CRYMACHINA

Item: CRYMACHINA
Rating: 71
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-07-09

Summary

Well-developed, memorable characters and high-quality voice acting
Exceptional, fitting soundtrack and stunning visuals
Engaging story and lore, but can be rushed
Repetitive, shallow gameplay with basic combat depth
High price, low value; buy on sale
Short, visual novel-heavy game with limited content

Emotions

Satisfaction31%Disappointment25%Frustration17%Appreciation5%Excitement4%

Reviews (sample size): 227
Helpful reviews: 85%
Unhelpful reviews: 15%
Protest reviews: 0%

71%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
29%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 855
Negative points: 879
Gameplay points: 362
Perf. points: 7
Rec. points: 202
Misc points: 113

Point	Description	Importance
Well-Developed, Memorable Characters Description Characters are consistently lauded for their unique personalities, significant development arcs, and appealing designs. Many reviewers highlighted Enoa as a particularly beloved and well-realized character. Importance 74%	Characters are consistently lauded for their unique personalities, significant development arcs, and appealing designs. Many reviewers highlighted Enoa as a particularly beloved and well-realized character.	74%
Exceptional & Fitting Soundtrack Description The soundtrack is widely considered a major highlight, praised for its high quality, emotional resonance, and perfect fit with story moments and environments. Composer Sakuzyo's contributions are frequently singled out as exceptional. Importance 72%	The soundtrack is widely considered a major highlight, praised for its high quality, emotional resonance, and perfect fit with story moments and environments. Composer Sakuzyo's contributions are frequently singled out as exceptional.	72%
Engaging Story & Lore Description The game's narrative is highly praised for its intriguing plot, unexpected twists, and deep lore. Reviewers found the story emotionally impactful, well-written, and engaging from start to finish. Importance 70%	The game's narrative is highly praised for its intriguing plot, unexpected twists, and deep lore. Reviewers found the story emotionally impactful, well-written, and engaging from start to finish.	70%
Stunning Visuals & Art Description The game features breathtaking visuals, including a distinct sci-fi art style, detailed environments, and impressive character models. Its animations, 2D art, and overall graphic quality contribute to a superb aesthetic experience. Importance 70%	The game features breathtaking visuals, including a distinct sci-fi art style, detailed environments, and impressive character models. Its animations, 2D art, and overall graphic quality contribute to a superb aesthetic experience.	70%
High-Quality Voice Acting Description The voice acting is consistently described as top-notch and impressive, with many cutscenes and dialogues being fully voiced. This high-quality performance significantly enhances character interactions and overall immersion. Importance 64%	The voice acting is consistently described as top-notch and impressive, with many cutscenes and dialogues being fully voiced. This high-quality performance significantly enhances character interactions and overall immersion.	64%
Overall Positive Experience Description Reviewers express overwhelming satisfaction with the game, often describing it as a memorable and enjoyable experience. It is praised for its overall polish and technical stability on PC, contributing to a highly positive reception. Importance 58%	Reviewers express overwhelming satisfaction with the game, often describing it as a memorable and enjoyable experience. It is praised for its overall polish and technical stability on PC, contributing to a highly positive reception.	58%
Strong Yuri Theme Description The game is highly praised for its strong and genuine yuri (lesbian romance) themes, which are consistently present and satisfying. Reviewers recommend it specifically for fans of the genre, noting its unique sci-fi yuri setting. Importance 19%	The game is highly praised for its strong and genuine yuri (lesbian romance) themes, which are consistently present and satisfying. Reviewers recommend it specifically for fans of the genre, noting its unique sci-fi yuri setting.	19%
Satisfying Combat System Description The combat system is enjoyed for its speed, fluidity, and accessibility, offering a fun and exhilarating experience. It is noted for being easy to learn while also providing depth through features like weapon attachments. Importance 16%	The combat system is enjoyed for its speed, fluidity, and accessibility, offering a fun and exhilarating experience. It is noted for being easy to learn while also providing depth through features like weapon attachments.	16%
Improved from Predecessor Description Many reviewers highlight significant improvements over the previous title, Crystar, particularly in combat mechanics, controls, and overall gameplay fluidity. The game is seen as a more polished and mature experience. Importance 8%	Many reviewers highlight significant improvements over the previous title, Crystar, particularly in combat mechanics, controls, and overall gameplay fluidity. The game is seen as a more polished and mature experience.	8%
Accessible Difficulty Options Description The inclusion of a "casual mode" is appreciated for making the game more accessible and less challenging for some players. This option allows for a more relaxed progression through the story and easier combat encounters. Importance 5%	The inclusion of a "casual mode" is appreciated for making the game more accessible and less challenging for some players. This option allows for a more relaxed progression through the story and easier combat encounters.	5%