Cronos: The New Dawn Could Have a Hard Time Scratching One Dead Space Itch

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Following the successful remake of “Silent Hill 2”, Bloober Team unveiled their original creation titled “Cronos: The New Dawn“. This upcoming game combines survival horror with time travel elements, creating a unique blend that has many looking forward to its release this year. The debut trailer exudes an intense ambiance reminiscent of the team’s work on “Silent Hill 2”, while evidently drawing inspiration from the “Dead Space” series as well.

The third-person viewpoint from behind a character and the frightening creatures depicted bring to mind the iconic sci-fi horror series, following the revival of interest in this franchise post the 2023 remake of Dead Space. Sadly, it appears that Electronic Arts (EA) currently has no plans for more Dead Space remakes. This gap leaves Cronos: The New Dawn particularly enticing, as it shares some traits with Dead Space but isn’t officially connected to the series. However, one essential element of Dead Space – zero gravity gameplay mechanics – might be absent in Bloober Team’s creation.

Cronos: The New Dawn is Likely Skipping Dead Space’s Zero Gravity Gameplay

Due to its unique environment, the game Dead Space incorporates stages where players must navigate while drifting due to the absence of gravity, adding difficulty to the gameplay experience. The zero gravity sections in Dead Space can be tricky, but when players get a hang of the controls, it significantly enhances the gaming adventure. This floating mechanic is crucial in Dead Space, however, the upcoming game Cronos: The New Dawn, although seeming sci-fi influenced, doesn’t appear to include any setting that would necessitate zero gravity.

So far, not much has been disclosed about “Cronos: The New Dawn”, but what we’ve seen indicates that it leans more towards time-travel rather than traditional space exploration. Although it’s possible that future revelations might introduce a cosmic setting, it seems unlikely at this point. Even though the series draws inspiration from the same universe as “Dead Space”, “Cronos: The New Dawn” aims to carve its own identity and avoid being too similar by focusing less on space exploration, as doing so could limit the story’s uniqueness.

Everything Confirmed About Cronos: The New Dawn, So Far

  • Gameplay will alternate between the past and the future.
  • The past is in the process of a cataclysmic event called “The Change.”
  • The future is a decimated wasteland filled with grotesque monsters.
  • Players must search for people in the past to harvest their souls in order to bring them to the future.

The New Dawn” might not include all the elements from “Dead Space,” but it seems promising in capturing the essence that made “Dead Space” great. Despite the absence of zero-gravity, if Bloober Team can maintain the same level of intensity as “Dead Space,” then it could still be an excellent game. The first trailer is brief yet chilling, and given that Bloober Team delivered nerve-wracking moments in the remake of “Silent Hill 2,” this new game becomes even more enticing.

Cronos: The New Dawn Has Serious Competition Ahead

2021 promises a multitude of releases, with 2025 also boasting an array of horror games set to debut. Among the horror titles, “Cronos: The New Dawn” is highly anticipated, but outside its genre, heavyweights like GTA 6, Ghost of Yotei, and numerous others are also poised for release.

Bloober Team has yet to confirm a release date for Cronos: The New Dawn.

Looking forward to finding out how well the chilling tale of “Cronos: The New Dawn” compares to other horror stories in its genre. With the successful remake of “Silent Hill 2”, many gamers might eagerly anticipate the launch of “Cronos: The New Dawn” once a release date is unveiled.

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2025-01-09 17:05