Underplayed Gems

The Demon Crystal (2019)

The Demon Crystal cover
Developer
YMCAT/Regista
Publisher
Regista
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, RPG
Rating
5.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A straightforward retro action-adventure with a classic fantasy story and casual pacing.

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What players say

Players describe this as a faithful modernized remake of a 1984 MSX title, calling it a Druaga-like. It is praised for smooth controls and forgiving continues, but criticized for repetitive background music and cheap difficulty spikes where bombs can kill the player.

Screenshots

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