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CrossCode

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September 20, 2018
Wokeometer Rating
2Based
Audience Woke Score
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Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke

TL;DR Verdict

CrossCode shines as a politics-free action RPG masterpiece with gripping sci-fi story, top-tier combat/puzzles, and organic diversity—no wokeness or lectures. 2/10 woke score: pure, safe entertainment.

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Detailed Analysis

CrossCode is a standout indie action RPG with a gripping sci-fi story centered on AI identity, memory recovery, and MMORPG adventures, delivered through exceptional combat, puzzles, and pixel art without any intrusive progressive ideological elements.

The cast features organic diversity befitting an MMO setting, with avatars of various appearances, but no forced race/gender swaps, pronoun mandates, or identity politics woven into the core narrative. A single background gay couple (Apollo and Joern, guild members) is implied subtly in the base game and confirmed casually in DLC, remaining entirely peripheral and non-focal—never influencing plot arcs, conflicts, or emotional drivers.

Fan interpretations of queer coding in friendships (e.g., Lea/Emilie) or metaphorical themes exist but stem from projection rather than overt content, with no lectures on systemic oppression, toxic masculinity, or social justice. Developers Radical Fish Games show no evidence of DEI consultancy, activist statements, or narrative rewrites for modern audiences; pre-release SJW fears were unfounded and dismissed by players. Universally acclaimed with matching high critic/user scores and zero backlash, the game prioritizes pure entertainment, polish, and traditional RPG joys unmarred by contemporary activism.

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Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
DEI Casting & Representation Mandates
Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism

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Is CrossCode Woke?

We've run a full content analysis on CrossCode and scored it 2/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of woke content is in CrossCode?

Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into CrossCode's overall score.

Is CrossCode appropriate for kids?

Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). CrossCode is rated T. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.

How does Wokeometer score video games?

We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →

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