![]() ![]() In other cases, you gain a bonus die for chaining up attacks into a combo, and can then use your bonus dice collection to increase your odds of hitting the enemy and the damage your attack will cause. In some cases, such as attempts to debuff an enemy (slow him down, lower his attack or defense, etc.), rolling the dice is mandatory and determines if the spell succeeds or fails. You choose your attacks, skills, or magic based on their potency or effect, just like you would any RPG. The dice actually do not come into play with every move. I was overwhelmed at first but, after some practice and going over the in-game tips, the battles become second nature. Thankfully, despite having systems upon systems upon systems, the game really isn't as complex as the string of tutorials at the beginning would have you believe. Having never really played either a Matsuno game or a tabletop RPG before, I naturally thought I was the best person to review it. ![]() ![]() ![]() Going into it, all I knew about Crimson Shroud was its pedigree and the fact that its battles are dice-based. It is now being offered on the North American eShop as a bite-sized, standalone role-playing game. Part of the Guild 01 compilation published by Level 5 in Japan, Crimson Shroud was developed by the illustrious Yasumi Matsuno, of Final Fantasy Tactics and Ogre Battle fame. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |