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Crimson Sea Introduction - Xbox

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Channel: Vysethedetermined2 · 2010 · Gaming

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Crimson Sea is a decent Xbox game with not-so-decent controls and camera. It's kinda like Dynasty Warriors in space, which is unsurprising when you consider who's behind the game. It was one of the early Xbox releases and was a pretty good showing for its time. If only the controls and camera were improved and the game had a little more variety (it's repetitve as hell, but if you can put up with Dynasty Warriors 2+, then you can definitely handle this). The story could have been fleshed out more too as it's evident the game was rushed a bit to market, but it's not bad, all things considered.

The game centers around Sho, a private detective who makes a meager living along with his little sidekick friend, Yangqin, when he is approached by a mysterious woman (who is also constantly sexy... the game won't ever let you forget) who wants him to take on a very special job for big bucks. He reluctantly agrees to do the job (as he doesn't trust her) only to realize that there are Muton (Mute Monsters and Strange Aliens) in the area. He risks his life fighting the monsters when he finds what he was sent to get; an IAG emblem.

The mission was to test Sho and Yangqin, and the leader of IAG (or Intelligence Agency of the Galaxy), who is none other than the "Sexy Lady" known as Live-D, was pleased with their results. She asks them to join their ranks and spread justice across the galaxy, to which they soon agree. You'll soon learn that Sho in particular was really chosen because he's of a rare race of people known as "Vipas", people who can manipulate sounds and wavelengths to utilize special powers and Neo-Psionics. The story deepens somewhat from there, but it always feels a little disjointed.

The game is more whimsical than its sequel with more dialogue and emphasis on companionship, as you can fight with various team members in this game and they influence mission objectives and rank. Its environments are also more varied and open than the sequel as well, though the sequel (which is on PS2 btw) made various improvements to the gameplay. The basic flow of the game is to go on missions while finding items and defeating hordes of enemies. You can gain money to buy items as well as get special goodies by gaining "S" ranks (which, unlike some games, is very rewarding if you're patient enough, but very hard). You can upgrade your gun and blade by swapping various components within three categories: Barrel, Effector, and Generator, to suit your playing style and alter your strategies.

The allies you gain do fight and are helpful, but you'll be doing the majority of the fighting. Your bread-and-butter special moves, or Neo-Psionics, are like magic abilities, which have various effects ranging from damage to support to assist. They look pretty cool and can make missions much easier if used effectively, and even make you forgive the camera and standard controls... almost. The problem with the controls is that they are sluggish and the camera can obscure enemies often, which is not good at all in a game like this where there are hundreds on screen at times. If it was a little more fluid like Dynasty Warriors, there wouldn't be many complaints. It can be overcome, but it takes much practice to get "S" ranks in this game; only the introductory stage is what you'd really consider a cakewalk.

Is it worth buying? Yeah, if you like games like this-- it's probably cheap as heck anyway. It's not the greatest game, but I'd like to see a sequel to it for the 360 or PS3... it's not very likely as neither game sold very well, but I'd probably buy it if it came out. Enjoy.

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