Culdcept Saga (360) 19.99 new eb/gs [Mobile/Archive]

roc's feather

10-08-2008, 09:20 PM

Yes well, I was in a gamestop today picking up some things and noticed that Culdcept Saga for the 360 is now 19.99 new and 17.99 used (unfortunately it isn't available new online, only used). Although the website says that it is 39.99 new, I'm not tempted to believe that this is a YMMV deal, as there is such an odd disparity between the two price points. It would be nice if someone from a different store than mine could confirm the new copy price everywhere though.

Can't recommend this game enough.

Friend of Sonic

10-08-2008, 09:24 PM

Nice, I may go and pick that up with the 20% off coupon.

Pinnacle

10-08-2008, 09:29 PM

jkanownik

10-08-2008, 10:05 PM

That would be a great price. I just sold my used copy on 9/22 on Ebay for $24.99 + $4 shipping.

wampa8jedi

10-08-2008, 10:24 PM

So incredibly worth it!

darkcloudinc

10-08-2008, 10:59 PM

I think I'll go swing by GS and try picking it up.

flameo2000

10-08-2008, 11:40 PM

can anyone else confirm $20 for new?

nikkai

10-08-2008, 11:46 PM

this is one of those games that should become downloadable content on all systems!

I own the PS2 version and still play it on my PS3 - if it were available on PSN, I'd grab it in second =)

Except......for the freaking cheating ass computer! ARGH! =P

mtxbass1

10-08-2008, 11:54 PM

tag. I have been wanting this for a while.

grifter_mcgraw

10-08-2008, 11:55 PM

jalopez86

10-09-2008, 12:01 AM

I think I might go ahead and pick this up. Hey with the 20% off plus the 10% edge card it'll be 13$. Not bad.

Over easy

10-09-2008, 12:10 AM

I can confirm it's $20 at GS. Just picked it up today.

Actually, I may just return it and grab it used, with the coupon for this week plus my edge card.

Kerig

10-09-2008, 12:13 AM

...combined with the fact that you can see your opponent's cards, makes me hesitate, even at $20.

Exactly why it would be the most supreme super-ultimate DS WiFi game ever created. Coming soon...to Japan :oldman:

Burchamj

10-09-2008, 12:21 AM

too bad i got two copies of this already......

heatdolphins45

10-09-2008, 12:23 AM

Thanks OP! Picking up a copy of this tomorrow.

Masterkyo

10-09-2008, 12:33 AM

I owned PS2 version and it very good. i'll pickup 360 some times this week ;)

kingneb

10-09-2008, 12:34 AM

It's a solid game. Though the matches take over 2 hours as you progress in the game. If the matches were shorter than I'd give it a 9 out of 10. As it is, I'd go with about a 7.5 out of 10. Definitely worth $20 (and I got my $40 out of it for sure). I should have played it online more though...

Gaming-Module

10-09-2008, 12:35 AM

This just hit the magic price for me.

NDPsycho

10-09-2008, 12:39 AM

I thought it was worth it at twice this price. It's a very good game if you like card battle games.

jojodis808

10-09-2008, 12:54 AM

anyone know the tiv value for bbv?

jug_head_4ever

10-09-2008, 01:04 AM

I was quoted $19 for it at Gamerush

argyle

10-09-2008, 01:28 AM

This might be a controversial thought, but a general rule for me is, if someone has an anime avatar, they're probably going to recommend anything and everything with an anime style.

IGN's rating, 'passable,' combined with the fact that you can see your opponent's cards, makes me hesitate, even at $20. It sounds like an XBLA game.

Being able to see your opponent's cards isn't a flaw, it's part of the game. You would go from playing strategically to just blind guessing without it.

IGN's review was laughable, but no skin off my nose if you pass on it.

grifter_mcgraw

10-09-2008, 01:37 AM

You've never played an actual card game, have you, Argyle?

roc's feather

10-09-2008, 02:53 AM

This might be a controversial thought, but a general rule for me is, if someone has an anime avatar, they're probably going to recommend anything and everything with an anime style.

IGN's rating, 'passable,' combined with the fact that you can see your opponent's cards, makes me hesitate, even at $20. It sounds like an XBLA game.

