Cronos: The New Dawn Appeals to Fans Who Admired Bloober Team Games from Afar

Alright, so let’s dive into this whole Bloober Team thing. I’ve always been intrigued by their horror stuff—visually, their games are just, wow. But then, if you’re like me and sometimes wish for a bit more action in your scary games, you might have felt a bit let down. Except maybe Silent Hill 2 Remake. That one hit different, you know?

Anyway, somehow Cronos: The New Dawn feels like it’s made for folks who are tired of just running away from creepy stuff. I mean, don’t you wanna face the fear head-on sometimes? Like, come at me, ghost! Or, uh, monster, whatever.

And the hype? It’s nuts. Why does Cronos have everyone buzzing? Maybe it’s the combat. Initially seemed like Dead Space vibes, right? But oh boy, it’s more complex. Get this: enemies can merge! Yeah, like a messed-up villain cocktail. It makes battles so unpredictable. What’s worse (or better?) is if you’re not quick and strategic, they just get tougher right before your eyes. So, tip number one: think about where you’re fighting.

Ah, here’s something quirky. Those pesky monsters? They can soak up lifeless bodies you leave behind and become beefier. It’s kind of gross if you visualize it, but also, a genius twist. Imagine trying to lure enemies away. Like, “Hey, over here, no bodies for you today!” It’s a game of cat and mouse, but with reanimated piles of horror.

Speaking of being tactically sound, let’s not gloss over the little matter of, y’know, resource scarcity. You thought you were gonna just go in guns blazing? Nope. You gotta think, plan, and maybe, just maybe, scream a little.

Earlier this year, I had this sort of half-conversation with the game’s directors—it felt like one of those chats where you talk about everything and nothing all at once. They threw light on why they shifted gears. Apparently, they wanted a more interactive horror-action blend. Maybe it’s genius, maybe they’re just experimenting. Who knows?

One last tidbit—don’t hold your breath for a release. It’s sometime this fall on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. So keep an eye out, and maybe practice your horror-screams in the mirror. Or don’t. Whatever works.