Author Topic: Official Evilbore™ GAME OF THE MONTH® - 02/08: CULDCEPT SAGA (Read 14160 times)

Joe Molotov · « **on:** February 05, 2008, 12:26:14 AM »

Developer: OmiyaSoft
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games
Genre: Board Game
ESRB Rating: Teen
Platforms: XBOX 360
Release date: February 5th 2008 (US)
Price: $39.99

Boxart:

Culdcept Saga is the latest entrant in the popular Magic-meets-Monopoly game franchise that had previous installments on the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Sega Saturn and Dreamcast. Developed exclusively for the Xbox 360, this title is the first in the series to incorporate the advanced online matchmaking features of Xbox Live. While the plot is purely peripheral to the gameplay, the game's story concerns a powerful queen and a young boy who must fight to bring peace to their land. The boy, a Cepter who can control magical cards, must defeat adversaries to free the land from tyranny.

As in Monopoly, players in Culdcept Saga roll dice and move around a game board, attempting to claim spaces and assess fees against other Cepters who land there. Unlike Monopoly, squares are claimed by summoning creatures to guard them, and players who land on them can opt to challenge this creature with one of their own rather than pay the toll. If successful, the challenger claims ownership of the square. The winner of the game is the first player to return to the starting location after amassing a sufficient quantity of magic/mana.

Creatures are summoned from customized decks ("books") of cards which players design ahead of time from an available pool of cards. Other cards in these decks bestow items to enhance creature abilities, or represent spells which can influence movement on the game board. Although there are nearly 500 different cards in total, players must earn many of these through skillful play and story mode progression before they can be used.

Although the game relies somewhat heavily on luck, players do have a choice over what cards make up their decks, as well as when to play those cards. The squares in the game consist of different terrain or elemental types (e.g. fire, water, etc.), and the abilities of various creatures can be bolstered by deploying them on an appropriate square. Some more powerful creatures can only be summoned when a certain number of squares of a given terrain type are already controlled, so balance is required when designing a deck. Players must also decide when to upgrade the squares which they currently control. Upgraded squares exact higher magic toll rates than non-upgraded squares when opponents land there.

Reviews
Game Informer - 7/10
OXM - 7/10
Play Magazine - 7/10
EGM - 8/7.5/8

Screenshots

Videos
TGS Footage
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U.S. Trailer
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Gameplay Tutorial
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Himu · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2008, 12:27:44 AM »

GAR RAWR

I'M GOING NUTS HERE I NEED THIS GAME

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2008, 12:47:49 AM »

topic title

Kyle · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2008, 12:50:48 AM »

$39.99 @ amazon

Beezy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2008, 12:52:53 AM »

...it's only $40? Oh man, I don't think I'll be able to stop myself from buying it. $:-\$

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2008, 12:54:37 AM »

Quote from: Kyle on February 05, 2008, 12:50:48 AM

$39.99 @ amazon

$40 is the MSRP. Culdcept thumbs it's nose at "next-gen" pricing!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2008, 12:57:51 AM »

Yeah, it's $40 everywhere. Even GameStop.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2008, 01:06:42 AM »

I am downloading demo because of this topic.

Beezy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2008, 01:09:01 AM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on February 05, 2008, 01:06:42 AM

I am downloading demo because of this topic.

I never played any of these games before. The demo made me a believer.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2008, 01:09:57 AM »

I started playing the PS2 game for the first time a few weeks ago, but then I thought "Nah, I'll just wait for the 360 version."

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2008, 01:15:32 AM »

Demo 1%

Will try again tomorrow.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2008, 01:45:26 AM »

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2008, 05:11:51 AM »

I wanted to make Culdcept Saga our very first Game of the Month title, which will be picked on my discretion based on anticipation from the community in an effort to find titles that we can all eventually converse about (in a civilized fashion) and play together.

Considering this title will retail for $39.99, I urge all our Xbox 360 owners that might be intrigued by this kind of release to pick it up. The game looks sexcellent and will provide us many hours of entertainment for minimal dollars!

