Underplayed Gems

Crystal Story: Dawn of Dusk (2024)

Crystal Story: Dawn of Dusk cover
Developer
Fred Brown
Publisher
Fred Brown Games, LLC.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.5 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A quick-paced retro adventure with a mix of real-time action and turn-based battles, set in a shattered fantasy world.

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What players say

Players praise the art, music, and blend of Zelda exploration with Undertale-style combat, but nearly all agree the game is very short and feels like an early access prologue. Many say it is not worth the current price and recommend waiting for free updates the developer has promised.

Screenshots

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