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Crystar

May 04, 2023

Not to be confused with The Saga of Crystar.

Crystar[b] is an action role-playing game developed by Gemdrops and published by FuRyu. The game was released for PlayStation 4 in October 2018 in Japan, and internationally by Spike Chunsoft in August 2019 with an additional Microsoft Windows version. A port for the Nintendo Switch was released in Japan in February 2022, and worldwide by NIS America later that year.

Crystar
Developer(s)Gemdrops
Publisher(s)
Director(s)Fuyuki Hayashi
Producer(s)Fuyuki Hayashi
Artist(s)Riuichi[2]
Writer(s)Naoki Hisaya
Composer(s)Sakuzyo
Platform(s)
ReleasePlayStation 4
  • JP: October 18, 2018
  • NA: August 27, 2019
  • EU: August 30, 2019
Microsoft Windows
  • WW: August 27, 2019
Nintendo Switch
  • JP: February 24, 2022
  • NA: March 29, 2022
  • EU: April 1, 2022
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

The player controls a girl named Rei Hatada, who makes a deal with twin demons of Purgatory, and the story progresses as the player fights the souls that drift about Purgatory. The concept of the game revolves around crying, which purifies new equipment to use. By defeating specific enemies, "Memoirs of the Dead," final thoughts of the dead, will appear, and crying will purify those thoughts and develop the protagonist mentally.[3]

Outside of battle and dungeon exploration, the player can also return to Rei's room in the real-world part of the game and prepare for battle, view collectibles, pet her dog, and to enjoy everyday life through various angles.[4]

Plot

Development

The title of the game, Crystar, is a portmanteau of "cry" and "star." The idea came the producer Fuyuki Hayashi, who wants to replicate the feelings where one can draw shining things (akin to a 'star') in a sad event that also makes one 'cry'.[5]

The base story is written by Naoki Hisaya, formerly of Key, known as one of Kanon’s scenario writers.[6]

The opening and ending theme songs, "can cry" and "re-live" (respectively), are both composed and sung by Nagi Yanagi, and the opening cinematic was directed by Tatsuya Oishi at animation studio Shaft.[7]

Release

The game was announced in the Japanese magazine V Jump, revealing the key staff and release date of October 18, 2018.[8] A teaser trailer featuring the opening animation and gameplay was uploaded to YouTube in June.[9] Pre-order bonuses for the game include an extra in-game costume, special soundtrack CD and a replica film sheet of the opening animation.[3]

Spike Chunsoft released the game in English for Microsoft Windows and for PlayStation 4 in North America on August 27, 2019,[10] and for PlayStation 4 in Europe on August 30, 2019.[11] Arc System Works released the game in traditional Chinese in early 2019.[12] A Nintendo Switch version of the game is set to be release in Japan on February 24, 2022,[13] and worldwide in 2022.[14]

Reception

Crystar received "mixed or average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[15][16] Japanese magazine Famitsu rated the game 30/40 (8/8/7/7).[17]

Crystar debuted at No.5 on the Media Create chart during the opening week in Japan, selling 10,473 retail copies.[23] The Nintendo Switch version debuted at No.24 on the opening week, selling 2,842 copies.[24]

Lucas White of PlayStation LifeStyle gave the game a 8/10, praising the story elements which tackles mental health in a realistic way, as well as the visual style which complements the story. However, he noted the low depth of the combat system, as well as the poor equipment system, which detracts from his experience.[25] Lucas Rivarola of RPG Site rated the game 5/10, praising the setting and art style, but was let down by the limited animation, poor execution of the themes, and long dungeons which drags out towards the end of the game.[26]

Notes

  1. ^ PlayStation 4 physical versions published by Numskull Games in Europe[1]
  2. ^ Crystar (クライスタ, Kuraisuta)

