CRYMACHINA

"Despite the narrative not fully coming together in the end, as well as some repetitive gameplay structure, Crymachina manages to be a compelling RPG. Regardless of its uneven nature and short duration, I think it may leave a lasting impression …"

"I had a solid time with CRYMACHINA overall but it certainly doesn&s;t live up to similar action RPGs that offer much more impactful stories and consistently engaging gameplay. The characters are delightful, though, so you may want to check it …"

"After the excellent Monark, it would seem that FuRyu is struggling a lot to hit the target."

"CRYMACHINA is a decent story wrapped up in some truly boring gameplay and a cheap overall look. The combat is monotonous, the difficulty simply isn’t there, and the level design is just awful."

"Crymachina offers a cybernetic futuristic world with excellent action-based combat. Though it loses itself in the weeds with its plot, it delivers nonstop fun."

"While Crymachina’s flashy and striking character designs certainly shine, they can’t save a game that’s unfortunately hampered by uninspired, repetitive combat and painfully linear dungeons."

"Crymachina serves as a visually striking and thematically intriguing action RPG that is dripping with style yet feels a bit too small for the story it wants to tell."

"I couldn’t keep from being enthralled with the mystery and wanting to know what would happen next. What helps is the gameplay structure and how it’s perfect for a pick-up-and-play approach. I do wish it conveyed a few features more …"

"Crymachina is a thrilling science fiction adventure that offers fast-paced action in a post-human dystopia."

"I believe that FuRyu laid down a solid foundation here with Crymachina. The narrative is there, the characters are there, the gameplay is there, but the nuts and bolts that glue all of them together aren&s;t. This isn&s;t to say …"

"Crymachina has an interesting world but that is not enough to make it a highlight due to its tiresome and boring gameplay. It&s;s honestly difficult to recommend it to those who love action RPGs with so many good examples of …"

"Crymachina is a game with a cool concept and engaging story that starts out quite promising. Its interesting narrative and solid combat, however, is ultimately tempered by its linear dungeon design and repetitive gameplay. It’s not a bad game, though, …"

"The game has a fairly short runtime (by RPG standards) of around 25-30 hours, but even then it soon begins to outstay its welcome. It’s a shame as the story really is intriguing to begin with, but after fighting your …"

"Crymachina is continually plagued by its imbalance. It takes too much work to get to the good of Crymachina and only those desperately itching for a sci-fi action RPG will enjoy completing it. It’s a shame because the concept it …"

"Crymachina stays on the fence in many aspects, but it doesn&s;t manage to be as bad as it seems, as long as the player keeps in mind its weak points. However, it&s;s a mistake to regard it as a spiritual …"

"Undeniably stylish combat mixes with a philosophical sci-fi narrative asking what it means to be human… or something like that"

"Crymachina boasts a dark, imposing world populated by monstrous machine enemies that uses classic sci-fi themes to examine deep existential questions. However, it doesn&s;t offer you any agency through a story that is unsatisfyingly similar to the studio&s;s last game."

"At the end of the day, CRYMACHINA will become a game that some look at as having potential but failing to live up to it. The combat outside of boss/challenge fights feels uninspired and the levels lack substance. Don’t get …"

"Crymachina asks probing questions about the nature of humanity through the lens of machines, and its conclusions are evocative, emotive and ultimately quite uplifting. It does sit in the shadow of a giant of a game that already canvassed exactly …"

"CRYMACHINA has a promising story and a fresh aesthetic, but the presentation leaves so much to be desired. Convoluted and rushed world-building makes it hard to get invested, and the basic and repetitive combat encounters make it hard not to …"

"Although a few issues can mar the overall enjoyment, CRYMACHINA is nevertheless an enjoyable tale of reincarnated humans and their struggle to define what it is to be a "real human". Slick, responsive combat and a fantastic musical score make …"

"Crymachina is like the RC Cola of action RPGs; it&s;ll do if you&s;re desperate for something to satisfy your craving, but it&s;d be tough to argue that it&s;s anyone&s;s top choice. The so-bad-it&s;s-good story and fast-paced combat ultimately make this …"

"Crymachina is a touching tale that touches on the nuances of human details and its hidden and primitive insecurities. Speaking through a common language, already seen in the works of Yoko Taro and in the history of FuRyu productions, but …"

"CRYMACHINA impresses with an intriguing world, great music and a very interesting graphic style paired with anime aesthetics, which we liked throughout. Unfortunately, with the same old battles, dull and linear dungeons, and unimpressive bosses, there&s;s not much left outside …"

"Crymachina does not represent the triumphant return that many had hoped for for FuRyu Corporation. The game has a story that, while potentially interesting, feels like it&s;s wasting its potential, in part due to an overly stereotypical cast of characters, …"

"CRYMACHINA is an intriguing action RPG with mechanical girls that attempt to become human again in a very distant future. Although such a future is bleak, these androids make CRYMACHINA feel wholesome and hopeful. CRYMACHINA&s;s smooth combat system, stellar Japanese …"

"Crymachina is a charming JRPG title that has quite a lot of polish. It’s certainly a step above some of the other FuRyu Corporation titles out there. Yes, there’s a layer of jank to the game but it’s remarkably enjoyable. …"

"The balance between the visual novel elements and the action RPG gameplay allows CRYMACHINA to be a thought-provoking experience."

"I had a lot of expectations going into CRYMACHINA, and I am please to say it exceeded every one of them. This is one of the best games I’ve played this year, and I loved every minute of the 20 …"

"CYMACHINA is an RPG with interesting ideas and good combat that ends up sinning for an excess of repetitiveness in its enemy and map designs, as well as a story that ends up tripping a little over itself."

"Furyu&s;s first new gem since The Caligula Effect."

"With an emotional sci-fi adventure plot, a great dynamic between the characters, and fun hack-and-slash gameplay, Crymachina has a lot to offer. There are a few areas that let it down, but it&s;s still certainly worth the buy."

"Crymachina has several good ideas that it begins to explore. However, the kind of output needed to make those ideas flourish did not happen. Instead, this is a gorgeous-looking game that leans too heavily in the wrong directions, leaving its …"

"Crymachina is full of compelling character design, dialogue, worldbuilding, and music. Despite the game&s;s quirks and balancing, it can provide plenty of kinetic action RPG thrills."

"CRYMACHINA is a compelling action RPG that offers an emotionally resonant narrative, well-developed characters, and engaging gameplay… It’s a worthwhile experience that delivers a heartfelt and thought-provoking story, making it a standout game in its genre. CRYMACHINA has exceeded expectations …"