It's a controversial thought, but anyone who pays any attention to anything ign has to say possesses the discerning abilities of a four-toed sloth. In other words he/she can be safely ignored. Seriously. Ign. My god.

Guerrilla

10-09-2008, 02:55 AM

It's a decent game for $19.99. I picked one up at BB on clearance for that price~

mortalfloater

10-09-2008, 03:12 AM

It's also $20 online at Wal-Mart, Newegg, and JR Music. Sorry if this has been posted already.

humidore

10-09-2008, 03:45 AM

Buy it so we can get some chance of a US release of the DS game. Let's go people...

emg28

10-09-2008, 03:47 AM

I was on the fence regarding CS but at $17.99, I will pick it up using the 20% off coupon.

grifter_mcgraw

10-09-2008, 04:04 AM

It's a controversial thought, but anyone who pays any attention to anything ign has to say possesses the discerning abilities of a four-toed sloth. In other words he/she can be safely ignored. Seriously. Ign. My god.

Let me guess. You go to one of those terrible Japanophile-bias sites like 1UP. Yeah.

SGT Killjoy

10-09-2008, 06:03 AM

its 19.99 and its a good game.

and seeing your opponents cards is part of the gameplay. adapt.

argyle

10-09-2008, 07:35 AM

You've never played an actual card game, have you, Argyle?

You've never played Culdcept, have you? :roll:

autche

10-09-2008, 08:10 AM

its 19.99 and its a good game.

and seeing your opponents cards is part of the gameplay. adapt.

I used to get pissed off about your cards being visible to opponents, however without it the game could not have local multi-player - which I've used several times. Small price to pay; it can still be a bugger even with seeing your opponent's hand. Even then, you only see their hand for as long as it takes them to roll at the beginning of their turn and to use a card (should they choose to do so), so exposure time can be limited.

vilhaim

10-09-2008, 08:28 AM

Its also $16.99 at Gamefly

InvaderZim

10-09-2008, 09:00 AM

This is an excellent game and one of my most played titles. It was not well advertized and is probably on the wrong console. However, that does not take away from the fact that it is a great game and you will get a great many hours from your investment.

You have such a limited audience with this type of game... 2 hour card battle games are not what most people are looking for.

$20 is a nice price.

Josef

10-09-2008, 09:35 AM

This is the perfect price for this game. Of course I picked it up already from BB with a bunch of credit I had with them.

hppypnts

10-09-2008, 09:39 AM

I played the demo and liked it very much but I was turned off by the $40 pricetag, $12.59 makes sense. I mean really for 40 dollars I would expect some nice battle animations, but its just some lame scratches across the cards instead. for 13 bucks it seems like a good deal though.

wampa8jedi

10-09-2008, 09:55 AM

This might be a controversial thought, but a general rule for me is, if someone has an anime avatar, they're probably going to recommend anything and everything with an anime style.

IGN's rating, 'passable,' combined with the fact that you can see your opponent's cards, makes me hesitate, even at $20. It sounds like an XBLA game.

You're SUPPOSED to be able to take quick peaks (or long ones if they're stupid enough to take a lot of time taking their turn... and even then, seeing the cards is only as useful as your ability to remember what ~500 cards do) at your opponents' cards... it was an extremely IGNorant comment on IGN's part, and should be all the warning anyone needs to completely discard their review.

chrisnsally

10-09-2008, 10:03 AM

Really good game, and I generally don't enjoy card games like this...

fart_bubble

10-09-2008, 10:56 AM

I would expect some nice battle animations, but its just some lame scratches across the cards instead.

If the animations were better, it would mean that they would last longer than what is there. And considering how many times you see the same stuff over and over, that would not be a good thing at all.

I might pick this one back up. Still play my PS2 copy but I ended up getting rid of my 360 copy (none of my friends wanted to build up another deck and the online was damn near non existent in getting people to play). I payed full price and I got my $$$ worth. Since its dropping in price, maybe I can rope some of my friends to pick it up as well.

Gaming-Module

10-09-2008, 11:24 AM

mkelehan

10-09-2008, 11:40 AM

Fantastic game. Two friends and I were only too happy to buy it at $40 each. At half that, anyone who likes board games or RPGs should get this.