References

  1. ^ Lada, Jenni (June 25, 2019). "Numskull Games Is Handling The Australian And European AI: The Somnium Files And Crystar Physical Copies". Siliconera. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "「CRYSTAR -クライスタ-」のキャラクターデザインを担当させて頂きました。". Pixiv (in Japanese). June 21, 2018. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Crystar first details, gameplay, and screenshots". Gematsu. June 21, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  4. ^ "Crystar Is About A Useless Girl Who Must Revive Her Beloved Sister… That She Killed". Siliconera. June 20, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  5. ^ 電撃オンライン. "『CRYSTAR ‐クライスタ‐』読者からの質問に林P＆Dが回答！ アクションRPGとした理由は？". 電撃オンライン (in Japanese). Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  6. ^ "FuRyu Announces Cry Star For PS4, An Action RPG By Kanon Scenario Writer". Siliconera. June 18, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  7. ^ "PS4®ソフト『CRYSTAR -クライスタ-』 豪華制作陣が贈る……｢涙｣がテーマの泣いて戦うアクションRPG" [PS4® software "CRYSTAR" Presented by a Gorgeous Production Team... An Action RPG with the Theme of "Tears"]. PlayStation Blog (in Japanese). June 22, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  8. ^ "Cry Star Release Date and More Details Revealed by FuRyu". PlayStation LifeStyle. June 18, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  9. ^ Game Channel by フリュー, 【CRYSTAR -クライスタ-】ティザームービー, archived from the original on December 21, 2021, retrieved December 6, 2018
  10. ^ "Crystar coming west for PS4, PC on August 27; interview with producer Fuyuki Hayashi". March 22, 2019.
  11. ^ "Crystar launches August 30 in Europe". May 17, 2019.
  12. ^ "哭泣戰鬥美少女動作 RPG《CRYSTAR》繁體中文版 2019 年登場". 巴哈姆特電玩資訊站. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  13. ^ "CRYSTAR coming to Switch on February 24, 2022 in Japan". Gematsu. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  14. ^ "CRYSTAR for Switch coming west in spring 2022". Gematsu. October 18, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  15. ^ a b "Crystar for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  16. ^ a b "Crystar for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
  17. ^ a b Romano, Sal (October 10, 2018). "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1558". Gematsu. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  18. ^ Shive, Chris (August 27, 2019). "Review: Crystar". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  19. ^ Hazell, Ted (March 26, 2022). "Crystar (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  20. ^ Fuller, Alex (August 26, 2019). "Crystar Review". RPGamer. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  21. ^ Wilkerson, Zach (August 25, 2019). . RPGFan. Archived from the original on January 21, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  22. ^ Musgrave, Shaun (April 5, 2022). "SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring 'Crystar', Plus 'LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga' and the Latest Sales". TouchArcade. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  23. ^ "Media Create Sales: 10/15/18 – 10/21/18". Gematsu. October 24, 2018. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
  24. ^ "Famitsu Sales: 2/21/22 – 2/27/22". Gematsu. March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  25. ^ White, Lucas (August 22, 2019). "CRYSTAR Review - Fighting Demons, Outside and In". PlayStation LifeStyle. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  26. ^ Rivarola, Lucas (August 20, 2019). "Crystar Review". RPG Site. Retrieved March 10, 2022.

