Capcom’s CRIMSON TEARS is a combination fighter, action/adventure, and role playing game that takes place in the near future in Tokyo. Players follow the story of three mutanoids, bioengineered humanoid weapons, as they battle their way through the city to the final confrontation with the mysterious weapons manufacturer A.R.M.A., the group that created the mutanoids. Players can select any of the three mutanoids to play as. Each has her own special moves and abilities. Amber uses two blades and is strongest in melee battles; Kadie is a heavy-artillery expert; and Tokio is a master marksman, able to take down anything with her twin pistols. The three also have very unique personalities, which the storyline reflects. As players fight their way through the randomly generated levels of CRIMSON TEARS, they will find new weapons for their character as well as gain experience that can be used to gain new moves or increase the effectiveness of current ones. Players can also pick up items from fallen enemies, many of which can be used to upgrade weapons. Weapons also gain experience and levels as players use them more. One interesting twist to battle is the heat gauge. Each attack increases the mutanoid’s internal heat. When the gauge is full, their attack and speed are doubled; however, defense becomes weaker and player’s health bar decreases, making the heat bonus a double-edged sword. Players who enjoy sci-fi action games and fighting games will enjoy the unique gameplay, characters, and storyline of CRIMSON TEARS.
