Publisher: Atlus USA
Developer: Matrix Software (Japan)
Category: Role-Playing
Release Dates
N Amer - 05/26/2009
Playstation Network - 10/23/2009
GameZone's Review
8.5
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 8.5 |
| Graphics | 7 |
| Sound | 4 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Concept | 8.8 |
| Overall | 8.5 |
Reviewer: Michael Lafferty
Review Date: 05/26/2009
Don’t let looks deceive – Crimson Gem Saga is deceptively challenging
7.7
GameZone's Preview
Michael Lafferty - 05/08/2009
Crimson Gem Saga is easy to pick up and play, but deceptively challenging at times
News
A Crop of Atlus PSP Games Hit PSN
Atlus ends years of allegedly not printing enough copies of games and then laughing at empty-handed customers, releases digital download versions of PSP classics via PSN
Crimson Gem Saga Website Launches
Crimson Gem Saga for PSP system releases on May 26th
Crimson Gem Saga: Critical Combos and you
It is CRITICAL that you read the below, Faithful! Why? Because it is literally about Critical Combos in Crimson Gem Saga™, everyone's favorite genre-saver for PSP system.
Atlus brings Crimson Gem Saga for PSP to North America
Atlus U.S.A to bringing Crimson Gem Saga, a roleplaying game for PSP to gamers in North America.
Description
The game, a lovingly crafted exploration into the fundamentals of RPG fun, delivers lush hand-drawn visuals, an engaging fantasy tale, and an easy-to-use interface.
With beautiful, high-resolution 2-D artwork, novel battle mechanics, and a classic tale of fantasy, adventure, and heroism, Crimson Gem Saga delivers the pure, classic Japanese RPG play experience PSP owners have been clamoring for since the hardware's launch. Taking full advantage of the crisp, clear PSP screen and boasting a colorful, catchy musical score, Crimson Gem Saga is a blast from the past presented just as you'd expect a modern RPG to be.
Features
Return to essential RPG fun - Remember what made RPGs simply fun experiences, and you’ll find it here. Easy to pick up and play with a full package of addictive combat, beautiful graphics, interesting story, and fantastic voice work, this is a title that will charm genre newbies and veteran players alike.
Awesome combo-filled combat - This is turn-based RPG combat at its most fun. Attack your enemies before they attack you, and gain the advantage of the first hit in battle. Master the Critical Combo System to deliver multiple hits and deliver major damage to an enemy. Team up with allies to unleash massive dual, triple, or full-team attacks.
Distinctively beautiful 2-D world - Vibrant, colorful, and distinctive, this is a world that will draw and keep you inside the fantasy. Detailed character portraits and fluid, beautiful sprites further make this a treat for the eyes.
A far superior sequel - Forget what you know about the series because this is a totally new experience. With a complete graphical facelift, a brand new story and cast, and newly polished combat, this is a game that blows right past its predecessor.
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ESRB Rating
Blood; Fantasy Violence; Mild Language; Mild Suggestive Themes; Use of Alcohol and Tobacco





