Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Arcade, Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Indie
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
- Developers: souvenir circ.
- Publishers: Nyu Media, PLAYISM
Croixleur Sigma: A High-Speed Hack-and-Slash Masterpiece
Croixleur Sigma is a 2013 arcade action game developed by Japanese indie developer souvenir circ. The game is a 60FPS hack-and-slash extravaganza that takes place in a medieval fantasy setting, and features gameplay reminiscent of the Devil May Cry series’ Bloody Palace mode.
The game’s story follows two prodigies, Frea and Farina, who represent the Knight and Aristocrat factions of the Queen’s realm of Ilance. The two girls have been friends since childhood, but tonight they must set aside their friendship and undergo the Adjuvant Trial, a ritual that has been held since the founding of the nation to decide which faction will hold military and political authority, and protect the Queen, the living symbol of the realm.
The Adjuvant Trial is a gauntlet of increasingly difficult battles, and Frea and Farina must fight their way through hordes of enemies, including goblins, skeletons, and demons. The girls can use a variety of weapons and abilities to defeat their enemies, and they can also team up to perform powerful special attacks.
Croixleur Sigma’s combat is fast-paced and fluid, and the game’s controls are incredibly responsive. The game’s characters are all incredibly stylish, and their animations are top-notch. The game’s bosses are also incredibly challenging, and they will require players to use all of their skills to defeat them.
In addition to its main story mode, Croixleur Sigma also features a number of other modes, including a survival mode, a score attack mode, and a boss rush mode. The game also features a number of unlockable characters and costumes.
Gameplay
Croixleur Sigma is a hack-and-slash game in which the player controls one of two characters, Frea or Farina, as they fight their way through hordes of enemies. The game’s combat is fast-paced and fluid, and the player can use a variety of weapons and abilities to defeat their enemies.
The player can attack with a variety of melee and ranged weapons, and they can also use special abilities to deal even more damage. The player can also team up with their partner to perform powerful special attacks.
The game’s enemies are varied and challenging, and the player will need to use all of their skills to defeat them. The game’s bosses are also incredibly challenging, and they will require the player to use all of their skills to defeat them.
Characters
- Frea: A young knight who is the daughter of a legendary hero. Frea is a skilled fighter who is always ready to protect her friends and family.
- Farina: A young aristocrat who is the daughter of a powerful lord. Farina is a skilled mage who is always looking for a challenge.
Development
Croixleur Sigma was developed by souvenir circ., a small indie developer based in Japan. The game was originally released in arcades in Japan in 2013, and it was later ported to PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and PC.
The game was developed using the Unity game engine, and it features beautiful 3D graphics and fluid animation. The game’s soundtrack was composed by veteran composer Manabu Namiki, who is known for his work on the Mega Man and Street Fighter series.
Reception
Croixleur Sigma was met with critical acclaim upon its release. The game was praised for its fast-paced and fluid combat, its stylish characters and animations, and its challenging difficulty. The game was also nominated for a number of awards, including the PlayStation Vita Game of the Year award at the 2014 Famitsu Awards.
Legacy
Croixleur Sigma is a critically acclaimed hack-and-slash game that has been praised for its fast-paced and fluid combat, its stylish characters and animations, and its challenging difficulty. The game is a must-play for fans of the genre, and it is sure to please even the most demanding gamers.
Review Score
8.5/10
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