CrimsonHeart2

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CrimsonHeart2 is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Anbsoft and was released on May 22, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 509 reviews

story44 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

Engaging quest lines and great storytelling enhance the overall experience.
The game features a variety of equipment and items to farm, adding depth to gameplay.
The nostalgic pixel art style and classic RPG mechanics are well-executed, reminiscent of beloved titles.

The game requires a constant internet connection, which limits accessibility and is misleadingly labeled as offline.
Controls can be unresponsive and difficult to navigate, particularly with the joystick and skill targeting.
Frequent crashes and save issues can lead to lost progress, frustrating players.

story
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
44%
5%
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging narrative and well-crafted dialogue, with many players finding it interesting and immersive. However, some users express frustration with quest progression issues and bugs that hinder their ability to advance in the storyline. Overall, while the story is a highlight for many, technical problems and linearity in quest design detract from the experience for some players.
- “Interesting story campaign; if this is a translation, it is very well done.”
- “Amazing storyline, great controls and gameplay.”
- “The best 2D RPG with a very great storyline!”
- “The story is just... plain bad.”
- “The game itself is kinda cool and you get a lot of freebies, but the story is so cliché and cringy I just stopped playing.”
- “Second, the storyline is not interesting.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
49%
9%
The gameplay of this game is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging hack-and-slash RPG elements, and compelling storyline, reminiscent of classic titles. However, players have reported significant issues, including frequent crashes, problematic boss mechanics that can lead to instant deaths, and unreliable save features, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many appreciate the absence of monetization pressures like gacha systems and ads, highlighting the game's nostalgic feel and enjoyable combat.
- “This game has been fantastic, and like old Zenonia, there's just enough story to be interesting while focusing on hack and slash RPG gameplay for the most part.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, and the story is actually interesting.”
- “I love the gameplay and the story is emotional and exciting, love it!!!!!!!!!”
- “Game crashes every 10-15 minutes of gameplay, save your progress every time so you won't lose your progress.”
- “What ruins the game completely is how frequently bosses have multi-hit attacks which can kill you almost instantly. Nothing's wrong with having a multi-hit attack, but if I'm going to die in 2 seconds after a 6-minute fight because I get greedy with my attacks or get stuck on a random rock, then the player invincibility frames should at least let them survive that one attack so they can heal up or something.”
- “City auto-save feature is more of a hindrance in gameplay; it's redundant to the save icon.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
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15%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users. Many praise the nostalgic and attractive art style, highlighting its cool visuals and excellent performance, while others criticize issues like excessive brightness filters and the need for graphical upgrades. Despite some negative feedback regarding controls and performance, the graphics are generally seen as a strong point of the game.
- “I love the graphics, very nostalgic.”
- “Finally, the graphics are pretty.”
- “The graphics, the art style.”
- “The controls are janky, I can't move 40% of the time with the joystick, and the artworks are so burnt with brightness filters; it's so bad.”
- “Poor graphics, poor controls... I didn't like it at all.”
- “This type of gameplay, graphics is dying; I wish more developers would create a game like this.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting it as a core part of the RPG experience, but many express frustration with the excessive grind required in the endgame, which can feel overwhelming and time-consuming. While some enjoy the challenge and depth it adds, others criticize the need for online connectivity and potential pay-to-win elements, suggesting that improvements could be made to balance the grinding experience and enhance accessibility. Overall, the game is praised for its retro charm and engaging gameplay, despite the grinding concerns.
- “Fair amount of grinding; however, towards the endgame, the grind is ridiculous.”
- “Grinding takes forever, unless you pay.”
- “Damn... this game is so underrated, it's got such a classy retro resolution, and over that, it's so easy to handle and runs really well. Just the grinding part at the later stages of the game gets too tough.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The monetization model of the game is praised for avoiding common pitfalls such as gacha mechanics, in-game purchases, and ads, focusing instead on a more straightforward approach. Players express a preference for premium pricing or optional cosmetic IAPs over the prevalent cash-grab tactics seen in many mobile RPGs today. Overall, the sentiment leans towards a desire for fair and engaging monetization that respects the player's experience.
- “No gacha mechanics, no need to spend a dollar today and another tomorrow, no ads, and no 'energy' systems that limit gameplay.”
- “The monetization model is fair and transparent, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “I appreciate that there are no paywalls or hidden costs; everything feels accessible and player-friendly.”
- “Only an idiot spends money to buy in-app purchases from this game if it has to be online all the time. It's literally a single-player RPG and probably got hacked on day one, flooding pirate forums. Unlocking ads for premium gameplay is the way to go, or just make it premium with in-app purchase costumes; something like that would be much better for some people.”
- “New RPGs for mobile nowadays are just lazy cash grabs with auto battles and useless idle games, with progressions that won't do anything but make you wait more.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound effects in the game are well-suited to its theme, with many players praising the soundtrack as one of the best aspects. Notable highlights include the title theme and the "Black Knight" theme, which resonate strongly with fans. Overall, the music enhances the enjoyable RPG experience.
- “The music and sound effects are perfectly fitting for the game.”
- “I love this game; it's one of my all-time favorites! The story is good, very enjoyable, and it has one of the best soundtracks. The title theme and the Black Knight theme are my personal favorites. For anyone looking for a fun RPG to play, this is the one!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game performs well overall, but users have noted that the controls require optimization, particularly when executing skills that involve movement. Additionally, the graphics are considered old school, which may affect the overall visual experience.
- “The graphics are old school, but the performance is very good.”
- “The controls need to be optimized since it's hard to control the character when using skills that involve moving, so please fix that.”
- “The graphics are old school, but the performance is very poor.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be emotionally engaging, highlighting the wholesome nature of the boss battles and the excitement of the story. Overall, the emotional depth contributes significantly to their enjoyment and appreciation of the gameplay.
- “I love the gameplay and the story is emotional and exciting, love it!!!!!!!!!”
- “This game is just awesome; every boss battle and other experiences are so wholesome. I like this game a lot.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs, including save corruption and disconnections when exploring outside the map. These problems can lead to frustrating experiences, especially for players who forget to save their progress.
- “Very buggy; my save was corrupted after fighting the dimension gate boss at the end of the game.”
- “So buggy! Whenever I go out of the map, it disconnects me from the game, and I need to relog. Unfortunately, I didn't save.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for improved graphics and character designs, indicating that while character development may be engaging, the overall presentation could enhance the experience. Additionally, some find the control scheme, particularly the dpad, to be frustrating, which may detract from character interactions.