Crimson Dragon (2013)

Several generations have passed since the human colonists of Planet Draco lost contact with Earth. Now they face the return of an old threat, a colossal destroyer known as the White Phantom.

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Grave, earnest, unpretentious and plot-driven.

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DestructoidChris CarterNov 20138/10
Crimson Dragon was 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.
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GamesRadar+Ryan TaljonickNov 20133.5/5 stars
The spiritual successor to Panzer Dragoon offers a compelling on-rails experience, even if it feels a bit lacking in some areas. With multiple dragons to own and level up, as well as and addictive scoring system complete with leaderboards, there are a few good reasons to plop down $20.
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Hardcore GamerJeremy PeeplesNov 20133.5/5
Crimson Dragon is an impressive game that falls short of Panzer Dragoon's lofty heights. Visually, it looks better in every way but playable character design.
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KotakuPatricia HernandezNov 2013
While the premise of riding, growing, bonding and battling with a dragon is a cool concept, it's not fleshed out here. The game also recycles levels too much.
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GamesBeatMcKinley NobleNov 201335/100
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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About the game

Platforms: Xbox 360, Xbox One
Developer: Grounding Inc
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Released: November 22, 2013
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective: Third person
Engine: Unreal Engine 3

IGDB rating 5.8/10 from 6 ratings.

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