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I love CrossCode, makes me happy to see others point out how wonderful it is

I love CrossCode so much that, after playing it on GamePass, I bought the Collector's edition just to give the devs some well deserved money. And then bought it a second time on Xbox, just to have an excuse to play it again from the beginning.

It's got tons of exploration, puzzles, and cute characters. It's also, like, MASSIVE. I had about 60 hours on my first playthrough, and 15 more for the DLC. And the thing is, I never got bored with it. Gameplay is snappy and always gives you new tools to try, puzzles are well-thought and actually challenge you, and the platformer/parkour elements were the cherry on top, which easily adds hours and hours of playthrough if you're like me and want to collect every treasure in all the maps.

And despite being a huge game with tons of skills and craftable gear to choose from, I've never felt like the game was forcing me to check guides online or shoehorning me into a very specific build. The game rewards skill more than stats, and level ups are not really important which means that you don't ever need to farm.

I'm patiently waiting for the next game from the same devs. CrossCode brought me back to when I was a kid and games felt fun and exciting and trusted you to learn how to use the tools at your disposal, instead of the constant hand-holding experience that I always find on modern AAA RPGs.

Who's the deer with the boobs?

I loved paradise killer. They made such a cool world, and the art is incredible. I kind of enjoy that there's no set 'outcome' as well, just whatever you're able to deduce with the evidence you're given

I wouldn't call CrossCode a "classic JRPG" at all, it's nowhere near one.

It's an action RPG, almost emulating a western MMORPG.

Wow, was surprised to see there was a mention of MO: Astray. I got I as part of a Humble Choice bundle a few years ago and randomly gave it a go. Didn't look at anything about it, which is not my usual...... MO.

ANYWAYS, I absolutely adore this game and highly recommend. Like he says, the game is very clever, never outstays its welcome, and it will surprise you regularly. It has a solid storyline and the way it tells it to you is unique, but I don't want to give that away.

I'm always trying to find new Let's Plays of this game, it's just a satisfying romp.

Weird West is another indie game that it definitely worth a shot, even if you aren't typically a fan of top down games it's worth a shot.

I normally don't like adventure games without combat but yuppie psycho is absolutely amazing. I love that game.