External links

  • Official website

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Not to be confused with The Saga of Crystar Crystar b is an action role playing game developed by Gemdrops and published by FuRyu The game was released for PlayStation 4 in October 2018 in Japan and internationally by Spike Chunsoft in August 2019 with an additional Microsoft Windows version A port for the Nintendo Switch was released in Japan in February 2022 and worldwide by NIS America later that year CrystarDeveloper s GemdropsPublisher s JP FuRyuWW Spike Chunsoft a WW NIS America Switch Director s Fuyuki HayashiProducer s Fuyuki HayashiArtist s Riuichi 2 Writer s Naoki HisayaComposer s SakuzyoPlatform s PlayStation 4Microsoft WindowsNintendo SwitchReleasePlayStation 4JP October 18 2018NA August 27 2019EU August 30 2019 Microsoft WindowsWW August 27 2019Nintendo SwitchJP February 24 2022NA March 29 2022EU April 1 2022Genre s Action role playingMode s Single player Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Plot 3 Development 4 Release 5 Reception 6 Notes 7 References 8 External linksGameplay EditThe player controls a girl named Rei Hatada who makes a deal with twin demons of Purgatory and the story progresses as the player fights the souls that drift about Purgatory The concept of the game revolves around crying which purifies new equipment to use By defeating specific enemies Memoirs of the Dead final thoughts of the dead will appear and crying will purify those thoughts and develop the protagonist mentally 3 Outside of battle and dungeon exploration the player can also return to Rei s room in the real world part of the game and prepare for battle view collectibles pet her dog and to enjoy everyday life through various angles 4 Plot EditThis section is empty You can help by adding to it March 2023 Development EditThe title of the game Crystar is a portmanteau of cry and star The idea came the producer Fuyuki Hayashi who wants to replicate the feelings where one can draw shining things akin to a star in a sad event that also makes one cry 5 The base story is written by Naoki Hisaya formerly of Key known as one of Kanon s scenario writers 6 The opening and ending theme songs can cry and re live respectively are both composed and sung by Nagi Yanagi and the opening cinematic was directed by Tatsuya Oishi at animation studio Shaft 7 Release EditThe game was announced in the Japanese magazine V Jump revealing the key staff and release date of October 18 2018 8 A teaser trailer featuring the opening animation and gameplay was uploaded to YouTube in June 9 Pre order bonuses for the game include an extra in game costume special soundtrack CD and a replica film sheet of the opening animation 3 Spike Chunsoft released the game in English for Microsoft Windows and for PlayStation 4 in North America on August 27 2019 10 and for PlayStation 4 in Europe on August 30 2019 11 Arc System Works released the game in traditional Chinese in early 2019 12 A Nintendo Switch version of the game is set to be release in Japan on February 24 2022 13 and worldwide in 2022 14 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but was let down by the limited animation poor execution of the themes and long dungeons which drags out towards the end of the game 26 Notes Edit PlayStation 4 physical versions published by Numskull Games in Europe 1 Crystar クライスタ Kuraisuta References Edit Lada Jenni June 25 2019 Numskull Games Is Handling The Australian And European AI The Somnium Files And Crystar Physical Copies Siliconera Retrieved October 18 2021 CRYSTAR クライスタ のキャラクターデザインを担当させて頂きました Pixiv in Japanese June 21 2018 Retrieved January 23 2019 a b Crystar first details gameplay and screenshots Gematsu June 21 2018 Retrieved December 6 2018 Crystar Is About A Useless Girl Who Must Revive Her Beloved Sister That She Killed Siliconera June 20 2018 Retrieved December 6 2018 電撃オンライン CRYSTAR クライスタ 読者からの質問に林P Dが回答 アクションRPGとした理由は 電撃オンライン in Japanese Retrieved December 6 2018 FuRyu Announces Cry Star For PS4 An Action RPG By Kanon Scenario Writer Siliconera June 18 2018 Retrieved December 6 2018 PS4 ソフト CRYSTAR クライスタ 豪華制作陣が贈る 涙 がテーマの泣いて戦うアクションRPG PS4 software CRYSTAR Presented by a Gorgeous Production Team An Action RPG with the Theme of Tears PlayStation Blog in Japanese June 22 2018 Retrieved November 2 2020 Cry Star Release Date and More Details Revealed by FuRyu PlayStation LifeStyle June 18 2018 Retrieved December 6 2018 Game Channel by フリュー CRYSTAR クライスタ ティザームービー archived from the original on December 21 2021 retrieved December 6 2018 Crystar coming west for PS4 PC on August 27 interview with producer Fuyuki Hayashi March 22 2019 Crystar launches August 30 in Europe May 17 2019 哭泣戰鬥美少女動作 RPG CRYSTAR 繁體中文版 2019 年登場 巴哈姆特電玩資訊站 Retrieved December 7 2018 CRYSTAR coming to Switch on February 24 2022 in Japan Gematsu Retrieved October 17 2021 CRYSTAR for Switch coming west in spring 2022 Gematsu October 18 2021 Retrieved October 18 2021 a b Crystar for PlayStation 4 Reviews Metacritic Retrieved September 24 2021 a b Crystar for Switch Reviews Metacritic Retrieved June 8 2022 a b Romano Sal October 10 2018 Famitsu Review Scores Issue 1558 Gematsu Retrieved October 16 2019 Shive Chris August 27 2019 Review Crystar Hardcore Gamer Retrieved February 23 2022 Hazell Ted March 26 2022 Crystar Switch Review Nintendo World Report Retrieved April 9 2022 Fuller Alex August 26 2019 Crystar Review RPGamer Retrieved February 23 2022 Wilkerson Zach August 25 2019 Crystar RPGFan Archived from the original on January 21 2020 Retrieved April 9 2022 Musgrave Shaun April 5 2022 SwitchArcade Round Up Reviews Featuring Crystar Plus LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga and the Latest Sales TouchArcade Retrieved April 9 2022 Media Create Sales 10 15 18 10 21 18 Gematsu October 24 2018 Retrieved December 12 2018 Famitsu Sales 2 21 22 2 27 22 Gematsu March 3 2022 Retrieved March 10 2022 White Lucas August 22 2019 CRYSTAR Review Fighting Demons Outside and In PlayStation LifeStyle Retrieved March 10 2022 Rivarola Lucas August 20 2019 Crystar Review RPG Site Retrieved March 10 2022 External links EditOfficial website 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