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You play as a young hero tasked with entering a mysterious labyrinth to save your homeworld from a great evil. The labyrinth is a non-linear, interconnected dungeon (reminiscent of the first Dark Souls firelink shrine hub). Every time you die, you do not simply respawn at a checkpoint. Chronos- Before the Ashes Switch NSP
Instead, you are resurrected via a magical crystal, but you age by one year.
Starting at age 18, you can theoretically age up to 80+. As you age, your physical stats (Strength, Dexterity, Vitality) shift. You become wiser (increasing magic stats) but physically weaker (losing raw melee power and stamina). This forces the player to evolve their playstyle over the course of the game—from a nimble warrior-dodger in their 20s to a wise, spell-slinging mage in their 60s. Cons: You play as a young hero tasked
Unlike its cousin Remnant (a third-person shooter), Chronos is a slow, methodical dungeon-crawler focused on melee combat, parries, and puzzle-solving. You play as a young hero entering a mysterious labyrinth to save their home from a great evil.
But here is the brilliant twist: Every time you die, your character ages by one year. your physical stats (Strength
The game’s hook is brilliant: Every time your character dies, they age by one year. You start as a young, agile hero. But as you fail, you grow older. By age 40, you lose physical strength and speed but gain wisdom (intelligence and magic potency). By age 80, you are frail but a master of arcane arts. This mechanic forces you to rethink your build dynamically. Die too much early on, and you’ll be forced into a mage build late game.
Disclaimer: This guide assumes you own a physical or digital copy of the game and are using a homebrew-enabled Nintendo Switch (Atmosphere or ReiNX). Modifying your Switch violates Nintendo's Terms of Service and may result in a console ban.
If you have legally dumped your own Chronos: Before the Ashes cartridge or eShop license to create an NSP, here is how to install the backup via a PC tool (like NS-USBloader or Tinfoil):