My personal close runner-up, Lost Odyssey, won't be too far behind in my thoughts.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #13 on:** February 05, 2008, 05:12:55 AM »

I would like to support this initiative with my gaming dollars

spoiler (click to show/hide)

and my GAF account

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demi · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2008, 05:13:46 AM »

what? youi fucking jew

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2008, 05:15:13 AM »

This game is only possible on the Xbox 360, demi. You better pack up your PlayStation 3!

Anyone who pre-orders Culdcept Saga from GameStop gets some kind of art book/user guide that basically tells random losers what the game is about so they're not shocked to find out it's not some lame loli JRPG.

Oblivion · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2008, 05:18:02 AM »

Quote from: demi on February 05, 2008, 05:13:46 AM

what? youi fucking jew

Willco or Patel?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #17 on:** February 05, 2008, 05:19:01 AM »

Together, we are some kind neurotic Jew ninja hybrid.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #18 on:** February 05, 2008, 06:23:46 AM »

looks tiiiiiiiighhht

as a Magic: the Gathering player and a major Baten Kaitos fanboy this looks sacksual as fuck

let me guess the ost is by Sakuraba too?

day mother effin 1

The Sceneman · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2008, 06:29:35 AM »

awww wtf no PAL release planned

can someone let me know if the US version is region free, I'll snag a copy online

that dude in the 2nd screenshot looks like Serph from DDS, no?

demi · « **Reply #20 on:** February 05, 2008, 06:36:00 AM »

My money is on Willco not even lasting one 2 hour long battle before he flips it

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2008, 11:48:19 AM »

The demo was too hard for me to beat.

Himu · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2008, 11:51:25 AM »

SUPPORT CULDCEPT

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2008, 03:45:20 PM »

... towards you're pre-order of Lost Odyssey. Now I am locked for nerdy RPG fun.

Beezy · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2008, 03:54:01 PM »

Quote from: Junpei the Tracer! on February 05, 2008, 11:48:19 AM

The demo was too hard for me to beat.

smh

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #25 on:** February 05, 2008, 03:56:21 PM »

IGN gave it a glowing 6.5 and said it was too nerdy for nerds.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #26 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:10:41 PM »

demi · « **Reply #27 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:22:35 PM »

I'm getting Lost Odyssey for free and NOT buying Culdcept Saga, opting to purchase the awesomely action filled Devil May Cry 4 TOMORROW

DEVIL MAY CRY 4 IS THE GAME OF THE MONTH BASED ON THE ANTICIPATION

demi · « **Reply #28 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:23:26 PM »

and willco is a fucking jew DIE IN A FIRE YOU SWINE

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #29 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:29:30 PM »

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #30 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:31:36 PM »

Culdcept Saga > Devil May Cry 4

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #31 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:32:55 PM »

Dude, I have no idea what you'll get for those games. Trade in 'em now, though, because they're giving you an extra $10 on your trade-in credit when you trade in 2 games.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #32 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:34:01 PM »

culdcept saga > *

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #33 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:34:57 PM »

BUT IGN SAYS ITS TOO NERDY FOR NERDS - DONT U WANT TO PLAY AS NERO INSTEAD?!

Rman · « **Reply #34 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:37:11 PM »

Never forget.

9.9 Jade Empire.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #35 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:37:36 PM »

So if I trade in two games I get a bonus $10 plus 20% added to whatever it is?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #36 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:37:42 PM »

They didn't like Blue Dragon either.

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #37 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:40:15 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 05, 2008, 03:45:20 PM

... towards you're pre-order of Lost Odyssey.

Settle down, Willco.

All you mofos that are going to be getting Culdcept Saga need to ADD ME if you haven't already. That's like my favorite game next to Phantom Dust and Uniracers and I am very much looking forward to sticking my foot up all your asses in it.

Cornelius 1973, muhfuhluckas!

