more i wouldnt be exaggerating when i say that Crosscode is one of the most fleshed out games i have played in years
Worth keeping in mind - do NOT buy the PS5 version, the publisher has offered no communication on it being the only platform without the dlc, and the developer says it's up the publisher, so it's just never happening. If you buy the ps5 version you're NOT entitled to the feature complete PS4 version, even though the ps4 version gets you a free update to the ps5 version.
Yeah...
The publisher said several times it's out of their hands, bc they went through the whole process and Sonys backend just doesn't unlock it. But they're still working on it to bring the DLC to PS5 as we speak.
Honestly I get crosscode recommendations a lot... and the funny thing is I've completed the game thrice. And with all difficulty modifiers in NG+ as well.
TH-cam feed is kinda wild in that regard, but it's a nice video nonetheless.
CrossCode
It’s the greatest game you’ve never played.
CrossCode is a very underrated game!! It's so much fun!!
I've played and finished it a few times (New Home DLC included), has been one of my favourite games for years.
One of the greatest top-down action RPGs ever created, period.
Play it.
Lol shits damn good, my guy.
I do reccomend prioritizing the gameplay instead of your logo, maybe making your logo a bit transparent and showing more relevant clips to your topic on the screen, like you did with the skill tree
I try to actively show the gameplay when it's relevant, but I'll work on it, thanks for the feedback!
@@shaddleys as a person addicted to review channels, I can confirm people like seeing constantly changing pics- clips instead of normal gameplay
Ofc you can show gameplay and show pics of whatever you are talking about instantly on the screen then go back to gameplay instead
@@shaddleys goodluck with your channel, hope it grows
I've played this game 3 times with over 100 hours and I recently bought a physical copy as well. It's one of my favorites.
Wait, there are physical copies? I assume they're for consoles, not for PC, right?
@@roslin8060 yeah, my physical copy is for Switch
Yes, yes indeed
Great video this was really good even though you just started uploading 2 months ago hopefully I can keep watching you grow :)
Finished this game a while ago myself, definitely a banger, but the endgame, DLC, and NG+ are sore spots in varying degrees.
And I'm not going to spoil anything, but man, I'm excited for Terra if CrossCode is any indication.
Wish you had mentioned the difficulty sliders...I almost gave up because the difficulty really ramps up after 1st dungeon.
This game is absolutely fantastic, i highly reccommend to anyone
people need to play this game ong im like the only crosscode fan account thats active rn lmfao
This is probably my favorite game of all time. I played it through twice just waiting for the dlc to come to consoles.
Good video, but (constructive criticism) your script and delivery seems pretty awkward, especially your transitions between topics.
same ong my fav game ever
i know you mean well but there's a few errors in the video that kind of take me out of it. i know someone pointed it out but the in-game MMO is CrossWorlds, not CrossCode, Lea's name is pronounced "lee-uh" (_not_ like Princess Leia), and you intentionally avoid spoilers but still accidentally leave in spoiler heavy dialogue at 4:30 (do not look if you haven't played!)
While I also pronounce her name as “Lee-uh”, I’m not sure there’s an official pronunciation?
And if there is, I think it might actually be “Lee”?
I think in the development streams, multiple pronunciations were used.
@@drdca8263 i've since thought about it since making the comment and realized that i might be wrong in how her name is officially pronounced.
i'm still going with "lee-uh" but realize you're right about the different pronunciations being used in the development streams.
Really wish I could erase my memory and play this game for the first time again
Cross Code is amazing
Comment for the algorithm, this game is really really good
I've been meaning to buy this game for a while now (Since it hit Switch, specifically, but I'd been keeping an eye on it for a long time before that). It's always looked really cool to me, just never got around to getting it (I might sometime soon, idk, maybe). :)
It's an amazing game 10/10 I am waiting the second part to see what happend to "then"
nice algorithm, and nice video
This game is incredible I love it
is your avatar just the knight from hollow knight times 2?
Yes, it is!
