# Crystal Project

> Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.

## Game facts

- Developer: Andrew Willman
- Publisher: Andrew Willman
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Mar 31, 2022
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Party-BasedRPG, Metroidvania, Platformer, JRPG
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1637730/)
- Playtime: Main story 50 hr, Main + some extras 59 hr, 100% completion 78 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/crystal-project)
- Languages: Interface: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/crystal-project)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- A vast interconnected world and excellent map design maximize the rewards of exploration and the sense of adventure.
- The FF5-style job system, main/sub-job combinations, passives, and skill trees provide deep party-building options.
- Turn-based combat clearly displays enemy behavior while still delivering substantial strategic tension in boss fights and high-difficulty content.

### Weaknesses

- Too many precision jumps and platforming sections, combined with an unhelpful camera, can cause frustration rather than encourage exploration.
- The nonlinear structure makes it difficult to find the next destination and determine how to progress, leaving some players lost for long periods.
- The thin story and lack of subplots or narrative motivation may disappoint players who prioritize storytelling.

## Links

- [Crystal Project on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/4451)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/4451/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T17:07:01.871Z