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With fire breathing dragons and breathtaking views Crimson Dragon could be an intense and unique experience. But it isn’t. Instead it’s a dull and ugly adventure that doesn’t take advantage of the premises of the genre nor the dragons.
Crimson Dragon is clumsy, frustrating and often downright hideous. I realize that the Xbox One's launch lineup was pretty underwhelming, but even those new owners desperate for software to play on it should keep Crimson Dragon low on their lists.
At a cheaper price, Crimson Dragon would be a little more acceptable; although it’s enjoyable at its core, there are few redeeming features.
7
Tabla
Entertainment, its a good game to be a indie, Panzer Dragoon saga has a little brother in Crimson Dragon. I bougth this game for 4.94 euros so it's cheap
7
Xplocion
The good: A great game of riding dragons, flying through the skies and exploring unknown worlds. Shot'em Up type of galleries. Rewards for login and for connected friends. Wide catalog of dragons to get and unlock. Highly replayable The bad: After a while it bores you. Slow progression which makes hooking difficult. Nearly impossible to beat achievements to eliminate a specified number of enemies make the game frustrating and you end up abandoning it. What Meh: The tribute that was not ... in videos and presentations it seemed like a worthy successor to Panzer Dragon Saga but the generation changes (From Xbox 360 to Xbox One) and the control change (from Kinect to normal Control One) annihilated it. No one came up with a crossover with Dreamworks's “How to Train Your Dragon” or with James Cameron's Avatar
1
Broyax
On se croirait revenu dans les années 90 avec cet ersatz décomposé de Rebel Assault : du prédirigé précalcuchié où on bouge un curseur et on tire. Pas très beau de surcroît, c'est peu de le dire, voire carrément de mauvais goût. Rien à garder, le reste à jeter aux oubliettes des étrons vidéo-très-vaguement-ludiques et d'un pathétique affligeant.

Crimson Dragon

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Nov 22, 2013
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55
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Metascore
55
5% Positive
2 Reviews
69% Mixed
27 Reviews
26% Negative
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Nov 18, 2013
80
Destructoid
A pleasant surprise. As a massive fan of the Panzer series, I was worried that this wouldn't quite honor it, but there's plenty here for gamers who have been longing for an entry since 2003's Orta. There are some mechanical problems, but any old-school rail shooter fan will be able to handle them.
Nov 18, 2013
70
The Escapist
Just don't expect anything particularly "next-gen" about the game. The visuals are reminiscent of any given game from the end of the X360 or PS3's life cycle. This is an update to an old style of gameplay, but there's not a lot new here. There's a lot of old to love, though.
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5.2
40% Positive
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Jun 4, 2016
10
mineidstillmine
Why didn't I know about this game sooner? I'd love to elaborate on why I think this game didn't get the credit it deserved but I'll spare the corporation bashing for private discussion. So I'll skip to the review. Any fan of titles like Panzer Dragoon will love this game. The controls are clunky until you get past the FPS pre-programming of games like CoD. Your aim does not have to change just because you move your dragon. Now to the micro pay option, what a bummer that this didn't work out. Think about it for a second, if you absolutely love the game but now all your dragons are leveled. With games without micropay that's the end of game over thanks for playing. But wait this game had micropay so now you can invest in the game and who knows maybe enough people feel the same way and oh wait what's this now there is a new dragon to play with did they just say there coming out with 2 more in a few more months. how is this any different from oh I don't know lets say CoD lately or any other game on the market these days. But reputable publicity companies tear into this games micropay option, which i have yet to feel pressured in anyway to buying anything at all. So Crimson Dragon gets killed before it can even grow. For what it's worth I think this company did a great job on this game and will continue to show my support
Nov 25, 2013
10
Zikkyn
I don't know what's up with the "official" reviews, but those guys must not be playing the same game I'm playing. Haven't been able to put it down!!!!
Nov 21, 2013
60
Eurogamer
It's a thin and troubled tribute to the original Panzer Dragoons, slim on the ambition, vision and art that made its predecessors what they were - and some way short of the invention and execution in the games they inspired.
Nov 26, 2013
55
NZGamer
As long as you go in not expecting a life changing experience, there’s an afternoon or two of enjoyment to be had here.
Nov 18, 2013
50
3DJuegos
Crimson Dragon is flawed with awfully-implemented controls and a boring gameplay experience.
Dec 2, 2013
40
Gameblog.fr
With its attractively designed dragons, its music and its targeting system, Crimson Dragon had potential. Unfortunately, this spiritual successor to Panzer Dragoon fails in terms of gameplay and graphics, as if everything was stuck in the past... and sometimes nostalgia can't transcend reality.
Nov 18, 2013
35
GamesBeat
If Crimson Dragon had been released for iOS or Android devices at a cheaper price, it would be one of the year’s more interesting releases. Instead, the final product is a rushed, homogenized mess of a game that fails to live up to its loosely associated pedigree.
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Nov 24, 2013
10
partyintheback
Superb game! If you're a fan of Sega, then you'll be happy to know that the diving force behind the Panzer Dragoon titles worked on this. Crimson Dragon is a Panzer Dragoon title in everything but name. The graphics are beautiful considering it's an inexpensive downloadable game, the gameplay will feel familiar to Panzer Dragoon vets while doing some things differently, the RPG progression system will keep you playing for a long time, etc. The low reviews for this are way off. If you like Yukio Futatsugi's work (Panzer Dragoon, Phantom Dust), you owe it to yourself to pick Crimson Dragon up.
Feb 9, 2023
7
Tabla
Entertainment, its a good game to be a indie, Panzer Dragoon saga has a little brother in Crimson Dragon. I bougth this game for 4.94 euros so it's cheap
Aug 22, 2020
7
Xplocion
The good: A great game of riding dragons, flying through the skies and exploring unknown worlds. Shot'em Up type of galleries. Rewards for login and for connected friends. Wide catalog of dragons to get and unlock. Highly replayable The bad: After a while it bores you. Slow progression which makes hooking difficult. Nearly impossible to beat achievements to eliminate a specified number of enemies make the game frustrating and you end up abandoning it. What Meh: The tribute that was not ... in videos and presentations it seemed like a worthy successor to Panzer Dragon Saga but the generation changes (From Xbox 360 to Xbox One) and the control change (from Kinect to normal Control One) annihilated it. No one came up with a crossover with Dreamworks's “How to Train Your Dragon” or with James Cameron's Avatar
Mar 30, 2017
1
Broyax
On se croirait revenu dans les années 90 avec cet ersatz décomposé de Rebel Assault : du prédirigé précalcuchié où on bouge un curseur et on tire. Pas très beau de surcroît, c'est peu de le dire, voire carrément de mauvais goût. Rien à garder, le reste à jeter aux oubliettes des étrons vidéo-très-vaguement-ludiques et d'un pathétique affligeant.
Aug 1, 2014
1
heegs
Check this game out while it's free... otherwise give it a WIDE berth. The controls are awful and there's no real motivating reason to press through the campaign.
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SummaryMany generations have passed since the human colonists of Planet Draco lost contact with Earth, and they have reached a fragile truce with the native dragons. Now they face the return of an old threat, a colossal destroyer known as the White Phantom. In Crimson Dragon, use Kinect to control your dragon and repel the violent enemy life fo... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
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Nov 22, 2013
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