CRYSTAR is an action role-playing video game developed by Gemdrops and published by FuRyu. The PlayStation 4 and PC versions are published by Spike Chunsoft in North America and Numskull Games in Europe, and the Switch version is published by NIS America in North America and Europe.
About the Game
For when I weep, then I am strong.
A girl named Rei and Mirai, her little sister, are dragged into the afterworld of Purgatory. To save her sister, Rei signs a contract with the Demons of Purgatory to fight the monsters infesting their world. Rei and her fellow Executors must face their pasts and confront their tears to overcome the Torments and monsters ahead of them. Will Rei save her sister’s Soul before it’s too late?
About the character designers, Riuichi and ntny
- Riuichi – Character designer based in Japan. He specializes in goth-aesthetic themed characters. His CRYSTARcharacter design progress can be seen in this video clip!
- ntny – Character designer and 3D model creator. ntny has worked on multiple famous titles before CRYSTAR.
Key Features
- Fight through Your Tears in This Action RPG – Combat the Souls of the dead as you explore the afterworld of Purgatory. Play as four different characters and unlock their memories to learn the truth behind their stories and secrets.
- Power through Grief – The battle system includes an otherworldly being who fights alongside you. Gather your grief and endure Torments to summon your Guardian!
- Tears Give You Strength – Crying will help you take down monsters and empower your equipment. In CRYSTAR, tears aren’t a sign of weakness, they are a sign of strength.
CRYSTAR News
CRYSTAR for PS5 now available in the west
CRYSTAR coming to PS5 on February 27, 2025 in Japan
CRYSTAR for Switch launches March 29, 2022 in North America, April 1 in Europe
CRYSTAR for Switch coming west in spring 2022
CRYSTAR coming to Switch on February 24, 2022 in Japan
CRYSTAR launch trailer
CRYSTAR character trailer
CRYSTAR launches August 30 in Europe
CRYSTAR details Rei, Mirai, Mephis, Pheles, and Anamnesis
CRYSTAR coming west for PS4, PC on August 27; interview with producer Fuyuki Hayashi
Media Create Sales: 10/15/18 – 10/21/18
Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1558
CRYSTAR reveals 777 as fourth playable character
CRYSTAR full-length trailer
CRYSTAR details Kokoro Fudoji, Sen Megumiba, Anamnesis, 777, and systems
CRYSTAR details story, world, and keywords
CRYSTAR introduces four new characters, battle system tidbits
CRYSTAR details Rei, Mirai, Mephis, Pheles, and Heraclitus
CRYSTAR first details, gameplay, and screenshots
FuRyu action RPG CRYSTAR teaser trailer
FuRyu announces action RPG CRYSTAR for PS4
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