Crystalline Demo

Anime is a great medium to present fantasy stories, given the fact that it’s a lot easier to come up with wild ideas when you do not have to create complex sets or spend a lot of money on special effects. Hence, drawing things is a lot more convenient, although the animation itself is usually very expensive as well, especially if the producers desire top-notch quality.

Crystalline is a visual novel with a bit of comedy and some naughty parts, in which you play the role of a boy transported to a curious world full of interesting characters and magical beings. Although it’s not the most innovative story out there, the game does feature a few interesting elements, not to mention the gorgeous graphics and the possibility to make choices that affect the plot.

To begin with, you get the chance to name your character as you please, although you can also name the other main character as well, who is a lovely girl with magical powers. The protagonist finds himself in a world called Terra, in which magic is real and he can interact with mighty beings, although some of them are rather peculiar. The game is still a demo at this point, so don’t expect too much depth in regards to the story.

Unlike the majority of visual novels, this one allows you to choose what your character says along the way, which in turn affects how the story unfolds. Don’t expect mind-blowing differences, on the other hand, since the endings are not radically different anyway. On the other hand, at least you feel like you have a choice, and some of the options also allow you to get closer to the lead female character.

Speaking of which, the artists deserve some praise, because the graphics are truly amazing. Besides the fact that every background is incredibly detailed and nicely colored, the characters are animated in three-dimensions, which means that they can perform real-time movements and gestures. It’s not a full-3D experience, however, so don’t expect anything too crazy either.

In spite of the fact that it’s a bit too kinky to be considered a proper fantasy story in the true sense of the world, Crystalline is still a very polished visual novel that holds a lot of potential. Hence, you can show your support by contributing to the game’s Kickstarter campaign.