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Chrono Ark is a singleplayer roguelike that combines elements from deckbuilders and party-based RPGs. Recruit, train, and build a team of unique Investigators to restore the Twisted World!
Chrono Ark is a roguelike deckbuilder, anime and rpg game
developed and published by Al Fine.
Released on May 02nd 2024 is available only on Windows
in 5 languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 12,267 reviews of which 11,075 were positive and 1,192 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 16.41€ on Steam with a 33% discount.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7 or later
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1gb VRAM, OpenGL 3.0 support
- Storage: 5 GB available space
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Time Traveling Troubles: A Chrono Ark Review Chrono Ark is a roguelike deck builder that combines engaging and enjoyable gameplay with a fascinating story that is pieced together as you find fragments of what happened before the start of the game. Multiple characters and builds allow for a lot of creativity when it comes to determining how each of your party members will play and what kind of synergies they can take advantage of to destroy powerful foes before things get complicated. On the other hand, as a roguelike that can be missing variation in the runs that take place in it, that is to say, the areas and some challenges, it suffers from slow burnout as things can become repetitive over time. Certain characters have either complex methods for being unlocked or greedy ones, and sometimes having a bit of bad luck can send you back to the starting area in the blink of an eye. What Works: A Roguelike Where Time Is Of The Essence In Chrono Ark, battles need to be done quickly and efficiently. Characters can get hurt from storms if they spend too much time in a battle, bosses have powerful mechanics that are dangerous in a battle of attrition and even a relaxed situation can become critical due to new foes appearing or party members becoming exhausted. In this balancing act, we can see that Chrono Ark as a roguelike game can be quite challenging but also extremely fun to play as each turn you take risks and maneuver your options to try to execute the most optimal play. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3375127834 The diverse cast of characters keeps things fresh, as each of them presents their particular playstyle, synergies, and roles. For example. Azar is a damage dealer who when using his skills, can generate blades that are free to play with no cost. While that's great, generating blades takes up actions and he requires a lot of them, which means other party members will have a harder time acting in battle as Azar requires a lot of mana. With one character we can see that the game philosophy shines in having pros and cons to every strategy. The story is very well written, with a lot of plot twists and surprising dark tones which is reinforced by the blue-ish palette of the game and the beautiful art design of the characters. I was quite shocked by some of the developments and even though I found the final section to be a bit dull, for the majority of the game I had a great time going through its narrative. [H1] What Doesn't Work, A Slow Burn That Is Exhausting On the other hand, Chrono Ark does suffer from not having enough variety when it comes to enemies and environments. After losing a few runs you can find yourself doing the same paths and gameplay loop that you have previously gone through with minimal differences, which can be tedious at times. While fans of Roguelikes will probably be able to keep going without an issue, newcomers or RPG fans could feel a dull loop that can burn them out of the game, once bosses' mechanics are learned they are no longer challenging and it can feel like a waste of time trying to reach the area you were in before. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3375126423 "That's how roguelikes are supposed to be" I agree, but the main issue is that a good roguelike needs variety, both for the player in terms of options and for enemies to keep things fresh in the long run. Chrono Ark succeeds in the former but fails in the latter, creating a weird imbalance that feels half-baked. In addition to these issues, the game also suffers from a poorly done tutorial and an overwhelming complexity for newcomers. A more gradual introduction would have worked better, and the layout is placated with issues where it can be hard to know who has which buffs and debuffs as well as boss mechanics, especially if playing with a SteamDeck or a controller. Why must I press 4-6 buttons to see a simple debuff? A better layout that presents information would have been appreciated. Price Point Analysis and Replayability At 25$ 25, Chrono Ark offers a lot of content for a decent price. The story will last for a while and while the gameplay can be dull at times, it also remains fresh in other instances thanks to its huge roster of characters and team combinations. That being said, the DLC comes in two packages that will cost you 20$ extra, and these can be hard to skip as they feature new animations, visuals, costumes, skills, and equipment. The whole complete bundle cost around 40$, which while I consider a bit expensive, can be worth it for fans of the genre. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3375127267 In terms of replayability I think that by the time one beats the story, they usually move on, but during the whole journey, it can offer between 15-40 hours of gameplay. For newcomers, think carefully if running loops is fun to you before buying, especially at full price. Conclusion Chrono Ark is a game that kept me awake for a couple of nights after seeing the whole story and I kept reminding myself of its characters and narrative. The gameplay is a lot of fun with all the options it presents to the player, and while it was a slow burn, it can be a thrilling experience for anime fans looking for a deep roguelike deckbuilder. Newcomers be warned that if you are not into repetition in terms of pathing you will suffer from an exhausting run as you play the game. While complex and confusing at times, mastering its combat system is extremely rewarding and is well worth the effort. [TABLE] [TR] [TH][H3]The Good[/H3][/TH] [TH][H3]The Bad[/H3][/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD] [*] ✔️ Beautiful art for characters and story visuals. [*] ✔️ Bosses with mechanics that require attention, are a challenge at all times. [*] ✔️ A huge roster of characters makes for a fun time building the ultimate teams. [*]✔️ Story with dark narratives that are deeply captivating. [*] ✔️ While pricey, the DLC adds good content that makes the game better. [/TD] [TD] [*] ❌Slowly builds up a slow burn due to a lack of foes and environments. [*] ❌Despite looking simple, it demands the most optimal plays to succeed. [/TD] 7/10 GREAT :) If you enjoy and find the review helpful, please follow my curator! [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43679955/] StarsDeck
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For those who wonder what is the recent drama of this game: The recent game updates have broken a large amount of mods. One of the devs argued with mod creators in Chinese community, continued ignoring their opinions, and finally muted the mod creators (one of them is also the founder of the Workshop support of this game, as acknowledged in the contribution list of the game). As a result, a few mod creators left the community and deleted their mods. You can see the devs' apology message in the most recent news in the steam page. If you are a player who just wants to play the game and doesn't care about dramas, this game is truly one of the best deckbuilding rougelite games. If you only play the vanilla game, nothing will be affected and you can just enjoy the game. If you would like to add a few mods, there are still hundreds of mods and some of the deleted mods are brought back by others, so you can still enjoy the QOL additions, new characters, and new enemies from the mods. Although the development of some new mods may be delayed because of the incident.
