by CRYMACHINA launches for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Switch on July 6 in Japan, followed by a worldwide release this fall with an additional PC version (Steam), publishers FuRyu and NIS America announced. It will feature Japanese audio with English subtitles.
The single-player action-RPG was first teased by FuRyu last week, but this is the first confirmation of a worldwide release and PC version.
In Japan, the standard edition will cost ¥7,980 retail and ¥7,700 digitally. A physical, limited quantity limited edition will also be available for 12,680 yen, and a Digital Deluxe Edition for 7,700 yen.
Here’s an overview of the game, via NIS America:
About
In a world where humans died out thousands of years ago, synthetic beings known as the Dei ex Machina have been tasked with bringing humanity back. Join three EVEs, the recreated psyches of deceased humans implanted in synthetic bodies, as they seek their full humanity and explore Eden to discover the secrets hidden within.
Flashy, action-packed battles paired with in-depth weapon customization create a visually stunning RPG experience. Dark scenery and striking science-fiction visuals bring the world to life CRYMACHINA for life.
Key features
- #CLASSICAL – Destroy larger-than-life enemies with flashy, action-packed RPG combat that flows seamlessly between exploration.
- #COOL – Eye-catching graphics are supported with alluring sci-fi artwork from @Rolua_N and @Yoshi6054that brings the gloomy, dark world off CRYMACHINA for life!
- #STRONG – This emotional story delves deep into human qualities and pushes players to question their perception of humanity.
And here are some additional details, via the game’s Steam page:
About
CRYMACHINA is an action role-playing game where mechanical girls strive to survive in a post-apocalyptic world to become “Real People”. But what does it mean to be a “real person”?
Join the three playable protagonists as they fight in fast-paced action RPG combat with a myriad of tactics to customize your weapons and challenge your enemies.
This heartwarming story of love, told by synthetic beings, will tug at your biological heartstrings.
See for yourself if happy catharsis awaits these mechanical girls as they cry, struggle and overcome their fate.
IntroduceProlog();
In modern times, a strange disease is rampant. A young girl named Lebel Distel, teetering on the brink of death, hears a mysterious voice – “You have been chosen”. Although taken by the darkness, Leben awakens to find himself in a dark, post-apocalyptic world and is greeted by an android named Enoa.
Leben is located in Eden, the breeding facility, where machines continue to operate with the goal of creating “Real Humans” to restore humanity. Guided by Enoa, Leben becomes entangled in the struggle to become a “real human”.
IntroduceMainCharacter();
- Enoa (voiced by Hikaru Tono) – “Humans get a gold star.”
- Leben Thistle (voiced by Risa Tsumugi) – “Humans are stupid.”
- Mikoto Chigiku (voiced by Ruriko Aoki) – “People should live in a cool way.”
- Ami Shito (voiced by Minami Takahashi) – “Family makes us human.”
IntroduceGameplay();
Venture between the battlefields of Eden and the safe haven of the Imitation Garden. Within Eden you can face exciting and cleansing battles against mechanical enemies and discover the unknown in the dark world.
Then return to your base, the Imitation Garden, to relax, customize your weapons, and enjoy lighthearted and heartwarming conversations between the girls.
The game’s development staff is as follows:
- Production: FuRyu
- Production, direction and scenario: Fuyuki Hayahsi (FuRyu)
- Scenario supervision: Naoki Hisaya
- Development: AQURIA
- Direction: Satoshi Hirayae (AQURIA)
- Programmer manager: Akihisia Amano (AQURIA)
- Designer manager: Nao Souda (AQURIA), Katsushi Miyazawa (AQURIA)
- Character design and illustration: Rolua
- Enemy Design and Sculpt: Yoshi.
- Inserted illustration: Hajime Ueda
- Logo design: Hiroto Sugawara
- The theme song: “MakeFlowerCrown();”
- Vowel: Enoa (Hikaru Tono)
- Music: Sakuzyo
- Lyrics: ASPRGuS
- All music production: Sakuzyo
- 3D CG Animation Production: StudioGOONEYS, STUDIO BOKAN
- Voice cast:
- Leben Distel (voiced by Risa Tsumugi)
- Mikoto Sengiku (voiced by Ruriko Aoki)
- Ami Shido (voiced by Minami Takahashi)
- Lilly (voiced by Hina Kino)
- Noein (voiced by Yui Horie)
- Anthropos (voiced by Tomokazu Sugita)
- Litheia (voiced by Shigeru Chiba)
- Zoe (voiced by Hitomi Ueda)
- Hayat (voiced by Honoka Inoue)
- Vida (voiced by Kotori Koiwai)
- Heim (voiced by Akira Sekine)
- Can (voiced by Reina Kondou)
- Enoa (voiced by Hikaru Tono)
Watch the announcement trailer and music sampler below. See the first screenshots in the gallery. Visit the official English website here and Japanese website here.
