# Crystal Crusade > Match-3 puzzle RPG with hero command and army building to defend a kingdom. (iPhone/iPad app by Torus Games Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-crusade/id970768485 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Torus Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/549706090) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 70 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 286 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-11-11 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-crusade/id970768485/reviews.md ## What is Crystal Crusade? The Trolls are pillaging our Queendom of Roses! Our heroes are scattered throughout the land, and our armies are broken. We need a miracle. We need you! Lead our remaining hero, match crystals and command your troops in battle against the Trolls. Cast ancient spells, fight towering enemies, rescue the heroes and win back the people's freedom. Save our Queendom before the Trolls get the last laugh! ------------------------------------------- While you can play the game completely free of charge, we do offer premium in-game currency for purchase with real money. -------------------------------------------- FEATURES • Match Crystals to build powerful armies. • Travel the Queendom and level up your army over the span of more than 100 levels! • Multiple game modes, ranging from slowly spreading goo covering your crystals, to bombs that will leave holes in the board! • Do battle against huge bosses and their troops. • Choose from six unique heroes to lead your armies into battle. • 12 powerful spells to equip your heroes with and cast in battle. • Power up your army with over 100 crystal fragments that give powerful and silly effects. • Completely customise which army you take into battle against the Trolls with six different unit classes to choose from. ------------------------------------------- Like Crystal Crusade? 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We hope you have fun playing what we have fun making. ## Key features - Match crystals to build armies - Over 100 levels to explore - Multiple challenging game modes - Battle huge bosses - Choose from six unique heroes - Equip and cast 12 powerful spells - Customize army unit classes ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 30,000 Medallions | $31.99 | one-time | | 13,500 Medallions | $18.99 | one-time | | 2,250 Medallions | $5.99 | one-time | | 1,800 Medallions | $3.99 | one-time | | 300 Medallions | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 70) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-crusade/id970768485/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Cannot pass the gate 300 *2020-02-06* Hi now come I play the game many times but cannot pass through the 300 gate can you show me how to go pass ..? ### 4/5 — Love this game! *2017-01-21* I absolutely love this game. Great game play, fun enemies, great challenges...but the 300 star boss is impossible to beat! Ive almost completely upgraded everything to the max and still cannot go further. It feels impossible. ### 3/5 — Archer Crusade *2016-04-12* It's a pretty fun game but archers are obscenely overpowered. I'm in the 5th sector and I still can't beat archer armies in the third sector without massing archers in my own army ### 4/5 — Updated needed *2016-01-14, version 1.1.6* Need the update for more levels please! ### 5/5 — Fun game!! *2016-01-06* I love it so much, I want to play more! I wish they'd update & give new levels. I've completed all that's there & all my characters are at their max. It's very buggy--game crashes frequently, sound is on even though I've turned it off, etc. Last, it needs a help screen to give explanations or FAQs or whatever. ### 4/5 — I like it *2015-12-14, version 1.1.6* I wish there was more to play but it's still really fun ### 3/5 — Dec 4th update just causes crashes *2015-12-12* Was fun. Newest update needs to fix crashes and save progress. Will wait a bit to play again. ### 2/5 — Cute, but full of bugs *2015-12-12* This is a cute variation on the match-3 clones, adding in battle strategies....but man, these devs did NOT playtest at all. Spells continually misfire; they don't cast where you tap, or they cast in the upper left corner as soon as you tap the spell icon to cast it. The match-3 part is slow and unresponsive -- it takes several tries before a requested move will register and perform. On top of that, the low levels have requirements for certain levels that you can't complete unless you some very-higher-level spell or warrior. On top of THAT, the options don't stay set. Every time I open the game, I have to go in to turn sound back on -- Every. Single. Time. Edit: as of last update, sound options don't work at all. Nice job, devs. It's a nice game, but the devs need to put more attention on playtesting and bug squishing.. It does not deserve featured status on the Store. ### 5/5 — Great att *2015-12-11, version 1.1.5* Greatttt ### 1/5 — Not saving *2015-12-09* Great game. Very fun to play. However after putting time into the game several times now. It always reverts back to a previous save file or does not save at all. Will pick back up once fixed. ## Frequently asked questions about Crystal Crusade ### What is Crystal Crusade? Crystal Crusade is a match-3 puzzle role-playing game where you lead a hero to defend the Queendom of Roses from invading Trolls. You'll match crystals to build armies, cast spells, and battle enemies across more than 100 levels. ### What are the key features of Crystal Crusade? Key features include matching crystals to build powerful armies, exploring over 100 levels, engaging in various game modes with unique challenges, battling large bosses, choosing from six distinct heroes, equipping 12 powerful spells, and customizing your army with different unit classes. ### How much does Crystal Crusade cost? The game can be played completely free of charge. However, it offers premium in-game currency for purchase with real money, allowing for optional enhancements. ### What kind of challenges can I expect in Crystal Crusade? You'll encounter diverse challenges such as slowly spreading goo that covers crystals, bombs that create holes on the game board, and formidable bosses with their own troops. The game offers multiple modes to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging. ### Can I customize my army in Crystal Crusade? Yes, you have extensive customization options for your army. You can choose from six different unit classes to take into battle against the Trolls, allowing you to strategize and adapt to different enemy types and challenges. