Cris Tales

 Xbox Series X
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 4 out of 31
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  1. Sacapof
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
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    DA et chara design sublimes !
    Bande son au top
    Le gameplay est vraiment plaisant, avec son système de temporalité, autant dans les villes et donjons qu'en combats
    Dialogues entièrement doublés (doublages en anglais uniquement mais de qualité)

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    Quelques quêtes fedex qui rallongent artificiellement la durée de vie
  2. tom974
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    Given you like old school classic turn based RPG, this is a must play. Beautiful arttistic direction and OST, characters are well built, the story is deeper than the artistic direction would let you think. The mechanic of time powers could have been deeper too but there are some nice ideas and the main bosses will ask some reflexion from you. I didn't experience any bugs. And this is rareGiven you like old school classic turn based RPG, this is a must play. Beautiful arttistic direction and OST, characters are well built, the story is deeper than the artistic direction would let you think. The mechanic of time powers could have been deeper too but there are some nice ideas and the main bosses will ask some reflexion from you. I didn't experience any bugs. And this is rare enough to mention it : every dialogs are (nicely) voiced.… Expand
  3. tayloben
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    Cris tales is a beautiful game with a timeless art style and a true love letter to those 16 big JRPGs from my childhood. A striking mix between final fantasy and chrono tigger, the game incorporates classic turn based combat with an interesting time travelling battle mechanic through the use of “time crystals” executed by the main character. The first two acts of the game run rather well,Cris tales is a beautiful game with a timeless art style and a true love letter to those 16 big JRPGs from my childhood. A striking mix between final fantasy and chrono tigger, the game incorporates classic turn based combat with an interesting time travelling battle mechanic through the use of “time crystals” executed by the main character. The first two acts of the game run rather well, discovering beautiful new locations, story beats and new time powers. However, despite an interesting plot twist, the last act tends to let the game down somewhat with a disappointing, rushed ending. For JRPG fans this game is a must play, especially if you have a gamepass subscription or for a JRPG newbie, the difficulty works well with a lot of room for error. Graphics: 9/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Story: 7/10
    Audio: 10/10    … Expand
  4. S1LVERSurfer93
    Oct 28, 2021
    8
    What a lovely journey Cris Tales is. The art style is beautiful. The story is fun and heartwarming. The gameplay is entertaining and nostalgic. Shoutout to the active timing mechanic for scoring bonus attacks and critical hits that I’ve always dreamed of in a turn based combat system. Also the time power mechanic brings a wonderful additional strategic layer to combat and exploration. BestWhat a lovely journey Cris Tales is. The art style is beautiful. The story is fun and heartwarming. The gameplay is entertaining and nostalgic. Shoutout to the active timing mechanic for scoring bonus attacks and critical hits that I’ve always dreamed of in a turn based combat system. Also the time power mechanic brings a wonderful additional strategic layer to combat and exploration. Best of all, gamepass makes a game like this so much more discoverable and enjoyable. I highly recommend anyone with gamepass go and check out Cris Tales.… Expand
  5. CesarAGS
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    Amazing game, personally I’ve never been a fan of rpgs, but this game is simply amazing, it has a really good soundtrack and aa amazing story, would highly recommend

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#31 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#55 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. XGN
    Aug 25, 2021
    75
    A clever RPG that combines traditional turn-based gameplay with time manipulation to present an interesting story through many different locations. The story features some time-based puzzling and side-quests that make subtle (or less subtle) changes to the world around you. The random encounters and save points don't add to the fun of the game but in all, a quality, fun RPG.
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  2. TheXboxHub
    Aug 8, 2021
    90
    Cris Tales succeeds in what it sets out to do. It isn’t as good as Chrono Trigger but is still a very good RPG in its own right. I hesitate to call it a JRPG as it doesn’t have that feel, but is still as competent and enjoyable a game as I’ve played in a long time, all helped along by a great art style, enjoyable time-bending mechanics and a story that will keep you hooked.
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  3. Xbox Tavern
    Aug 4, 2021
    75
    Cris Tales is a beautiful 2D JRPG with an interesting story and great use of time manipulation. Each of the characters are unique and bring something different to each battle. The way the screen splits to show you the past, present and future is delightful to see and invests you into the game to try and improve the future, while using time powers in battles is well executed and kept me keen on trying different strategies. Hopefully the slow movement outside of battle and the fact there is no difficulty slider doesn’t put people off as there’s a lot to enjoy here in this stunning looking JRPG.
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