Cris Tales

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Experience Past, Present, and Future simultaneously in this gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs. Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective.

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Release date:
20 July 2021
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Recent Steam reviews:
Mixed
All Steam reviews:
Mixed (172)
User tags*:AdventureColorfulHand-drawnFantasyFemale Protagonist

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Experience Past, Present, and Future simultaneously in this gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs.


Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play! Join the newly awakened Time Mage Crisbell and her fantastical companions on their journey across a dark, fairytale world facing a grim future.



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.



  • 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 Saint Clarity, discover each unique location and shape its future.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
OS Version: windows 7
Processor:
Intel Core at 2.5Ghz or AMD equivalent
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti (2GB) or equivalent
DirectX:
Version 11
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
6 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Medium Settings

recommended*

OS:
OS Version: windows 10
Processor:
Intel Core at 2.7Ghz or AMD equivalent
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (4GB) or equivalent
DirectX:
Version 12
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
6 GB available space
Additional Notes:
High Settings

User reviews

Daniel
Not recommended | 23 Feb 2026
21.5h played

I really wish the game was as good as its art, and while I do acknowledge it is an indie studio's first game, that can't save it from its lack of quality. It is a below average JRPG on pretty much every front; the gameplay, the story, the characters are all just not very good. This game is incredibly slow and dull, and it drags for far longer than it should for a complete playthrough. Sadly the selling point of time

Helpful: 2
jceliojuninho
Recommended | 20 Feb 2026
21.2h played

8/10 not the biggest fan of tb rpg or this games aesthetics but this was nice

Helpful: 0
jmcardplayer750
Not recommended | 15 Feb 2026
23.1h played

I like this game, but I don't think I have the heart to give a complete confident recommendation for this game. First off, to give credit where credit is due, the art is very beautiful. It's really colorful and charming to look at, overall great, and easily the best part of this game. Also, the music is pretty good, there were some city themes and area themes that really caught my attention and set a good vibe for

Helpful: 0