@@shaddleys Looks good :)
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I have this game and can't get past the first dungeon
dont blame you the puzzles are tough and i had to use guides every now and then but trust me its super satisfying when you figure everything out ong
This game matrixed me I bought the dlc and he matrixed me again
Ouuuh nice
idk, i tried it but i didnt like getting flooded with options like a mmorpg, i like my rpg a bit more linear.
The main story is rather linear. It's mainly the sidequests or just exploring that take you off the beaten path. If you're referring to options in combat, for that I can't help you ask much on, you really just need to try things until you feel comfortable.
@@angeldude101 well from what remember it's when i got to the city and there was all these vendors and npc, got turned off by it and tried to keep going for the main story but idk... i guess the city was too much of a turn off lol, no worries i got tons of games to play ... too many even.
@@kaladan1890 Honestly, I don't actually remember much being in Rhombus Square other than the arena, the shops, and a few quests from the DLC. I think it might actually be completely optional in the base game. That said, it is where one of my major memories of the game is from, and that's in the form of a single dialog with a random NPC that completely changed how I thought about CrossCode's world.
I can´t remember how far I have come in the game but I remember being intrigued by it but at the same time also extremely bored. My biggest problem comes from the setting... it being inside an mmo game which made the quests extremely mmo like. What I mean by that is they were typical mmo quests. At the beginning of every area you get a ton of "kill x amount of monsters" or "farm y amount of material" quests. Then proceed to the next area with its story quest, rince and repeat. Maybe it gets better after a while but I played for a decent time through multiple areas and at some point I just couldn´t deal with it anymore. I did get into a new area got my next batch of fetch quests and pressed alt+f4. I was so incredibly disappointed. If I want to get a bland mmo experience I would play an mmo. Now you might say I should just ignore the sidequests and go on with the main quest... yeah not happening. I am a compulsory completionist. If I see a "!" somewhere on my map or an unfinished quest in my questlog I go crazy. Seriously it sounds dumb but I really can´t handle that. I can´t understand how people can just leave an area without having done everything there is, it is inconceivable to me.
A few of the very first quests are pretty fetch-questy and yes there's one series of a quest that makes you fetch things in each area. But that quest is practically done automatically by just exploring and it later turns into one of the best quests in the game! Other quests have unique mechanics, minigames and bosses so there's actually a ton of variety
It sounds like you didn't do any of the faction quests (excluding the introductory ones in rookie harbor).
There is several interesting quests scattered throughout the game: a stealth mission where you have to sneak past guards, a lot of missions that end in a boss fight with unique gimmicks, tower defense, parkour time trials, a drone escort mission, a naval battle with a cannon that interacts with your elements, and many more interesting quests. The number of fetch quests become increasingly more infrequent after you reach the second town.
This is what keeps me from trying this game in spite of the glowing reviews. Even back when NetHack came out for playstation, the idea of a single player rpg withing an mmo setting doesn't appeal to me. I played Everquest to level 20 when I was young, but it seemed like I was just grinding with the hopes that the game would get good. I recently quit playing Lost Ark after putting in a few hundred hours. Why did I play it for so long? Because the daily grinding and log in bonuses create a fear of missing out, and I kept telling myself that the game would get good eventually if I just unlocked some more content. Mmo's are just a bad addicting drug that doesn't even get you high. It seems like the rpg inside mmo setting is an excuse to copy bad mmo game design, but pretend it's Ok because it's a self-aware pop culture reference. Sad, because I can see the quality in the game in all other aspects. I hope the company makes another game with a real setting.
noice
Still not done with CrossCode, but thus far I have found the vast majority of the game pretty dull. Things like parkour and the cave of aspiration time trials really seem to be where the game shines, but that just makes up such a small portion of the game.
Whaaat
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Have you done the raid yet?
Music too loud.
your logo in the middle during the video is kinda annoying..
Just trying to be different, I can see how it can be annoying though
Really annoying...
The logo constantly appearing on screen is so annoying.
Game is ok, gets tedious long before end real ending is locked behind dlc so don't bother.
Stop crying