Cris Tales

Playstation LifestyleAnnette Polis

8/10

I’ve been riding an RPG high these past couple of months. After spending a lot of time running around a futuristic world with the Scarlet Nexus crew, tackling another story in which time plays such a huge factor set off my Spidey senses. PSLS offered me the Cris Tales review opportunity. Promos promised me a stylish adventure. Never one to turn down the chance to cover a game on my wish list, I weathered my way through thunderstorm-induced power outages to see Crisbell’s story play out.

Sirus GamingAdrian Morales

7.5/10

We tell you, it’s a good game! It’s not average! It might have some problems here and there, but you have to admit it is a “Good” game.

Video ChumsMary Billington

7.4/10

In Cris Tales, you possess the power to make the world around you go back or forward in time but does this time-traveling mechanic offer something substantial or is it merely a gimmick in this stylish turn-based RPG? Let's find out.

DestructoidChris Moyse

7/10

While Cris Tales offers a stirring adventure — packed full of wit and character — numerous mechanical shortcomings frequently put the brakes on its excitable spirit. A victim of unfulfilled ambition, Cris Tales doesn’t quite deliver on its clever premise or its chrono-combat. There’s no denying the passion and talent of the developers, however, manifested in stunning visuals and a wonderful cast. Cris Tales will definitely ostracize some players, but those with a little patience may see past its flaws to embrace its heartfelt homage to gaming’s bygone era.

Hardcore Gamer Jordan Helm

For a game so favorably-regarded and closely-monitored in its build-up to release, it's hard to shake off the minor disappointment and frustrations that Cris Tales generates in its final form. As attractive and thankfully successful its visual style and aesthetic has remained over the course of its total run-time. Both the design and presentation of its world, its setting and even its character design alike, bringing a genuine flair that allows the game to stand out in that regard. But the lack of similarly-lofty ambition and care with its general journey -- as well as some occasional annoyanc...

WayTooManyGamesHeidi Hawes

7/10

RPGs and JRPGs are nothing new, but Cris Tales developed by Dreams Uncorporated and Syck, and published by Modus Games is not your typical version of either type. It’s best described as a “love letter” to JRPGs, with its most notable source of inspiration being Chrono Trigger. With its eye-catching art design and its implementation of a time manipulation mechanic, I was intrigued upon watching the very first trailer for it. After a while of waiting, Cris Tales finally released, much to ...

Game SkinnyStevenGreen

7/10

The incredible world-building found in Cris Tales is often overshadowed by lackluster combat, regardless of the unique time travel mechanics.

Impulse GamerAbdul Saad

Cris Tales is perhaps the most vibrant, colorful, and graphically impressive RPG this year. The characters are endearing and the plot is unique. However, It’s

Gamer EscapeJustin Mercer

6/10

Despite this, it’s clear a lot of heart went into this project. There are good character interactions and moments here, but the actual meat of the game—the gameplay and overarching thrust of the story—falls too short of the bar raised by its presentation to make it an easy title to recommend for its length. As it stands, it’s a quintessential example of style over substance. If Cris Tales fails to grab you by the end of its opening few hours, it won’t do anything to change your mind...

TwinfiniteEd McGlone

Cris Tales would have been better off leaning into Crisabell's time powers more. It's a really neat idea that should have been beaten over the player's heads far more than it was. Instead, Cris Tales pulls its punches for some reason and the whole mechanic ends up feeling half-baked.

WellPlayedArana Judith

6/10

Cris Tales is an enchanting story wrapped in a gorgeous visual style, but lacks sustained imagination in gameplay. JRPG players will find enjoyment within, but those less patient may be turned off after a few hours.

NoobFeedAdam Siddiqui

Unscored

Cris Tales has a lot of positive elements but they start to fall apart at the end. Much of the title's end game could've been stripped down and the game would've benefited from this. The great cast of characters, visual design, and the promising combat system has a lot of positive features. It seems that the developers decided to try and extend the game's life by adding unnecessary tasks towards the end. Turning what could've been a great 25-hour fantasy adventure into a 40-hour adventure that fizzles out at the end. Cris Tales is a worthwhile RPG to experience but you'll have to endure a lot ...