Man, Crimson Shroud is Awesome.
By generic_username 0 Comments
Seriously, I wasn't expecting a whole lot out of it, but I enjoyed the hell out of it. As someone with no real knowledge of Yasumi Matsuno's previous work, and no particular affection for tabletob games, this really doesn't seem to be targeted at me. However, the excellent writing and the complex-but-not-too-complex battle system made for a great game. The battles, while long, are engaging and challenging. They can get challenging to the point of being frustrating, but it's pretty satisfying to beat difficult bosses. The only real complaint I have is a small part in chapter two where you are unable to move on without grinding for a specific item. The game completely fails to tell you it's even necessary.
Also, the new game + ups the level of gear and the difficulty, extending the length of the short, eight-dollar adventure. I hope more people play this game though, it would be cool to talk about it with more people, or maybe see more of the interesting world Matsuno created.