Crystal Ortha (2020)

Developer: Hit-Point Co.,Ltd.
Publisher: KEMCO
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a slow-paced, retro-styled tactical RPG where you explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and engage in turn-based battles with conversational boss fights.

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What players say

Players are split on this Kemco JRPG. Fans of the publisher call it fun and charming with retro pixel art, but others say the battle system is unoriginal, progression is extremely linear with invisible walls, and the localization is rough. The learning ability for one character drags down combat pace.

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