Lufia: The Ruins of Lore

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. GBA Central
    70
    The biggest downfall for the game however, is that it tried hard to incorporate the best elements from other highlight examples of the genre, and in doing so, suffers the same fate as most homages - it simply doesn’t have the same depth or natural “feel” of the originals.
  2. Nintendo Power
    68
    Up to four players can play cooperative linked adventures. [May 2003, p.68]
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  3. GameSpy
    68
    An also-ran that's too similar to, but not as good as, the top games on the platform.
  5. GameSpot
    66
    A less-than-stellar RPG, though it's certainly competent, so undiscriminating fans of the genre who've played most other GBA RPGs already might as well give it a go.

Awards & Rankings

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#38 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#55 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Darkspawn677
    May 23, 2022
    10
    I love the game but the game has to be more like castlevania you should also work with konami on castlevania alucard is the man from lufiaI love the game but the game has to be more like castlevania you should also work with konami on castlevania alucard is the man from lufia from a parallel universe… Full Review »
  2. DaveV.
    Jul 24, 2006
    10
    i have been playing dis game for 3 years and its the best since final fantasy.
  3. SeanT.
    Mar 28, 2004
    8
    For fans of the Lufia series, you're in for a treat. However, those who're not aquainted with comparatively drab graphics and a For fans of the Lufia series, you're in for a treat. However, those who're not aquainted with comparatively drab graphics and a stronger emphasis on story and character maintainance will be disappointed. I'd hoped they might have pushed the visuals at least a little further, but overall the game will easily win over serious RPG enthusiasts every time. Know where you stand on RPGs before considering this title.… Full Review »
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