CKaz

10-09-2008, 11:44 AM

You've never played Culdcept, have you? :roll:

QFT

Look, to those of you who keep tripping over 'I see your cardz, hax!' this *ISN'T* a game where you bet coin on your hand. A lot of the cards and actions make NO sense if you DON'T get the quick GLANCES at your opponents cards.

Also what this thankfully provides for is working together or against eachother in 'local couch' mode. Too many card games pass on allowing multiple players playing at home. Even when you play against the house.

My wife and I played the crap out of it - she's actually completed the story mode where I focused on card collection a bit. It's a fun game, and it's fun to play 2v2 vs comp AI. GREAT deal at $20, I was happy at $40.

Not all is rosy, IMO 2 things are missing -
2 player local vs 2 player online, make it just for fun (not ranked) if want
- Also matching up with another player to take on Comp AIs.
No online trading... ugh, just ugh. I know it can be tough to secure...
- But IMO this and channels could have added to forming a community

There are sites and gamertags to look for online battlers tho too
Frankly I've let other games re-dominate my time, but its a fun deep game

And it's way > typical XBLA titles. Heck it'd be at least a $20 XBLA title.
So I'm not even sure what the point of that mention is, as it's $20 now.

If your still choking on the price pick up the used PS2 title if you can.
But compare PuzzleQuest + Expansion... IMO Culdcept Saga > that.

SilverBulletKY

10-09-2008, 11:54 AM

Anyone playing it online? I really enjoyed the demo.

Pinnacle

10-09-2008, 01:00 PM

Anyone playing it online? I really enjoyed the demo.

Me. :)

UjnHunter

10-09-2008, 01:12 PM

doh! I just ordered a copy from Gamefly the other day to replace my old GS one that had no manual & poor cover/case... ah well... it's a good game so a few extra bones is okay i guess... ;)

grifter_mcgraw

10-09-2008, 02:03 PM

You're SUPPOSED to be able to take quick peaks (or long ones if they're stupid enough to take a lot of time taking their turn... and even then, seeing the cards is only as useful as your ability to remember what ~500 cards do) at your opponents' cards... it was an extremely IGNorant comment on IGN's part, and should be all the warning anyone needs to completely discard their review.

Look at your avatar. See?

Anyway, if you can't remember what the cards do, that's your fault. But if you've never heard of the term 'strategic surprise,' I'm sorry but you'll never survive playing a real card game like UFS, Vs. System, or M:TG. Just saying.

wampa8jedi

10-09-2008, 02:30 PM

Look at your avatar. See?

Anyway, if you can't remember what the cards do, that's your fault. But if you've never heard of the term 'strategic surprise,' I'm sorry but you'll never survive playing a real card game like UFS, Vs. System, or M:TG. Just saying.

I seriously have no idea what you're getting at... 1) wtf does my avatar have to do with it? 2) I've played in the world championships for two CCGs (SWCCG, L5R) over the years. Culdcept is not a traditional CCG and the designer himself has commented in the past that being able to get glances at your opponent's cards is part of the game design.

autche

10-09-2008, 02:46 PM

I miss the SWCCG; used to be fun going to all types of tournaments, sealed decks... those were the (geeky) days; wish that one could make it to digital form.

grifter_mcgraw

10-09-2008, 02:48 PM

I seriously have no idea what you're getting at... 1) wtf does my avatar have to do with it? 2) I've played in the world championships for two CCGs (SWCCG, L5R) over the years. Culdcept is not a traditional CCG and the designer himself has commented in the past that being able to get glances at your opponent's cards is part of the game design.

See page one of this thread. If you have an anime or Japanese game avatar, you're probably going to blindly recommend anything in the anime style.

Josef

10-10-2008, 02:26 AM

I seriously have no idea what you're getting at... 1) wtf does my avatar have to do with it? 2) I've played in the world championships for two CCGs (SWCCG, L5R) over the years. Culdcept is not a traditional CCG and the designer himself has commented in the past that being able to get glances at your opponent's cards is part of the game design.

Exactly, why else would they do it in the 1 player game vs. the computer if it wasn't part of the strategy?

Perfect*Ending

10-10-2008, 02:39 AM

$19.99 at Fry's too.

thirtytwoutside

10-10-2008, 03:11 AM

This might be a controversial thought, but a general rule for me is, if someone has an anime avatar, they're probably going to recommend anything and everything with an anime style.

