Ruby and The Lost Crystals
Ruby and the Lost Crystals is a calm third-person puzzle adventure where you swap between two characters to solve puzzles. Use physical interactions, magical projectiles, and object-swapping to unlock paths, reflect lasers, activate platforms, break obstacles, and explore ancient ruins.
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Ruby and the Lost Crystals is a calm third-person puzzle adventure where you swap between two characters with unique abilities to solve magical puzzles, activate mechanisms, and explore the ruins of a forgotten civilisation.
🎮 A solo adventure with dual-character gameplay
You control:
Ruby, a young girl who can physically interact with the environment: push blocks, turn capstan, activate pressure plate and jump.
Sapphire, a magical stone fairy who shoots projectiles to illuminate crystals, activate platforms, and swap the positions of objects.
Switch between the two to solve puzzles combining logic, spatial reasoning, timing, and magical interactions.
🧠Evolving and varied puzzle mechanics
Each area introduces new mechanics, combined in creative ways as the game progresses:
Illuminate lost crystals
Redirect and combine coloured lasers.
Teleport objects to create paths and platforms
Move blocks and platforms to reach new areas
Interact with pressure plates, rotatable structures, or long-range triggers
The puzzles are handcrafted to challenge your thinking without ever overwhelming, encouraging experimentation and observation.
This peaceful third-person puzzle adventure invites players to explore two handcrafted zones filled with ancient ruins, magical devices, and hidden secrets. Through a blend of light dialogue, stylised visuals, and an evolving original soundtrack, the game offers a calm and focused solo experience built around thoughtful interactions and the cooperation between two unique characters.
