Underplayed Gems

Crystarise (2023)

Crystarise cover
Developer
YUKIUSAGI Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating
3.9 of 5, 257 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A action RPG where you hack and slash through procedurally generated islands while building and customizing a floating base.

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What players say

Players praise the cute art and the satisfying loop of gathering materials to decorate a floating island, which also powers up the character. However, many warn that the game has not been updated for over a year, making it feel abandoned. Long-time players report a grindy late-game where growth slows significantly, and the story is virtually absent.

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