An original local coop dungeon crawler, half action RPG, half hack and slash. Underrated and especially great in duo.
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Category
RPG1 player12+
Description
Action RPG with dungeon explorers in a fantasy underground world. Published by Hudson Soft, released in Japan in 1995. Top-down view, real-time combat, dungeon exploration and varied characters with distinct skills. Dungeon Explorer spin-off on Super Famicom.
Crystal Beans from Dungeon Explorer review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾1,1 MB📅28/07/1995
Published by T&E Soft
Crystal Beans from Dungeon Explorer (SNES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
Super Famicom spin-off of the Dungeon Explorer saga by Hudson Soft, exclusive to Japan. Its appeal rests on its status as a quiet gem: an underrated local co-op action RPG at launch, it has built an insider-recommendation reputation that Hudson import hunters now chase. The SFC cardboard box with spine card and manual makes the difference, the clean complete copy staying noticeably scarcer than the loose cartridge in Japanese bins.
Is Crystal Beans from Dungeon Explorer still worth playing in 2026?
A Hudson action RPG spun off from the Dungeon Explorer series, Crystal Beans offers a top down adventure focused on real time combat and dungeon exploration, playable in co-op. The dynamic pace, the varied skills and the colourful heroic fantasy mood make it a pleasant two player title. The decent but unremarkable production and the Japan exclusivity limit its fame. A pleasant curiosity for fans of co-op action RPGs and of the Hudson label on Super Famicom.
