Experience Past; Present; and Future simultaneously in this gorgeous; indie love letter to classic JRPGs.Cris Tales is a gorgeous; indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past; act in the present; and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play! Join the newly awakened Time Mage Crisbell and her fantastical companions on their journey across a dark; fairytale world facing a grim future.Crisbell must embark across Crystallis and the four Kingdoms in a bid to stop the powerful Time Empress and rewrite the future of the world and all those living in it. Along the way; she’ll meet and recruit powerful allies with their own unique stories and skills like Matias the Frog and Willhelm the Child Mage.As she explores the world and meets her unique companions; Crisbell will have to make choices with far-reaching consequences for the people she meets – consequences that will impact the world you’ll experience in real-time throughout your journey. Each companion will be invaluable as you face these choices and the myriad enemies who stand in your way. Will you buffet them with attacks; or discover creative ways to use Crisbell’s time powers to alter the reality of each fight?Beautifully hand-drawn 2D art is animated frame by frame to bring the branching pasts and futures of each region; enemy; and NPC to life across more than 20 hours of gameplay. Experience a unique combination of branching stories; innovative combat; and classic RPG excitement in Cris Tales’ exciting and unforgettable exploration of how our actions echo through time.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.