Cronos: The New Dawn is a Slow, Brutal Fight for Survival — and I’m Hooked

From the first teasers of Cronos: The New Dawn, it looked like a shift for Bloober Team, presenting a new dark world to explore. Even with those early teasers, it wasn’t until I finished the Silent Hill 2 remake and saw a few new details about the game that it truly felt like something I needed to keep on my radar. With that excitement and curiosity, when the chance came to attend a preview event for the game, I jumped at it, eager to explore more of what Cronos: The New Dawn actually is and to dive into what makes the game so interesting.

The early looks at Cronos: The New Dawn gave it a sense of oppressive dread, making it feel as though no matter what you do, you are small and insignificant. After playing about two hours of the game’s opening moments, I have news for you: that feeling never goes away. Even with only the first few sections under my belt, I can confidently say Cronos: The New Dawn is one of the darkest, most oppressive game worlds I have ever explored.