The Cursed Crusade

 Xbox 360
Metascore
39

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 27
  3. Negative: 18 out of 27
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  1. GamingXP
    Nov 7, 2011
    70
    Would have had everything necessary to become a great game, but it seems there was to little time for production. The game got some serious graphical and synchronization issues and lacks any passion in storytelling. It is just boring. There are only two good things about his game: the fighting system is really great with a lot of weapons and combos and the coop-mode is really fun to play. But that's it. Really poor what the studio has made out of so much potential.
  2. ZTGD
    Oct 27, 2011
    60
    Sure, it is slow and methodical at times and downright boring at others, but a good sword slashing game is just what you need to give you a break from all the guns found in most games. I just wish more care had been applied to the functionality of the game. As it stands, Cursed Crusade is the definition of disappointing.
  3. Vandal
    Oct 25, 2011
    57
    It has lost a good opportunity to become one of the surprises of the year because it has good ideas in its proposal, between a movie and a game. The story is typical, but able to engage us, but its gameplay is too lackluster and repetitive.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine
    Oct 26, 2011
    55
    Crusade sports some solid ideas (a "cursed realm" you can switch to on the fly is a neat concept that doesn't quite work), but sadly, it suffers most from ho-hum pacing and rinse-repeat gameplay.
  6. Worth Playing
    Oct 25, 2011
    55
    At best, The Cursed Crusade is mediocre. The plot is bland, but the cut scenes try to shove the story down your throat at every opportunity, causing an adverse reaction
  7. Games Master UK
    Nov 20, 2011
    52
    The combat can be entertaining but the occasional nice idea falls flat through some poor presentation and execution. [Christmas 2011, p.94]
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  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 15, 2011
    50
    It's very much let down by repetitive play. [Issue#78, p.85]
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  9. 3DJuegos
    Oct 20, 2011
    50
    The Cursed Crusade is a mediocre hack-and-slash with serious technical and playable issues.
  10. Gamereactor Denmark
    Oct 19, 2011
    50
    Despite a decent combat system and some surprisingly good animations, the many issues hold the game back from anything more than an average score.

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4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 17 out of 33
  1. rfscinza8
    Dec 27, 2011
    0
    This game is unplayable!!! Is the same as you throw your money in the garbage... LOL... The idea behind it is ok, but the gameplay and theThis game is unplayable!!! Is the same as you throw your money in the garbage... LOL... The idea behind it is ok, but the gameplay and the rest is like a hell in earth.… Full Review »
  2. StarLord6713
    Jun 14, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I dont agree with the other crtics.I play alot of co-op games and have seen my share of them.I own 72 Xbox 360 games.The combinations and with the Templars curse is crazy cool.You able to upgrade skills which greatly effects youre game play.I read one guy's weapons kept breaking,lol if you upgrade youre weapon mastery it wouldn't be a problem,but for any others that enjoy co-op games you should get this game.All the finshing moves will keep you hooked.I'll be first in line when the second comes out.
    P.S. more checkpoints wouldn't hurt    … Full Review »
  3. Kermie
    Apr 25, 2012
    2
    Aside from some interesting concepts and interesting character progression, this game is a mess. Laughable dialogue, absolutely ridiculousAside from some interesting concepts and interesting character progression, this game is a mess. Laughable dialogue, absolutely ridiculous and incoherent story, stupid characters, totally broken combat, abominable effects...This game is just in shambles. It has some interesting ideas, but the execution is just...oh man...terrible.… Full Review »
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