Crimson Alliance Reviews

Reviews for Certain Affinity’s XBLA-exclusive co-op-focused hack’n’slash Crimson Alliance keep popping out and we have rounded up a new batch for your perusal.

G4, 4/5.

Crimson Alliance lacks much of the RPG-flavored depth fans of the genre expect, but its refined approach is nevertheless rewarding. The lightning-quick, arcade-y combat is also a dungeon-decimating blast. You’ll have a good time going it alone, but I’d recommend recruiting at least one other armchair adventurer for this quest; on top of the expected appeal and benefits of fighting ugly foes alongside friends, some puzzles require at least two players to tackle. While you’ll likely forget its stock story and familiar presentation shortly after the credits roll, your long-suffering thumbs will serve as a reminder of the undeniable fun you had with Crimson Alliance.

Gaming Nexus, C-.

Crimson Alliance’s biggest sin is that it doesn’t strive to be anything more than a paint-by-numbers Diablo-clone. This is the type of game you’ve seen and played before. The design is sound and you can have a lot of fun playing with friends. Still, there’s very little reason to buy this game over Torchlight or Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. Crimson Alliance strives to be generic, and in that sense it nails the landing.

ZTGD, 8.0/10.

Crimson Alliance never tries to be something it is not, and I actually enjoyed that part of it. The game is not as deep as other games like it, and the levels are fairly straightforward. The combat is smooth and the visuals are actually pretty good. The story is hit and miss with some rather amateur voice work and a typically clichéd story. Still, I had a great time with the game and recommend everyone at least give the demo a whirl. If you can live without the immense customization and progression that most of these games pack in you, will find something more akin to a modern day Gauntlet, and to be honest, sometimes that is all we really need.

Glossy Eyed, 8/10.

Although it doesn’t redefine the action RPG genre, with great replayability and fantastic multiplayer, (Crimson Alliance) will keep you and your friends entertained for quite some time. It is well worth the Microsoft points, whether you purchase just one character or all three.