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Genuinely one of the best roguelike deckbuilders. If you can embrace the anime theme, the story is good, the characters amazing, the cards unique and fantastic. The min-maxing strong, the bosses crazy. The final boss fights will make you take several days to recover from. Recent negative reviews are because of a controversy regarding the way a developer interacted with a modder. It has nothing to do with the game itself. The dev was in the wrong and has been punished, so the correct steps were taken. The game itself still stands as an incredible example of a roguelike deckbuilder.
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Best deckbuilding roguelike I have played ever... It beats StS (slay the spire, the first and classic in the genre) and also Monster Train. The story is elegantly told and presented. The characters are diverse and original. They all play differently and are interesting. And the bosses are truly magnificient. You think the game is impossible or very hard during your first runs, then you understand the mechanics, then you go into Expert mode, then you get more of the story, then you loop, then more and more. AND THEN, there is the heavenly workshop. The community here has done an amazing job. Best community. Also, did I mention that the story is actually good. I am still having good times doing runs with it. Worth to buy at FULL price. I hope they just make another great game like this. For me, this one is a masterpiece in the genre. Edit: You have to try out the community characters, they are delightfully fun to try out!
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I really didn't know what I was getting myself into jumping in blind on a friend's recommendation. I certainly didn't expect a game with such an elaborate story going on around your character as you go through your standard roguelite runs. It hooked me in and I kept playing just to see how the story would unfold, despite being pretty bad at first, not knowing characters and cards, and getting better over time and further into my runs, which also ties into the meta plot! The presentation is top notch. I especially loved how lore and story is sometimes told through gameplay and somewhat 4th wall breaking elements. You're thrown into the middle of everything and there's loads of visual novel style cutscenes explaining what happened before and after your actions, including through flashbacks and dreams. The gameplay is also pretty good, tho confusing at first because there's a couple of mechanics that aren't exactly straightforward, but it eventually clicked and the game became pretty easy. There are optional ways to increase difficulty so that's no issue for those who are looking for a challenge. Optional is kind of the key word here, because the game provides a surprising amount of choices and player agency. Unlike something like Slay the Spire (it's basically mandatory to mention this game in every deckbuilder review), where you're at the mercy of RNG, in Chrono Ark you choose a lot of what happens, for example when you get an event tile you always have a choice between two types of events, or when you're hit by an enemy attack that can hit two people you often get the choice of who in your party takes the second hit. You also don't discard your hand every turn so you can actually anticipate things with the cards you drew before. The OST is also fantastic and character designs cool and their backstories pretty likable. I recommend this game if you like depressing story lines and turn based rpgs, even if you don't like deckbuilders, chances are you might like this one.
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Chrono Ark is currently priced at 16.41€ on Steam.
Chrono Ark is currently available at a 33% discount. You can purchase it for 16.41€ on Steam.
Chrono Ark received 11,075 positive votes out of a total of 12,267 achieving a rating of 8.79.
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Chrono Ark was developed and published by Al Fine.
Chrono Ark is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Chrono Ark is not playable on MacOS.
Chrono Ark is not playable on Linux.
Chrono Ark is a single-player game.
There are 2 DLCs available for Chrono Ark. Explore additional content available for Chrono Ark on Steam.
Chrono Ark is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.
Chrono Ark does not support Steam Remote Play.
Chrono Ark is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Chrono Ark.
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Developer
Al Fine
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Al Fine
Release
02 May 2024
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