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #38 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:44:31 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 05, 2008, 05:15:13 AM

Anyone who pre-orders Culdcept Saga from GameStop gets some kind of art book/user guide that basically tells random losers what the game is about so they're not shocked to find out it's not some lame loli JRPG.

Ooh can I still preorder? I love faggy schwag.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #39 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:55:06 PM »

Yeah, I had like five left.

Himu · « **Reply #40 on:** February 05, 2008, 05:03:23 PM »

Willco, so if I trade in a few dvds and this extra copy of Blue Dragon I'll get more credit than I usually would?

When does this deal end?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #41 on:** February 05, 2008, 07:55:46 PM »

The $10 extra won't apply to DVDs.

I don't know why it's the weekly ad - I'm telling YOU, Particle.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #42 on:** February 05, 2008, 08:06:23 PM »

FROM GAMESTOP NEWS:

Receive An Extra $10 Trade-In Credit

If there's one thing that's better than getting credit for your old games, it's getting EXTRA credit. Now through February 24, trade in two Xbox 360, Wii or PS3 games and receive an additional $10 trade-in credit toward your next purchase.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #43 on:** February 05, 2008, 09:29:27 PM »

X-Play just gave it (and DMC4) a 3 out of 5, said it was a good rental.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #44 on:** February 05, 2008, 09:38:41 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 05, 2008, 08:06:23 PM

FROM GAMESTOP NEWS:

Receive An Extra $10 Trade-In Credit

If there's one thing that's better than getting credit for your old games, it's getting EXTRA credit. Now through February 24, trade in two Xbox 360, Wii or PS3 games and receive an additional $10 trade-in credit toward your next purchase.

Willco, is there a reason that GameStop doesn't post their trade-in values anywhere? I assume it's so I lug all my games to GameStop and am too depressed to take them back home when I hear what they have to offer. But I also am thinking it's time to get rid of Bullet Witch once and for all.

y2kev · « **Reply #45 on:** February 05, 2008, 10:03:55 PM »

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on February 05, 2008, 09:38:41 PM

Quote from: Willco on February 05, 2008, 08:06:23 PM
FROM GAMESTOP NEWS:

Receive An Extra $10 Trade-In Credit

If there's one thing that's better than getting credit for your old games, it's getting EXTRA credit. Now through February 24, trade in two Xbox 360, Wii or PS3 games and receive an additional $10 trade-in credit toward your next purchase.

Willco, is there a reason that GameStop doesn't post their trade-in values anywhere? I assume it's so I lug all my games to GameStop and am too depressed to take them back home when I hear what they have to offer. But I also am thinking it's time to get rid of Bullet Witch once and for all.

They have SOME on the website.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #46 on:** February 05, 2008, 10:50:02 PM »

The values fluxuate daily; I have to keep a binder full of daily price changes no less. And the values don't always necessarily decrease. For instance, the PS2 Slim and Large were worth $30 and $25, respectively, a couple of months ago. Now they're worth $45 and $40. The Xbox 360 used values have fluxtuated dramatically over the past fiscal year.

Same thing with games. It'd be too much effort to constantly post and update all the values. Plus, the customer service nightmares that would ensue from that would suck. You'd print off a value you found for a certain game on Friday, come to trade it in on Monday, find it you'd get less since Friday and argue with me all day long.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #47 on:** February 05, 2008, 10:56:46 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 05, 2008, 10:50:02 PM

The values fluxuate daily; I have to keep a binder full of daily price changes no less. And the values don't always necessarily decrease. For instance, the PS2 Slim and Large were worth $30 and $25, respectively, a couple of months ago. Now they're worth $45 and $40. The Xbox 360 used values have fluxtuated dramatically over the past fiscal year.

Same thing with games. It'd be too much effort to constantly post and update all the values. Plus, the customer service nightmares that would ensue from that would suck. You'd print off a value you found for a certain game on Friday, come to trade it in on Monday, find it you'd get less since Friday and argue with me all day long.

