# Crystal Crisis

> An all-star cast of heroes has gathered to test their mettle in this cute and chaotic new color-matching ONLINE combat game! Crystal Crisis is presented like a fighting game, but players attack by arranging falling crystals and clearing them from the screen. It’s the ultimate Online puzzle battle throwdown!

## Game facts

- Developer: Nicalis, Inc.
- Publisher: Nicalis, Inc.
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Jul 31, 2019
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, casual, Puzzle, Arcade
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/447700/)
- Languages: Interface: Chinese (China), French (France), Japanese (Japan), American English, German (Germany), Korean (South Korea); Subtitles: Chinese (China), French (France), Japanese (Japan), American English, German (Germany), Korean (South Korea); Audio: Japanese (Japan), American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/crystal-crisis)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 15, 2026

### Strengths

- Combines a falling-block puzzle similar to Puzzle Fighter with combat and character-specific abilities to provide simple yet strategic one-on-one battles.
- The short, fast-paced matches and easy controls make it suitable for brief sessions or casual play.
- The crossover roster of indie and subculture characters from Cave Story, The Binding of Isaac, Astro Boy, Black Jack, and other works is appealing.

### Weaknesses

- Compared with Puyo Puyo or Puzzle Fighter-style games, it lacks new gameplay elements, and some criticize certain new systems for slowing progression.
- The long loading times are repeatedly criticized as excessive for such a simple puzzle game.
- Some players say they quickly became bored and quit, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of the content.

## Links

- [Crystal Crisis on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/6233)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/6233/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T12:40:44.070Z