Culdcept Saga
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Culdcept Saga has sold 27,960 copies in Japan as of November 30, 2008. Culdcept Saga generally received scores in the "fair" range from the gaming press, with scores from unofficial player reviews being somewhat higher.
IGN
rated the game "Passable", with a score of 6.5/10, commenting that game length can be quite excessive (4+ hours for a single match with multiple opponents) and that the game never really moves too far beyond the core "roll dice, play creature" mechanics. However, they later named the game one of the "hidden gems" of 2008. GameSpy
shared concerns about the lengthy time required per match, and noted that the game could be quite frustrating when luck wasn't on one's side, although the review did note that the game included a "clever mix of strategy and good old-fashioned luck". Overall, GameSpy awarded the game a "Good" rating of 3.5/5. Both reviews expressed dismay and confusion over the way the game routinely shows what cards are in player's hands, observing that this limits elements of strategic surprise. 1UP
, however, gave the game a solid B+, praising its depth and online play. GameSpot
nominated it for Best Game No One Played. Gaming Target
selected it as one of their "40 Games We'll Still Be Playing From 2008."
IGN
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rated the game "Passable", with a score of 6.5/10, commenting that game length can be quite excessive (4+ hours for a single match with multiple opponents) and that the game never really moves too far beyond the core "roll dice, play creature" mechanics. However, they later named the game one of the "hidden gems" of 2008. GameSpy
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shared concerns about the lengthy time required per match, and noted that the game could be quite frustrating when luck wasn't on one's side, although the review did note that the game included a "clever mix of strategy and good old-fashioned luck". Overall, GameSpy awarded the game a "Good" rating of 3.5/5. Both reviews expressed dismay and confusion over the way the game routinely shows what cards are in player's hands, observing that this limits elements of strategic surprise. 1UP
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, however, gave the game a solid B+, praising its depth and online play. GameSpot
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nominated it for Best Game No One Played. Gaming Target
Gaming Target
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selected it as one of their "40 Games We'll Still Be Playing From 2008."