Crystar

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Aug 7, 2019
    100
    I always have been, whether it's the writings on T.S. Eliot and Poe, films from The Cabinet of Dr Caligari through to Blade Runner, the music of Nick Cave, or games like I Am Setsuna and, now, Crystar. That Crystar manages to be so layered and nuanced with that theme makes it all the more impressive. FuRyu continues to be the publisher to watch for anyone who likes their games with a bit of genuine artistic credibility.
  2. GamingTrend
    Aug 19, 2019
    90
    Crystar is a great action-RPG with some fascinating twists. Crying is not only a key aspect to boosting your strength in battle, but it enables you to create more powerful gear. Be prepared for mentions of tragic and depressing topics, but remember that they work to enforce the ideas of "showing your emotions as a strength" and the sometimes overlooked issues that others face each day.
  3. LaPS4
    Sep 3, 2019
    80
    Crystar is one of those titles that makes it out of Japan and it is going to be a reference for the RPG titles to come. Fluid combat system, characters with their own fighting styles and complex plot are its strengths. Gemdrops Studios offers a title which is far from perfect, but it is able to impact the player like few games can.
  5. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Aug 23, 2019
    80
    CRYSTAR is a game that feels like it came out of nowhere. Double-A-ish Japanese action games have been kind of a dime a dozen since the PlayStation 3, yet this one’s narrative ambition and strength blew me away.

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Universal acclaim- based on 2255 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 105 out of 2255
  1. tesadesrvdbetta
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in every sense of the word, beautiful graphics, a delightful piano soundtrack, and brilliant writing.

    The fact the Western    A masterpiece in every sense of the word, beautiful graphics, a delightful piano soundtrack, and brilliant writing.

    The fact the Western branch decided to completely ignore this in exchange for promoting the dreadful Net Idol Torture Porn game called "AI: The Somnium Files" is proof that their marketing team is incompetent in every possible way.    … Full Review »
  2. c57v76v7v7v6
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
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  3. Starzen517
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing with like only one flaw. The visuals, the atmosphere, the gameplay mechanics they're all so wonderful! This game has someThis game is amazing with like only one flaw. The visuals, the atmosphere, the gameplay mechanics they're all so wonderful! This game has some really dark themes from suicide to miscarriage, if you explore everything in the game you will come across all sorts of dark themes. When I mentioned gameplay mechanics I was talking about the memories you get from defeating each enemy and learning their life before they died. Gameplay itself is nothing special. It's decent enough and while i found it fun, the gameplay not being anything deep might not be everyone's cup of tea. It can also get sort of repetitive but for story reasons. Now the story, wow this story is such a rich and well written story. The story is very original, it's not generic or anything. Just when you think you've figured out the story it just pulls you back in and sends you off into another direction. It's one of my favorite videogame stories I've ever had the privilege to play through. This is why I give this game a 10. Gameplay might not be anything special but the story is fantastic that it makes up for its few flaws. I highly recommend this wonderful game! Plus there's a dog in the game you can pet, easily a 10/10.… Full Review »
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