Cross of the Dutchman Reviews

Cross of the Dutchman is ranked in the 14th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
6 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2016

There's not much replayability on offer and it won't last you very long, but Cross of the Dutchman is a cheap title with a handful of thrills. It's mediocre in many respects, but I'd say it at least does the trick for a short adventure.

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Chris Wray
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Oct 14, 2015

Cross of the Dutchman is a short game, it does have a bit of padding in there, but the unusual setting and story behind it, with a reasonably entertaining combat system make it worth trying out. Cheap, cheerful and entertaining - it's worth at least having a look at it.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
3 / 10
Oct 11, 2015

Cross of the Dutchman holds true lore-wise, explaining the tale of Pier Gerlofs Donia, but as a video game, the hero falls flat on his face with crippled combat mechanics, bland gameplay progression, poor animation, and an overall lack of content and excitement. It needed a tremendous amount of extra work and polish. If this game was a sword, it would be a blacksmith's worst nightmare, or a laughingstock of poor craftsmanship. Ultimately, some stories are just better told in books.

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45 / 100
Oct 7, 2015

I like the idea that I can play as a pissed off farmer who just wants to save his family and his town, I just can't fully commit to the idea when I feel as if I'm flailing my arms around like two giant fish attached to a WeebleWobble.

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ZTGD
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Oct 5, 2015

While Cross of the Dutchman doesn't offer much innovation in terms of gameplay, Triangle Studios still manages to infuse a great deal of originality and heart into their small but feisty game which, while short, is packed with life.

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GameSpew
Diggy
Top Critic
6 / 10
Sep 30, 2015

Unlike the brutal Saxon forces, Cross of the Dutchman will not set the world on fire

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Sep 25, 2015

The cartoony appearance might throw you off, but there's no shortage of violence in this retelling of a folk legend's homegrown rebellion.

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Sep 17, 2015

Cross of the Dutchman's "based on a true story" narrative is neither accurate, nor are its battles a substitute for action RPGs like Diablo. I would rather read Pier's Wikipedia entry again, which offered greater entertainment at zero cost.

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Bit Cultures
Zach Nonnemacher
55%
Sep 16, 2015

Cross of the Dutchman is certainly an interesting idea. Stories based on historical figures, particularly man-made legends are always fascinating areas to explore in the realm of gaming. However, the experience is plagued by overly simplistic controls and a lack of flair that makes everything feel plain and uninteresting. The frustration caused by their inconsistency often overshadows the redeeming qualities that the game does have, such as score and writing. It leaves one asking if this needed to be a game rather than a short animated movie.

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3.5 / 5.0
Sep 13, 2015

For all of the faults that can be pointed out, there is a great game here. The combat starts flawed, but becomes rewarding. The stealth sections were annoying, but contrasts well with the combat and highlights it more. The story isn't handled in the best way, but leaves the player wanting more.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2015

Cross of the Dutchman is a fun history lesson that not only attracts through its source material and the alluring visuals but also through the simple yet entertaining combat. You'll have fun learning about the story of Pier Dosia while rampaging through Saxon soldiers in medieval Frisia.

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