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A nice diversion...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 11, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Kartia is a great strategy game, has a simple combat strenght formula which makes positioning your units critical. I could do without the pointless arena battles to gather extra kartia( LOVE MY GAMESHARK). The story is great, graphics solid. A real steal at 15 dollars. Fairly short game, but two character storylines that only cross in passing extends replay value to two seperate games which bring the story completely together.

it would be a zero... but one is as low as it goes

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 23
Date: January 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

i bought this stupid game because i had extra money on a credit to the store , this is the worst game i have played. the graphics are horrible, you dont walk around, it is a story and all you do is encounter weak enemies called phantoms and people, , dont get it

You can get more excitement from a box of cheerios

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: November 20, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I thought that this game may have been cool, and going into it with an open mind I was very disappointed. It dull and boring and it's not even close to an RPG, or even a decent war simulation. The story lacks, the graphics lack, the music lacks - there's nothing redemable about this entire game! If you want to waste your money, try burning it first - it'd be more fun.

Better than Final Fantasy Tactics

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: April 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

In this game you can move many spaces as you want. The stories are better, good music. This is best strategy game I ever played. Get this game it's the best.

Great original ideas, but they don't work too well.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: November 30, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I liked the story of Kartia, but the battles were horrendous. Not only were they long, but they constant making of creatures made me feel like I was watching someone act out Magic: The Gathering. If you play for stories, and ONLY stories, try this game. If you play for only fighting...run away screaming. If you play for a mix, they game will be fun...at first.

No FF Tactics but fun non - the - less

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: October 24, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Kartia. I bought this game expecting an RPG {just like I did Tactics} Luckilly, since I'd played Tactics I could quickly adjust to Kartia. All and all its a wannabe Tactics. I enjoyed it, but its not as good as a battle system. Theres no job systems. This game would be great for someone who is being introduced to strategy games. Theres a deep as well as emotional story. The game also features great music. For those who have played tactics, it'd probrably lack in comparison.

I Thought I Was the Only Person Who Liked this Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 14, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Alot of people dislike this game, it's graphics aren't the best, and the battle system isn't the best, but I really enjoyed it. I loved the storyline. I thought it was interesting. I had alot of fun playing this game and felt that the reviewers in the gaming magazines weren't exactly fair. Every once and awhile I still read sarcastic comments about Kartia in gaming magazines, although one has to wonder about the opinions of those guys. o.O. If you want to get this game, don't get it with any expectations. Also if you don't like to read, forget it. But if you like good storylines and fun, different gameplay, it's a good choice. But... don't judge it on the first hour of gameplay. ^_^

Wonderful!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: July 26, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is well worth the money, the graphics are straight forward, but the story and character development are great! the battles are full of excitment and the magic system adds an extra kick. i found this game much more exciting than most of my rpg's. this game is a great buy!

Solid story, average game.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: December 01, 1999
Author: Amazon User

When I got this game I thought it would be a great distraction and a good follow up to the Ogre Battle series. I can definitely say that I was wrong, although the game offers player the choice of playing the same story from 2 different point of views, the game is rather straightforward and have hardly any replay value at all. Weapon, item and magic systems are different and helped the game to be a little more interesting. Graphics is average, but the plot is solid, and excellent character development. If you're into a good story, this will be a good game to get, very easy to play, not for those looking to play a strategic game. Score: 82/100.

Great characters, great gameplay, and sadly, overlooked

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: November 26, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Despite having somewhat dull graphics and being super-linear, Kartia has to be one of my favorite games for the PSX. The characters, especially in Lacryma's scenario, are interesting and contain real depth. The music is also wonderful, and fits each scene perfectly.

The actual gameplay is fun and relies on an interesting system, but in the end Kartia's more like an interactive book. If you don't like to sit back and read, steer clear.

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