Games
Sony
Microsoft
Nintendo
Other Platforms
Upcoming &
Recent Releases
xx
Aliens in the Attic
xx
Astro Boy: The Video Game
xx
Backyard Football '10
xx
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
xx
Band Hero
xx
Ben 10: Alien Force - Vilgax Attacks
xx
Cabela's Outdoor Adventures 2009
xx
Cars Race-O-Rama
xx
DanceDanceRevolution X2
xx
Disney Sing It: Pop Hits
87
DJ Hero
xx
FIFA Soccer 10
50
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
71
Guitar Hero 5
xx
Guitar Hero: Van Halen
xx
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
xx
Jurassic: The Hunted
xx
Madden NFL 10
70
Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy
xx
Marvel Super Hero Squad
xx
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
72
MotorStorm: Arctic Edge
xx
NBA 2K10
xx
NHL 2K10
xx
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010
xx
Rock Band Metal Track Pack
xx
Scooby-Doo! First Frights
xx
Secret Saturdays: Beasts of The 5th Sun, The
xx
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
xx
SingStar Motown
xx
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes
xx
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up
xx
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010
Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games.
Culdcept
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 26 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 8 votes
Read user comments
Rate this game >
Game Info
Publisher: NEC Interchannel
Developer: Omiya Soft
Genre(s): Strategy, Board
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: December 4, 2003
Summary
"Culdcept", the book of creation and destruction made by the absolute Goddess, Culdra. Those who control the power can acquire the power of God. "Cepters", individuals with the capability to summon from within the book fights for total control over Culdcept. Those who control the book become Gods, and many worlds were created or destroyed by those who took over this power. But, Culdra has forseen the future... There wold be one Cepter who will stop this chain and use the power to destroy the entire universe... Now... The Fight for the fate of the universe is about to begin. [NEC Games]
Cheat Codes & Hints: Cheat Code Central
Also On The Web: Fan Forum Official Website
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Deeko
Culdcept provides gamers with a nearly limitless amount of gaming that is addictive, amusing and simply a must have for anyone who loves games.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
If you're a fan of strategy, board, or card games, this is one you can't let slip by despite its unfamiliar name and unassuming appearance. It's a thoroughbred.
Read Full Review >Worth Playing
A sleeper hit because of the simplicity of the gameplay and the intricacy of the strategy.
Read Full Review >Gamer's Pulse
A triumph of gameplay over technology, Culdcept offers highly rewarding and deep gameplay emphasizing the formulation of individual strategies to overcome challenging opponents.
Read Full Review >IGN
Between its multiple layers of deep strategy and straightforward combat system (not to mention its personable style and terrific level of accessibility), Culdcept can be an awful lot of fun.
Read Full Review >GamingWorld X
Culdcept has exceeded my expectations in nearly every way. The game is deep, addicting, and an absolute joy to play.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
What does shine is the cards themselves, which feature work by a ton of distinct Japanese artists. [Feb 2004, p.47]
Game Over Online
I can't get over the role that luck plays in Culdcept, but I have to admit that this is a seriously addictive game.
Read Full Review >PSM Magazine
Even its obscurity and relatively steep learning curve can't bring down this subtle, challenging and entertaining gem of a game. [Mar 2004, p.40]
GamerFeed
The best game you've never heard of. It's also the first game I've been officially addicted to in over a year, and I play a lot of games, so that should tell you something.
Read Full Review >GMR Magazine
The best board game and card game of this generation, Culdcept features simple, deep, addictive gameplay that's topped off with great four-player multiplayer support. [Jan 2004, p.52]
Gamenikki
Prepare to waste your month(s) away, or just rent this beast and enjoy the unintentionally hilarious plot and general presentation.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
The well-designed mechanics, combined with its sheer amount of content, make Culdcept easily recommendable to fans of strategy games and even to fans of role-playing games.
