Moero Crystal

About

Moero Crystal casts you as a hero who can't land a punch but can build a squad of five monster girls to do the fighting. Your role is managing buffs and positioning through the "Insert" command which shifts characters in the attack queue. Recruitment happens via a literal scratching mechanic where you tap the Vita's touchscreen to woo defeated foes into joining your party. Battles blend turn based strategy with quirky character interactions as you balance offense and support roles to keep your team alive. The game's charm hinges on its tactile recruitment system and lighthearted monster girl dynamics. While combat mechanics feel familiar the optional items that let you skip real time scratching add convenience for players who want to focus on strategy over minigames. As a Vita exclusive sequel it maintains the series' niche appeal with a runtime around 20 hours based on community playthroughs. The art style and character designs earn frequent praise though the lack of multiplayer or post game content keeps replayability moderate.