Despite a few missteps in pacing and polish, Cris Tales has the potential to become a classic for a new generation of RPG enthusiasts that appreciate the JRPG formula, with enough charm to wow anyone who treasures the tropes that defined a genre cherished by tens of millions.

Modus Games, developers Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK released the opening cinematic of Cris Tales, reminding us that this gorgeous looking RPG is coming out on July 20 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

You’d have to be pretty dead inside to not recognize the appeal of a co-op party mode in which you and up to three other friends can all pilot the same robot, with each of you in charge of a different part.