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Crimson Dragon Xbox One Review: Nasty Business | Dealspwn

Dealspwn writes: "Another magnificent Saori Kobayashi soundtrack and some visually arresting scenery can't save Crimson Dragon from the mean-spirited cynical sickness at its core. What could have been a gorgeous and uncomplicated shooter has been hacked into tiny chunks in the name of microtransactions, butchered almost beyond recognition until you push through several miserable hours. Microsoft And Grounding broke their own game. Willingly."

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insomnium23800d ago (Edited 3800d ago )

Holy shite this game is being murdered on reviews it seems. Looks like MS has to learn that micro transactions is a bad thing when they are done wrong the hard way.

Snookies123800d ago

Micro transactions should NEVER be in a game you pay for.

from the beach3800d ago

I just finished playing through the game without paying for a single piece of additional content, so I'm not sure how this complaint comes to be.

I know you can buy 'gems' in the game but you certainly don't need to.

Hicken3800d ago

There's always an excuse, huh?

from the beach3800d ago (Edited 3800d ago )

Instead of trying to snipe at me, why don't you tell us about your experience with micro-transactions in Crimson Dragon?

Bonus points if you do it without losing another bubble.

Blues Cowboy3800d ago

It's not about the microtransactions themselves, it's about how the game has been broken in order to support them with its short grindy levels.

from the beach3800d ago (Edited 3800d ago )

But as I said, I was able to play it fine without buying extra things.. so how can the game be described as broken?

I actually liked the stage structure - some levels are short with only a few objectives, some are fairly long. It would be nice if there were are few more environments but the pacing throughout was good.

It didn't even take a long time to level up and I only replayed stages to improve my grade and because the stages were fun - not to grind.

There are valid complaints about this game but I can't see how micro-transactions is one.

Hicken3800d ago

I'm not making a claim one way or the other about the game, so my experience with it is immaterial.

I'm just noting that, as you do for every other critically panned XB1 game, you come armed with an excuse(and a flimsy one, at that).

You can play Forza without ever taking part in the microtransactions within, as well. It's evident the developers WANT you to, though. They've made the most desirable cars easily available ONLY if you pay real money... though even then, you still have to use in-game cash to buy the cars and actually drive them.

But rather than find fault with that- and there IS fault to be found, rest assured- you say, "Well *I* didn't do it, so it's not a problem." "Only a fool would fall for such a thing."

As BluesCowboy says, and as he states in the article... oh, hell, I'll just quote it directly.

"Unnecessary repetition and tedium has been disgracefully shoved into Crimson Dragon everywhere you look, a transparent attempt to encourage players to part with real money to speed up the process, despite already having paid £15.99."

You're not FORCED to do it- making your original comment pretty pointless- but the game is designed to encourage it. Plenty will lose patience with boring, repetitive grinds and unlikely item drops and just BUY their way to what they need.

And that's exactly what the dev wants.

But that's cool, right? It doesn't matter that they tried. Doesn't matter that many will get swindled by this. All that matters is "I didn't buy anything."

from the beach3800d ago (Edited 3800d ago )

Right, so you haven't played the game. I see you're still too cowardly to straight up admit it but that's obviously the case.

At this point most people would be too ashamed to actually continue an argument without knowing what they're talking about, but kudos to you for having the brass balls to push on regardless!

Okay, so since micro-transactions seem to be the only way you can bash Xbox One games - after they wiped the floor with their PS4 counterparts in the reviews - you've obviously decided to make it your 'cause'.

But it's a matter of choice whether someone wants to spend that money or not. I chose not to and I think it's important for people to know that the game can be enjoyed just fine as I experienced it.

Anyway, people who use micro-transactions aren't being 'swindled', they're spending their cash as they see fit - why are you suggesting they shouldn't? -- particularly for a game you've not even played!!

Edit @Volkama

Can I just stress the point here - because we're reaching dangerous levels of FUD - that at no point are you required to pay to progress in Crimson Dragon. There's a 'continue' option when you die, not a micro-transaction.

I honestly can't recommend this game highly enough to fans of the series or to rail-shooter fans in general.

Volkama3799d ago

A continue option that costs gems right? Gems that you buy for real currency, right?

So $$$ for continues.

If that's not the case then I have fallen for some serious FUD, and I will buy the game immediately. Truly I will.

from the beach3799d ago (Edited 3799d ago )

No dude, wrong!

These 'revival gems' are bought with in-game credits which are easy to accumulate. I used them a couple of times (game's tough!) and didn't pay real cash for anything. You can also pay for them with real cash but I guarantee you'll never need to.

Damn.. this is exactly why people who haven't played the game should not be commenting on how it works. Spread the good word, and PM me if you've any other queries.

Volkama3800d ago

They shouldn't be there, and the game should not be built around them. Seriously, challenge in a game can be fun. Challenge in a game that then effectively says "You died, pay $$$ to continue!" is absolutely unacceptable.

Coming from a Panzer fanboy it's quite painful abstaining from buying this game, but it's important that MS know this model is a dead end.

