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Crimson Shroud |OT| Matsuno fails saving throw, relegated to eShop release
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I don't know. I only just started NG+ myself. I kinda want to be surprised too.
Ah, gotcha. Yeah, I think I'll just go blind from here and see all the new goodies for myself too. Pretty good deal here for $8! There's more love/craftsmanship in this game than most $60 games (which I guess tends to be the case a lot these days). =/
Man, this game is so cool. I haven't had as much time to play as I'd like, but playing at night with headphones makes it really special. I don't even think the "slow" battles are an issue because the length comes from the decision making more so than the way they play out. Writing is great too. Kind of crazy that a Level 5 game is getting unanimous praise, haha.
It's not so much Level-5. It's Matsuno that makes this game so great. That guy just gets it. At least for me, when it comes to RPGs, I think over the years I'm starting to appreciate/value his work more than others. His style/philosophies/whatever just click with me on so many levels.
I wonder if we should even consider it a Level 5 game.
The game design and scenario is all Matsuno, who joined Level 5 and made this game, and then resigned. The event design is by Kyoko Kitahara, another ex-S-E staff who joined Matsuno at Level 5, presumably just for this game. The art direction and designs are by Minaba, who has his own studio Designation. The music is by Sakimoto and his Basiscape studio. The rest of the game development (programming, technical direction, graphics, etc) was handled by Nex Entertainment.
mocolostrocolos
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Level 5 is the publisher, not the developer, IIRC.
I'm actually surprised to hear that it wasn't developed by Level-5.
I was surprised too, but it turns out Level-5 didn't do any actual development on the Guild01 games. We already knew that Liberation Maiden was Grasshopper and Aero Porter was Vivarium Inc, but it turns out Nex Entertainment developed Crimson Shroud and that Weapon Rental game as well. Maybe Level-5 didn't have any resources to spare for such a small project.
MuddyDonut
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Matsuno hit it out of the park with this one. The top notch writing, the simple and rewarding chain mechanic, plus a low price make this a must have for the 3DS. Getting to know all the systems may be confusing at first, but if you are a fan of the man's work you cannot skip this title. Highly recommended.
terrisus
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Still taking my time through this, just at the end of Chapter 1, just found
. Still really loving the presentation of the game, the narrative description of everything as you enter rooms and such. The battle system's growing on me a bit more, and still kind of figuring out melding (doesn't seem I have very many useful things to meld yet), but, love basically everything else about it. And now onto Chapter 2!
the hidden lever in the Minotaur room, and the secret passage down to the zombie minotaur
And done, at exactly seven hours according to the activity log. Well worth the £7 or whatever it was, so much class and craft on display, a fantastic combat system and a great wee story told in an interesting way.
Now kinda inspired to finally play that Vagrant Story I bought off PSN years ago.
Now kinda inspired to finally play that Vagrant Story I bought off PSN years ago.
perfect free
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I think the battle speed is just about perfect given the overall length of the game. Every encounter feels meaningful and it never feels like you're grinding (with one possible exception, depending on your luck). Actually, I'm really impressed at how this game delivers a streamlined but still full-fledged RPG experience. I would definitely not object to more RPGs of this scale, especially coming off of the 80-hour beast that is Persona 4 Golden.
And I'm loving the soundtrack. Snagged it from iTunes last night.
Do eeet! If you have a PSP or a Vita it's a perfect fit for them too. Just make sure to read about the weapon system in gamefaqs or LTTP threads here to make it smooth sailing.
Ha, I definitely will this time. I actually bought it at original release and did not do this, or have the internet access to research it, and got to a point where the gear I had was doing nothing and I didn't know what to do about it which is why I gave up on it.
Dark Souls made me think of VS for some reason so replaying it has been on my mind for a while but this has definitely pushed me.
TurnipFritters
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Blasted Goblin Shamans messin' up my chains with their Meditation.
I'm far into chapter 3.
Does melding with two weapon work only with weapon of the same kind?
For example to increase a composite bow stat you need another composite bow?
