Cris Tales

Top. Tragam uma tradução pt-br, nós adoramos jogos assim ❤️

A pretty fun game when it became free on epic so i decided to buy it on steam instead. I can't say too much about the story but it was entertaining for me (others wont say otherwise) and i thought it was really cool when it came to the core mechanic of the game, i just wished they implemented it a bit more. Artstyle and Soundtracks go really hard, I love it a lot. I wish there was more content of this game but its better to leave it as it is. *****SPOILERS******* I still hate how they remove one of your party members from the game permanantly, it really sucks a lot TvT

Cris Tales is one of those rare RPGs that immediately distinguishes itself not through scale or spectacle, but through a clear artistic vision and a mechanical idea that feels genuinely fresh within a genre often defined by tradition. Developed by Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK, the game presents itself as a modern homage to classic JRPGs while attempting to weave in a more interactive relationship with time itself. From the outset, it leans heavily into a storybook aesthetic and a structure that echoes genre greats, but what keeps it engaging is how it frames its entire experience around the concept of seeing, influencing, and sometimes being burdened by the consequences of time. At the center of the narrative is Crisbell, a young orphan who awakens to her role as a Time Mage and is quickly pulled into a larger conflict threatening the world of Crystallis. The story unfolds in a fairly traditional arc—gather allies, confront a looming evil, uncover deeper truths—but it is filtered through a thematic lens focused on causality and responsibility. The game frequently asks the player to make decisions that shape the future of towns and characters, and while these choices are not always as deeply branching as they initially appear, they do create a persistent sense that your actions carry weight. The writing strikes a balance between earnest and familiar, occasionally predictable but consistently sincere, and the supporting cast adds personality even if some characters fall into recognizable archetypes. The defining feature of Cris Tales is its simultaneous display of past, present, and future, a mechanic that is seamlessly integrated into both exploration and combat. As you move through towns, the screen is split into three temporal perspectives, allowing you to instantly observe how environments and characters change over time. This system is more than a visual novelty—it becomes a puzzle-solving tool and a narrative device, letting players directly intervene in timelines. You might plant a seed in the present and watch it bloom instantly in the future, or choose whether to repair a structure and see the long-term consequences unfold before your eyes. It creates a constant dialogue between player action and world reaction, reinforcing the game’s central theme in a way that feels intuitive and immersive. Combat builds on this idea by allowing enemies to be manipulated across time, introducing strategic layers that go beyond standard turn-based encounters. You can send enemies into the past to weaken them or push them into the future to exploit status effects, such as accelerating poison or decay. Combined with timed button presses for attacks and defense, the system encourages active participation and rewards precision. There are flashes of brilliance in how these mechanics interact, especially in boss encounters where understanding temporal shifts becomes essential. However, the system doesn’t always expand in complexity as the game progresses, and after several hours, battles can begin to feel repetitive. The limited variety in enemy behaviors and a somewhat conservative approach to evolving mechanics hold back what could have been a truly groundbreaking combat system. Visually, Cris Tales is easily one of the most memorable RPGs in recent years. Its hand-drawn art style is bold and expressive, resembling stained glass brought to life with vibrant colors and exaggerated forms. Each region feels distinct, drawing inspiration from various real-world cultures, particularly Latin American influences that give the world a unique identity rarely seen in mainstream JRPGs. The environments are layered with detail, and the shifting timelines create a dynamic visual experience that constantly changes how you perceive the same space. Character designs are equally striking, though sometimes the stylization can make depth perception slightly awkward during navigation. The soundtrack complements the visuals with a gentle, melodic presence that supports the game’s emotional tone without overpowering it, even if it doesn’t leave a lasting impression. Despite its creativity, Cris Tales struggles with pacing and structural issues that occasionally disrupt its flow. Backtracking between areas, uneven difficulty spikes, and moments that require grinding can slow the momentum, particularly in the mid to late game. Load times and minor technical hiccups, depending on the platform, can also chip away at immersion. More notably, while the game emphasizes choice and consequence, not all decisions feel equally meaningful, and some outcomes can seem more cosmetic than transformative. There’s a sense that the game reaches for something deeper than it ultimately delivers, especially when it comes to branching narratives and long-term impact. Even with these shortcomings, Cris Tales remains a compelling and heartfelt RPG that succeeds in carving out its own identity. It may not fully realize the potential of its time-based systems or narrative ambition, but it offers enough originality, charm, and visual distinction to stand out in a crowded genre. For players who appreciate experimental twists on classic JRPG foundations, it provides a memorable journey that is as much about its ideas as it is about its execution. It’s a game that feels crafted with genuine care and artistic intent, even when its systems don’t entirely keep pace with its imagination. Rating: 7/10

