Crystalis

by SNK

Product Details

• ASIN: B000SMMOFO
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,988 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Vintage NES Game. Take a road down memory lane with this classic.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Precious Gem to be Treasured, May 15, 2008

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Crystalis Fan (USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Crystalis (Video Game)

I first played this game about 12 years ago, Did Not Regret it at all. You see, it was sitting in my fathers collection of NES games and i picked it up, knowing very little of what to expect from a game that was not vastly known at the time, It was one of my fathers favorite games, he would spend Hours at a time playing this game, and when i popped the cartridge into my NES, i soon figured out why. The Storyline was so expansive and invigorating that it consumed my life for at least 4 hours every day, Even then it was hard to step away from it, The game actually gave me a challenge, which most games at that time i was used to and knew what to expect from each one. This game was so ahead of its time that many people did not pick this up, which they should regret doing, The story Begins in a post Apocalyptic world when Technology destroyed most of the towns, villages and wildlife, which caused the earths axis to shift causing mutations in the creatures, You awaken in a cave from a cryogenic sleep, and are told that you must gather together 4 swords, Sword of Wind, Fire, Water, and Thunder, and then, only then can you Obtain the most Powerful and Valuable sword in the game, The sword of Crystalis. You Begin Your Journey in the Town of Leaf and Visit the Elder, who tells you that a great evil emperor named Draygon (Also known as Draygonia)has Built a Tower in the sky and has brought back the ways of Technology. Now in a world Where the ways of Magic Flourish, you must oppress the evil Draygon and Save Humanity. *Note: Play the NES Version, NOT The Game Boy Color Version, The NES VERSION is far more superior and provides more of a challenge, the GBC Version is not a true Port of the original, Just letting you know.*

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So much fun long ago, and still GREAT, January 8, 2009

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Aaron Patterson (Louisville, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Crystalis (Video Game)

I got this game from Santa as a Christmas present ages ago when I was a wee lad. I remember my dad and I played this game while my family watched around the TV. It was a once in a lifetime experience playing this game for the first time as a kid. I was very lucky to get such a great NES game, especially considering it's a more obscure lesser known title.

This game was so awesome. I still pick it up and play it again now that I'm in my mid twenties. The graphics are good for the NES. The music is good. The amount of weapons, magic, armor, items, and powerups you can get are amazing for an overhead RPG Adventure game from this era. And all the weapons and items are useful and placed well throughout the game to keep you from getting too powerful too fast. The controls are good, and the menus are easy to understand. Pacing and difficulty are just right.

I love the boss battles. They are all diverse and challenging. Your allies, the wise men, and the townspeople actually tell you useful information and the story is also interesting. I'm surprised at how little known this title is considering how great it is, especially for an NES game. But everyone I've talked to that does happen to know about this game loves it. If you are a fan of classic adventure games or RPG games, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy. You won't be disappointed.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crystalis - The Definitive RPG Videogame, July 10, 2007

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baufe - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Crystalis (Video Game)

*Crystalis - the one that started it all. This game was SO far ahead of its time when it was released in 1989. This game featured one of the most dynamic and expansive gameworlds ever created (for the time) with real-time action encounters with monsters and expansive landscapes with mountains, ice caverns, lava caves, deserts, riding on a dolphin on an ocean, underwater caverns, poisonous forest, etc. goodness knows what all else. The game is a true masterpiece and is so horribly underrated. It really is a shame. It was the first true rpg I ever played with the exception of Legend of Zelda, but this game holds a more special place in my heart than LoZ ever could. If you're familiar with SNES titles such as "Secret of Mana" or "Secret of Evermore", you will love this little NES treasure. It's still my favorite game of all-time.