Original Korean version of Magna Carta under the Jinhongui Seongheun title. Softmax's Korean JRPG in its original language for Korean players. The same art direction and storytelling quality as the international edition with the game's native localisation.
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RPG1 player12+
Description
Original Korean edition by Softmax released in 2004, subtitled "Jinhongui Seongheun" ("Crimson Stigma"). A pillar of the South Korean JRPG, which brought Softmax and character designer Hyung-Tae Kim to international fame. Same triad combat mechanics and same story as the JP, IT, FR and U.S. versions.
Magna Carta - Jinhongui Seongheun review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾2,6 GB📅21/04/2004
Published by Atlus
Magna Carta - Jinhongui Seongheun (PS2) price, value & rarity
Magna Carta - Jinhongui Seongheun, the original Korean version of Softmax's RPG, one of the spearheads of local game production, carried by Hyung-tae Kim's much-noticed art direction. Before its Western adaptation, this title embodied the ambition of a major RPG conceived and written in Korea. Desirability rests on its standing as a milestone of the Korean industry and on the value of this edition in its first language and intent.
Is Magna Carta - Jinhongui Seongheun still worth playing in 2026?
A Korean RPG from Softmax, Magna Carta Tears of Blood first charms with the sumptuous character design of Hyung-tae Kim and its art direction of great elegance. The combat system built on a timing ring and the war narrative between humans and a magical people give it real identity. The slowness of the system, heavy loading times and an uneven pace temper the adventure. An RPG of striking aesthetics to recommend for fans of strong art direction and atypical Asian JRPGs.