I've only done melding to get the spell to dispel "terrified".
What a bitch of a status.
A streamlined RPG with a charmy table top presentation and feel.
It kind of validate the Guild01 concept, that is small games packed with the essential skills of game creators with great talent (Matsuno writing, Sakimoto music etc.).
Does melding with two weapon work only with weapon of the same kind?
For example to increase a composite bow stat you need another composite bow?
I've only done melding to get the spell to dispel "terrified".
What a bitch of a status.
Yeah, it's great how well crafted it is.
A streamlined RPG with a charmy table top presentation and feel.
It kind of validate the Guild01 concept, that is small games packed with the essential skills of game creators with great talent (Matsuno writing, Sakimoto music etc.).
terrisus
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Well, onto the 3rd chapter now. Regarding the 2nd chapter item issue
Although, based on other people using that spot to get some good items, considering I don't have anything stronger than a +1, and not much useful stuff melded, kind of feel like I should hang out there for a bit anyway. But, past it all now, and moving along.
I had read the spoilers about what to do in general, so had an idea about what to do in general, and when I realized I was in the spot, was going back and forth trying to get it... before realizing I apparently must have gotten it the first time I was there or something, since when I found another one, it told me I already had one. It took me a little bit to figure out what to actually do with it from there though, that whole bit was a little confusing.
I'm absolutely in love with the choose-your-own-adventure-book style. Being heavily text based allows the writing to shine and thankfully the translation is top notch.
Also, rolling the dices yourself has a strange psychological effect on what is simply the result of a random number. I still haven't managed to knock a dice onto the top screen, how do you do it?
Also, rolling the dices yourself has a strange psychological effect on what is simply the result of a random number. I still haven't managed to knock a dice onto the top screen, how do you do it?
I've done it once, not sure how (shaking strong?) but it felt good
Relaxed Muscle
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This is really my best surprise game of the year. Except for the bullshit in chapter 2 the game is top notch.
I've done it once, not sure how (shaking strong?) but it felt good
I even tried the old "touch two alternating points in the touchscreen" trick. Wait, by shaking you mean the system? Can you roll the dice using the accelerometer?
I loved how it hit one of the figurines in the head tooI've done it once, not sure how (shaking strong?) but it felt good
Fimbulvetr
Member
Finished my first playthrough, with only one death to the penultimate boss.
So painful, but it hurt so good.
Overally pretty awesome. Kinda surprised Jeremy only gave it a B, even with that one bit of trolling in Chapter 2(which is a pretty isolated incident in the first place).
Seriously though, fuck Witch Kings, especially the one that copies Frea Hastening everybody.
Overally pretty awesome. Kinda surprised Jeremy only gave it a B, even with that one bit of trolling in Chapter 2(which is a pretty isolated incident in the first place).
No, i meant the virtual dices shake (with the stick).
haha, I died there too.
rolled the max of 8 on their ambush roll, so I couldn't do ANYTHING for 8 turns. was brutal. by the time I was able to act my entire party was nearly dead and I spent the next several minutes just barely clinging to life until my party dropped.
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Deleted member 20920
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There is supposedly a new ending. I'm still in chapter 2 of NG+ and having problems in battles so am progressing slowly. I just read on Gamefaqs that NG++ is supposed to have more dialogue but they are removed from the English version. Can anyone verify?
Basileus777
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That can't be right. I've only just started my 2nd game, but using the "skip previously read text" option stops you at text you haven't seen before.
Edit: Wait, now I remember that that was dialogue choice related, I still have to play more to confirm.
I'm in chapter 3 right now and I'm loving it so far. The narrative, the story and gameplay are all first class.
I started to doubt that Matsuno is no longer as good as he used to be but this game already convinced me that I was wrong all along.
The game doesn't do many things but it does things awesomely right.
BTW I just read posts in the previous pages and I didn't even know you could be stuck in chapter 2, that sounds so awesome. In my play style I always go back and forth and re-visit previous areas so I guess I got what I needed without even noticing it.
