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Cris Tales - PlayStation 5

ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+)
SKU: 12913398
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Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play! Join the newly awakened Time Mage Crisbell and her fantastical companions in a fantasy world facing a grim future. The powerful Time Empress and her forces threaten to bring about a cataclysm tearing apart Crystallis and the other four Kingdoms of the region. To stop the Time Empress and rewrite the future of the land, you will embark on a harrowing journey across the kingdoms, meeting and recruiting powerful allies to aid in the fight. Master their abilities and Crisbell’s unique Time Magic to overcome mighty foes – send them into the past to face their weaker, younger selves, send a foe to a future where they’ve succumbed to all the damage of a poison applied in the present, or create your own strategies in this one-of-a-kind combat system. As Crisbell’s powers grow, you will make choices with far-reaching consequences for the people you meet – consequences that will impact the world you’ll experience in real-time throughout your journey. Every character, NPC, enemy, and even Kingdom has a past, a present and one or more futures, depending on your actions! Beautifully hand-drawn 2D art is animated frame by frame to bring the branching possibilities to life across more than 20 hours of gameplay. Experience a unique combination of branching stories, innovative combat, and classic RPG excitement in Cris Tales’ exciting and unforgettable exploration of how our actions echo through time.

Features

  • A Love Letter to Classic JRPGs

    Inspired by timeless JRPGs like Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VI, Valkyrie Profile, and modern classics like Bravely Default and Persona 5, meet and recruit a unique cast of teammates, challenge myriad enemies, and make your way through an expansive world.

  • Experience the Past, Present and Future Simutaneously

    Peer into and learn from the past, decide on actions in the present, and alter the course of the future in ways that will reshape the world dynamically depending on the choices you make.

  • Master Strategic Turn-Based Combat

    Warp your enemies into the past or future, synchronize attacks for enhanced group abilities, and master the timing of attack and defense to go beyond your party’s limits in combat.

  • Uncover a Fascinating Story & Characters

    The Empress’ plot to destroy the world is complex and layered. Use your wits and recruit powerful allies throughout the world to uncover and undo her multi-faceted web and make your way to the True Ending of this enchanting tale.

Specifications

  • ESRB Rating
    T (Teen 13+)
    Compatible Platform(s)
    PlayStation 5
    Software Format
    Physical
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Reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 26 reviews

92% would recommend to a friend

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good game, but has loading issues.

    This game is a banger. For those that grew up playing Jrpgs this is a great throwback. It has more active combat where you have to time your attacks and your blocks which can be a pain for certain people. The game has a fairly good story that is whimsical and reminiscent of something like Chrono Trigger though it doesn't quite reach those highs. One thing that hurts this game is the loading time. There's significant loading time on the PS5 version of around 5 or so seconds to get in and out of battle. It's even worse on the switch at 15-25 seconds to enter and exit battle. The game is good but isn't as good as many classics before it. One thing this game does have is a sort of Steven Universe vibe and it makes fun of several rpg tropes which can make the game more enjoyable depending if you like certain archetypes.

    This review is from Cris Tales - PlayStation 5

    Posted by MrWeasley

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good game

    Great art, good story, and solid rpg mechanics. A couple of game design choices make the game drag towards the end. I recommend this if you like jrpgs.

    This review is from Cris Tales - PlayStation 5

    Posted by TheDude

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cris Tales = Sleeper Hit

    A very impressive game in both design and execution. You use the past, present, and future to solve puzzles and fight enemies in a cleverly designed turn based RPG. All NPCs are voice acted, and the visuals are excellent. The characters fall flat at times and it's weird the way they chose to display the time mechanic. Having said that, this game is still terrific. It's a sleeper indie hit that will easily give you dozens of enjoyable hours and reasons to replay the game if you choose to do so. 8/10

    This review is from Cris Tales - PlayStation 5

    Posted by PapaTonberry

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful visuals and Unique Gameplay

    The game is absolutely gorgeous with a some great core turn base gameplay. The time mechanic is a cool and interesting addition but does take a bit of time to get used to. Music is great and characters are refreshing.

    This review is from Cris Tales - PlayStation 5

    Posted by SuileDearg

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don’t sleep on this

    The artwork and visual is a real treat for the eyes. This is like a love letter for those who enjoyed JRPG’s like Chrono Trigger. Gameplay is engaging and rewarding too.

    This review is from Cris Tales - PlayStation 5

    Posted by VoltageSky

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Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play! Join the newly awakened Time Mage Crisbell and her fantastical companions in a fantasy world facing a grim future. The powerful Time Empress and her forces threaten to bring about a cataclysm tearing apart Crystallis and the other four Kingdoms of the region. To stop the Time Empress and rewrite the future of the land, you will embark on a harrowing journey across the kingdoms, meeting and recruiting powerful allies to aid in the fight. Master their abilities and Crisbell’s unique Time Magic to overcome mighty foes – send them into the past to face their weaker, younger selves, send a foe to a future where they’ve succumbed to all the damage of a poison applied in the present, or create your own strategies in this one-of-a-kind combat system. As Crisbell’s powers grow, you will make choices with far-reaching consequences for the people you meet – consequences that will impact the world you’ll experience in real-time throughout your journey. Every character, NPC, enemy, and even Kingdom has a past, a present and one or more futures, depending on your actions! Beautifully hand-drawn 2D art is animated frame by frame to bring the branching possibilities to life across more than 20 hours of gameplay. Experience a unique combination of branching stories, innovative combat, and classic RPG excitement in Cris Tales’ exciting and unforgettable exploration of how our actions echo through time.

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