Underplayed Gems

Crystal Project (2022)

Crystal Project cover
Developer
Andrew Willman
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 2,552 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 50 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A contemplative, open-world RPG where you freely explore a voxel landscape, engage in tactical turn-based battles, and choose your own path through collecting, taming, or uncovering mysteries, with an underlying sense of foreboding.

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What players say

Players praise a large, rewarding world to explore that blends JRPG job classes with metroidvania-style progression. The platforming frustrates some, and opinions split on whether the late game remains fun.

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