A crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to support Kristala will also be held soon. More information will be provided in the coming weeks.
Kristala is a Dark Fantasy ARPG title that immerses players in the role of an anthropomorphic feline warrior. The game's objective is to master the six magical specialties of the sacred Kristals to prove oneself worthy of becoming a Raksaka warrior, a powerful protector of their species.
As players traverse through the six clan lands, they will uncover a terrible curse that has transformed the creatures of planet Ailur into monstrous beasts that seek destruction. The game includes a variety of weapons, spells, armor sets, and items that players can uncover and upgrade as they embark on their epic Raksaka Proving.
By strategically battling to restore peace to Ailur, players will meet and interact with unique and varied characters while exploring a mysterious fantasy planet brimming with untold stories waiting to be discovered.
- - 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.
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- 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 pick up items.
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.