Every August 2019 Video Game - Ranked By Anticipation

19. Crystar

Crystar game
Spike Chunsoft Co.

Release Date: August 27th

Platforms: PC, PS4

Whilst the golden era of the JRPG was a while back, they are zero signs of the output slowing down. Especially with studios like FURYA Corporation dropping a relentless barrage of genre product out on an annual basis.

This new one sports the usual melodramatic fantasy drama, with plenty hack-n-slash, RPG and turn-based tropes. What's fresh though, is you can switch between four varied characters at any point, all with their unique storylines and battle mechanics.

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