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Chronos: Before the Ashes

Switch 1 · Released December 1, 2020 · Developed by THQ Nordic · Published by THQ Nordic

70Total 68Single player
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureArcadeActionFantasyMystery

Summary

Chronos: Before the Ashes is an atmospheric RPG that chronicles a hero's lifelong quest to save their homeland from a great evil. Grow wiser, stronger and more powerful as you explore the depths of the mysterious labyrinth. But beware, the labyrinth takes a heavy toll - each time your hero dies, they lose a year of their life! Every time the player dies they age one year. Player’s must adapt to their advancing age as they progress their character; starting the game young, nimble and quick, and ending wise and more attuned to magic.

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IGDB Rating
69.79 / 100
16 ratings
Total Rating
68.18 / 100
23 (user + critic)
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Themes
Action · Fantasy · Mystery
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Developer
THQ Nordic

Also known as

AliasChronos : Before the AshesStylized title
AliasChronos.exeWindows Executable

Release history (5 entries)

DatePlatformRegion
Dec 1, 2020Google Stadia
Dec 1, 2020PlayStation 4
Dec 1, 2020Nintendo Switch
Dec 1, 2020Xbox One
Dec 1, 2020PC (Microsoft Windows)

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Chronos: Before the Ashes is an atmospheric RPG that chronicles a hero’s lifelong quest to save their homeland from a great evil. Grow wiser, stronger and more powerful as you explore the depths of the mysterious labyrinth. But beware, the labyrinth takes a heavy toll – each time your hero dies, they lose a year of their life!

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