Culdcept Saga

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 54
  3. Negative: 6 out of 54
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  1. OzwaldoR.
    Mar 1, 2008
    10
    I've been a fan of this series since i played on the PS2 and was extatic when i found out over a year and a half ago that it was coming out on 360. This is one of the most addictive games you will ever play. I highly recommend picking it up since it also has one of the lowest pricetags you will find for new 360 games.
  2. Zypher9000
    Jan 20, 2008
    10
    This review is based on the demo and having fanaticly played the PS2 version. It's Monopoly with Magic the Gathering deck building. It also has a futures/comodity market that can be utilized during gameplay. You land on sqaures, claim a property by summoning a creature to guard it. You can raise the value of the real estate over time. You use creatures to battle and take overThis review is based on the demo and having fanaticly played the PS2 version. It's Monopoly with Magic the Gathering deck building. It also has a futures/comodity market that can be utilized during gameplay. You land on sqaures, claim a property by summoning a creature to guard it. You can raise the value of the real estate over time. You use creatures to battle and take over opponents real estate. When your opponent can no longer pay his rent, he loses and you claim his existing holdings.

    Cards can be creatures, weapons, armor, spells to affect the game (some in very large ways), or how many spaces you move on your dice roll. You can even sabotage opponents dice rolls.

    Expect many review sites to butcher the reviews due to the continued ignorance and lack of vision on their part. When you play againt someone in the game, expect the game to go as long as some Monopoly games. You can choose short small "boards" with 1 opponent or large ones with many opponents. All whom use their own decks. You gain cards at the end of each win. This game has endless replayability with a persistance in the ability to slowly build a nice library of cards to build decks from. One of my favorites and I can't wait for this title to be released.    … Expand
  3. BrianC.
    Feb 28, 2008
    10
    Awesome game! Incredibly fun and addicting! Buy this game! You will no regret it!
  4. Deunnero
    Feb 28, 2008
    8
    Seldomly does a game come along that captivates me for such a period of time. Download the demo from the marketplace and see for yourself. The gamplay is addictive, the singleplayer story is decent and the online component, while sparsly populated, is one where friendships are fostered and discussions during gameplay are both informative and entertaining. This game also come in under 40$, Seldomly does a game come along that captivates me for such a period of time. Download the demo from the marketplace and see for yourself. The gamplay is addictive, the singleplayer story is decent and the online component, while sparsly populated, is one where friendships are fostered and discussions during gameplay are both informative and entertaining. This game also come in under 40$, which is quite a bargain if you factor in the amount of hours you will play. The community is very helpful to beginners and information abounds at www.culdceptsaga.com, more than enough to enlighten and convince you to add this title to your collection.… Expand
  5. DennisM.
    Feb 29, 2008
    10
    Culdcept Saga is a fantastic blend of luck and strategy. The game play has a higher learning curve than some games, but the turn-based nature gives you time to contemplate your choices before you make them. After a few games, I haven't found anyone who wasn't completely hooked.
  6. Andyman
    Feb 6, 2008
    10
    If this game was any more addictive, it would be illegal. I never expected to see a sequel to the outstanding PS2 game, but here it is. Goodbye, free time. Goodbye, sick days. Goodbye, sleep. Goodbye, social life!
  7. Owlicks
    Feb 7, 2008
    8
    This game is getting absolutely SLAMMED on all the usual suspect video gaming websites, but one thing I've noticed is that the community is never really happy with the review. It seems like the purported "niche" market games like this are geared towards was a bit bigger than say...IGN accounted for.
  8. DanielA.
    Mar 26, 2008
    7
    Culdcept Saga blends luck and strategy in a refreshing way. It's unique to the xbox 360 lineup and provides compelling gameplay for both single and multiplayer. Creating decks with new found cards to play against friends or other Xbox live opponents is surprisingly fun and simple. The lack of an option to speed up AI play is frustrating and playing large games can be time consuming Culdcept Saga blends luck and strategy in a refreshing way. It's unique to the xbox 360 lineup and provides compelling gameplay for both single and multiplayer. Creating decks with new found cards to play against friends or other Xbox live opponents is surprisingly fun and simple. The lack of an option to speed up AI play is frustrating and playing large games can be time consuming and tedious. Beating the AI can be a challenge, especially if lady luck is not on your side. I would question the randomness of the dice when playing the AI. Example scenario... suspend a single player game, return to the game and play 5 turns noting the dice rolls. Quit to title menu and go back to the save point. Play five turns again and your first few 3-5 dice rolls will be identical.… Expand
  9. Jason
    Feb 21, 2008
    10
    This is one of the most addictive games I've ever played. With the xbox live online matches I see myself playing this (along with Smash Bros. brawl) for years and years to come!
  10. Etelmik
    Feb 22, 2008
    10
    These guys have been reviewing so many games that they are just expecting it to be some board game. I'd be surprised if they played more than one match and actually customized their deck. This game is one of the best strategy games I've ever seen. Surprisingly simple and surprisingly deep, very deep. The die doesn't matter--most of the places you land are places where you These guys have been reviewing so many games that they are just expecting it to be some board game. I'd be surprised if they played more than one match and actually customized their deck. This game is one of the best strategy games I've ever seen. Surprisingly simple and surprisingly deep, very deep. The die doesn't matter--most of the places you land are places where you can make a decision that matters, especially as the boards get bigger. Everyone should try the demo. These guys are reviewing it as if it were an RPG in single player or an FPS in multiplayer. It is neither of these things. Also--four players on one console? Team-based matches? Blind deck matches so that beginners aren't at an unfair advantage? Yes please!… Expand
