Sigma Star Saga

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Aug 16, 2005
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  • Summary: Earth is under attack, and you are humanity's only hope for survival. The only way you can defeat the Krill force is to explore the mysteries behind six planets. On each planet, you can discover new Krill weaponry and gadgets that you can use to equip your character and your spaceship. WithEarth is under attack, and you are humanity's only hope for survival. The only way you can defeat the Krill force is to explore the mysteries behind six planets. On each planet, you can discover new Krill weaponry and gadgets that you can use to equip your character and your spaceship. With 50 kinds of "gun data," you can combine weapon attributes (such as spread shot, heat seek, and explode) to create more powerful guns.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. Game Informer
    85
    The shooter is a dying breed, but Namco has found a way to revitalize it and make it contagious for both hardcore role-players who seek something fresh and twitchy fingered gamers who have long waited to see this genre evolve. [Aug 2005, p.109]
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  2. RPG Fan
    85
    It's difficult to recommend this game, because it is aimed at a very specific niche. But I will say that if you dislike shooters or aren't very skilled at them, definitely try before you buy.
  3. GameCube Advanced
    79
    Is the game perfect? No, it has some problems, but if you are willing to look past the little qualms, you will be surprised at what a remarkable game Sigma Star Saga really is.
  4. Deeko
    70
    A game with a severe identity crisis. On one hand, it strives to be an incredible role-playing experience; on the other hand, it attempts to lure gamers in with the promise of old school shoot'em up action. What it delivers is an amusing amalgamation of both worlds that is cleverly designed so that neither aspect overwhelms the other.
  5. N-Insanity
    66
    With a little more work and care on the WayForward's s part, Sigma Star Saga could have been up there with the many 16-bit classics that it was inspired by. Unfortunately, the developer just didn't manage to follow through.
  6. Modojo
    60
    Sigma Star Saga won't be a winner with everyone because of its flaws and the lackluster RPG/shooting elements. However, if you stick with it you'll find a moving adventure with more spark than you might expect.
  7. Detroit Free Press
    25
    An intriguing idea on paper, but the shooter and RPG elements just don't mesh that well. If the shooter side had more exciting, thumb-blistering action, it would have compensated for the rest of this dull package.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Someone
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    This is the best idea for a game I've ever seen and it has a possible 27,000 weapons to attach to your ship (literally) because there This is the best idea for a game I've ever seen and it has a possible 27,000 weapons to attach to your ship (literally) because there are three different types of gun data to mix together and there are 30 of each type wich adds up to 27,000 possibilities.… Expand
  2. Tom
    Aug 15, 2005
    10
    This game is a really great new IP.
  4. PhilyC.
    Jul 13, 2005
    10
    Best GBA game this year, and one of the best of all time!
  5. Richard_chronos
    Aug 15, 2013
    10
    Such a really good game, the story, the characters, the weird mix of side-scroll shooter and an RPG was really awesome, I know it's notSuch a really good game, the story, the characters, the weird mix of side-scroll shooter and an RPG was really awesome, I know it's not gonna happen but I love to see a sequel, this title has so much potential… Expand
  6. J.W.
    Aug 21, 2005
    5
    I love shooters... but getting all the way to a boss, dying, and finding you have to start back at the BEGINNING of a level gets very old, I love shooters... but getting all the way to a boss, dying, and finding you have to start back at the BEGINNING of a level gets very old, very fast. Do yourself a favor and pick up Gradius Generation (or possibly Iridion 2) if you want a good GBA shooter.… Expand
  7. RyanB.
    Oct 18, 2005
    4
    This game tries to subscribe to the fact that blending _anything_ with an RPG is a good idea. Unfortunately for Sigma Star Saga, neither the This game tries to subscribe to the fact that blending _anything_ with an RPG is a good idea. Unfortunately for Sigma Star Saga, neither the dungeon crawling nor the battle sequences are even remotely compelling - which is unfortunate, the storyline seems like it's very enjoyable. The repetition is what really kills this game for me; level design in the battle sequences is practically non-existant, and the dungeon crawling is just plain unremarkable and sluggish to play. A nice try, but it falls really short.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#25 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
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#22 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
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#12 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2005