8-bit, 2D role-playing game ‘Crescent Tower‘ has officially launched on PC via Steam! Publisher AMATA Games and developer Curry Croquette have released it at a special 10% discounted price of $8.99 until September 2, after which it will cost $9.99. The game supports languages including English, French, German, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
A story woven from courage.
A fusion of nostalgia and novelty awaits you!
A genuine 8-bit style role-playing game, brimming with nostalgic aesthetics, designed for fans of NES era games and RPG enthusiasts alike!
Story
Once every fifty years, a unique fortress known as the Crescent Tower emerges within the grand capital city of Mayirdoam.
Every half-century, an extraordinary structure named the Crescent Tower mysteriously arises in the Imperial Capital, Mayirdoam.
Both sentences convey the original message with a more natural and easy-to-read tone.
At the summit of this enigmatic tower, no one can say for certain what secrets lie in wait, but whispers circulate about a priceless gem capable of fulfilling any heart’s deepest wish and an elixir promising eternal life. Driven by the allure of unveiling the truth at last, throngs of daring explorers congregate at Mayirdoam…
You were one of those brave souls who set out to venture into this Crescent Tower.
Key Features
- Simple Turn-Based Battles – Easy to pick up but highly strategic turn-based battles. Pixel art characters wage combat on a side-view battle screen!
- Choose a Character From Three Races x Nine Classes – Freely create your own character from 3 races and 9 classes (jobs) at the Adventurers’ Guild! Your character will grow ever stronger by repeatedly changing jobs while transferring skills already learned.
- View All 10 Levels of the Dungeon From a 2D Top-Down Perspective – Explore all 10 levels of the dungeon from a 2D, top-down perspective. The search area around you will expand by lighting torches to ensure visibility.
- The Dungeon is Filled With Traps and Mysteries… Map It Out as You Proceed! – The 10-level dungeon is littered with various traps. The key to success is to advance while mapping out the area a little bit at a time.
- Game Length – 10 to 20 hours on average!
Watch the launch trailer below.
Launch Trailer
English
Japanese
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2025-08-20 06:16