Cris Tales, the beautifully hand drawn 2D JRPG in which players can view the past, act in the present, and see the future outcomes of their actions all on one screen , announced a release date of July 20th, 2021 during Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase. Modus Games also released a new gameplay trailer and announced pre-order details!
Shape the past, protect the present, save the future – Modus Games revealed during the Nintendo Indie World showcase today that Cris Tales will be making its long-awaited debut when it launches on July 20 across Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG and Stadia for $39.99. A limited-quantity Collector’s Edition is also available to pre-order now which includes an art book, pins, Matias plush, character stickers, and more.
The July 20th release date was revealed alongside a new trailer (Shown Above) that shows off the breathtaking, hand-drawn locales of the past, present and future that Crisbell and her allies will travel to as they save the kingdom of Crystallis. Also showcased was the game’s vibrant, breakneck combat that will function differently in each era, providing more ways than one to take down your opponents.
Cris Tales is an era-bending JRPG created by Colombian developer Dreams Uncorporated where past, present and future are brought together on one screen. Players can use Crisbell’s amazing ability to slip between time periods to both aid citizens across Crystallis’ kingdoms and perform surprise attacks on enemies. If Crisbell wants to save her magical world from the evil that threatens it, she must make use of her power to shape the past, present and future while gathering allies that will help her in her quest. Pre-order now: https://modusgames.com/cris-tales
The game has been highly anticipated since its reveal at E3 2019, where it won several accolades and nominations, including Best Indie Game, and was recently nominated for Best Indie Game and Best RPG at Gamescom 2020. Players can head to the Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam, or GOG to download the demo on their platform of choice now.
To learn more about Cris Tales, visit www.cristalesgame.com, join Modus’ Discord channel (modus.games/discord), and follow Modus on Twitter (@Modus_Games).
If that gameplay trailer wasn’t enough, here are a few pictures to check out!
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Richard Allen is a freelance writer and contributing editor for various publications. While he enjoys modern gaming, he is a retro gamer at heart, having been raised on a steady diet of Contra, Mario, and Dragon's Lair. Chat with him via @thricetheartist on Twitter.
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