Crystal Breaker

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Crystal Breaker is a single player action game. It was developed by TERARIN GAMES and was released on November 27, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Story In the year 248 of the Space Era, an abnormality occurred in the defense system that supported human life. Unmanned weapons began destroying orbital industrial plants. The space government, which relied on computers, was powerless to do anything about the situation. Suddenly, an unknown fighter jet appeared, fighting against the unmanned weapons. The words CRYSTAL BREAKER were written on the…

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Fast-paced and exhilarating gameplay with individual stage selection, making it accessible for casual play.
Great visuals, music, and controls, enhancing the overall experience and enjoyment.
Unique mechanics that emphasize offense over defense, providing a fresh take on the shmup genre.

Screen pop-ups for bonuses can be distracting and interfere with gameplay, particularly during boss fights.
Many bosses and enemy patterns lack variation, leading to a sense of repetition over time.
The flashing in the menus is excessive and could benefit from a toggle option for player comfort.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the arcade experience, contributing to addictive gameplay. However, some players expressed a desire for more variation in the music and a greater diversity of enemies. Overall, it complements the game's visuals and controls effectively.
- “It has that perfect arcade buzz with great music and addictive gameplay.”
- “It has good music, good graphics, good control, and a lot to dodge.”
- “Nice visuals and music.”
- “I would have liked a bit more variation in the music and bosses.”
- “The music feels repetitive and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
- “While the concept is interesting, the soundtrack lacks diversity and becomes monotonous.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their appealing visuals, reminiscent of the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 aesthetic, while also being described as intense and fast-paced. Overall, the game's graphics contribute positively to the overall experience, complementing its good music and controls.
- “It has good music, good graphics, good control, and a lot to dodge.”
- “Like many of Terarin's games, it has that PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 aesthetic and feel, but a lot more intense and fast!”
- “Nice visuals and music.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as an enjoyable caravan-style shmup with unique mechanics, featuring solid and simple controls that facilitate smooth navigation through stages. Players appreciate the addictive nature of the game, enhanced by great music and an engaging arcade atmosphere.
- “I found this to be an enjoyable caravan-style shmup, with its own unique mechanical slant.”
- “Solid and simple controls and mechanics that help make it easy to zip through each stage.”
- “It has that perfect arcade buzz with great music and addictive gameplay.”