The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion PSP
  • Publisher: Bandai
  • Release Date: Nov 15, 2005
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Metascore
68 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Summary: The game is a single-player turn-based role-playing game featuring more than 100 unique characters to interact with, over 50 hours of gameplay and a deeply involving story line that unfolds in one of beautifully crafted 3D environments. Known by the name: Eiyuu Densetsu ("Legend of Heroes") Gagharv Trilogy: Akai Shizuku ("Crimson Tears") in Japan, the game is developed by legendary Nihon Falcom in Tokyo. The company is well known for their RPG work on many platforms and brands, including the "Ys", "Brandish" and "Sorcerian Series." While faithful to the "Legend of Heroes" series, players unfamiliar with the story will discover an easy-to-pick-up gameplay experience. [Bandai]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. GameZone
    80
    Had the translation and control problems been adjusted, Heroes could have been an exceptional experience. As it stands, this game will probably only fill the void for serious role-playing fanatics.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    74
    You really have to dig deep to reveal the charm of this game but if you're willing to invest a chunk of your immediate future into it you will definitely want to get to the end to find out what happened to your sister and your best friend. It's captivating in an addictive way.
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    73
    Underneath the rote plot elements is a thoughtful tale packed with great characterization and surprising good humor. [Jan 2006, p.129]
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  4. Siliconera
    40
    A Tear of Vermillion does have a rich world to explore and an interesting cast. But with out an original story to tie the entire gametogether or great gameplay Legend of Heroes isn’t legendary at all. [JPN Import]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. MattH.
    10
    finally a good old rpg for the psp. thats why i baught the psp, for good rpgs
  2. EvanH.
    8
    Really fun game and has cool characters. The downside is it's a little liniar
  3. ZemZ.
    6
    Great at the start but it loses steam later, fun but not for over $25.
  4. Kardi
    4
    Despite its awesome graphics, this game is just plain boring. The battle just seems too easy, lame magic and too repetitive. Too much unimportant conversation as well which I wish I can just skip and skip. Played it halfway, then I decided to spend my time on other more interesting RPGs.… Expand

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