Cris Tales

Regardless of its issues, there’s no denying that Cris Tales fulfils the mission its developers set out to achieve, and with gusto: this truly is a gorgeous love letter to classic JRPGs. An epic story combined with a truly beautiful visual style will keep you hooked until the credits roll. With a small update here and there, Cris Tales has all the makings of a modern classic.

When Cris Tales works, it’s a wonderful experience, and there’s a great game in here somewhere, but it sabotages itself at every turn. I’ll be keeping a close eye on Dreams Uncorporated - but Cris Tales is a near miss that looks to the future, while clinging too hard to the past.

Cris Tales is a game that was crafted with a lot of love and passion for its predecessors. The artwork is pure eye candy, the music is just right and the characters are a joy. Sure the main storyline might be a bit derivative and the combat ended up being more repetitive than I would have liked but I couldn’t help but see myself being taken in by the unique time-traveling mechanics, decision-based quests, and charming story.