Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers Wii
Metascore
66 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 53 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 53
  3. Negative: 5 out of 53
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  1. Play.tm
    45
    An endlessly contrived core adventure filled with dislikeable characters, non-existent evolution, and a promising Wii Remote battle mechanic ruined by shoddy camera control combine to send Crystal Bearers to a decidedly deserved demise at the bottom of the bargain bin. Fish it out at your peril.
  2. Game Revolution
    42
    Sadly enough, I just can't see this as anything special. The cinematics are nicely done, and the voice acting isn't terrible, but it's not worth the hours of running on foot and wandering over the same areas multiple times to see some odd body language with forced English dubs.
  3. 1UP
    42
    Dragging the game out with endless fetch quests and terrible combat makes getting to the end more of a chore than anything.
  4. Thunderbolt
    40
    The difficulty level is almost non-existent, AI is laughable, and there’s little creativity involved with the development of Layle’s powers or the places he explores. Not to mention the headache-inducing backtracking you’ll have to endure. It’s sad, considering how gorgeous some of parts of this game are.
  5. RPGamer
    20
    This game is a mini-game collection masquerading as an epic adventure, and it doesn't even pull that off well.

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User Score
8.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Ragnabolt
    10
    this game is a WII Gem, the reason that its getting bad reviews is because people are looking at it like it should be a tratitional rpg game, there are interesting characters and an interesting story.

    the game is not meant to be fast paced, in my opinion the best way to play this game is by exploring the different zones and towns, finding secrets and Medal hunting (Acheivments)

    i think this game never got the attention it deserved, i certainly enjoyed it.    … Full Review »
  2. GameLover09
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I loved the game. I think it is the epitimy of an rpg. It has awesome graphics and the characters look amazing. I was a bit surprised at the end though. I mean when they leave you hanging like that.
    I was and still am expecting and hoping that they will make another
    game exactly where it stopped on the boat. Cause you cant end it like that.
    There is potential for another game.    … Full Review »
  3. LeyendaV
    6
    El juego es mas un título de Acción/Aventura que otra cosa, pero como se lo encuadra dentro de las Crystal Chronicles no molesta en absoluto.
    La historia es interesante, y resulta llamativo ver el nuevo rol que adoptan algunas razas ya por todos conocidas. La mecánica es por demás simple y en algunos casos repetitiva, pero los ambientes son asombrosos y los combates muy fluidos, así que todo se termina equilibrando.
    Como punto sobresaliente esta la BSO, que como es costumbre en FF, es de primerísimo nivel.    … Full Review »
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