Crafts & Meister

Crafts & Meister at a Glance

Crafts & Meister is a Japanese developer founded in 2004 that has released 11 games since 2005. The studio acts as a developer on all its projects and does not publish any titles under its own name. Their catalog spans from the early PlayStation 2 era to the current PlayStation 5, with releases on PC, Nintendo Switch, and various handheld platforms like the Vita and PSP. Despite this wide platform reach, their total output remains small at only 11 games over two decades. The company saw a shift in production volume during the 2010s when they released seven titles compared to just two in the 2000s and two in the 2020s. The studio focuses heavily on action-oriented genres, particularly hack and slash and beat 'em up games which make up five of their releases. They also have a strong presence in fighting games with three entries, alongside three role-playing games and three shooters. Their work often centers on licensed properties, most notably the Gundam franchise. The quality of their output varies significantly across their history. The average rating for their four reviewed titles sits at 64.7 out of 100. This score reflects a mix of results rather than a consistent track record. One title achieved a great rating while another fell into the mixed category, and two others landed in the lower range of scores. Super Dragon Ball Z from 2005 holds a score of 58.7, which falls into the mixed bracket. Their most acclaimed work is Gundam Breaker 3 from 2016, which earned an 80/100 rating. However, their performance has been inconsistent in later years. New Gundam Breaker released in 2018 received a poor score of 43.8, indicating a drop in quality for that specific entry. They returned to form with the recent release of Gundam Breaker 4 in August 2024, which achieved a solid 76.3 rating. The Ultimate Edition of this title followed shortly after. While their bio claims to search for the core of fun and excitement through a unique style, the data shows a developer that has produced some high points but also struggles with maintaining consistent quality across their sequels and different franchises.

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