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chrissx3800d ago (Edited 3800d ago )

Exclusive xbone games hav been getting the poorest reviews. smh at M$

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Xbox One Exclusives that are Still not on PC

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anonymousfan1962d ago

I would love some Halo on PC...

stefd751961d ago

i would love the whole Master Chief collection on PC

oasdada1961d ago

Halo 5 was a dissapointment

oasdada1959d ago (Edited 1959d ago )

Yupp cuz it was like 5 hrs long and riddled with micro transactions.. Yeah defend ur crap thats why u deserve it

jagermaster6191959d ago

Aww poor guy... You sound upset!

TheUndertaker851961d ago

Rare Replay is actually some good fun too. There’s a lot packed on it.

Teflon021961d ago

All I want is rare replay. I'd Pay $100 for the games bundle. I just want the Banjo's, Conker and Kameo titles. The rest I'll pass on, maybe keep battle toads though the only battle toads game I really liked was the Double dragon and battle toads title on SNES

Kiwi661961d ago (Edited 1961d ago )

Hold on a sec but didn't some people on here on say that all xbox games are on pc and therefore there is no need to own an Xbox One

iplay1up21961d ago

Not only that, but how many people have PCs that can run. Microsofts games better than they run on X1X. Also Red Dead 2 says hello to PC gamers!

Teflon021961d ago

You need to rethink this one. That made no sense. Microsoft games, not RockStar games, also a PC would run RDR2 better than a console. Don't get how you mention running better then go on to run from a comparison. Games just run better on PC, it's just that simple. Don't gotta be a blind fanboy.

CurbStompin1961d ago

I do. And I have Pro, X1X, and gaming pc. I don’t discriminate, a good game is a good game.

rainslacker1961d ago (Edited 1961d ago )

There are literally 4 games on this list. All of them from the first couple years of the gen.

Personally, I don't think the author tried that hard. Surely there are more than that.

I'm sure you understand generalizations though.

Kiwi661961d ago (Edited 1961d ago )

So he mentions only 4 games that aren't on pc but it doesn't change the fact that there are people who say something like "all you need is a ps4, switch & PC" or " there's no point in owning an Xbox One as all its exclusives are on pc" now does it

rainslacker1961d ago

Doesn't really change that no. But if one has a variety of consoles, 4 games isn't really going to be much of a reason to buy a new console. That's typically the context by which people use the expression.

Personally, I think it's kind of dumb, as I don't think that PC and console gamers overlap that much. But I do feel that if one has a good enough PC, and isn't adverse to using it for gaming, then the X1 becomes fairly superfluous, while other consoles have more to offer in said scenario.

Teflon021961d ago

facepalm*
4 games and 2 are halo. 2 titles are also just rereleases of older games in a comp. So it's really 2. No one is worried about 1 and the other is one weak ass excuse for a Halo title. Reason no one talks about it no more. So yes, when that statement is said, it's right.

Kiwi661961d ago

So how does what you said refute how people claim that every Xbox exclusive is on pc

Gority1961d ago

Kiwi it's a generalization. It's not literal man.

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RainbowBrite2153d ago

I think Quantum break was quite disappointing, but Sea of Thieves already looked terrible from the first day, it was fictitiously hyped by "ambassadors". Halo 5 is a 343 game so it is ok, you don't expect much... they don't deliver... Ryse was a new IP, it was ok for a new IP

Johnyra2153d ago

I really liked sea of thieves,i thought it was an awesome and unique game........for the first 20 hours then it got beyond repetitive and it is a pity cause it had potential in my opinion

-Foxtrot2153d ago (Edited 2153d ago )

Quantum Break should have just left out all the live action TV crap and focused on the main stuff...you know the actual game.

Halo 5 had an awful story for the single player but it also 343 trying to change Bungie's formula to make it a 343 campaign just like what they TRIED to do with the multiplayer in Halo 4.

If people want a squad based single player game where people online can join your game and take over one of the story characters then we have Gears of War for that.

rainslacker2153d ago

I was actually interested in SoT since it started getting the dev diaries. I never really wanted to play the game, as I'm not into the MP stuff, but I liked what I was seeing. What it came to be in the end wasn't all that impressive.

Obelisk922152d ago

So I'm not the only one to think Sea of Thieves looked bad from the very first day.

I don't know how that game can be enjoyed honestly. Almost no content and feels totally uninspired...

But that's just my opinion of course.

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OMNlPOTENT2153d ago

Halo 5 wasn’t bad and there are still a lot of people still playing it. The campaign definitely wasn’t the best but the multiplayer is really fun.

Razmiran2153d ago

People in denial still play it I guess

UCForce2153d ago

Halo 5 Campaign is the worst and most misleading marketing campaign. People don’t have a problem with Halo 5 MP, it’s the MT in Halo 5 that people have problem with it. It was just gambling and you don’t feel special about it.

maybelovehate2152d ago

Agreed, game still going strong after more than three years. Bring it to pc 343

Cajun Chicken2153d ago

BS. Quantum Break was great and Halo 5 was average. Problem is, Halo games AREN'T MEANT TO BE AVERAGE, so Halo 5 really stands out like a sore thumb in the series in that regard. I can't judge Super Lucky's Tale, but I really want to pick it up sometime.

Aceman182153d ago

QB was such a damn disappointment I sold it, and my system right after finishing the damn game. You could just spam the samn damn moves to finish the game lol.

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