It's a decent, straightforward JRPG, remake of a flash game that was on Armor Games, then as a part of Crystal Story II's paid Steam release. Dungeon crawling, using basic attacks and skills to defeat mobs and a boss every five floors. The story is a bit dated and genre standard, but it has some subversive elements that I like. Mercenary Inc is a band of average adventurer misfits who are hired by the blond Hiro the Hero to defeat Rita the evil witch so that Hiro can take credit in exchange for a generous bounty. Hiro is unsurprisingly an incompetent glory hound and Rita doesn't even see the protagonists a anything notable right until they defeat her giant undead dragon at the end of the main story. The remaked skill system is more flash than substance, but it's novel enough.
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About This Game
An evil witch has stolen the Crystal of Power. It’s up to one brave hero to save the world... by hiring four mercenaries to do the job for him. Play as the members of Mercenary Inc as you explore randomly generated dungeons, battle fierce monsters, befriend a vibrant cast of characters, and collect loot in this 2.5D dungeon crawler/turn-based RPG.
- Experience classic turn-based RPG gameplay with 4 diverse characters.
- Explore Evil Cave and other distinct locations on the world map.
- Play as the cast of Mercenary Inc as they go along their lighthearted adventure.
- Battle a variety of dangerous monsters and collect loot to help you on your journey.
- Tweak your party's specialization and formulate strategies as you take on stronger foes.
- Experiment with the dynamic leveling system and equippable abilities for your party.
- Craft all new items and reforge new equipment to help strengthen your team.
This game is a remake of a flash game that was published on Newgrounds in 2011. This 2020 version builds it from the ground up with all new gameplay and features:
- Added all new explorable locations.
- Recreated 3D levels and redrawn sprites.
- Added partial voice acting and monster sound effects.
- Rewrote dialogue and added new scenes.
- Tweaked the leveling system and equipment to be more dynamic.
- Improved graphics and audio.
- Implemented full gamepad/controller support.
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User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
1 user reviews
100%
Positive
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System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+)
- Processor: i3
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10 capable
- Storage: 1 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Crystal Story: The Hero and the Evil Witch cost?
Crystal Story: The Hero and the Evil Witch costs $4.99.
What are the system requirements for Crystal Story: The Hero and the Evil Witch?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+) Processor: i3 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DX10 capable Storage: 1 GB available space
What platforms is Crystal Story: The Hero and the Evil Witch available on?
Crystal Story: The Hero and the Evil Witch is available on Windows PC, Linux.
Is Crystal Story: The Hero and the Evil Witch worth buying?
Crystal Story: The Hero and the Evil Witch has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was Crystal Story: The Hero and the Evil Witch released?
Crystal Story: The Hero and the Evil Witch was released on May 29, 2020.
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