Read Full Review >Gamers' Temple
More "Monopoly" than "Magic: The Gathering," you may want to rent it first to see if it suits your style.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
As good a card game as I’ve played on the screen and can suck you in for hours on end. Some will dislike the occasionally random luck swings, but the interesting design and wealth of cards give it surprising depth.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
The strategy runs deep in the game.
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Do you like "Monopoly" but wish it featured more fantasy trappings and colorful cards? Well, has NEC got a deal for you with Culdcept. [Dec 2003, p.156]
GamePro
Sure, the chatter between characters is pretty hokey at times - and is that old guy a walking stick with a head? - but that doesn't overshadow that Culdcept is an interesting and unique game idea. It's worth a look to see if it will offer you a break from the routine.
Read Full Review >Yahoo! Games
A very comprehensive strategy game that is surprisingly easy to pick up and just gets deeper and more addictive the more you play it.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
It’s a fun title that boils down to good old-fashioned board game fun that just happens to be on a DVD.
Read Full Review >netjak
Card game fanatics who are willing to accept that victory or defeat is often out of their control will probably enjoy the game a great deal. However, those of you who wish to have a greater hand in your own fate will likely be frustrated by the sheer randomness of it all.
Read Full Review >G4 TV
An excellent gateway game. It's accessible enough for non-gamers to play, yet deep enough for the more hard core to enjoy as well.
Read Full Review >eToychest
The game is insanely addictive, but it will only truly appeal to those with a modicum of patience.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 8 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Andyman gave it a10:
They should've just called this game Crackcept, it's nearly too addictive to be believed. The battles are beyond epic, just when you think you're dominating, a bad roll of the dice forces you to rethink your strategy to regain what you lost. The fact that you can create up to ten different books of 50 cards each means that you can play each battle exactly as you'd like, but also means that no two battles will ever be even remotely alike (or predictable). This game's stupefying level of depth and replayability amount to a sleeper classic that is second to none. Needless to say, I am almost giddy that Culdcept Saga is coming very soon to the Xbox 360. Joy!
Troy H. gave it an8:
An excellent game suffers only mildly by the double randomness of both dice rols and deck shuffles. can be very adictive but can sometimes frustrate when a bad series of rolls or an unlucky shuffle have you stuck landing on high rent spaces with only items in your hand . would love to see a sequel or tournaments being done in us.
Jay K. gave it a9:
My girlfriend and I got this because we like Magic: The Gathering and the graphics on the box seemed very appealing. Now, even though I have a library of about 70 PS2 games, this is the one we always end up playing. It fits our every mood, is extremely fun single player and multiplayer, the atmosphere and art are fantastic, and the card collecting aspect is extremely well implemented and addictive. This game just works exactly like you want it too, and it's just awesome. Absolutely one of my favorite games on the system. I wish I had something like it for one of my portables... At only 10 bucks or so used and 20 bucks new, there is no excuse not to pick it up if you are even remotely interested in the concept.
Matthew D. gave it a 9:
This game is awsome! at first i saw it , and the graphics kind of disapointed me... i decided to try it anyways because i love ccg's. now im hooked!
Ryan D. gave it a 10:
This game RULES!!! NEW & EXCITING Great for multiplayer gaming circles!!!
Ray M. gave it a 9:
This game is really good. I am playing 2 characters at the same time to try to get all the cards (480 of them!) It really is a perfect marriage between Monopoly and Magic the Gathering by taking the good parts and combining them. Instead of buying a space on the board, you cast a creature onto it and then either leave it only or pay to upgrade it so if the creature is not defeated by an opponent (or not challenged at all) they will pay higher magic points to land on it. You play with a 50 card deck that will start over if you run out. Creatures have innate abilities and can be boosted with weapons, armor, scrolls and even other creatures. For those concerned about time, you can save in the middle of a game and come back to it at any time. A+ game that I would recommend to anyone.
Mark C. gave it a 9:
Don't let the Japanese RPG look fool you - this game is seriously addictive and one of the best things I've played on my PS2 this year. A hidden gem!
