Charon's Crossing

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Added 1/2/2024 19:10:56
Modified 1/2/2024 19:46:26
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Source Steam
Platform PC (Windows)
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Genre Adventure
Indie
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Feature Single Player
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Description

Journey Through The Underworld

In Charon's Crossing, you play as the mythic ferryman, Charon. Your task is to safely ferry the souls of the departed through the treacherous rivers of the Underworld. As you maneuver through each of the five rivers—Lethe, Acheron, Cocytus, Phlegethon, and Styx—you'll confront a variety of obstacles and menacing foes that aim to obstruct your path.

Power-Ups & Strategy

With each completed stage, Hermes offers you a brief respite. Visit his shop to purchase vital power-ups that can make your journey smoother. From bolstering your health to manipulating the very fabric of time, choose the enhancements that align best with your strategy to ensure the safe passage of souls.

Pixel-Art Arcade Action

Experience a blend of strategy and skill in this Game & Watch-inspired title. Charon's Crossing presents players with a nostalgic trip featuring minimalist pixel-art graphics combined with classic 8-bit soundscapes. Will you successfully navigate the rivers and deliver all the souls, or will the Underworld's perils prove too challenging?

Features

  • Traverse five distinct rivers, each with its unique challenges.
  • Battle and evade various foes and obstacles that aim to hinder your journey.
  • Utilize strategic power-ups from Hermes' shop to aid in your travels.
  • Engage in a visually captivating pixel-art world complemented by 8-bit tunes.
  • Test your reflexes and decision-making skills in this arcade-style experience.