Now I'm planning to play Vagrant again as well. That fucking intro with the fading music with the leitmotiv in the end on the awesome title screen.
"Reinforcements? I am the reinforcements."
I started to doubt that Matsuno is no longer as good as he used to be but this game already convinced me that I was wrong all along.
The game doesn't do many things but it does things awesomely right.
BTW I just read posts in the previous pages and I didn't even know you could be stuck in chapter 2, that sounds so awesome. In my play style I always go back and forth and re-visit previous areas so I guess I got what I needed without even noticing it.
Now I'm planning to play Vagrant again as well. That fucking intro with the fading music with the leitmotiv in the end on the awesome title screen.
"Reinforcements? I am the reinforcements."
Perfo
Thirteen flew over the cuckoo's nest
I finally had some time to start playing this title. Well, it really seems good, so good. I just arrived at the first real boss (or so I think), and I'm already digging the encounter system and battle system itself. Plus the game is full of atmosphere like only Matsuno x Sakimoto can create. Promising as hell
Relaxed Muscle
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Just finished the game. Ending spoilers:
Seriously left me with a taste of "want more". More of the world, more of the lore, more dungeons, more localizations....
Well, I guess NG+ should suffice. I hope Matsuno can make a game with bigger scale next time.
Holy shit I hope there's a good ending on NG+. So if I understand correctly the only crime that Abigail commited was fall in love with the crime or there was any detail I missed?
Seriously left me with a taste of "want more". More of the world, more of the lore, more dungeons, more localizations....
Well, I guess NG+ should suffice. I hope Matsuno can make a game with bigger scale next time.
Knux-Future
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This is pretty cool.
The writing is pretty damn awesome too..
I really need to play Vagrant Story one of these days....
does it work on Vita? I downloaded it when I was on ps1 rpg kick for my psp but never played it.
The writing is pretty damn awesome too..
I really need to play Vagrant Story one of these days....
does it work on Vita? I downloaded it when I was on ps1 rpg kick for my psp but never played it.
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Deleted member 20920
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Digging the game so far, Vagrant Story is tied up with some Christmas memories and so this is a nice game to play during the festive season.
Playing through Chapter 1, I'm a little stumped by the Z
what happens if you wipe out? Do you have to restart from your last Save Game or the start of the room?
Playing through Chapter 1, I'm a little stumped by the Z
ombie Minotaur, stuck in a bit of a healing loop where he keeps getting his health back over and over,
Gardios
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Damn, the last three boss fights were brutal on the 2nd playthrough. Though coming back from a 5 turn penalty and beating the
felt so good. Too bad the ending didn't seem to change in any significant way. :'(
EDIT: Apparently there's a trigger for the second ending I may have missed? Hmm...
Witch Knights
EDIT: Apparently there's a trigger for the second ending I may have missed? Hmm...
Heart of Black
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LTTP on this. Writing is OH SO BAD. But the game is fun, glad I downloaded it and Denpa Men.
All I see is this, when I read the bolded part
not to mention being LTTP on a game that's been out for five days
MuddyDonut
Member
How long was your second playthrough?
Got to the second chapter, visited a few rooms and beat the
. Really enjoying this game so far, the low production value aren't hurting this much.
I pussied out so I didn't try it but I'm wondering if (end of chapter one spoiler)
goblins and Minotaur encounter
I pussied out so I didn't try it but I'm wondering if (end of chapter one spoiler)
the zombie minotaur can be hurt by using a healing spell... Would be rad
Gardios
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Around 10 hours.
Bjoern the Smexy
Member
So I purchased this yesterday, but I won't be able to play this for a while.
Guys, will I like this game if I like tabletop RPGs and JRPGs?
Guys, will I like this game if I like tabletop RPGs and JRPGs?
Phife Dawg
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There's a spell that debuffs all enemies, this is your friend. Also have some offensive skills at the ready to kill off
Frea
So I'm not the only one... was called a perv for pointing that out to my gf. Can you read that crazy woman!?
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