Released on December 1, 2020, Chronos: Before the Ashes is a third-person action RPG for the Nintendo Switch that serves as a prequel to the acclaimed Remnant: From the Ashes
A: Yes. It explains the origins of the Dreamers and the Root, though the gameplay is entirely different (melee vs. shooting).
The game casts you as a young hero chosen to save your home from a great evil. To do this, you must travel into a mysterious labyrinth filled with mythical creatures and challenging puzzles. Action Role-Playing Game (RPG) / Soulslike Developer: Gunfire Games / THQ Nordic
: After the Krell, you face the Stone Golem and eventually the Pan Guardian . In this area, you can find the Krell Kite Shield (Block 300), which is more effective than your starting wooden shield but slower to parry with.
Chronos: Before the Ashes is still readily available for the Nintendo Switch. You can purchase it directly from the Nintendo eShop for . It is also available at major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop, often in a "Code in a Box" format, which includes a digital download code inside a physical case. The game has been on the market for a few years, so it frequently goes on sale. Its all-time low digital price has dropped to around $8.99 , making it an excellent value for those willing to wait for a discount.
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On the Switch, the game runs at a target of 30 FPS. It is not a graphical powerhouse—textures are muddy in handheld mode, and draw distances are noticeably shorter than on other consoles. However, the art direction saves it. The labyrinth has a dreamy, Greco-Roman aesthetic that looks painterly even at lower resolutions. In docked mode, the game holds a steady 30 FPS during exploration, though particle-heavy boss fights can cause minor stuttering.
