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How Metascores Are Calculated
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Arcana Heart
Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. |
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... 90
Da Gameboyz
The battles themselves are almost always immense, with more than 30,000 troops a side (that's the smallest battle I can remember in the experience) but you don't get that feeling of enormity.
90
GamerWeb Sony
The bottom line, Kessen is a masterpiece in more ways than one and can keep even the most hardcore fan occupied for some time.
 88
Daily Radar
Despite a multitude of polygonal eye-candy and the largest amount of high-quality FMV ever seen in a game, its otherwise spare graphics and lazy AI won't appeal to everyone.
88
GameSpy
If you want a strategic military simulation with immense amounts of depth, coupled with incredible visuals, Kessen is your game.
83
Gaming Age
Encompasses fantastic graphical prowess with equally fantastic gameplay and depth.
82
Game Fan
Never mind that the story is fantastic--especially because it's based on real history -- the one thing that will get this gem some serious press is the overload of eye candy.
81
IGN
Though whoever commissioned the dub will be smitten at the last by the hammer of justice, Kessen is a great game otherwise, one of the best-looking, and more than that the most accessible console strategy title to come down the pike in a long while.
80
Antagonist
This is more like a Japanese version of "Gone With the Wind" than a videogame.
80
CNET Gamecenter
One of the best console strategy games ever made.
80
PSX Nation
A masterpiece in it's genre. It's a shame its a genre that most casual players won't like.
75
Playboy
The game's biggest downfall is that it isn't particularly difficult.
75
Happy Puppy
A brilliant lesson in game making as well as in history--and like history, it repeats itself again and again and again.
75
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
You're welcome to nod knowingly, and call Kessen a tremendous game, a work of art; it is. But think very, very carefully before actually buying it.
75
Game Revolution
This is not a game for the impatient, and some gamers might find the slow pace and long battles to get a bit boring. But ruling all of Japan should take a while, right?
74
GameSpot
Stunning visuals and sounds. The only question is whether you are willing to sit down and play the game, with its continuously redundant nature.
65
TotalGames.net
The battles soon result in simplistic tat-for-tat assaults using the boosted special attacks whilst the tactical differences between various sections is questionable.
60
Hot Games
The game is fun to watch (and that's mostly what you'll be doing) for a couple of hours, but beyond that the repetitive pre-scripted cut-scenes and ease of play will leave you bored.
50
GamePen
It seems as if the story actually is more important than the game.
50
All Game Guide
An excellent game ... if you like games with a low replay value.
50
GamePro
Sadly, the controls in the Battle screen are totally counterintuitive, making it a slow, tedious chore to command your units.
Mark W. gave it a10: Louieggy L. gave it a 10: Kessen gave it a 10: Jason T. gave it a 10: |
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