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Crystar

201865/100
Role-playing (RPG)Adventure
Crystar's core loop revolves around an emotionally charged premise: a girl must fight through purgatory to revive her dead sister. Combat is a stylish, action-oriented affair where you'll unleash attacks and build up a "tear gauge" to unleash devastating attacks. What elevates Crystar beyond its genre trappings is its uniquely melancholic atmosphere, driven by its narrative of grief and guilt, and its cathartic tear-cleansing mechanic after each battle.

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The player controls a beautiful girl named Rei Hatada, who in order to “revive” her dead younger sister Mirai Hatada, makes a deal with the devil of the other world that is limbo. The story will progress as you fight the souls that drift about limbo. Also, by defeating specific enemies, “Danmatsuma Thoughts” will appear, which by “crying to purify” will develop the protagonist mentally. In accordance with that, you can obtain weapons called “Shisou,” or “Mental Armor.”

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Oninaki

2019 · Action

A stylish action RPG with a strong narrative focus and a unique soul-reincarnation mechanic, Oninaki shares Crystar's blend of action combat, character-driven storytelling, and exploration of grief and loss.

Why recommended

  • Oninaki features a compelling narrative with named characters, dialogue-driven plot, and explicit story beats centered around a world of reincarnation and sorrow, fulfilling the 'Strong Story' criteria.
  • Criteria — RPG elements are present through character progression, skill customization, and equipment management, offering depth beyond simple action.
  • The game's world is explored through linear levels and hub areas, with a focus on uncovering the mysteries of the world and its inhabitants, matching the 'Adventure' criteria.
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A visually stunning action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology, Black Myth: Wukong offers a similar blend of action combat, exploration, and a narrative inspired by classic tales.

Why recommended

  • Black Myth: Wukong features a narrative inspired by Journey to the West, offering a story-driven experience.
  • Criteria — The game has RPG elements, including character progression and skill trees.
  • The game has an adventure aspect, with exploration of the world and uncovering secrets.
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This action RPG offers a similar fantasy setting and character-driven progression, with a focus on exploration and combat.

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  • Eternity: The Last Unicorn features a narrative with named characters and a focus on the player's journey.
  • Criteria — RPG elements are present through character progression and skill customization.
  • The game has an adventure aspect, with exploration of the world and uncovering secrets.
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