Crystar Review
Gemdrops’ Crystar puts players in the role of Rei Hatada, a young girl fighting through Purgatory to rescue her sister. RPGamer examines whether the game is able to break out, or finds itself stuck in limbo.
Crystar
An action RPG where the afterlife is your battlefield.
Releases
Date: | Region: | Platform: | Publisher: | Developer: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2018-10-18 |  | PS4 | FuRyu | Gemdrops FuRyu |
2019-08-27 |  | PS4 | Spike Chunsoft | Gemdrops FuRyu |
2019-08-27 |  | WIN | Spike Chunsoft | Gemdrops FuRyu |
2019-08-30 | | PS4 | Numskull Games | Gemdrops FuRyu |
2022-02-24 | | NSW | FuRyu | Gemdrops FuRyu |
2022-03-29 | | NSW | NIS America | Gemdrops FuRyu |
2022-04-01 | | NSW | NIS America | Gemdrops FuRyu |
2024-12-04 | | PS5 | Spike Chunsoft | Gemdrops FuRyu |
2025-02-27 | | PS5 | FuRyu | Gemdrops FuRyu |
Reviews
Game Content
Crystar PS5 Version Released in the West
Spike Chunsoft has made a surprise western release of Crystar’s PS5 version. Initially announced for Japan in February, the PS5 version is now available digitally in North America and Europe.
Crystar Coming to PlayStation 5 in Japan
A PlayStation 5 version of Furyu’s action RPG Crystar will release in Japan in February. The title, currently available on PC and other consoles, invites players to a dangerous journey in the afterlife.
RPG Cast – Episode 696: “Have You Met Video Game Fans?”
Josh explains that all Genesis music is bad. Robert only has sub-standards for video games. Chris arm-chair quarterbacks the Persona 3 remake. Not the ramp!
Crystar Gets Switch Gameplay Trailer
NIS America released a new trailer for Crystar ahead of its Switch release next month. The video shows the game’s combat system in action.
Crystar Landing on Switch in March
NIS America announced western release dates for Crystar’s Switch version. The game will hit the console North America at the end of March, with Europe receiving it at the start of April.
Crystar Heading to Switch
NIS America and FuRyu are bringing afterlife-themed action RPG Crystar to Nintendo Switch. The Switch version will release in early 2022, with a Limited Edition available to pre-order now.
Crystar Gets Trailer Ahead of This Week’s Launch
Crystar is releasing this week in North America and Europe. Spike Chunsoft is gearing up players with an overview trailer, just in time for launch.
RPGCast – Episode 512: “I Gave Hubert A Teddy Bear And He Burned It”
While Fire Emblem: Three Houses seems to finally be put aside by most folks, a few are still learning the dangerous pitfalls of gift giving. As usual, cats and Robin Williams are discussed. Then someone pre-orders Pantsu Hunter and someone else tries to shove CDs into an iPhone to get monsters.
Crystar Gets English Gameplay Trailer
Spike Chunsoft has released a new English gameplay trailer for action RPG Crystar. The game is now available to pre-order digitally from the PlayStation Store ahead of its release at the end of August.
Spike Chunsoft Announces Conception Plus, Robotics;Notes; New Crystar Trailer Released
Spike Chunsoft had plenty to offer at its Anime Expo panel. In addition to showing a new Crystar trailer, the publisher announced western releases for Conception Plus and two Robotics;Notes titles.
Numbskull Games to Publish Crystar, AI: The Somnium Files in Europe
Numbskull Games is a recently-founded publisher based in the UK. The company has announced a partnership with Spike Chunsoft to bring physical and digital console versions of RPG Crystar and adventure title AI: The Somnium Files to Europe.
Crystar Website Update Introduces Main Characters
Spike Chunsoft has updated the official website for Crystar. The update provides introductions to major characters Rei, Mirai, Mephis, Pheles, and Anamnesis.
Spike Chunsoft to Release Crystar This Summer
Spike Chunsoft has announced it will be bringing FuRyu’s action RPG Crystar to North America and Europe. RPGamers will be tasked with following the devil’s instructions in limbo this August.
A New Cinematic Trailer Sets the Stage for Crystar’s Launch
As a rule of thumb, making deals and bartering for souls with the devil is not a good idea. In Gemdrops’ upcoming action RPG, it’s all over but the crying.
FuRyu Details More Crystar Characters, Gameplay Elements
FuRyu has revealed some more details and media for Crystar. The information includes two more playable characters, two apparent antagonists, and some gameplay details.
More Crystar Story Details Revealed
FuRyu has revealed more details about the story of Crystar, also releasing plenty of new media. There will surely be no unforeseen drawbacks to this deal with the devil.
FuRyu Reveals Crystar Details, Media
Some more details are available for the new action RPG from studio Gemdrops. Coming with them are plenty of screenshots and short videos.
FuRyu Announces Crystar
FuRyu has announced a new action RPG coming to Japan. Crystar is themed around the afterlife and set for release on PlayStation 4 later this year.
Crystar Screenshots - March 22, 2019
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Crystar Screenshots and Art - August 9, 2018
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