Crystar Action-RPG Updates with Five New Character Profiles

Spike Chunsoft is bringing FURYU's Crystar action-RPG to PS4 and Steam in the west on August 27, complete with English subs and Japanese and English audio options. The game's official website was updated. Dig into the breakdown of Rei, Mirai, Mephis, Pheles, and Anamnesis below.

Rei Hatada

VA: Brianna Knickerbocker

The story is not about saving the world, but purchasing her ego as she wishes to bring her sister back to life. , she has the strength to press on.

Though quiet and serious, when she becomes emotional she exhibits an intensity that's directly opposed to her usual, soft-spoken demeanor. She is capable of doing anything to protect those she cares for.

Mirai Hatada

VA: Michelle Marie

Rei loses her sense of self and out of control, ends up attacking her. The story revolves around Rei's quest to bestow Revival to her sister.

Mephis

VA: Cassandra Lee Morris

One of the managers of Purgatory who collect the crystallized form of tears known as Idea.

The dogmatic type who speaks with archaic phrasing.

Pheles

VA: Jackie Lastra

One of the managers of Purgatory who collect the crystallized form of tears known as Idea.

The creepy, unstable type.

Anamnesis

VA: Laura Post

A humanoid Revenant who drags Rei and Mirai into Purgatory. She causes Rei to kill Mirai.

Anamnesis seeks Mirai's Soul as it wanders through Purgatory. An enemy deeply connected to Rei by fate, they cross paths Many times through Rei's journey to the depths of Purgatory.

In secret, she has been working to attain Revival in order to regain her memories about someone precious to her, and to have her revenge.

Those who pick up the Day 1 Edition of Crystar will get an exclusive mini art book.

Story and features:

For when I weep, then I am strong.

A girl named Rei and Mirai, her little sister, are dragged into the afterworld of Purgatory. Will Rei save her sister's Soul before it's late late?

Key Features

Fight through Your Tears in This Action RPG- Play as four different characters and unlock their memories to learn the truth behind their stories and secrets.

Power through Grief- The battle system includes an otherworldly being who fights alongside you. Gather your grief and endure Torments to summon your Guardian!

Tears Give You Strength- Crying will help you take down monsters and empower your equipment. In CRYSTAR, tears aren't a sign of weakness, but of strength.

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