Cris Tales will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC via Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store and Stadia in July for $ 39.99, publisher Modus Games and developers Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
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Experience the Past, the Present and the Future simultaneously in this beautiful indie love letter to classic JRPGs.
Cris Tales is a beautiful indie love letter for classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Look to the past, act in the present and watch how your choices dynamically change the future – all on one screen while you play! Join the newly awakened Time Mage Crisbell and his fantastic companions on their journey through a dark fairytale world facing a dark future.
Crisbell must embark on Crystallis and the four kingdoms in an attempt to stop the powerful Time Empress and rewrite the future of the world and all those who live in it. Along the way, she will find and recruit powerful allies with her own unique stories and abilities, such as Matias the Frog and Willhelm the Child Wizard.
As she explores the world and finds her unique companions, Crisbell will have to make choices with far-reaching consequences for the people she meets – consequences that will impact the world you will experience in real time along your journey. Each companion will be invaluable in facing these choices and the myriad of enemies that stand in their way. Will you strike them down with attacks or discover creative ways to use Crisbell’s time powers to alter the reality of each fight?
Beautifully hand-drawn 2D art is animated frame by frame to bring the past and future branches of each region, enemy and NPC to life over more than 20 hours of gameplay. Experience a unique combination of branched stories, innovative combat and classic RPG thrill in Cris Tales‘exciting and unforgettable exploration of how our actions echo over time.
Main features
- A love letter for classic JRPGs – Inspired by timeless JRPGs like Time trigger, Final Fantasy VI, Valkyrie Profileand modern classics like Bravely Default and Persona 5, meet and recruit a unique cast of teammates, challenge a myriad of enemies and make your way through an expansive world.
- Experience the past, the present and the future simultaneously – Peer and learn from the past, decide on actions in the present and change 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 skills and master attack and defense time to go beyond your group’s limits in combat.
- Discover a fascinating story and characters – The Empress’ plan to destroy the world is complex and layered. Use your intelligence and recruit powerful allies from around the world to discover and undo your multifaceted web and pave the way to the True End of this enchanting tale.
- Discover a wonderful world – Climb aboard an airship or boat and go through this dark world of handmade fairytales. From the sparkling kingdom of Crystallis to the slums of Saint Clarity, discover each unique location and define your future.
Read more about the game here.
Watch an overview trailer below.