Abstract: This week marked both Colombian Independence Day and the release of Cris Tales, an enchanting homage to classic Japanese RPGs and Colombia itself from a homegrown development team. It's a whimsical fantasy journey with magical realist roots that ground it...
Top notch cartoon visuals both in design and animation, The past/present/future time mechanic in the towns is great, Nice world building, Soundtrack complements the visuals
Published: 2021-08-30, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: As fiction has long taught us, time manipulation is far more a curse than it is a blessing. Whether you're the Time Traveller in H.G. Wells sci-fi classic, Dr. Sam Beckett in Quantum Leap, or the irrepressible Wyld Stallyns, you'll be quickly hit with the...
Published: 2021-08-09, Author: Ben , review by: gamerbraves.com
Cris Tales is an extremely beautiful, charming and unique game. It really stands out from its JRPG peers but is hampered by problems such as slow combat, awkward progression and quality of life issues. If these problems did not exist, I would boldly claim...
Abstract: Cris Tales features the charming and vibrant Crisbell, a young Time Wizard who can see into the past, present, and future simultaneously. Fairly quickly into the story Crisbell learns of her powers and uses them to solve some minor tasks and then learn ho...
Cris Tales tells a charming JRPG tale in a gorgeous and weird world, but it's hobbled by incredibly monotonous combat. Its battles undoubtedly overstay their welcome, but this unique odyssey still manages to shine through them a bit thanks to its style, c...
Story and characters draw you in, Unique Colombian flair is refreshing, Ingenious time mechanics, Stylish, detailed visuals, Nice music and voice acting
Story eventually drags on too long, Time mechanics not used enough, A myriad of mechanical issues, Inconsistent challenge
Cris Tales is a gorgeous, heartfelt, and often creative adventure that provides an interesting peek at a culture not well-represented in the world of gaming. Sadly, it falls a bit short of its grand potential due to some mechanical and balance issues and...
Published: 2021-07-20, Author: Jordan , review by: gamespot.com
A strong core cast of characters lead to enjoyably unforgettable interactions, Seeing the world simultaneously in the past, present, and future supports the narrative themes explored in each of the game's arcs in a fulfilling way, Combat is approachable,
Tying timed button tapping to the combat mechanics doesn't make for an accessible experience, Conclusion to the story isn't all that satisfying
