Another Crusade

62%
Game Brain Score Based on 27 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
Another Crusade Game Cover
Starting at €13.99Buy now
Get on Steam Get on itch.io Store Get on Xbox Games Store

Discover a 3d wooden puppet style world while exploring as a platformer, and taking battles in a turn-based combat as an old school RPG where timing and strategy is all! Play as Rai Reysend and his companions through a series of comical events and epic battles to reveal the mystery of the cosmic barriers that were created after a meteor shower. Will you be able to save the land and uncover the …

Play Modes

Reviews

62%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
story7 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • The game offers a solid core gameplay loop that is engaging and reminiscent of classic RPGs, particularly Super Mario RPG.
  • The inclusion of an Easy mode allows players to enjoy the game at a more leisurely pace, making it accessible to a wider audience.
  • The characters are charming and the game features a lot of fun references and nods to classic RPGs, enhancing the overall nostalgic experience.
  • The difficulty curve can be unforgiving, especially in the early stages, which may frustrate players who are not accustomed to timed attacks.
  • Many players find the maps unnecessarily large and confusing, leading to potential backtracking and a lack of clear direction.
  • Some aspects of the game, such as sound design and dialogue, feel unpolished or lacking, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story18 mentions

    The game's story evolves into a more serious narrative as players progress, featuring engaging characters and humor that resonates, especially in the Spanish version. While some find the initial plot lacking and simplistic compared to other RPGs, many appreciate its charm and the way it unfolds, with a mix of comical dialogue and intriguing elements. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the storytelling and others feeling it falls short of expectations for an RPG.

    • “The plot actually becomes more serious than you'd expect once you get deeper into the game.”
    • “Another crusade has its charm and an interesting story that unfolds over time.”
    • “A great RPG that revives the fresh style of Mario RPG, with its comical dialogues, energetic music, fun storytelling, and honest playful characters.”
    • “None of this would be a problem if the story had more meat to it than bad humor, but it doesn’t.”
    • “I've seen people saying there's no story and they don't understand what's going on.”
    • “The story is all its own and the item mechanics and quest mechanics are more shallow than Mario RPG was.”
  • gameplay17 mentions

    The gameplay is built around a solid core loop reminiscent of classic RPGs, particularly the timed hits system from Super Mario RPG, which offers a nostalgic yet modern experience. While the mechanics are well-implemented and the game is challenging in a fair way, some players find the combat repetitive and the overall depth of item and quest mechanics lacking compared to its inspirations. Despite these drawbacks, the engaging core gameplay and difficulty level make it worthwhile for those seeking a casual RPG experience.

    • “The gameplay is very much similar to the classic Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, especially with the battles featuring its timed hits system.”
    • “The gameplay is challenging, but in a way that’s fair.”
    • “Thank you for sticking to tried and true core RPG mechanics.”
    • “After a few hours and multiple bosses in, the gameplay of this game has not gone past 'attack, heal, repeat' no matter what type of enemy you're facing.”
    • “The story is all its own and the item mechanics and quest mechanics are more shallow than Mario RPG was.”
    • “Maybe things get easier as you go, but the enemies in the opening hours of the game posed more challenge than I was hoping for as I was getting used to the mechanics of the game, and that ultimately resulted in a negative gaming experience.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its energetic and engaging tracks reminiscent of Yoko Shimomura's style, while others find it simple and lacking memorability. Overall, it contributes positively to the RPG experience, complementing the game's comical dialogues and playful characters, though some feel the overall musical composition could be more memorable.

    • “The music is very good as well and is very Yoko Shimomura inspired, which is a big bonus for me.”
    • “A great RPG that revives the fresh style of Mario RPG, with its comical dialogues, energetic music, fun storytelling, and honest playful characters.”
    • “The music, writing, and maps feel bland though.”
    • “The music is simple yet effective.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The game's graphics feature a charming puppetlike aesthetic that evokes nostalgia for SNES titles while incorporating modern elements. Although some rough spots exist in the art style, the overall design successfully captivates players, particularly with the anticipation of new enemy designs in the wooden doll theme. The artwork is generally praised for its beauty and effective homage to classic platforming games.

    • “The puppet-like aesthetic is neat, and I appreciate the devs adding in an easy mode, because those timing windows are brutal.”
    • “It captures that nostalgic feel of SNES games, but with a more modern touch in graphics and mechanics.”
    • “The art style has a few rough parts, but I look forward to new enemies just to see how they will look in the wooden doll art style; it’s a success.”
    • “The art style has a few rough parts, but when I look forward to new enemies just to see how they will look in the wooden doll art style, it’s a success.”
    • “The puppetlike aesthetic is neat, and I appreciate the devs adding in an easy mode, because hoo boy those timing windows are brutal.”
    • “This game's art style clearly took inspiration from the SNES Mario RPG, and in all the platforming ways and looks, it nailed it.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the opportunity to level up and improve skills without excessive grinding, others feel that the slower pace of grinding weaker enemies can be tedious. The trend in modern RPGs leans towards minimizing forced grinding, which has led to a perception of some games as boring. Overall, grinding is present but not a necessity for success, allowing players to progress through skill rather than sheer repetition.

    • “The game's also a bit grindy as you'll find yourself camping near the checkpoint for a quick recovery as you mow down nearby enemies and level up.”
    • “That basic mechanic has been fun for decades, but nowadays, particularly this year, it seems as though the new maxims in RPGs are 'no forced grinding' and 'fight enemies on the map,' which has led to a slew of terrifically boring RPGs.”
    • “Grinding doesn't feel like it's a great option either as it seems very slow on the weaker enemies.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The game's humor is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the cultural references and character-driven jokes, particularly when played in Spanish. However, many feel that the self-aware humor often falls flat, relying too heavily on clichés without a strong narrative to support it, leading to a lack of overall comedic impact.

    • “The story is kind of there, but the hook was the characters making jokes all the time. When I discovered that this game was Mexican (as I am), I decided to change the language to Spanish, and I will admit that the humor hit a lot more after that. What made me laugh the most was the fact that 'La Llorona' is a secret boss in this game.”
    • “It's not funny to do a cliché thing, then point out its cliché, but this game does it way too often.”
    • “The jokes feel forced and lack originality, making the humor fall flat.”
    • “I expected clever writing, but instead, I got tired puns and predictable punchlines.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Players report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, with no performance issues encountered during gameplay.

    • “I've only played on the deck, but I've had zero performance issues so far.”
    • “The game runs smoothly with no noticeable lag, even during intense moments.”
    • “Optimization is top-notch; I can play for hours without any drops in frame rate.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, the game is considered stable, with minimal bugs reported, aside from some minor collision issues that do not significantly impact gameplay.

    • “Aside from collision issues that don’t harm the game, this game is pretty much bug-free from what I've played.”
Positive mentions (%)Positive
Neutral mentions (%)Neutral
Negative mentions (%)Negative

Buy Another Crusade

Videos

Similar Games

Game News