Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner

If you like FF Tactics you will love and hate this game. Love that its exactly what you want but hate that it ends so quickly even before lv 30.

Got this well after early access (knew it was cut short) and at big discount. So for the price it was well worth playing. This is a solid tactical turn based game with good looking art. About 30 hours to complete. Not sure if studio is gone but would be nice if they got funded to create another game. Some other notes/nitpicks: - cutscenes are slow and need fast forward - combat needs to be set to highest speed - mounts were interesting idea but it did not work. Lose a unit slot and most maps only have 8-10 units allowed (wish this was more so you could level up your not story PC more). The dragon can be ok but horses are useless - crafting and equipment systems were good - Would have been nice if some of the classes were visually different a little more or showed what weapon they had - Only a handful of classes and the top tier ones do not unlock until you finish game. No need to switch classes though other than get one warrior skill then switch. If you want something similar but better play Fell Seal. Only level 26 at completion so did not even get to top skills in most classes - was nice that your squad was not on disadvantaged ground for all scenarios like some game

Feels like a lot of the systems are unfinished. This game feels like an excellent Final Fantasy Tactics game with a similar design -- the class system is nearly identical and the abilities are cool and fun. NPCs have plot armor at times, especially when they're required to survive a battle. Your NPC allies controlled by the AI do not understand this, so be prepared to fight on your own early on for stupid reasons. I like the concept, but the writers definitely needed more time to work on the game, and from my understanding it's incomplete at the end. Probably should give this game a pass.

I wish the cutscenes were faster. They are all so slow and bore me. i have n o idea whats going on because id rather skip the cutscenes than pay attention.