Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (DS)

73%
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (DS) (2008)
genre: action, role-play

score: 73%
users: 84%

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'It’s a poor excuse to round up the gang. Presumably, the reason why your friends are your friends is because you share some common interests. Do some of those together instead.'
Read more » GameInformer
'If Square Enix had only managed a better spell-stacking mechanic or upgraded the game’s multiplayer capabilities, this could have been a great game.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'It's in the multiplayer that Ring of Fates excels, and we have no problem with recommending it thoroughly to anyone who fancies some co-op action RPG fun with their friends.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'The game's technical shortcomings are too noticeable. The slowdown is horrendous, especially in multiplayer, there's zero Wi-Fi multiplayer action, some of the non-functional camera angles suck and in-game artificial intelligence becomes sporadically idiotic. It's a fun little portable RPG, but these Rings could've used resizing.'
Read more » Gamedaily
'A solid title that boasts some amazing production values. It's single-player campaign tends towards mindless hack-and-slash gameplay and there are some noticeable slowdown flaws, but it's still offers up a good dose of fun, especially if you're looking for a dungeon crawler with a bit Final Fantasy flavor.'
Read more » GamePro
'It’s an impressive and completely absorbing handheld game that does hack-and-slash action right as well as provide a story true to the Final Fantasy brand. It has its share of problems but they pale compared to the overall package.'
Read more » GameZone
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'Like its predecessor, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates is strong on action, and it's a kinder, gentler Final Fantasy that's relatively easy to pick up and play.'
Read more » Gametap
'A few problems keep it from being a classic, but Ring of Fates is still a capricious caper whether you're on your own or playing with pals.'
Read more » Gamespot
'It's balanced and has just the right loot curve, unlike games such as Champions of Norrath, which offer too many loot drops but nothing worth keeping. Come for the single-player appetizer, but stay for the multiplayer grandeur. Ring of Fates is a keeper.'
Read more » 1up.com
'Probably the best single-player dungeon crawler we'll see on the DS for some time. Game balance is great, the game looks beautiful, and there's even some really fun writing hidden beneath the youth/casual storyline.'
Read more » Gamespy
'We’ve been watching Crystal Chronicles DS for over three years now, and the final product was well worth the wait.'
Read more » IGN
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