Press release

Kristala Kickstarter Campaign Launching on July 11

A Dark Fantasy ARPG Game

Mount Joy, PA – June 20, 2023Independent development studio Astral Clocktower Studios is launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund their game, Kristala–a dark fantasy ARPG–on Tuesday, July 11.

 

Kristala is an immersive Action RPG in which you play as a young feline warrior battling to join ranks with the renowned Raksaka warriors. To prove your worth, you must master the six magical specialties of the ancient, sacred Kristals.
 

Engage in epic battles and confront a curse that has transformed the creatures of Ailur into dangerous, mutated beasts. Explore a captivating fantasy planet filled with intriguing characters while uncovering the mysteries that lie within. 


In the game, players indulge in strategic combat to restore peace to Ailur and enhance their collection of weapons, spells, and various armor sets. Get ready for an exhilarating and thrilling experience in Kristala, where an exciting new adventure awaits!

 

Features
 

  • Begin your journey as a fledgling feline warrior from one of six clans, each with its own unique territory, culture, aesthetic, and magic.

  • Choose between three different classes at the start of game: Brawn, Finesse, or Quality.

  • There are six magic specialties in game that correspond with the six playable clans, as well as two distinct stats: Eminence + Malediction.

  • Unique, detailed character customization via stat leveling, magic leveling, and an innovative feline skill leveling tree.

  • Strategic, fast-paced combat with a heavy emphasis on both magic and replayability.

  • Story unveiled via rich + robust RPG mechanics like quests, journal entries, and special Kristal Memory pickup items.

 

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Additional Information

 

About Astral Clocktower Studios
 

Astral Clocktower Studios is a women-owned independent game development studio based in the Northeast US. Founded in 2018 by Alexis Brutman, Tiffany Gomez, and Sarah Schaffstall, the ACS dev team has since grown into a rich and diverse family of over 30 creators hailing from all over the world.

 

Of this wildly talented team, over 30% identify as female, and the studio’s female members oversee and lead over 70% of the individual areas of development for the studio—including Production, Game Design, Level Design, Narrative Design, and Marketing.

 

The Astral Clocktower culture and key pillars are centered around celebrating diversity, equality, and inclusion in the traditionally male-dominated gaming space. We encourage an “open door” atmosphere, free from judgement, that celebrates the vast and diverse cultures our team members represent and bring to our family.

 

We hope to bring a unique voice and fresh perspective to the gaming industry and strive to inspire gamers from all walks of life with diverse and relatable characters, immersive storylines, impactful themes, and smart gameplay mechanics.