IGN's rating, 'passable,' combined with the fact that you can see your opponent's cards, makes me hesitate, even at $20. It sounds like an XBLA game.

That's pretty close-minded of you. I can't stand anime and I don't mind the style of this game at all. You might want to download the demo if it's still up on XBL, because it's actually pretty fun...

Burchamj

10-10-2008, 10:32 AM

19.99 at Amzazon... didnt see it posted.

silks

10-10-2008, 10:59 AM

gobz

10-10-2008, 01:02 PM

I hesitated to buy this before because of the complaints i've heard about the computer "cheating". But at this price I can't pass it up. Thanks OP

BigPopov

10-10-2008, 01:28 PM

Computers don't really cheat. They do have different decks, and different AIs. For example, some AIs will save thier items and never invade your land unless they are 100% guaranteed to win, some will whittle down your HPs by invading multiple times (paying the summoning fee + toll cost.)

Some of the game is based on luck (dice roll, card drawing,) so I can see where some people would get a bad string of luck and think they got cheated on.

mkelehan

10-10-2008, 01:49 PM

Anybody know how it compares to Eye of Judgement on PS3? I've had EOJ for a while and decided to set it up and play it last night. You know what? It's pretty good, albeit a little repetitive (since it's so close to a board game).

Leaps and bounds better, for one reason: when you buy Culdcept, you can unlock every card in the game through play. Every time you play a game - every time - you get cards, more cards for placing higher. With EOJ, you'll need to spend an untold sum in blind packs to get the cards you need to make the deck you want.

daminion

10-10-2008, 02:25 PM

picked this up last night. Thanks for posting.

HiddenPanda

10-10-2008, 02:29 PM

I just found the original Culdecept at gamecrazy and picked it up as part as the 4 for 10$, loved it. I'll definitley go get this one today, thanks OP!

placebo1

10-10-2008, 03:45 PM

Picked it up a little while ago at around the $29 or $34 price point before coupon/edge. I'll have to try to dig up my receipt and see if I can get a refund on the difference.

daminion

10-10-2008, 03:53 PM

Picked it up a little while ago at around the $29 or $34 price point before coupon/edge. I'll have to try to dig up my receipt and see if I can get a refund on the difference.

as long as your "little while" was less than a week then yes, otherwise no.

Starving Gamer

10-11-2008, 01:40 AM

Had BB price-match it. Supposedly they only PM if the nearest competitor (GS in this case) has the item new and in stock at the low price ($19.99) when they call to confirm the price.I knew the GS nearest BB didn't, I had just checked. Luckily for me, the guy in electronics was lazy and sent me to the service desk to have the guy there call. Seeing as the poor guy at the s. desk was swamped, I asked the electronics guy if he could just call himself. "Yeah, I don't think so," he said, sounding more clueless than a-holish. So I roll my eyes and wait...and wait. By the time the customer service guy gets to me he's already called for help about three times to no avail. "Don't sweat it," I say."I too work retail and I know how frustrating it is when nobody helps you while there's 3 other employees just floating around with their thumbs up their butts". At this he looks at the phone and says " I don't even care if the store loses money, I'm just gonna match it--how much was it at GS?". As I left, I couldn't help but wonder what other game I could have had "PM"; perhaps Disgaea 3 at also $19.99? Oh well, at least my conscience is clear... :)

ctice44

10-11-2008, 02:05 AM

This might end up being a universal drop... Game Crazy dropped it to $19.99 the other day. So, for anybody hasn't been able to find it anywhere else try there.

stack9902

10-11-2008, 02:32 PM

Nice, I may go and pick that up with the 20% off coupon.

picked one up used today near me 14.xx w/ the 20% off not too shabby

wampa8jedi

10-11-2008, 02:38 PM

See page one of this thread. If you have an anime or Japanese game avatar, you're probably going to blindly recommend anything in the anime style.

Wow, that's as ignorant a comment as me saying that, because you're from Texas, you're going to blindly recommend any hick game (like the new bull riding game for the Wii)... never knew that having a pic from FFVIII would be so controversial...

joshnorm

10-11-2008, 02:39 PM

Well one has one used.

