Whereas in The Legend of Zelda you could tackle dungeons in somewhat of a disjointed fashion, Crystalis follows a more linear path due to its level-up and equipment systems.
The emphasis on “feeling” is intentional, as some might prefer the design of a game like Zelda over Crystalis for a few reasons. In fact, it is arguably one of the best “feeling” action RPGs to release on the system. And despite not being the most popular game upon release, Crystalis has posthumously earned the respect of many an RPG player due to its excellent take on the subgenre.
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It had the privilege of being a middle of the pack release during the lifecycle of the NES, meaning the developers could take full advantage of scrutinizing previous works in order to really hone in on a solid formula. GameplayĬrystalis is an action RPG similar to the original Zelda, with the main difference being its eight-directional movement in comparison to the four directional input in Zelda. Crystalis uses a blend of sci-fi and medieval fantasy in its setting something that can be appreciated by almost any nerd out there. Your objective is to collect four elemental swords, combine them, and defeat Draygon before history repeats itself. Fortunately, you remain pointed in the right direction with the help of a few sages and an old friend. Our unnamed protagonist starts the adventure with a serious case of amnesia, much in thanks to being fresh off a century-long cryogenic sleep. If left unchecked, he will ascend the tower and rule the world as he sees fit. Of course, leave it to humans to repeatedly screw up and never learn from their mistakes, with the honors in Crystalis falling to one Emperor Draygon. A tower is erected in the sky as both a tool for maintaining balance in the world and a reminder of what happens when the heart of man is a little too self-motivated. As a result, mankind resets itself to the most primitive of states and gives up the pursuit of the things that led to the fallout in the first place. With the advancements of science and technology come the potential for corruption and destruction, which ultimately leads to an all-out nuclear war in the case of the game’s world.
Crystalis tells the age-old tale of human nature at its worst.
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