Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon

This game follows a fairly generic formula, and ends up being quite unmemorable. I played with friends over remote play and it was a sufferable experience for both the host and one of the players who lived farther away. Although the latter is expected, the input lag for the host was reaching 1-2 seconds at times. It would have been much better if the game provided online support. Regarding the game, there was a story and interactable objects/npcs, but they were completely irrelevant, as we skipped all of those (the input lag and the fact that one player can interact with the dialogue started by another player made it quite hard to read anything when people are trying to find the fun in the game). The game basically consists of entering a dungeon, going a couple of floors until you reach the boss, and then you go back to the town. The town didn't have anything meaningful to do. You find the special weapons, buy items (which you likely won't, because they are not much helpful, and you will find items in the dungeon easily anyway), or gamble to have a low chance of getting an item (again, not worth it). The dungeon has a risk system, where it theoretically gets harder the higher …

It's okay short game. You should play it with friend!

x-- 7/10 --x A good roguelike game in the Oceanhorn franchise.

very lackluster experience

Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon, developed by Cornfox & Brothers Ltd. and published by FDG Entertainment, is a deliberate and playful departure from the traditional action-adventure structure that defined earlier entries in the Oceanhorn series. Rather than offering a sprawling overworld and story-driven exploration, this title reframes the universe into a compact, arcade-inspired dungeon crawler that emphasizes replayability, cooperation, and quick bursts of action. Set long after the events of Oceanhorn 2, the game uses its lore as a backdrop rather than a driving force, making it approachable for newcomers while still offering familiar thematic touches for long-time fans. The premise centers on the legendary Chronos Dungeon, a mysterious structure said to house the Paradigm Hourglass, an artifact capable of reshaping history. Instead of following a single hero, the game introduces four distinct adventurers, each representing a different class with their own strengths and weaknesses. This shift in focus immediately signals the game’s priorities: teamwork, adaptability, and moment-to-moment gameplay over narrative complexity. The story unfolds lightly through brief dialogue and contex…

Love this series