Honest Gamers writes: "Lately, a number of RPGs have come out that use twists (or sometimes outright contortions) on the traditional formulae to set themselves apart. I've enjoyed a number of these games, but sometimes, it's nice to go back to the roots of the genre, and remember how the traditions got started. Crimson Gem Saga is enjoyably reminiscent of the things I enjoy in traditional RPGs, while lacking a number of the more irritating features of older games like endless level-grinding." 8/10