# Kristala

> Kristala is a dark fantasy ARPG featuring challenging combat, fluid parkour, and deep exploration. Master the ancient magic of the Sacred Six Kristals and uncover the source of a mysterious curse in a thrilling, story-driven adventure.

## Game facts

- Developer: Astral Clocktower Studios
- Publisher: Astral Clocktower Studios
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Apr 24, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG, ActionRPG
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206410/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, European Spanish, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Hungarian (Hungary), Chinese (Taiwan), Arabic, Chinese (China), Mexican Spanish; Subtitles: American English, European Spanish, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Hungarian (Hungary), Chinese (Taiwan), Arabic; Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/kristala)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- An original dark-fantasy Soulslike concept in which players directly control a cat, supported by detailed feline animations
- An engaging combat system featuring combo attacks, parrying, time manipulation during dodges, varied weapons, and 16 spell slots
- Highly satisfying combat with challenging boss fights and multiple difficulty options

### Weaknesses

- Numerous bugs and glitches, some of which cause save corruption, progression blocks, or interrupted side quests
- Enemy attack animations are unclear or reused, making hit detection and difficulty feel unfair
- The lack of a map system and complex layouts make it easy to get lost, leading to complaints that players must memorize locations

## Links

- [Kristala on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3410)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3410/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T20:09:44.176Z