Crimson Gem Saga

 PSP
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 36
  3. Negative: 5 out of 36
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  1. KOGFanstarks161
    May 30, 2020
    5
    Okay first of all. This game is not as good as everyone says. For one the story is unfinished except I bet no one know that because no one played the first game. While at follows the classic turn based combat it strips away a layer of complexity that the previous game had. which was area and locomotion control. The whole Isometric plain wasn't greatly executed. Also the amount of grindingOkay first of all. This game is not as good as everyone says. For one the story is unfinished except I bet no one know that because no one played the first game. While at follows the classic turn based combat it strips away a layer of complexity that the previous game had. which was area and locomotion control. The whole Isometric plain wasn't greatly executed. Also the amount of grinding one would have to do can sometimes be tedious… Expand
  2. elaux
    Aug 17, 2013
    7
    It's a fun turn-based RPG, and this is coming from someone who really doesn't like most turn-based RPGs.
    The characters are some of the most entertaining I've seen. They don't talk often but when they do it's always great.
    My biggest complaint has to be the battle music, it doesn't change. There's one for regular enemies and one for bosses. They're both good tracks don't get me wrong,    It's a fun turn-based RPG, and this is coming from someone who really doesn't like most turn-based RPGs.
    The characters are some of the most entertaining I've seen. They don't talk often but when they do it's always great.
    My biggest complaint has to be the battle music, it doesn't change. There's one for regular enemies and one for bosses. They're both good tracks don't get me wrong, but there's no real variety. It's the same music every time and it gets old really fast.
    It's not an amazing game, but it's pretty solid. If you like RPGs go for it.    … Expand
  3. endium
    Sep 5, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Slight spoilers ahead, but nothing directly a spoiler or significant.

    This is a surprisingly fun game, the battle system hits a nice balance and the characters and story start off on a pretty decent note. Unfortunately the story takes a very bad nose dive, coming to a crash and burn at the end, coupled with a ridiculous end game battle sequence. They break one of the fundamental rules of jrpg games which have multiple characters but limit the number you can use in battle. Many threads of the story are ultimately left unanswered... presumably for a sequel perhaps.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

24
#24 Best PSP Game of 2009
26
#26 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2009
9
#9 Most Shared PSP Game of 2009

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Gamervision
    78
    Crimson Gem Saga probably won’t win any awards for innovation, but it’s an enjoyable game from start to finish, and one I had trouble putting down.
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  2. GameZone
    85
    While the characters are not always that sympathetic, it is the gameplay that truly shines here. This is an entertaining and challenging portable RPG.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    78
    The classic feel of the game does make grinding a little boring, and the story feels contrived at times, but this is a great title for those who crave a more classic approach to their RPG gaming.
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