Not really--assuming your website hooks into the same database as your store systems, it wouldn't be any additional work at all. I can imagine the customer service arguing would be pretty obnoxious, however.

It would just be nice to know if a game is worth $5 or $25 before treking over there. :/

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #48 on:** February 05, 2008, 11:00:49 PM »

You're assuming GameStop has the tech people in place capable of doing that, when I can cite several dumb-dumb tech problems that I have with our very own P.O.S. We lack some of the basic features that most retail operations and it wasn't until the past year 'till the merger that EB Games dumped a DOS-based P.O.S. for a Windows-based one.

Just call ahead and ask for the values. I do it all the time. The only time I don't is when someone calls on a Saturday during the busiest time of the day with a list of like, 20 games. Considering I need a free register to look up some information, sometimes that's not feasible.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #49 on:** February 05, 2008, 11:06:21 PM »

Cheap Ass Gamer used to list the trade-in prices for Gamestop but that info's gone now. I wonder if GS made them take it off.

Beezy · « **Reply #50 on:** February 06, 2008, 11:20:54 AM »

I'm gonna trade in some games toward Culdcept Saga today with my friend's edge card. I'll probably only get like $15, but oh well.

hyp · « **Reply #51 on:** February 06, 2008, 01:20:47 PM »

my copy of culdcept shipped today.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #52 on:** February 06, 2008, 01:22:03 PM »

I get to hold it in my hands in just two hours! Two hours!

But then I won't be able to play it for like, 9 hours.

Beezy · « **Reply #53 on:** February 06, 2008, 01:24:05 PM »

I win. I just paid it off completely with trade in credit and had enough left over to put $25 towards SSB: Brawl. I'll be home and on Live at 3PM.

I got the little preorder book thingy too.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #54 on:** February 06, 2008, 01:24:35 PM »

Don't forget me, Beezy

Beezy · « **Reply #55 on:** February 06, 2008, 01:27:19 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 06, 2008, 01:24:35 PM

Don't forget me, Beezy

I don't have you as a friend on Live?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #56 on:** February 06, 2008, 01:30:06 PM »

I don't know, my list is epic. I'm on the Cafe de Bore list no matter what.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #57 on:** February 06, 2008, 05:21:50 PM »

Bitches don't know bout my Culdcept.

A few things. One, I managed to grab a preorder booklet despite the fact that I didn't preorder. This is probably because roughly 10 people in the United States of America preordred CS. So if you just ask for one, you'll probably get it. It's not anything spectacular but it does have some pretty nice art in it, and it's good to give to a friend who's like "WTF is Culdcept Saga?"

Two, if the booklet had been about 1/4 of a inch narrower it would have actually fit in the case, which would have been nice.

Three, the instruction manual is 50+ pages and full-color.

Probably because the game itself is a little more complex than just "Press RT to shoot Dino. Press X to stab Dino. Press Y to use Injun Vision which lets you observe realistically rendered Dino animation."

Beezy · « **Reply #58 on:** February 06, 2008, 06:16:33 PM »

The preorder booklet does fit in the case. That's where mine is right now.

TVC15 · « **Reply #59 on:** February 06, 2008, 06:56:54 PM »

Quote from: Saint Cornelius on February 05, 2008, 04:40:15 PM

Quote from: Willco on February 05, 2008, 03:45:20 PM
... towards you're pre-order of Lost Odyssey.

Settle down, Willco.

All you mofos that are going to be getting Culdcept Saga need to ADD ME if you haven't already. That's like my favorite game next to Phantom Dust and Uniracers and I am very much looking forward to sticking my foot up all your asses in it.

Cornelius 1973, muhfuhluckas!

Ooooooo, I'm going to redden your little bottom at this, Corny! And with the magic of voice chat, it will be like phone sex without the exorbitant fees.

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Author Topic: Official Evilbore™ GAME OF THE MONTH® - 02/08: CULDCEPT SAGA (Read 14160 times)