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Game dossier

Crimson Gem Saga

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A turn-based RPG of rivalry, danger, and the Wicked Stone

The briefing

About this game

Crimson Gem Saga follows Killian von Rohcoff, whose troubled graduation and disastrous attempt to secure a job pull him into events surrounding an ancient artifact known as the Wicked Stone. Along the way, he joins forces with a group of new acquaintances while facing increasingly significant dangers.

Developed by Ironnos and published by Atlus, this follow-up to Astonishia Story combines turn-based RPG combat with isometric overworld travel. Battles include minor action elements such as critical combo chains and an ambush system.

Gameplay

  • Characters level up individually.
  • A shared pool of skill points unlocks new abilities for the party.
  • Some skills are combination attacks.
  • The overall structure is similar to a Japanese-style RPG.

Release: May 26, 2009, for iOS and PlayStation Portable.