UPDATE 3 - Game review : Crimson Gem Saga

Game title : Crimson Gem Saga
Platform : PSP
Genre : RPG

RATING : 6/10
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Alright fans of Final Fantasy would love this game. This game is something like a merge of Mana Khemia ( leveling and exploring ), Final Fantasy ( battling ) and Jenne d'arc ( cutscenes )

For those looking for a light RPG game to play - this is the game for you. I completed the game UNDER 60 HOURS. There are little quests to do, little monsters to kill and 70% of the time you would just be running around in dungeons and getting killed.

A plus side to the game would be that there are almost no " pests " in the game. Every monster encounter would be bound to give you a challenge. This would last until you reach to a very high level of the game where normal monsters would pose no threat to you. I won't post any spoilers but be warned - the monsters you are facing would definably be of challenge. It won't be just a walk in the park or taking candy from a baby - the monsters could potentially ONE HIT KO your characters - even when they are at level 70 or so ( 80+ should be safe ). It's perfect for those who are tired of going into a sure-win battle and would be sure to keep you thinking of your next move - as one wrong move would cause your entire team to die.

You might be thinking - what about the bosses?
Let me put it in one word - Impossible. ( ok, not exactly impossible, but rather you could spend like 1 hour fighting the boss - in later parts of the game, of course. )

The story line is another plus point. It's hilarious and entertaining. However, the ending was...I'll stop here and let you find out the ending.

The leveling skill system was the most unique - it follows something like mana khemia - a skill tree. You kill monsters - get SP and pump SP into your skill tree to UNLOCK AND ADD that skill. Some skills are hilarious though.

The graphics are nicely done. I couldn't say anything about it though. I don't play by the graphics. Don't expect any 3D skills to come out while you're fighting. It's 2D throughout the game. I didn't take notice of the sound too, sadly.


Story line - 1 ( the ending... )
Skills - 2
Graphics - 1
Uniqueness - 1
Sound - 1

Total - 6.

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Note :
Prepare for a Crimson Gem Saga 2.

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GameFAQ reviews :

With beautiful, high-resolution 2-D artwork, novel battle mechanics, and a classic tale of fantasy, adventure, and heroism, Crimson Gem Saga delivers the pure, classic Japanese RPG play experience PSP owners have been clamoring for since the hardware's launch. Taking full advantage of the crisp, clear PSP screen and boasting a colorful, catchy musical score, Crimson Gem Saga is a blast from the past presented just as you'd expect a modern RPG to be.