Guardian's Crusade

by Activision Inc.

Product Details

• ASIN: B00003E4GF
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,951 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Guardian's Crusade is a role-playing game (RPG) that is clearly geared for younger players, based on the simple, cartoonish graphics and kid-friendly storyline. And though diehard RPG fans will probably be unimpressed with the simple dialogue and light plot, this game may appeal to the targeted player.

Gamers assume the role of an adventurous knight who accidentally stumbles upon a baby monster. The knight (with the help of a shimmering fairy) then sets off to return the baby to its home. As in many RPG titles, the quest is filled with enemies. Guardian's Crusade contains the usual random battle sequences, but these encounters are played a bit differently than most other RPGs. For example, the monsters in the maps of Guardian's Crusade are shown as pink tadpoles, which attack the character as soon as they see him.

U.S. game companies have been slow to import many established Japanese RPGs, despite the domestic success of innovative titles such as Final Fantasy VIII. However, games of that caliber are few and far between. The U.S. release of the substandard Guardian's Crusade is surprising, since it appears to be aimed at younger children or those not familiar with video games. For beginning RPG players, Guardian's Crusade may be worth a look, but more experienced gamers would probably want to stay away from this one. --Ben Jensen-Roseman

Pros:

• Simple graphics and kid-friendly story draw in younger children

Cons:

• Minimal storyline
• No character development whatsoever
• No replay value at all

Product Description

In GUARDIAN'S CRUSADE, Knight stumbles upon a pink monster named Baby. After having a vision, Knight tries to return Baby to God's Tower, his proper home. As Knight, your job is to train Baby to help you in battle. However, if you're too mean to him, then Baby will not help out. To dispose of enemies quickly, collect the living toys that bestow magic powers to their users. Help Baby return home in GUARDIAN'S CRUSADE.

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Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd Best RPG on Playstation, August 3, 2005

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S. Barnes (UT USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Guardian's Crusade (Video Game)

Besides Final Fantasy 7, this is one of the best RPG's I have played on Playstation. It's encaptivating for everyone. I'm 17, but I find this to be one of my favorite games to play. It keeps the strategy of an RPG with an underrated performance of gameplay. The story starts off quickly, so there isn't very much interruption, and things just gain from there. New weapons, armor, etc. Highly Recommended to those new at RPG's or those who just want to have a fun time.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This E really is for Everyone., March 15, 2004

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brotherbig "brotherbig" (OKC, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guardian's Crusade (Video Game)

I've had a hard time finding any truly clean role playing games at all for my son on psx. Even some of the cute cartoony looking ones rated E for Everyone(6&up)like Threads of Fate have adult language at least. I mean I live in the real world, but let's allow kids to play some kid's games sometimes. Guardian's Crusade is huge fun, it is easy enough for the little guy, and it's got to be the cleanest rpg for psx or ps one in terms of content. I got one as fast as I could, since Amazon was the only place I could find it. Meanwhile maybe it's time for a gamecube...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One for the kids perhaps?, January 13, 2004

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Dame (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guardian's Crusade (Video Game)

With a pink pig as one of the main characters, and only being able to summon "toys" rather than dragons or GF's, you may be under the impression this is not a game for the genuine RPG fan. However, do not let these facts protract from what is an enjoyable, entertaining, light-hearted RPG, which can become strangely addictive. The plot is kept simple and straightforward, the battle action is the usual turn based affair and the world is quite large and easily accessable. The toys are picked up throughout the game, and can be used to attack, defend, heal and generally cause havoc to all, much like magic. One of the innovative ideas in this game is that you can actually see how powerful a random enemy is before you go into battle: If you want the cowards way out, you can run away without entering into the battle scene, likewise if you are foolhardy, you can travel around only pitting your skills against the nastier opponents. With all this said, this game is no FF or Xenogears which have great storylines and character interraction, but dont let this put you off, this game is definitely worth a try!