Crossing Souls (v1.2.4)

A sun-bleached California suburb becomes the center of an escalating supernatural crisis when five kids find a strange pink stone capable of opening a path between the living world and the dead. Set in 1986, Crossing Souls turns its coming-of-age adventure into a brisk mix of childhood friendship, government cover-ups, ghosts, monsters, and Saturday-morning-cartoon energy. The tone happily swings from pizza-and-bikes nostalgia to real danger, with a story that treats its young heroes seriously even when it embraces wildly pulpy ideas.

Players guide Chris, Matt, Charlie, Big Joe, and Kevin through combat arenas, puzzle-filled locations, and story-driven exploration, swapping between the kids whenever a challenge calls for a particular talent. Each character brings a distinct fighting style and practical ability, so a brawler, a fast mover, or a smaller character may be the key to clearing enemies or reaching a blocked route. Real-time battles reward movement, timing, and choosing the right child for an opponent rather than simply hammering attacks, while boss encounters ask players to read patterns and adapt. The supernatural stone also lets the group cross into a parallel realm, creating environmental puzzles around objects, hazards, and clues that exist differently on either side.

Hand-drawn animated scenes give the adventure an unusually authentic 1980s cartoon look, while its synth-heavy score and playful references evoke films such as The Goonies without relying entirely on nostalgia. Arcade-style side activities and genre shifts keep the campaign from becoming a routine top-down brawler, even if some combat encounters can feel demanding and a little chaotic. Crossing Souls suits players who enjoy story-focused indie adventures with action, character switching, and a supernatural mystery; think a lighter, more cartoonish cousin to classic action-adventure games with a strong retro-film obsession.