The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion

 PSP
  • Publisher: Bandai
  • Release Date: Nov 15, 2005
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
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  1. Siliconera
    40
    A Tear of Vermillion does have a rich world to explore and an interesting cast. But with out an original story to tie the entire gametogether or great gameplay Legend of Heroes isn’t legendary at all. [JPN Import]

Awards & Rankings

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#40 Best PSP Game of 2005
27
#27 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
27
#27 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 5 out of 31
  1. BasilZero
    Sep 8, 2017
    8
    Game: The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion
    Genre: RPG
    Publisher/Developer: Bandai Namco/Falcom System: Steam (PC) Total Score:    Game: The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion
    Genre: RPG
    Publisher/Developer: Bandai Namco/Falcom
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 75/100
    Value Score: 7.5/10

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 8/10
    • GamePlay: 6/10
    • Graphics: 7/10
    • Sound: 7/10
    • Music: 7/10
    • Length: 8/10
    • Replay Value: 6/10
    • Player Value: 8/10

    Pros
    +Decent story and cast of characters
    +Decent OST
    +Remake of the 1996 game with improved visuals , effects and sound

    Cons
    -Bad translation in narration and in game play
    -Gameplay can be clunky at times in terms of both battles and outside of battles
    -Too many caves and bland dungeon areas
    -Boss battles are generic and consist of fighting normal enemies most of the time    … Full Review »
  2. Felagund
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Great game. The end is amazing! 10

    The first in the Gagharv Trilogy, The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion takes place in the    Great game. The end is amazing! 10

    The first in the Gagharv Trilogy, The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion takes place in the fictional land El Phildin, fifty-six years before "Moonlight Witch".
    The story begins with an insight to the past. Avin and Eimelle are orphaned children living in Cathedral. Avin was 8 while Eimelle was 7. Cathedral is under attack and brothers during the escape parted.
    8 years pass. And now the hero begins a journey in search of her missing sister.

    It's a great game with great characters, and great dialogues. With a big, exciting finale.    … Full Review »
  3. ZemZ.
    Jun 21, 2007
    6
    Great at the start but it loses steam later, fun but not for over $25.
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