Now I have to decide if I want this or not....

udabenshen

10-11-2008, 02:44 PM

Let me guess. You go to one of those terrible Japanophile-bias sites like 1UP. Yeah.

huh?

rperez1025

10-11-2008, 03:20 PM

For someone who has the PS2 version, is there really any reason to recommend this version, especially if I don't care about playing online?

fart_bubble

10-11-2008, 03:23 PM

For someone who has the PS2 version, is there really any reason to recommend this version, especially if I don't care about playing online?

except for the battles, the single player has been completly been revamped. Like for instance, there is an actual story to the game.

Saraquael

10-11-2008, 03:23 PM

It's also 19.99 on amazon now for anyone who was waiting for that like I was.

EDIT: Ah, just saw that Burchamj already posted it.

jalopez86

10-11-2008, 03:36 PM

I picked it up used. I used my 20% off cell phone coupon plus the 10% edge. I didn't get the "10% off all used XBOX 360 games" but it came out to 13$. It came with the box art and manual so...

RXDAWGG

10-11-2008, 03:59 PM

I hate the jerk-offs at GS, they hate it cause I use their specials to rip them and then they act like arse wipes cause you expect to get a manual with a trade in. I traded in 2 incredibly mint games with boxes, manuals, etc (Call of Juarez and Overlord--originally paid $23 for both and got $21 in credit and Vision cam + another $12)and they inspect the crap out'em and then get pissy when you want to inspect the garbage they try to sell you! Oh well, rant over, I got this for my kid for $14 in trade credit and an EB card back with another $18 and change. Use the heck out of them if you can!

placebo1

10-12-2008, 03:23 PM

as long as your "little while" was less than a week then yes, otherwise no.

Yeah I found the receipt - SOL but no biggie. Still a sweet game. :mrgreen:

grifter_mcgraw

10-12-2008, 03:47 PM

Wow, that's as ignorant a comment as me saying that, because you're from Texas, you're going to blindly recommend any hick game (like the new bull riding game for the Wii)... never knew that having a pic from FFVIII would be so controversial...

Actually, your comment is of far greater ignorance, because Texas is not a 'hick' state, maybe you're thinking of Alabama or something.

Also, I never recommended a bull riding game to anyone, but you posted recommending this one. Go ahead, look through my posting history if you'd like.

Finally, deciding what constitutes a 'hick' game is a lot different that seeing that a game has an anime style. And don't tell me you don't think this game has an anime style, because that's just stupid.

supremebeanjw1

10-12-2008, 04:57 PM

Traded in a couple of weeks ago. It's a decent game. Very strategic, but matches, especially in the later levels, last forever and it was hard for me to find people online. I just didn't have the patience for it but may pick it up later.

Don't expect "next-gen" graphics either. It looks like a PS2 game.

GunstarRed

10-14-2008, 04:59 AM

Not sure if somebody already mentioned it, but I picked it up for $19.99 at Best Buy. Was clearly marked $19.99 on the placeholders as well.

10-14-2008, 06:15 AM

For anyone hesitating, this is one of my favorite 360 games and I probably have spent more time playing it than any other. I need to get back into it for some of the harder achievements. I thought it was well worth the original $39.99 price.

And it does not look like a PS2 game - it is very crisp looking with no jaggies like I'd imagine the PS2 version would be (I never played the PS2 version). I mean, sure, it doesn't blow you away with its poly count, but it really isn't that type of game. The graphics do the job here and are nice enough (and definitely HD).

Mysterio

10-14-2008, 08:56 AM

And it does not look like a PS2 game - it is very crisp looking with no jaggies like I'd imagine the PS2 version would be (I never played the PS2 version). I mean, sure, it doesn't blow you away with its poly count, but it really isn't that type of game. The graphics do the job here and are nice enough (and definitely HD).

Like io, I, too, have both the PS2 and 360 versions, and I agree: the 360 graphics, especially on an HDTV, are much improved compared to the PS2 graphics. The artwork really shines in HD.

norkusa

10-14-2008, 12:31 PM

Nice, I may go and pick that up with the 20% off coupon.

Where do I get this 20% off coupon from? I checked the forums but I couldn't find anything about it.

emg28

10-14-2008, 01:54 PM

Where do I get this 20% off coupon from? I checked the forums but I couldn't find anything about it.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196226

FoS might have meant the 20% off coupon from GS.com (already expired) but you can still use the Cellfire coupon. It's good through 10/20.