Crimson Shroud

 3DS
  • Publisher: Level 5
  • Release Date: Dec 13, 2012
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 49
  3. Negative: 5 out of 49

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  1. Ullianov
    Feb 7, 2013
    7
    Crimson Shroud ia presented as a table-top RPG: the characters and the enemies are represented by static figurines, the exploration is accomplished by selecting which room to go in a featureless map (as if it was drawn on paper), the story is delivered via text and resembles a novel, and there are some gameplay mechanics with dice involved. I find the story and the storytellingCrimson Shroud ia presented as a table-top RPG: the characters and the enemies are represented by static figurines, the exploration is accomplished by selecting which room to go in a featureless map (as if it was drawn on paper), the story is delivered via text and resembles a novel, and there are some gameplay mechanics with dice involved. I find the story and the storytelling particularly compelling, with two narratives and a convoluted plot that is kinda mature for the genre. The long turn-based battles have great depth (also excelent soundtracks), but the dice rolling is, in fact, a very secondary aspect of it: you'll spend much more time micro managing your stats, magics and skills (which is done via your equipaments), which I think is for the best. The game's other elements probably do better in actual table-top games, but since the game is kinda short, it never really became a hindrance. I'd recommend it only to RPG fans, as there are certainly rewarding moments.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#21 Best 3DS Game of 2012
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#24 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2012
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#11 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2012

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. XGN
    Sep 17, 2013
    70
    Crimson Shroud is one for the hardened RPG players. The fighting system is good and the story is quite interesting, but sometimes hard to grasp. Add a great fighting system to it and you have a RPG you can enjoy for a long time.
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  2. Universo Nintendo
    Feb 19, 2013
    80
    If you like classic RPGs and, most important, reading, Crimson Shroud will be your thing.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Feb 9, 2013
    87
    A cult gem in the making. [March 2013, p.87]
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