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Crystal Gaiden Origins

94% positive of 17 Steam reviews

Released: 2025
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Onipunks.

About the game

Crystal Gaiden Origins is a hardcore 8-bit action platformer inspired by the brutal edge of NES-era classics. Slash through rebels, ex-allies, dark ancient technology, and a crumbling empire in chiptune-fueled missions. Inspired by Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, and Castlevania.

Tagged by players

Side Scroller
Platformer
2D Platformer
1980s
Action
Cyberpunk
1990's
Adventure
Conspiracy
Pixel Graphics
Hack and Slash
Sci-fi

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What players say

Recommended
Fun game until you fight the punishingly difficult final boss. Still the game was a pleasant experience. But it is one of those games where you will breeze though most of the stages only to find the final level and boss a frustrating challenge.
16 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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Recommended
https://youtu.be/nxNOdHuDBQ8 TL:DR: This is a fantastic homage to NES style platformers, it nails the basics, the look and feel are extremely authentic, and it is really fun to play. If the trailer looks good to you then you will definitely enjoy this game.
1.1 h played when written. 3 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
Crystal Gaiden Origins is a well made, retro side scrolling action game for the most part. However I can't recommend it for two fatal and infuriating flaws. your attack itself and collision. The attack of the character is too slow and inconsistent in landing attacks! some enemies you actual have to walk towards a pixel while pressing attack in order to deal damage, not all of them thank god, but it's still stupid to…
2.6 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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