  11. TomasM.
    Feb 26, 2008
    9
    Highly addictive and a great alternative to the 360's dominate shooter game catalog.
  12. DJCheshireCat
    Feb 28, 2008
    9
    Positives: - The basic gameplay is very simple to understand, but the layers of strategies and card options offer a rich environment which provides constant intellectual challenge. - Story mode (basic single player play) is very nicely paced for introducing more complicated rule sets to a new player. - Each round versus the AI can take hours, but is easily paused and saved for future Positives: - The basic gameplay is very simple to understand, but the layers of strategies and card options offer a rich environment which provides constant intellectual challenge. - Story mode (basic single player play) is very nicely paced for introducing more complicated rule sets to a new player. - Each round versus the AI can take hours, but is easily paused and saved for future play. - The AI, although exploitable by advanced players, does provide a fair amount of challenge. - Multiplayer modes (via XBLA and local versus matches) add countless hours of rich gameplay. - Lots of depth for little cost. Negatives: - Noticeable game slowdown when a large map is heavily populated by animated creatures. - Unable to pause game during AI turns.… Expand
  13. HooRah
    Mar 21, 2008
    9
    Bad= Terrible Story Bugged Online Takes time to find and play games Good= Addictive game play Many different and unique cards Involves deep strategy but is user friendly This pretty much sums it up Overall= Its worth the forty bucks go out and buy it
  14. JonmanH.
    Mar 21, 2008
    8
    Culdcept Saga has so many glaring flaws. The cutscenes are some of the ugliest I've seen since the PS1, featuring the kind of voice acting that B-movies would be ashames of. The story is truly excrable, being not only boring, but utterly indecipherable to boot. So it's truly a feat that the gameply is sufficient to overcome these hideous shortfalls. The tactical and strategic Culdcept Saga has so many glaring flaws. The cutscenes are some of the ugliest I've seen since the PS1, featuring the kind of voice acting that B-movies would be ashames of. The story is truly excrable, being not only boring, but utterly indecipherable to boot. So it's truly a feat that the gameply is sufficient to overcome these hideous shortfalls. The tactical and strategic depth is such that the allure of deck design is truly enthralling. The opportunity for underhandedness late in a game is thrilling. The achievements are reasonably well designed, giving another twist to the desk designing and gameplay required. Ultimately, if you're looking for depth and personality over looks and voice, you'll get your moneysworth and then some on this game.… Expand
  15. DawnO.
    Jun 30, 2008
    8
    This game is surprisingly addictive. If you ever played a CCG your going to love this. If your looking for superior voice acting you should already know this isn't for you. It's about the cards, the fantastic artwork and the inexplicable joy of collecting them all and whooping *** in an online match. Magic players will know what I mean. Everyone else should at least take a look This game is surprisingly addictive. If you ever played a CCG your going to love this. If your looking for superior voice acting you should already know this isn't for you. It's about the cards, the fantastic artwork and the inexplicable joy of collecting them all and whooping *** in an online match. Magic players will know what I mean. Everyone else should at least take a look at the demo.… Expand
  16. ColinC.
    Feb 28, 2008
    9
    Great game. It strays from typical console games, which I find refreshing as well. Hours upon hours of fun gathering cards and playing through the story line to get the E cards and then playing online. Lots of possibilities for different decks and combinations.
  17. JustinS.
    Feb 28, 2008
    10
    Awesome, awesome game. Great sequel to the PS2 version, my friend bought the 360 just to be able to play this game!
  18. [Anonymous]
    Feb 29, 2008
    10
    The story is shit but the mechanics and depth are amazing. If you like CCGs, pick this up. I've been averaging 4 hours a night on this since it came out in the US.
  19. thedeadcat01
    May 18, 2019
    9
    I love this game. The blend of RPG, JRPG, SRPG, and TCG is so unique. Plus, just when you think you have your deck sorted and built to biased perfection and you get lazy because you think you can play on autopilot and win the game reminds you with a game over screen that you have to constantly think about your strategy throughout this game.
  20. DiegoTheGoat
    Feb 17, 2014
    9
    This is a great strategic blend between Magic the Gathering, Monopoly, and basic Stock Market trading. Be forewarned - a modest game can take HOURS to complete; however, if you are into deep strategy and complex, long form gameplay you won't be disappointed.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. MS Xbox World
    75
    In the end, Culdcept Saga is a title where your mileage is going to vary greatly depending on your tastes.
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  2. Gaming Nexus
    80
    Culdcept SAGA is not for everybody. This is a slow-paced game with ugly graphics, a steep learning curve, and a terrible story line. Yet despite all of those imperfections, this is one adventure game that I will wholeheartedly endorse ... just as long as you're the kind of gamer that can handle it.
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  3. Gaming Target
    88
    Culdcept Saga does have one major addition over its predecessor: online play. While local multiplayer is still an option, Namco Bandai has included four-player online play in Culdcept Saga and it works like a dream.
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