Crystal Story: Dawn of Dusk

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Crystal Story: Dawn of Dusk is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Bred Frown and was released on January 12, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Crystal Story: Dawn of Dusk" is the second game in the series, where players control Mina, a young adventurer from the Dawnside, on a quest to rescue her kidnapped brother from the demon Termina in the perilous Duskside. Mina uses fire-elemental Arts to battle enemies and solve puzzles in this hybrid retro-modern-styled adventure. Explore a challenging world with fast-paced action and turn-based battles, inspired by 16-bit classics.

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gameplay4 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features excellent pixel art and a nostalgic soundtrack, reminiscent of classic RPGs like Zelda and Earthbound.
Gameplay strikes a satisfying balance between puzzle-solving and action, with engaging mini-games during boss battles.
The world is charming and immersive, filled with fun characters and a promising story that leaves players eager for future updates.

The game is relatively short, with many players feeling it lacks sufficient content for the price, often completing it in under three hours.
There are numerous bugs and janky controls that can disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences such as softlocks and unclear objectives.
The combat system is criticized for being poorly balanced, with some mechanics feeling underdeveloped and frustrating to engage with.

gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its unique blend of puzzle-solving, point-and-click adventure, and turn-based RPG mechanics, offering a diverse and engaging experience as players explore whimsical environments. While the controls are noted as unusual yet fitting, there are calls for more story integration and gameplay improvements in future updates. Overall, the combination of charming plot elements and enjoyable boss fights contributes to a compelling gameplay experience.
- “Also, as a fan of the Magic of Scheherazade, I never thought there would be a retro-throwback game that borrowed its turn-based/real-time hybrid gameplay system.”
- “Great soundtrack, puzzles, and gameplay!”
- “But those updates will need to come with massive gameplay improvements.”
- “Loved the boss fights, but I wanted more story/gameplay.”
- “The gameplay has elements of puzzle-solving, point-and-click adventure, and turn-based RPG mechanics for plenty of variety while you explore numerous, whimsical environments and get immersed in the charming plot and characters of the Crystal Story universe.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Crystal Story: Dawn of Dusk" is described as a charming yet brief adventure that serves as a prologue to a larger narrative, leaving players eager for more. While the plot and characters are engaging, many reviewers feel that the current content does not justify the price, expressing a desire for additional story and gameplay. Anticipation for future updates that will expand the story is high among players.
- “The gameplay has elements of puzzle-solving, point-and-click adventure, and turn-based RPG mechanics for plenty of variety while you explore numerous, whimsical environments and get immersed in the charming plot and characters of the Crystal Story universe.”
- “There's a plot hook for sequels at the end, and what is there is pretty decent, but decent doesn't feel like it justifies spending 15 dollars on such a content-light game.”
- “I'm aware that there are going to be updates that will expand on the story as well as provide additional content, but as of right now this game is an early access release.”
- “A cute, if brief, little adventure, that definitely feels like a prologue to a bigger story.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and creativity, drawing comparisons to iconic titles like Earthbound and Undertale. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience alongside the impressive pixel art. While some note that the music is one of the game's few strong points, many agree it significantly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “Relatively short but sweet adventure with excellent pixel art and music.”
- “It's a really stunning game with fantastic art direction and music in the style of Earthbound, while being a really innovative Zelda-like in its own right.”
- “Found this game a few years ago on accident, this game has an insane OST and is pretty fun, feels like Celeste, Undertale, LOZ, and Earthbound in one.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its significant number of bugs, with users noting that it feels unstable and incomplete, especially considering its short length relative to its price.
- “The game is very buggy.”
- “A little buggy and for the price, it's pretty short.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics and music of the game are praised as wonderful, showcasing a strong art style. However, despite the appealing visuals, the game struggles to effectively integrate its various gameplay elements, leaving it lacking in overall execution.
- “The graphics and music are both wonderful, but that's about the only thing this game has to offer.”

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Crystal Story: Dawn of Dusk is a role playing game.

Crystal Story: Dawn of Dusk is available on Windows and Xbox.

Crystal Story: Dawn of Dusk was released on January 12, 2024.

Crystal Story: Dawn of Dusk was developed by Bred Frown.

Crystal Story: Dawn of Dusk has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Crystal Story: Dawn of Dusk is a single player game.

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