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.7 — 2016-02-26 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Patch 1.1.7 Queen's Guard Hark Ye! The royal house of Her Majesty has decreed the following: · Heroes shall no longer be brought back from the dead when switching between online/offline modes · Starburst will no longer be allowed to consistently play when changing screens · The realm shall no longer crash on Galaxy S6 devices when changing connection status · The hardware back button shall no longer defy Her Majesty by soft locking the realm · Players shall no longer be able to scroll the map while browsing the shop · Buttons in the castle shall now behave themselves, or face beheading! · Supersonic ad services have cut a deal with Her Majesty to promote to the realm · Hardware back button is now disabled at the start of gem boards · Timeout message has been updated · Medallion shop has been told off for displaying uninitialized content and has now changed its ways · Spells now display the correct currency in the castle · Buttons now disable themselves on transitions In further news, Her Majesty has declared that February 29th is now National Queen Day. The citizens are to celebrate by thinking about how much they love our dear sweet queen. A royal guard has been ordered to find citizens who aren't celebrating National Queen Day, and ensure that they have their own private celebration behind the Prison. Anyone looking to be a member of the Queen's Royal Guard can send Her Majesty a tweet @TorusGames expressing how much they love their Queen. A sack of medallions awaits the Queen's top favorite tweets. ### 1.1.6 — 2015-12-09 Crystal Crusade version 1.1.6: • [Major fix] Online mode once again saves your progress • A handful of minor tweaks to improve your Troll slaying experience Thank you for playing ### 1.1.5 — 2015-12-04 Crystal Crusade version 1.1.5 Update Notice: Hear Ye! The Queen's Beautification project has been thwarted by jerk trolls in the desert region. The trolls have fruitlessly claimed that the climate is to blame for the wilting of Her Majesty's flowers. The palace responded to this by hiring a number of horticultural experts to go to the desert and make sure that the flowers grow wonderfully. Those looking to join the horticultural squad must be proficient with one of her majesty's approved pieces of 'pruning' equipment. A sword, or axe will be perfect! That is all! Hoo-rah for our Queendom! In the spirit of keeping your armies strong, and well equipped with the latest gear, we have made some updates to the game. Lo and Behold Adventurers! •Initial Crusader tutorials have been updated to address iOS 7 users. •Social Tab added to the options menu. Now you can share and invite! •Server Maintenance will no longer kick Crusaders from the game. •Limited the amount of Medallions Gems per board. •Fixed issue where locked Fragments could be equipped. •Updated effects on the Gem Board. •Corrected the Company Logo display on certain devices. •Fixed up some spelling and grammar. •"Rate Us" waits patiently until after battle (thanks for the ratings) •Gems will remain in correct proportion at all times. •Tutorials display the correct matches and are streamlined to flow better. •Is that sleigh bells I hear ringing in the Queendom? We depend on your help to make our game better. If you've got feedback, please send through to robot@torus.com.au - we love hearing from you. You can also follow us on Twitter @TorusGames where we announce giveaway events and pop sales. Of course, the best compliment from you is a great rating on the store and some kind words to your friends. Your support is much appreciated and we're excited to keep delivering great content to you in Crystal Crusade. ### 1.1.3 — 2015-11-16 Bug Fixes: - Offline mode will no longer lock up the game. - Swapping between online and offline modes no longer doubles the players stars. - Swapping from offline to online will no longer crash the game. - Minor visual bug fixes. ### 1.1.1 — 2015-10-17 Offline mode Bug fixes ## Apps similar to Crystal Crusade | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bubble Ball Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-ball-pro/id443781760) | — | $1.99 | Games | | [Arker: The legend of Ohm](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arker-the-legend-of-ohm/id1369545258) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Games | | [Scorpion Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorpion-solitaire/id898800318) | 3.8 (9) | Free | Games | | [WizArena](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizarena/id6477601518) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Games | | [Card Dungeon: Magic Rush](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-dungeon-magic-rush/id1582548497) | 3.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Galactic Battlefront](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-battlefront/id1029524524) | 4.6 (5) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Torus Games Pty Ltd - [The Orient Express](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-orient-express/id1060420391) - [Flipper Fox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipper-fox/id1060956250) All apps by Torus Games Pty Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/549706090 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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