Cris Tales

***Cris Tales*** is a fantasy RPG game developed by Dreams Uncorporated and Syck, and published by Modus Games. It was originally going to release on November 17, 2020, but was delayed to July 20, 2021, on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, Nintendo Switch and Google Stadia.

## Plot

Crisbell must embark across Crystallis and the four Kingdoms in a bid to stop the powerful Time Empress and rewrite the future of the world and all those living in it. Along the way, she’ll meet and recruit powerful allies with their own unique stories and skills like Matias the Frog and Willhelm the Child Mage.

As she explores the world and meets her unique companions, Crisbell will have to make choices with far-reaching consequences for the people she meets – consequences that will impact the world you’ll experience in real-time throughout your journey. Each companion will be invaluable as you face these choices and the myriad enemies who stand in your way. Will you buffet them with attacks, or discover creative ways to use Crisbell’s time powers to alter the reality of each fight?

Beautifully hand-drawn 2D art is animated frame by frame to bring the branching pasts and futures of each region, enemy, and NPC to life across more than 20 hours of gameplay. Experience a unique combination of branching stories, innovative combat, and classic RPG excitement in Cris Tales’ exciting and unforgettable exploration of how our actions echo through time.

## Key Features

* **A Love Letter to Classic JRPGs -** Inspired by timeless JRPGs like Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VI, Valkyrie Profile, and modern classics like Bravely Default and Persona 5, meet and recruit a unique cast of teammates, challenge myriad enemies, and make your way through an expansive world.
* **Experience the Past, Present, and Future Simultaneously -** Peer into and learn from the past, decide on actions in the present, and alter the course of the future in ways that will reshape the world dynamically depending on the choices you make.
* **Master Strategic Turn-Based Combat -** Warp your enemies into the past or future, synchronize attacks for enhanced group abilities, and master the timing of attack and defense to go beyond your party’s limits in combat.
* **Uncover a Fascinating Story & Characters -** The Empress’ plot to destroy the world is complex and layered. Use your wits and recruit powerful allies throughout the world to uncover and undo her multi-faceted web and make your way to the True Ending of this enchanting tale.
* **Discover a Beautiful World -** Climb aboard an airship or boat and traverse this handcrafted, dark fairytale world. From the shining kingdom of Crystallis to the slums of Vinez, discover each unique location and shape its future.

## Playable Characters

* Crisbell - (Voiced by Kira Buckland)
* Matias - (Voiced by Cody Rock)
* Cristopher - (Voiced by Zeno Robinson)
* Willhelm - (Voiced by Lindsey Vega)
* Zas - (Voiced by Lizzie Freeman)
* JKR-721 - (Voiced by Daman Mills)
* Kari Hudo - (Voiced by Jenny Yokobori)
* Adri - (Voiced by Dani Chambers)

## Gameplay

**Exploration**

At certain points of the game, the player can activate the Time Mechanic while exploring the environment. The screen is separated into three different sections, revealing the past, present, and future. The player will have the ability to interact with different periods and collect information, or gather items that don’t exist in the present.

**Combat**

The party engages in strategic turn-based combat with enemies using both physical and magical attacks. Certain actions are time-based, in which pushing the action button at the correct time will result in extra damage to an attack, or more armor for defense. Status effects can also be resisted during defense.

In a battle, every party member has HP & MP; when a party member loses all of their HP, that member is automatically knocked out of the battle. Crisbell is unique as she also has CP, which are used to activate her Time powers. Each party member can perform a standard physical attack, summon a magical attack, defend, or use a recovery or battle item.

The Time Mechanic plays a role in combat, either by making the enemy weaker or stronger. Status ailments can be inflicted and manipulated by the Time Mechanic. For example, players can poison an enemy and then advance time to let the effect take place all in one turn. If the enemy is at a certain age, sending them in the past or future will result in a Temporal Limit, damaging them.

Certain enemies or Bosses will have ways to deal with the Time Mechanics by moving to the opposite side of the party or by using an ability.

## Gallery

### Promotional Work

promo featuring Mother Superiorpromo featuring Volcanopromo featuring GalleyIndieWorld PromoPromo/Presentation Material for GDC 2018

## Videos

Cris Tales - Opening Cinematic TeaserCris Tales - 20 Minute Gameplay SpotlightCris Tales – E3 Announcement Trailer
## Merchandise

#### Magazines

* Pure Nintendo Magazine Issue 49

Issue 49 of PNM magazine was published in November 17 2019 that features Cris Tales as its cover art along with 5 pages of journal and interviews with the devs.

Front CoverBack Cover
* Mentioned Articles

Throughout 2020~Start of 2021,Various magazines from different press has covered & talk about the game in some of its sections.Pc gamer magazine UK (somewhere 2020)Game informer magazine issue #327Edge Magazine September 2020Playstation Magazine UK February 2021
* Wireframe Magazine #50

For Wireframe June's edition the magazines features a sizable sections of talks & interviews with the devs of the game along with a custom drawn poster art as its magazine covers.Such art were also featured on other events as well.Cover artPage 1Page 2Page 3Page 4Page 5Page 6Original poster artPre-order promo for GamestopAlternate cover for GTM Magazine July 2021Sketches of final composition of the cover by Sebastian VillFirst iteration of the magazine cover

#### Collector Editions - EU - NA,CA,SA(Sold out)

Collector's Editions was first annouced by Modus Game pricing at $100 USD for pre-orders on Jan 19 2021,annoucements to ship across the world were soon followed.Shipping to Canada, Central America, and South America (excluding Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Venezuela) Starting on May 25 2021,and towards EU region starting July 8 2021.Shipping to America Region was soon sold out right around release date of the game & was disabled ever since.Collector's Edition for EU were still available as the time of writing this. - Unboxing Videos -

* Final Product
* Development

Overview (Include a copy of the game with user-chosen platform)‘Peek-a-boo’ Game O-sleeve (Paper cover for the copy of the game)Physical 60-page art bookMatias Plush (approx. 9 In height,23cm)4 Enamel Character Pins3 Character Stickers2 Lithographic Art Prints (approx. 4 In width x 6 In height,10 cm x 15 cm)Digital Downloads:PDF Scan of the Physical 60 page artbook,some promo & game assets as [4 desktop wallpapers, 8 phone wallpapers, and 10 character avatars] - Photo Credits -

Final render sketch of all planned productsInitial concept sketch for the Collector's packaging boxLenticular print initial render with two version of Crisbell(Left - After taking sword,Right - Before taking sword)Enamel pin sketches 1/3Enamel pin sketches 2/3Enamel pin sketches 3/3

#### Vinyl Record & CD - EU - US(Sold Out)

Black Screen Record annouces the pre-order for Tyson Wernli's full Cris Tales OST(may include unreleased tracks) in Vinyl Records or CD form on Jan 14 2022.It had claimed it would also ship worldwide but as the time of writing this,no evidence of it yet.It also includes a Bandcamp Code for the Cris Tale OST along with the purchases.Cover ArtCover Art Process - ColoringCover art process - LineupCover art process - Sketches by Sebastian VillVinyl Sleeve Cover140g **White/Gold Marbled** & **Translucent Curacao** VinylInterior of Gatefold sleeveCD CoverInterior with CD DiscInterior without disc

## External links

* Official website
* Steam page

## References

1. ↑ https://modusgames.com/news/cris-tales-delay-developer-message/