Tina: Swordswoman of the Scarlet Prison

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Tina: Swordswoman of the Scarlet Prison is a single player role playing game. It was developed by shinachiku-castella and was released on August 1, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Tina: Swordswoman of the Scarlet Prison," players take on the role of Tina, a skilled warrior tasked with investigating a rise in crime in Durham village. As ordinary people turn to criminal behavior and the supposedly defeated witch reemerges, Tina must battle through a classic RPG experience in a fantasy village and castle. With two playable characters, chapter skip function, and the ability to retry battles, this game offers an engaging story and exclusive additional content from the 2.0 version.

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Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

story23 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The art is visually appealing, with a variety of scenes and endings that enhance the experience.
The game provides helpful hints and tips for progressing through different pathways and unlocking scenes.
The story features strong female leads and a corruption theme that some players find engaging.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, often feeling like a grind with minimal combat.
Many characters, particularly the male ones, are depicted as unattractive or gross, which may deter some players.
The narrative can be linear and scripted, leading to a lack of meaningful choices and consequences.

story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and entertaining, while others criticize it for being overly linear and lacking depth. Many appreciate the art and character interactions, but note that the narrative often feels like a vehicle for erotic scenes rather than a compelling plot. Overall, while some players enjoy the humor and twists, others feel the story is simplistic and incoherent, with limited impact from player choices.
- “Yes, I highly recommend this game; the story is goofy and funny, the CGI is very clean. If it's on sale, you gotta pick it up; if not on sale, I would still pick it up.”
- “Tssp tells a mature fantasy story, often upbeat and funny, but sometimes grim and brutal as well.”
- “The story itself is pretty okay for an HRPG, though they did add some plot twists near the end, which is pretty nice.”
- “The story is about as casual as it gets; not that it's necessarily a bad thing, but there isn't much left to think or figure out from the player's perspective.”
- “You'll come to quest lines that suggest that you have a choice of paths, but surprise! The story progression consists of interacting with game points and telling it to move to the next chapter.”
- “The story doesn't even count as a story to me as it's so stupid.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as straightforward and somewhat repetitive, focusing on using skills, items, and spells to progress through the game, which lasts about 7.5 hours. While it offers some enjoyable elements, such as a good story and erotic art, many players find it lacks depth and excitement compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, it is considered marginally better than competitors but still falls into the standard RPG Maker gameplay mold without any groundbreaking mechanics.
- “The gameplay itself is pretty straightforward; use skills, items, and spells to defeat whatever faces you, beat them, and move forward.”
- “There's about 7-and-a-half hours worth of gameplay to see all the content.”
- “Good story and gameplay, slow corruption, strong women, and Shinachiku-Castella's strikingly erotic art style; do I need to say more?”
- “The gameplay is pretty boring but quick if you just want to progress towards more h-scenes.”
- “Most of the gameplay elements were standard fare for RPG Maker games, so don't expect anything groundbreaking.”
- “The gameplay is boring and lame.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, with standout tracks particularly noted during boss battles and key story moments. However, some players feel that the soundtrack is limited in variety, with the best pieces appearing towards the end. Overall, the music enhances the experience, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music was very good as well.”
- “I really enjoyed the story and the choice of music that the devs picked for every scene and every location.”
- “Did I mention that the boss battle soundtrack is awesome in this game?”
- “The music in this game is so hype compared to other HRPGs; I really like it and wish I could get an MP3 collection of the tracks.”
- “The soundtrack is solid, featuring some great original scores and even some vocal tracks.”
- “The music is also banging.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are polarizing, featuring a grimy and unsettling art style that emphasizes dirt and decay, which some players appreciate for its thematic relevance. While the artwork for female characters is generally praised, the portrayal of male characters is often criticized as unattractive. Overall, the graphics are considered good but repetitive, with some players valuing the unique aesthetic despite its flaws.
- “But that really isn't why we're playing games like this, the scenes are great, the artwork is great, some small issues with crashing but that was about it.”
- “Definitely 8/10, I love the graphics and the BGM of this game.”
- “Art style might not be as 'good' as games like Claire's Quest or other games, but it makes up for it in content and quality of writing.”
- “All the artwork is done in this grimy and utterly revolting way with all the dirt and yellowing of everything, along with everyone looking like substance abusers. If not for these design choices, I'd settle and call this one pretty mid.”
- “The artwork in the men is gross; lots of ugly people.”
- “This game is not for those who detest ugly characters, since the shinachiku-castella art style features a lot of unattractive designs.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the lack of grinding in this game, as the simplified battle system focuses on stronger enemies and bosses, allowing for a more streamlined experience. This design choice enhances enjoyment by minimizing repetitive battles with normal mobs, enabling players to concentrate on the story and character interactions. Overall, the game is praised for effectively balancing combat and narrative without the frustration of grinding.
- “The game's design allows for a smooth experience without grinding, letting players focus on enjoying the content.”
- “I appreciate that there’s no grinding with normal mobs, which means I can concentrate on collecting the character graphics!”
- “The battle system is simplified, prioritizing stronger enemies or boss-class foes, which greatly reduces the time spent grinding for items and money.”
- “This game does many things right compared to other RPGs; there is no awful grinding, as you only have to fight boss monsters. The two main characters have distinct personalities, and their interactions are entertaining, with a solid backstory.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as goofy and funny, contributing to an upbeat tone despite the presence of darker themes. Players appreciate the blend of lighthearted moments with more mature and grim elements, making the overall experience engaging and entertaining.
- “Yes, I highly recommend this game! The story is goofy and funny, and the CGI is very clean. If it's on sale, you gotta pick it up; if not on sale, I would still pick it up.”
- “Tssp tells a mature fantasy story that is often upbeat and funny, but sometimes grim and brutal as well.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted for its focus on sexual content, featuring over 50 sex scenes; however, the animations are criticized for being repetitive. While the soundtrack and female character design receive positive remarks, the overall character development may feel lacking due to the emphasis on quantity over quality in these scenes.
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “I was expecting a rich narrative with character growth, but instead, I found flat personalities and predictable arcs.”
- “The characters seem to follow a formulaic path, leaving little room for meaningful choices or evolution throughout the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for having zero replayability, indicating that players find little to no incentive to revisit it after completing it once.
- “Zero replayability.”
- “The game lacks any incentive to play again after completing it.”
- “Once you've finished the story, there's nothing left to draw you back in.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the emotional depth of the game, highlighting a well-balanced blend of wholesome and cute moments that enhance the overall experience. However, they note that the fighting elements are less memorable, suggesting a disparity between the emotional engagement and gameplay mechanics.

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Tina: Swordswoman of the Scarlet Prison is a role playing game.

Tina: Swordswoman of the Scarlet Prison is available on PC and Windows.

Tina: Swordswoman of the Scarlet Prison was released on August 1, 2019.

Tina: Swordswoman of the Scarlet Prison was developed by shinachiku-castella.

Tina: Swordswoman of the Scarlet Prison has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Tina: Swordswoman of the Scarlet Prison is a single player game.

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