Kristala - Detailed Information
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| Supported OS | Windows |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 06 June 2024 |
| Developers | Astral Clocktower Studios |
| Publishers | Astral Clocktower Studios |
| Sold copies | ~ 10,000 |
Embark on a thrilling journey in Kristala, a Dark Fantasy ARPG featuring challenging combat, acrobatic parkour, and exploration to uncover a detailed, horror-filled story. Become the role of a catlike warrior who must uncover the source of a dark curse plaguing your world.
Punishing & Satisfying Combat
Avoid damage by blocking, dodging, and deflecting attacks. Combine light and heavy attacks, utilize powerful weapon abilities, and cast up to 16 equipped spells at a time. Regenerate Mana by engaging in melee combat — defect attacks to land critical takedowns.
Defeat Cursed Monsters with Cunning Skill
Ailur is slowly being overcome by a dark and mysterious curse. Use your arsenal of weapons, spells, and unique feline abilities to battle undead enemies, tortured spirits, and behemoth bosses with cunning agility and skill.
Overcome Obstacles with Feline Parkour
Execute unique abilities that allow you to traverse the environment in many ways, overcoming new + exciting challenges. New traversal abilities are unlocked by progressing Kristala’s main storyline + each new skill opens up new pathways in previously explored areas.
Piece Together the Dark Lore through Exploration
Use your arsenal of skills to explore the dark caves of the Myrish Grotto and underground labyrinth of the Hallowed Haunts, seeking out written journal pickups, impactful NPC interactions, and unique Kristal Memory items.
Create Your Own Unique Feline Character
Choose your desired fur pattern/length. Your clan choice determines the type of magic you'll level throughout the game, and your starting class determines your initial weapon, armor, and stat loadouts. Level stats, magic, and feline abilities to fit your desired play style.
Kristala will be released via individual Chapters, and purchasing at any time during Early Access grants access to the full game as it's developed and released. Each Chapter contains 4 - 12 hours of gameplay, depending on your experience with ARPGs and interaction with quests. Content updates and patch notes are shared via Steam’s announcement system.
**Kristala will be Steam Deck compatible following its initial Early Access release.**