

Release
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Critic score
67/100
Platform families
4
Editorial overview
What it is
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.
The premise
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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Play styles
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Themes
Action · Fantasy · Mystery
Languages
11 supported
Cinematic archive
Official footage, in-game captures, and production artwork—collected into one immersive gallery.
Teaser
Launch Trailer
Production dossier
Cast, creators, hardware, release history, and the details that define how this game plays.
Unreal Engine 4
Google Stadia

PlayStation 4
Gen 8

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Xbox One
Gen 8

Nintendo Switch
Gen 8
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