Crystal Defenders Crystal Defenders , originally released in Japan as Crystal Guardians , was a defensive strategy game in which players deploy Jobs from " " , such as Black Mages and Soldiers , to fend off encroaching enemy hordes and prevent them from stealing their party ' s crystals . A remake of the game that goes by the name of Crystal Defenders + Plus was released for iOS featuring similar game content , smoother gameplay and additional downloadable maps . The game officially reached end - of - life as of May 31 , 2016 . While the iOS version has been removed , offline versions for PlayStation 3 , PlayStation Portable , Xbox 360 , Android , and Fire OS remain available . There are 12 stages total in three different game versions , W1 , W2 , and W3 . In W1 , players can learn the game basics . In W2 , the introduction of Power Crystals opens up new doors , allowing for deeper , more detailed strategies . Finally the complex maps in W3 are intended to challenge even the most seasoned players . The Wii versions of the game are numbered differently , only R1 and R2 . Gameplay . The object of the game is to defend a path which waves of enemies will walk through . There are a total of thirty waves , each one consisting of a specific type ( or types ) of enemy and the enemies get stronger with each progressive wave . If an enemy gets from one end of the path to the other , the player will lose one crystal . If the player should lose all twenty of their crystals then it is game over . The player ' s first objective is to deploy units . When they have laid out their troops in a fashion they like they can then start the wave of enemies . For each enemy defeated the player is awarded money which can be used to buy new troops , power crystals or to level up their current troops , making them stronger . During a wave more troops can be placed or an Esper can be summoned for the prices of five crystals . When all thirty waves are defeated , or even if the player loses , their performance will be scored based on how many waves they survived , how much money they had left , and how well they actually played . Power crystals . In addition to the crystals a party must defend , players can also use gil to purchase and deploy special Power Crystals that enhance surrounding units ' abilities . Units can receive the benefits of up to four Power Crystals of each type at once . Espers . Once per wave , players have the option of using crystals to summon a powerful Esper . Espers can aid a party by dealing damage to monsters or granting units with beneficial effects . Espers cannot be summoned if a party does not possess at least six crystals , or three in the case of W3 . Versions . Mobile phone . The first version , released in Japan as " Crystal Guardians " , was originally released for mobile phones . This game was released in a episodic format : W1 , W2 , and W3 . Xbox Games Store . The Xbox Games Store version costs 800 MS Points ( $ 10 ) and contains W1 , W2 , and W3 in their entirety , and is played with the usual Xbox 360 controller . Like all XBLA games , it also has twelve achievements that add up to 200 gamerscore points . PSN . The PlayStation Network version costs £7 . 99 in the UK and 9 . 99€ in the rest of Europe and $ 9 . 99 in the U . S . It contains stages W1 , W2 , and W3 . A free demo is also available , presenting a 20 - Wave Stage from W1 and the Soldier , Black Mage and Archer jobs . iPod . The iPod version costs $ 4 . 99 ( in Canada ) and can be played on an iPod Nano or Classic . This version has the W1 and W2 stages and is played using the click wheel . It should be noted that this version seems to be much harder than the WiiWare version . iOS . This version has the W1 , W2 , and W3 stages and makes a large amount of use from the touch controls making it simple . However , it is quite difficult like the standard iPod version each W chapter contains 4 maps , making a total of 12 and each map contains 30 waves . There are two versions : the full version and the Lite version , which only has one map and 20 waves from W1 . The upgrade to the game called " Crystal Defenders + Plus " contains W1 , W2 and W3 stages , albeit with more enhanced graphics and smoother gameplay . This version can be downloaded for free and contains the free stage " Bisga Greenlands " from W1 . Subsequent stages from W1 , W2 and W3 will cost $ 2 . 99 each and a total of $ 7 . 99 for all three game packs . DLC maps were being planned for this upgrade . WiiWare . The WiiWare version costs 800 Wii Points ( $ 8 ) and comes in two installments , called R1 and R2 . Both installments are available , the first of which contains the first 12 stages of the game ( plus one bonus stage for getting a " perfect " on the first twelve ) and is played using the Wii Remote held sideways . It should be noted that this version seems to be much easier than the iPod version . Android . The Android version costs $ 7 . 00 in the USA and features only W1 and W2 . It is currently available on the Google Play store and the Amazon App store . Achievements and trophies . In the PlayStation Network and Xbox Games Store versions , Crystal Defenders has twelve trophies / achievements . The total achievement points value is of 200 , and the Trophy list consists of 8 Bronze Trophies , 4 Silver Trophies , and a Gold Trophy . Most of these achievements and trophies revolve around clearing waves and levels . Development . Firstly released in Japan as " Crystal Guardians " on January 28 , 2008 , it was ported to the NTT DoCoMo series of mobile phones through a point download system called iMode , costing 300 points or 350 Yen . Part of the " Final Fantasy " Mobile series , it was later improved and ported to other major console networks and renamed " Crystal Defenders " for later releases .