Luke Kemp
PC GamerChronos: Before the Ashes review
Published 12/7/2020
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72
+4 vs critic avg
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Stadia / PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 12/1/2020
Chronos: Before The Ashes
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.
- Developer
- THQ Nordic, Gunfire Games
- Publisher
- THQ Nordic
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Critic avg
68
23 scored reviews
Total coverage
23
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Score range
50–83
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 68 across 23 scored reviews, with a 33-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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70–7910 reviews · 43%
Below 7010 reviews · 43%
Showing 11-20 of 23 matching critic reviews. 23 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 3.
Alexander Thomas
COGconnectedChronos: Before the Ashes Review – Life-Long Journey Worth Taking
Published 12/4/2020
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83
+15 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalTom Bond
GBAtempOfficial Review: Chronos: Before the Ashes (PlayStation 4)
Published 12/3/2020
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50
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Wray
WccftechChronos: Before the Ashes Review – Welcome to the Labyrinth
Published 12/1/2020
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65
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalQuinn Hiers
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Chronos: Before the Ashes’
Published 12/1/2020
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75
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn Cantees
GamingBoltChronos: Before the Ashes Review – Doing a Lot with a Little
Published 12/1/2020
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70
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Chronos: Before The Ashes Review
Published 12/1/2020
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63
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalBlake Grundman
PlayStation LifeStyleChronos: Before the Ashes Review – Turning Back the Hands of Time (PS4)
Published 12/1/2020
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55
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalTimothy Nunes
PlayStation UniverseChronos: Before The Ashes Review (PS4) - Contradicting Ideas In An Accessible Package - PlayStation Universe
Published 11/30/2020
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70
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Bentley
TechRaptorChronos: Before the Ashes Review
Published 11/30/2020
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70
+2 vs critic avg
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