Culdcept Saga review video (Xbox 360)
Culdcept Saga follows the journey of a princess and unlikely hero trying to bring peace back to their beleaguered country and free the land from the evil tyranny of their vicious adversaries. Summoning beasts of great power and skill, these adventurers will attempt to control strategic locations on the battlefield until all areas are freed from their enemies’ influence.
In Culdcept Saga, individuals known as Cepters move around a game board by the roll of the dice, using magical cards to call upon creatures and cast spells to occupy each area they encounter. Using alluring cards designed by Japan’s top illustrators, players can customize different decks to assist in their struggle for territorial dominance. As they maneuver their way around the board and land on occupied properties, opponents can opt to pay a fee for their brief stay or attack the guarding creature to inhabit the zone. Players can fortify their decks and develop strategies in single player mode, then apply those tactics against up to 3 friends on Xbox Live or on a single console. Gamers can further modify the game with their own unique style when they alter their characters’ appearances using parts won during matches, providing a distinctive experience for every personality.
A virtual board game that plays like a cross between Magic the Gathering and Monopoly… is this a recipe for disaster, or an exceptional success?
Key Culdcept Saga features include:
* Unlimited number of strategic combinations: From over 470 cards, you choose those that will become your book. – The strategies you can employ are endless – there is no ultimate card, the impact of the move depends on the combination of cards used
* Developed for the next generation, Culdcept SAGA delivers realistic characters and environments that transform. Place monsters on to the board and see them come to life
* Play alone, play with friends: The single player mode allows you to build your card collection, testing out a variety of strategies on how to combine them for maximum points. The multiplayer mode against 3 other players on Xbox Live gives you the opportunity to battle out your extensive card collection against theirs, complete with voice chat
* Create your own look: As you clear various modes and purchase parts on Xbox Live Marketplace, you can adjust your character’s look. Customize your character to fit your personality
* Japan’s creative All Star team: Card designs by Japan’s top illustrators, music scored by the composer of the “Romancing Saga” soundtracks, and an original storyline by one of the worlds’ top sci-fi writers
To quote the video review: “Culdcept Saga is available on the 360 at a reduced price of $40. While the game offers a lot depth and content, there just aren’t a whole lot of frills and the game definitely lacks mass appeal. Anyone who isn’t already a Culdcept fan–in other words, almost everyone–might need to be told something along the lines of “It’s much cooler than it looks” before giving it a shot. If someone hands you this line, try downloading the demo on Live. Turns out they were telling the truth.”
Story — 6.4
Design — 8.7
Gameplay — 8.8
Presentation — 7.1
Overall — 7.9
