Culdcept Revolt

 3DS
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Oct 2, 2017
    90
    Culdcept Saga is, with or without dice, absolutely brilliant, and the kind of game I can see myself playing for a very long time into the future. It successfully takes a couple of different approaches to traditional board and card games, and fuses them into something that you can spend a lot of time learning to master, and feeling really good about yourself as you do.
  2. Video Chums
    Oct 8, 2017
    82
    Even with its faults, Culdcept Revolt is one of the most addictive 3DS games that I've ever played. If you're a fan of Monopoly and JRPGs then this is a game that you need to add to your collection.
  3. Cubed3
    Dec 7, 2017
    80
    Seasoned card battlers and intrigued newcomers alike should be interested in Culdcept Revolt. Its complexity and customisability makes it one of the most replayable games in the 3DS' library, even just in single-player, while its accessible online play and well-crafted tutorial make it a perfect jumping-on point. More than just a card gaming simulator, there's plenty of care and attention poured into this; its wealth of cards and malleable multiplayer make it a genuinely viable alternative to traditional tabletop games.
  5. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 30, 2017
    80
    A fresh experience for both the trading card and board game enthusiast. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 76]
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  6. Nintendo Life
    Oct 6, 2017
    80
    Despite its intimidating outer layer, Culdcept Revolt is something of a hidden gem that deserves the attention of anyone with an interest in card collecting, strategy, or even just board games in general. It's wildly addictive, and boasts a robust single player component as well as both local and online multiplayer to satisfy any craving for its unique, genre-blending mechanics. While Revolt's unflinching dedication to these core mechanics does hurt its story somewhat through repetition, new players will be welcomed by a wonderfully-implemented tutorial, while returning cepters have plenty of new tweaks and features to check out.
  7. Areajugones
    Sep 26, 2017
    80
    Culpcet Revolt celebrates its 20th anniversary by arriving to Nintendo 3DS with a great quality game that will be a true experience for the fans of the saga and the RPG genre.
  8. The Games Machine
    Oct 3, 2017
    79
    A crazy mix between Monopoly and Magic The Gathering, Culdcept Revolt is an amazing and addictive game, though you must be prepared to very, very long and slow gaming sessions which badly fit an handheld device.
  9. Gaming Age
    Jan 3, 2018
    75
    I definitely think Culdcept Revolt is a neat game, and worth checking out on 3DS. There definitely aren’t a lot of games out there that emulate the experience of a deck-building CCG, and certainly none that employ the other board game elements that the Culdcept series does. If you’ve ever been curious about the series, I would certainly suggest starting here.
  10. GameCritics
    Sep 29, 2017
    75
    While it requires a fair time investment to get sunk in and the AI could definitely stand to have its fangs pulled out, Culdcept Revolt offers a wonderfully rich tabletop experience that would be impossible to replicate on a tabletop. It’s unlike almost anything else available today.
  11. Everyeye.it
    Sep 28, 2017
    75
    Culdcept Revolt remains a complex, intriguing and multifaceted game dedicated to anyone looking for an original production and exquisitely Japanese taste.
  12. DualShockers
    Sep 27, 2017
    75
    Culdcept Revolt is a niche game that is directed at those willing to take a chance on a series that disappeared for quite awhile.
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  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 26, 2017
    It feels like a game that’ll be a cult hit, but won’t be a breakout hit. Hopefully I’m wrong and Revolt rolls a 12 so that we keep getting more games with faster localizations.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 4 out of 20
  1. easterfields
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    ***UPDATE***I firmly believe someone is deliberately trying to tank the score for this game by leaving 1 or 2 point scores with no review. The***UPDATE***I firmly believe someone is deliberately trying to tank the score for this game by leaving 1 or 2 point scores with no review. The User Scores are not matching the overall User Score!

    First let me begin by saying that I am an avid Magic The Gathering player. I have been playing MTG since 1993 and have won numerous championships and local tournaments over the years. I stumbled upon the game description for Culdcept Revolt by accident as I was browsing through "upcoming" 3DS releases. It sounded so intriguing! A hybrid (or chimera rather) of MTG AND Monopoly? I couldn't resist-especially considering how much I love my 3DS and the notion of a portable fantasy card game was just too enticing to ignore. I preordered the Limited Edition from NISA America and just received the package yesterday-a day before the official release no less! I love this game! For starters, everything that one enjoys about fantasy, collectible card games, and the strategy of board games is present in Culdcept Revolt. Some have criticized the overly thorough tutorial when starting but I would argue that with a game this deep, and with the substantial learning curve, the tutorial was actually incredibly helpful as I had never played a Culdcept game before. There is just so much to keep engaged with in this game and just in the small time I've put into it, I have already seen the vast potential for strategy and divisive planning. The multiplayer is a blast as well since it's so much fun to pit your "Book of Cards" against another human rival. The AI can be quite vicious but in all honesty I actually appreciated that. It makes me a better player and far too often the AI in games feels like the equivalent of playing against a 3 year old. The graphics, while not the best I've seen on the 3DS, are perfectly adequate and do a fine job in submersing the player in the world of creatures and spells. My guess is that not enough reviewers are going to put the time into playing this masterpiece in order to see the full range of strategies, cards and what the game has to offer. I've already seen some Critic Reviews that I know were done after only about 5-10 minutes worth of gameplay. A title like this needs to be explored and learned in order to get the most out of it. I guarantee that if a Critic were to go to a local MTG game night without much preparation or understanding of how MTG works, they would offer a very mediocre testament of their experience. Don't let these part-timers fool you, Culdcept Revolt should be purchased immediately by anyone with a 3DS and interest in CCG's/board games. On a final note, I'd like to say that the Limited Edition version of this game was so profoundly packaged with amazing artwork and very cool extras that I simply couldn't believe the amount of love and detail that went into the preparation. This is a small sample of how much love and care went into the development of the game as well. Please give it a try!    … Full Review »
  2. marcormarcus
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    Words cannot describe the amount of love that went into this game ( just talking about the game, not the limited edition.. which is anotherWords cannot describe the amount of love that went into this game ( just talking about the game, not the limited edition.. which is another level of fan service in and of itself). You can clearly see that they were able to make the game that they actually wanted to make, and it isn't just a cash grab. Game-play is easy to pick up for beginners but also crafted in such a way that it can even suck in the most hardcore gamer to devote hour upon hour into this magical board/card/fantasy come to life. Culdcept Revolt is a wonderful addition to the already superb 3DS library. Well done, Nis. Well done, indeed.… Full Review »
  3. snakekill321
    Oct 3, 2017
    8
    If metacritic let average reviewers give 81-89 like the "Critics" It would be about an 8.3. Do not be discouraged by what the CriticsIf metacritic let average reviewers give 81-89 like the "Critics" It would be about an 8.3. Do not be discouraged by what the Critics reviewed. This is an ingenious combination of CCG tactics and Board game fun. Its a game that you can pick up, play for 5 minutes or 5 hours, and resume later without a feeling of "what just happened" It is not the most graphically intense, and its musical score is good but not remarkable. It falls alot into that niche JRPG genre that the 3ds has become known for. I love the multiplayer aspect fo the game, and the games do not go on to long. definately worth the money… Full Review »
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