Steven Strom writes:
"The idea of a short, inexpensive micro-RPG that focuses on replayability through new game+ rather than homogeneous padding is brilliant, and perfectly suited to handhelds like the 3DS and Vita. Unfortunately, Crimson Shroud weighs down its own lean package with too many UI oddities, trial-and-error gameplay and cliched plot points to let its own brilliance soar."
Digitally Downloaded writes: "The Nintendo 3DS has been an absolute powerhouse for the JRPG genre. After a shaky launch, many years ago now, the console rapidly developed into a real home for the genre, with everything from major games from major publishers through to very niche, indie stuff."
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Siliconera: During this morning’s Level-5 Vision press conference, president and CEO Akihiro Hino talked about the “company’s vision” along with a look at the business performance of some of their most popular franchises to date, in addition to the announcement of Layton 7, an upcoming “role play puzzle” game being developed for iOS, Android and 3DS.
1.4 for Ni No Kuni and those sales are only for Japan, so with WW sales it should be way higher.
Ni No Kuni should have sold way more. It's that good. Easily the best JRPG I've played since Lost Odyssey.