The standout feature of Chronos is its aging system. Unlike most games where death simply resets your progress, dying in Chronos has a permanent effect on your character’s biology. Every time you fall in battle, one year passes. You return to the world older and wiser, but physically altered.

Chronos: Before the Ashes (Switch NSP) — story summary

Chronos: Before the Ashes is a third-person action RPG developed by Gunfire Games and published by THQ Nordic. Originally a VR-exclusive titled Chronos released in 2016, this overhauled version serves as a prequel to Remnant: From the Ashes . It was released for the Nintendo Switch on December 1, 2020. Core Mechanics & Gameplay Chronos: Before the Ashes Review (Nintendo Switch)