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
North American and Australian edition of Magna Carta released in 2005 by Atlus and Banpresto, distributed as "Tears of Blood." The first Western release of Softmax's South Korean JRPG, with English text and English voice acting (Korean optional). A rare Eastern curiosity on the American market of its time.
Magna Carta - Tears of Blood 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
💾2,9 GB📅15/11/2005
Published by Atlus
Magna Carta - Tears of Blood (PS2) price, value & rarity
Is Magna Carta - Tears of Blood 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.
