Culdcept Saga (360) 19.99 new eb/gs

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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.
 
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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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
[quote name='grifter_mcgraw']...combined with the fact that you can see your opponent's cards, makes me hesitate, even at $20.[/quote]

Exactly why it would be the most supreme super-ultimate DS WiFi game ever created. Coming soon...to Japan :oldman:
 
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...
 
I thought it was worth it at twice this price. It's a very good game if you like card battle games.
 
[quote name='grifter_mcgraw']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.[/QUOTE]

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.
 
[quote name='grifter_mcgraw']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.[/QUOTE]



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.
 
roc's feather;4957036]It's a controversial thought said:
anything[/I] 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.
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Let me guess. You go to one of those terrible Japanophile-bias sites like 1UP. Yeah.
 
[quote name='grifter_mcgraw']You've never played an actual card game, have you, Argyle?[/QUOTE]

You've never played Culdcept, have you? :roll:
 
[quote name='SGT Killjoy']its 19.99 and its a good game.

and seeing your opponents cards is part of the gameplay. adapt.[/quote]

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.
 
[quote name='Pinnacle']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.[/quote]

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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
[quote name='grifter_mcgraw']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.[/QUOTE]

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.
 
[quote name='hppypnts']I would expect some nice battle animations, but its just some lame scratches across the cards instead.[/QUOTE]

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.
 
[quote name='hppypnts']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.[/QUOTE]

Where are you getting it for $13?
 
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.
 
[quote name='argyle']You've never played Culdcept, have you? :roll:[/quote]

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.
 
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... ;)
 
[quote name='wampa8jedi']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.[/quote]

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.
 
[quote name='grifter_mcgraw']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.[/QUOTE]

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.
 
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.
 
[quote name='wampa8jedi']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.[/quote]

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.
 
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