Time-traveling RPG Cris Tales is out on July 20th according to a new trailer by Modus Games. Developed by SYCK and Dreams Uncorporated, the title sees Crisbell gaining the power of a Time Mage to see the past, present and future at once. Along with several allies, she must use this to save the world from the evil Empress.

Along with moving between different time periods to make different story decisions, Crisbell’s powers can also be used in combat for beneficial effects. For example, you could make certain foes younger and thus easier to defeat. The game’s hand-drawn 2D aesthetic also continues to look good, as seen in the latest trailer.

Cris Tales is coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Stadia, PC and Nintendo Switch. It will retail for $39.99 at launch. A free demo is currently available to play so it might be worth checking out to get a feel for the game.

Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK have announced that Cris Tales, their RPG inspired by the likes of Valkyrie Profile, will be out in July. It will release for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch and Google Stadia at $39.99. An overview trailer was also released, explaining the basic premise and gameplay.

The story focuses on Crisbell, a young girl who’s recently gained Time Mage powers. This allows her to view the past, present and future at once. Together with various allies, she embarks on a journey to defeat the Time Empress and ultimately rewrite the world’s future into something more positive.

Sporting gorgeous hand-drawn 2D visuals, Cris Tales offers branching storylines and decisions along with timing-based combat. One can also utilize their power over time to affect the present and gain an advantage in battle. A demo for the game is available now to try out – stay tuned for more details in the coming months.

Cris Tales from SYCK and Dreams Incorporated may have been delayed to next year but it’s shaping up to be a gorgeous role-playing game. In a new 15 minute extended gameplay overview, the developers talk about the various mechanics in the game. Check it out below.

Essentially, protagonist Crisbell has the ability to see the past, present and future at any given time. This can be used to change events in the past or future, influencing circumstances as she sees fit (though these decisions are never easy). In combat, this results in different benefits like, say, pouring water on an enemy’s shield and then forwarding time to make it rust and thus break with attacks.

The gameplay overview also showcases the Synchro system wherein various team members can combine their skills in combat. It’s a good way to get some additional damage and buffs in. Cris Tales is currently in development for Xbox One, PS4, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Stadia and Xbox Series X/S and will release in early 2021.

Cris Tales has made quite the impression over the past several year or so, especially its gorgeous visuals. While the RPG was slated to release next month for current and next-gen consoles, it appears that fans will have to wait slightly longer. Developers Dreams Incorporated and SYCK Team, along with publisher Modus Games, have announced a delay for the game into early 2021.

CEO Carlos Rocha Silva stated that, “We are a very small video game development studio located in the city of Bucaramanga, Colombia. Cris Tales is the biggest project we have ever worked on, and we want to get it right. As you probably know, most areas and people in the game must be created at least three times, if not more to show the different past, present and futures.

“So, in a way, it’s like developing three different video games at the same time. Three video games that must be impeccable so that we can deliver all the magic we have in our soul to all of you. We want to make sure to earn all the love you’ve all shown in our events, demos, previews and so much more.”

Following the demo’s release on consoles, the developer also wants to address feedback and take more time to polish the title. Silva announced that the developer would have an AMA on Reddit tomorrow at 12 PM PT to address any questions that fans could have. There may even be a “sneak peek at some more of what we’ve been working on.”

To help matters a bit, a new gameplay trailer has been released. It showcases the various playable characters along with some new areas. Given the premise of exploring several different timelines at once, having more time to polish the experience is unsurprising.

Cris Tales is currently in development for PS4, PS5, PC, Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. Stay tuned for more details in the meantime.