Legend of Heroes A Tear of Vermillion – PSP Game

25 reviews for Legend of Heroes A Tear of Vermillion – PSP Game

1. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Christopher Barrett – June 23, 2023

   Think about this game like so many of the 16 bit RPGs, especially Lufia and others that were just off on the edge of mainstream RPGs. If you really compare it to games like those, then you might be able to give this a fair shake. Though it isn’t really a standout among the slew of great RPGs produced nowadays (this is a re-release after all), it does appeal to someone like me who is addicted to old school RPG and can look beyond the bad translation (hello Final Fantasy Tactics on the PS1 – terrible translation in parts).I agree with many reviewers and believe that the Japanese text was run through an auto translate and then ‘spruced up’ a bit. Many of the lines don’t make much sense. This is more noticeable early in the game. One particular reason I believe this to be the case is when the kids keep calling the tutors (or priests, or whatever they are) professor. The Japanese word for teacher, leader, instructor, or any person that is educating you is sensei. If you watch as much Japanese anime and film as I do, you notice students in high school saying “hai sensei!”. But the direct translation of sensei is professor, and this is the word that an auto translate would choose. But ‘teacher’ or some such would have been what a proper translator would have selected. Also, the fact that there are no translator credits at the end is a dead giveaway.But the translation actually gets a little better, and it’s often hokey and amusing. Not as bad as “all your base are belong.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   RebaChristiansen – June 22, 2023

   The translation quality is very low. They didn’t proofread their own work. The interface is dull. The Windows version is much better. I appreciated the illustration though.

3. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   matt.mingkee – June 21, 2023

   recetly, my PSP got stolen, with this gameand I order another PSP, and this gamewhy?I had lot of fun with the game, I have been through 60% overallthe storyline is smooth, decent battle system (but I think Avin, Mile deadly are similar)pet system may be a plus, but I prefer it’s neither happy nor angry, because it helps you pickup item, that makes the recovery easier (you can ONLY carry up to 10 each), but I don’t think buying petfood can change the pet’s moodrunning errand may be kinda boring, you may need to mess with some monsters to gain some money (you can escape easily with blue, no way with red)graphic is great, no problem with zooming, sound is great toobut game save control is kinda confusing, and I make error with itfor a die-hard RPG fans, this game is a must for PSP userupdate: I have finished the game, the ending is LONG (about an hour), and complete, toggle between a conversation between Rutice and Avin; and other member, the ending is pretty worth to watch

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   P. Lagunas – June 20, 2023

   I say the closest thing to playing A Tear of Vermilion was Game Arts’ incredible Lunar series (the first two games really, the Silver Star Story and Lunar Eternal Blue)….this game is a wonderful attempt to emulate that series’ great storytelling and even-handed turn-based gameplay….does Legend of Heroes: Tear of Vermilion succeed in that regard? I think it does despite localization problems stemming from the translation, but I think it is a very minor issue in enjoying the game….the game is pretty linear (like Lunar), has an almost identical combat system, and has an extensive list of NPC’s in the story….The game’s strongest suit is the storyline revolving around the relationship between Avin (the protagonist) and Mile and their journey to find Avin’s long-lost sister….they encounter many new friends and enemies throughout…and set things in motion in the Garghav trilogy, as they search for the lost continent…..Overall, a lovely game, great graphics for an older JRPG, decent sound, good gameplay and most importantly a great story…..

5. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Alatariel – June 15, 2023

   I found the story to be very captivating. The turn based fighting style was good too, if a little hard at times.It was my favorite out of the Legend of Heroes series that I played. I would like to have seen a bit more within the game / story.