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[b]Not Recommended[/b] I played this for an hour, and there were so many red flags that I don't feel the need to trudge my way through to see the rest. All reviews seem to agree on one thing: the art is great. In fact, the first 5-10 minutes leave rather good impressions. The cinematics are great, and the art and design are quite striking [i]mostly[/i]. It falters a bit in the first town, mostly in its environments. They just look quite generic and also rather unclear? A house was apparently destroyed, and I struggled to see how it was "destroyed" until the characters pointed it out and I REALLY looked at it. A small criticism of the art in general is that it feels very noisy. It is sometimes hard to tell what I should be paying attention to. Everything pops out with equal importance. With that, now the MASSIVE narrative red flags all over. Firstly, there's no "character" in any of these characters. No backstory is given, no personality is shown, barely any backstory is hinted at. There is NOTHING to make me interested in any ONE of the characters. The main character just goes through the motions, painfully being pulled along by the writer to "the story". Each NPC has nice art, but they have one-liners with zero personality. The pacing feels like it's trying to speedrun way too much. It's bullet point storytelling. Allow me to summarise everything that happens in the first hour: [list] [*] Frog steals your rose [*] You run around town to find him [*] You end up in a cathedral, which is apparently bad to go in alone for some reason. We are never told why [*] Frog is like: I know a time lord guy, let's see him [*] You go to see him, he goes "omg, you're a time lady!", look, you can time lord things! In THE thinnest interaction possible [*] Time lord guy tells you to randomly ♥♥♥♥ off, despite you being really important and "wow" to him [*] You go back to town, see "Mother Superior" apparently looking sad, apparently in an abandoned orphanage she runs. The art does not make this clear at all [*] You go back into town, apparently see some building collapsing because of "rot" [*] You get sent on a series of small "I know a guy, who knows a thing" talking quests, talking to A => B => C etc. [*] You are then told that the magic apple thing you randomly planted back at time lord guy's house cures the rot. ALREADY BACKTRACKING [*] You get it, but ohhhhhhhhh nooo, you can only cure one house with it. One house, of two NPCs with no personality. Oh, such a hard, painstaking decision. I spent more hours contemplating this decision than I did playing the game truly [*] Now suddenly the farm is on fire. You go, farm lady is like "you can't fight!!! that's crazy". MC is like, ♥♥♥♥, you're right! Frog guy is like "I know a time lord guy with a sword" [*] You go to time lord guy, he's like "I know a sword", opens a random portal, you go in, pick up the sword, literally transform and immediately teleport out. In such a transition, it feels like a literal afterthought of "oh ♥♥♥♥, what now?", where the MC narrates a scene that felt like it was cut [*] Now you go back to the farm, two demon ladies are there [*] Random shield guy shows up [*] Battle ensues. There's nonsense here, but we'll get to that [*] You beat demon ladies [*] Secretary lady is like "Where'd you get that sword!?", MC explains, lady responds "wtf, who are those people you're talking about???", "clearly you started this fire and your random friends I don't know are the culprits, GUARDS!" [*] Begin "wtf run" escape sequence, hiding in a building 2 steps away from the farm [*] You escape the city, time lord guy is like "welp, I know a cathedral, they must definitely be linked". That cathedral coincidentally is in the same town shield guy came from [*] Now you're off on an aimless adventure, with no goal [/list] Honestly... there is SO MUCH MORE I could complain about... but that's the brief. From a gameplay perspective, it's painfully mediocre and nonsensical. You time button presses to dodge and deal more damage, a la Paper Mario style. Problem being, this game does not strongly indicate when you should do these things or indicate when [i]you succeed[/i], so it feels about as responsive as a wet floppy fish. Speaking of wet floppy fish, the tutorial boss tries to teach you how manipulating time works. Apparently, if you wet the demon ladies, because they have an iron shield, then send them to the future, it rusts their shield???? Because water clearly does not dry with the passage of time. And that's all the combat I experienced, "two" effectively, one, short battles. It's possible all this changes many hours in, but I saw so many red flags, saw the reviews consistent with that experience, and thus have no faith to try and continue.

There are also many strange moments in terms of directing, when part of the narrative abruptly ends, as if you had missed something. Also the plot is written by 3y old.

un jeu moyen au mieux, manque de profondeur, un bestiaire risible , une histoire assez pauvre et l'originalité du changement temporel devient vite inutie.

Este juego es una mierda, lo he jugado con un amigo y si no fuera por la cerveza y el autismo no jugamos ni dos roñosas horas, hemos tardado dos años pico en terminarlo, Si lo vas a jugar con amigos y cerveza adelante, si quieres vivir una experiencia soporífera este es tu juego. Beso