PSN Review – Crystal Defenders
The soundtrack consists of classics from the Final Fantasy Tactics Advance games. Each of the songs are true Final Fantasy classics, and really help bring the classic tactics vibe out of the game. The game does have a bit of nostalgia for Final Fantasy Tactics fans, but that quickly wears off once you realize the game isn’t anything like the tactics series. Custom soundtracks are also available, so it is possible to play any music you like on your PS3’s XMB while you play the game. The sound effects are unfortunately very bland, and comparable to an old handheld game.
Crystal Defenders includes 12 maps, all of which can be beaten within three tries if you’re good at strategy games. The game as a whole can be completed in around six hours, but the last couple of hours require a lot of patience due to the difficulty of the game, and a clear lack of quality or variety. The only form of replay value comes from the leaderboards, which allow you to upload your overall score on all 12 maps. Even with that, the game doesn’t last long, and you’ll likely never play it again after beating the final map.
Crystal Defenders might only be a $9.99 title, but you’ll likely feel more frustration than enjoyment. While the soundtrack is good and the game incorporates some challenging strategy, the game is without a doubt a niche title for the Final Fantasy Tactics fans, and can’t be recommended to anyone else.
PlayStation LifeStyle’s Final Score
Almost no changes from iPhone version. Terrible visuals and devoid of replay value. |  |
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10 Responses to “PSN Review – Crystal Defenders”
i would have bought this if it were a 6 or 5 dollar game, just not worth 10 bucks.
I played the demo and I thought I was playing a PSP game with smoother graphics. Is this game even HD?
Definitely not worth it, first Squeenix game on PS3 tho.
“makes Crystal Defenders a very one-dimensional experience that’s devoid of enjoyability or replayability” – yowza, definitely passing this one, ty for the review.
But it has trophies if that is something you care about.
@DGR8Mc187
Every game since late last year has been required to add trophies, so adding that as a plus would be improper. I managed to 100% of the trophies on Crystal Defenders before reviewing it, but only because I’m a Final Fantasy Tactics fan.
This doesn’t look good (for a PS3 game that is).
I bought it, I don’t care about graphics I’m usually not watching when I have a glass on one side of the controller putting enough pressure on it so that the glass on the other side presses the R2 trigger allowing it to speed through.
I enjoy it, and 10 dollars I’m getting my monies worth.
The game is horrible.. im glad it got 2. what saved it from a 1 was the decent tactic game play
why is SE releasing handheld games on the PS3?