The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion

 PSP
  • Publisher: Bandai
  • Release Date: Nov 15, 2005
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
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  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: 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    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    … Expand
  2. Kardi
    Aug 1, 2006
    4
    Despite its awesome graphics, this game is just plain boring. The battle just seems too easy, lame magic and too repetitive. Too much unimportant conversation as well which I wish I can just skip and skip. Played it halfway, then I decided to spend my time on other more interesting RPGs.
  3. RayP.
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    Simply the only RPG on the PSP... but I am having a blast with it. Nice graphics, interesting story, good characters, easy to use interface. Few spelling errors, but other than that it seems like a great game.
  4. Sean
    Mar 20, 2006
    9
    Too long of cutsenes way to often and crappy music but other than that solid.
  5. ZemZ.
    Jun 21, 2007
    6
    Great at the start but it loses steam later, fun but not for over $25.
  6. GrayF.
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    simply the best RPG on the PSP!
  7. BrodyH.
    Nov 22, 2005
    8
    A lovely old school Role-playing game with a few quirks here and there. The Graphics are nice, big and bright, although they probably could have used some more actions. The sound is pretty good seeing as it is a psp game and portables have been known for thier brutal sound. Finally, the story is cliche, but enjoyable, I definatly recommend the game to those who love nostalgia and a sense A lovely old school Role-playing game with a few quirks here and there. The Graphics are nice, big and bright, although they probably could have used some more actions. The sound is pretty good seeing as it is a psp game and portables have been known for thier brutal sound. Finally, the story is cliche, but enjoyable, I definatly recommend the game to those who love nostalgia and a sense of the good ol' days of RPG's.… Expand
  8. WinterD.
    Dec 24, 2005
    9
    This is a really nice game, and the graphics are simply beautiful. I love the character pictures that come up with the dialogue, and the transparency of the dialogue boxes. It is incredibly easy on the eyes, and has an interesting plot, even though it is not entirely original. It moves a little slow, especially if you want to start a new game. Perhaps some way to bypass that could have This is a really nice game, and the graphics are simply beautiful. I love the character pictures that come up with the dialogue, and the transparency of the dialogue boxes. It is incredibly easy on the eyes, and has an interesting plot, even though it is not entirely original. It moves a little slow, especially if you want to start a new game. Perhaps some way to bypass that could have been added. The minor errors in the english language are a tad bit annoying, but as it is from Japan, and Japanese is rather difficult to translate, it can be forgiven. The plot is predictable really, and some of the dialogue is pointless and reads as if the author of the game forced it, which is never good. The books that the characters can "read" are a little stupid, and don't sound like novels at all. (Swordswoman Sapphy or whatever that "book" was called. If you play it you will find out, and if you have played it, you most likely know what it is, if you are one of those gamers that looks at EVERYTHING that a world has to offer.) All in all, it's a throughly addicting game that will make even a non-RPG gamer play it again and again. And maybe several more times after that.… Expand
  9. Ezekial
    Jan 16, 2006
    3
    I cry myself to sleep knowing I payed full price for this game. Straight to the point, it could have been so much better but it isn't. I do like the battle system, but the story and how they drag everything out just sucks.
  10. LuisL.
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    awesome rpg with great graphics.
  11. JasonW.
    Nov 17, 2005
    8
    The only true RPG for the PSP is not perfect. It does have crisp, clean graphics. It has an interesting, if slightly trite, storyline and it has a decent if not amazing battle system. But the controling is a bit clunky. There is no way to change your view to look around the 3d environment, which can sometimes become a problem and the translation is far from perfect. There are an The only true RPG for the PSP is not perfect. It does have crisp, clean graphics. It has an interesting, if slightly trite, storyline and it has a decent if not amazing battle system. But the controling is a bit clunky. There is no way to change your view to look around the 3d environment, which can sometimes become a problem and the translation is far from perfect. There are an exceedingly large number of typos and some sentences just end without finishing. Not a big problem for most types of games but a problem for a rpg. If you are used to playing translated japanese games then you won't be at too much of a dissadvantage but if you are a perfectionist in gaming this will be extreamly annoying. All in all it is a good game that could have used a bit more work on the dialog and controling.… Expand
  12. MattH.
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    finally a good old rpg for the psp. thats why i baught the psp, for good rpgs
  13. EvanH.
    Nov 23, 2005
    8
    Really fun game and has cool characters. The downside is it's a little liniar
  14. 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 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    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.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. GameSpy
    80
    A highly entertaining RPG that no PSP-owning fan of the genre should pass up. Your socks won't be blown off, but your role-playing desires will be satiated. Isn't that more important?
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  2. 1UP
    70
    It's very much the baseline definition of a Japanese console RPG -- with all the bad and good that entails.
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  3. IGN
    55
    Slow pacing, tedious backtracking, inane minor quests, problematic controls, and unfulfilling combat combine to make one very non-portable title that has too many problems to ignore, even if this is the only game in town.
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