Modus Games have announced a delay in the release date of Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK’s time-bending RPG Cris Tales.
As stated in our previously reported, this JRPG-inspired indie game by Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK, stars Time Mage Crisbell. She has just awakened her powers and can see past, present, and future all at once. In her quest to stop the Time Empress, the players’ choices will determine if she makes a better future.
The game was originally slate to launch November 17th. However, it will now launch in early 2021 for Windows PC (via GOG, and Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia. In case you missed it, you can find our preview here.
On the Modus Games website, Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK CEO Carlos Rocha Silva explains that the delay was due to the combination of the studio’s small size, how every area and character needs to be created three times (essentially “developing three different video games at the same time”), and a strong desire to “get it right.”
After the demo release on consoles, Silva explains how the team want to incorporate the feedback they got. “We want Crisbell’s adventure to be narrated in the best possible way, so we hope you take this extra time as the time we need to polish the experience we’re sure you will all love and cherish.”
Along with Modus Games announcing on Twitter that there will be a poster in every retail box of the game, the developers will host a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) on October 16th, 12 p.m. PT (7 p.m. GMT).
You can find the rundown of the game (via Steam) below:
- 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.