Crystal Warriors

Crystal Warriors
Also known as: Arliel: Crystal Densetsu (JP) Developer: Sega Publisher: Sega Platform: Game Gear Released in JP: December 13, 1991 Released in US: April 10, 1992 Released in EU: 1992 Released in AU: June 27, 2013 (3DS Virtual Console) This game has hidden developer credits. This game has a hidden sound test. This game has regional differences.

Crystal Warriors is a strategy-RPG on the Game Gear which bears some similarity to another Sega series, Shining Force.

Sound Test

Turn the system on while holding 1+2+Start, then press Up+Start at the title screen for the game's sound test.

Early Build Date

Located at offset 0x1C8 of the cartridge data is a build date for an early version of the game, alongside a programmer credit.

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Regional Differences

Japan	International

Aside from the obvious title and copyright date changes, the Japanese sprite, which matches her artwork in the Japanese boxart of the game, shows Iris holding a two-handed sword. In the International versions, meanwhile, Iris is shown holding a floating crystal ball instead.