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Crystal Gaiden Origins Demo

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.

All Reviews:

Positive (11) - 100% of the 11 user reviews for this demo are positive.

Release Date:

May 9, 2025

Developer:

Onipunks

Publisher:

Onipunks

	Interface	Subtitles
English	✔	✔
Simplified Chinese	✔	✔
French	✔	✔
Spanish - Spain	✔	✔
Japanese	✔	✔

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Reviews

“An 8 bit action game straight from the glorious era of NES”
Mardax Games

“If you’re ready for a tough, old-school ride through a dark sci-fi world, keep this one on your radar.”
GameStick

“Spot on with their inspiration!”
NicoPlaysIndies

About This Demo

NOTE: This is the Demo of the full game, it only contains the first few levels.

A side-scrolling action platformer with distinct 8-bit aesthetic and chiptune music featuring a fabled warrior who battles through labyrinthine underground facilities in a dystopian sci-fi world, wielding advanced weaponry against rebellious forces while utilizing a double-edged berserk ability that increases attack power at the cost of self-damage, all in service of uncovering a reality-threatening conspiracy. Inspired by classic games like 80s to 90s NES action platformers like Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, Castlevania, and Shadow of the Ninja.