Saint Seiya: Sanctuary Battle

 PlayStation 3
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 45
  3. Negative: 3 out of 45
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  1. Bernolsven
    Jan 26, 2015
    9
    Graphics:9/10
    Gameplay:7/10
    Cutscenes:10/10

    Fans will have a great time with this game. The battle system looks similar to the anime and the cutscenes are very very good.
  2. FilemonBR
    Aug 24, 2016
    8
    Jogo muito divertido, saia no jogo batendo em todos os inimigos que veja pela frente, voce nao controla so o seiya, os graficos estao bonitos, as armaduras tambem
  3. Alvokun
    Oct 4, 2017
    8
    If you are a Saint Seiya fan (as I am), you will most likely enjoy Sanctuary Battle despite its imperfections. However, whereas as it is a good game for fans in general, it is no less true that the controls are a bit rough and that the gameplay gets too repetitive when you have played for some hours.

    I appreciate that they developed this game for PS3 in a moment when there were not    If you are a Saint Seiya fan (as I am), you will most likely enjoy Sanctuary Battle despite its imperfections. However, whereas as it is a good game for fans in general, it is no less true that the controls are a bit rough and that the gameplay gets too repetitive when you have played for some hours.

    I appreciate that they developed this game for PS3 in a moment when there were not Saint Seiya video games other than the old ones. Besides, it somehow lays the foundations for the subsequent games of the franchise, and it is the only platforming Saint Seiya of the next generation.    … Expand
  4. DANIPSX
    May 19, 2012
    7
    If you like the tv series, you can enjoy this game. The battles are a little repetitive and the graphics are not the best in this generation, but you can revive the epic battles in the sanctuary!.
  5. freedfromparis
    Mar 19, 2012
    7
    Not a very good game but not a bad game at all ! The gameplay is dynamic and (almost) respects the original story... Graphics are not bad but it could be better, PS3 is able to do a lot better. The game misses a versus mode, and the DLCs are too expensive. That's a game for fans only...
  6. cullinan86
    May 5, 2012
    6
    First of all, such a game must be reviewed by fans of the Saint Seiya series (which is, by the way, the best anime of all time).

    Let's review each aspect of the game separately, shall we? Graphics: One of the weakest points of the game. The graphics are reminiscent of the PS2 era. And we know that the PS3 is capable of much better graphics than the ones implemented. The game should have    First of all, such a game must be reviewed by fans of the Saint Seiya series (which is, by the way, the best anime of all time).

    Let's review each aspect of the game separately, shall we? Graphics: One of the weakest points of the game. The graphics are reminiscent of the PS2 era. And we know that the PS3 is capable of much better graphics than the ones implemented. The game should have graphics close to the ones implemented in Valkyria chronicles and Naruto. I know that the game was made on low budget...But still...The current graphics does no justice to an anime of this caliber.

    Story: The Sanctuary Arc story of Saint Seiya in the game is, simply put... Butchered. The story as told in the original anime or manga is epic and unique.
    But the game ruins it with cheesy lines and unexplained plot holes. The voice acting is awful too.And the European version should have been dubbed not subbed...But again, budget limitations.

    Gameplay: The combat system is somehow decent. Fast paced, responsive, and varied among characters. Unfortunately, the minions fights between bosses is boring and repetitive.

    Other: - The lack of local and online multiplayer is unforgivable.
    - Insulting overpriced locked content on disc.
    - Again, does no justice to the series.
    - The anime's beautiful music is completely absent in the game.

    Bottom line: the Saint Seiya theme and story provide the potential to be the greatest game on PS3. Unfortunately, the game is poorly executed. Still, I advise hardcore fans of the anime to buy the game full price as I did only to encourage other developers to hopefully realize its full potential in the future.

    Saint Seiya...We still Believe...And we still Hope.    … Expand
  7. Runfocovah
    Jun 16, 2012
    6
    So I bought the game because of nostalgia, this was a cartoon I used to watch every saturday when I was on elementary school and it is the kind of was I was dreaming of back in the day. Im going to start with the good stuff, the characters are well rendered and their power attacks and movements while executing them are awesome... That put a big smile on my face also you can really feelSo I bought the game because of nostalgia, this was a cartoon I used to watch every saturday when I was on elementary school and it is the kind of was I was dreaming of back in the day. Im going to start with the good stuff, the characters are well rendered and their power attacks and movements while executing them are awesome... That put a big smile on my face also you can really feel the difference every time you change characters. The sanctuary along with the "battle fields" feel empty and lifeless, the battles are the same literally over and over, and the boss battles are boring and long.

    in the sound department... hmm it sucks, poor voice acting annoying laughs, annoying music and worst of all annoying language ( you won't have the tame nor you will be able to read every conversation during battles there for won't understand **** of what anyone is talking about.

    This game is for those of us who love the series and already know what happened in the saga. So if you don't know what this is about don't waste your money because you will hate the game.    … Expand
  8. br_1245
    Sep 14, 2014
    6
    Nao é um jogo excelente, mas se for fã da serie irá agradar bastanta poder percorrer todas as casas da mais emblematica saga dos cavaleiros de Athena.
  9. gattienzo
    Jul 15, 2015
    7
    Juego para fanáticos de la serie. gráficamente aceptable, música aceptable.
    A destacar: el final del juego se mezclan la nostalgia de la pelea final en el santuario contra Saga con la adrenalina de la lucha sumada a la banda sonora que rememora uno de los temas musicales clásicos de la serie.
    Punto en contra: por momentos el juego se torna muy repetitivo.
  10. Flemat
    Jul 27, 2020
    1
    Its exactly like that mobile game. A bit better, but not by much. I never really watched or liked this anime, and after this game as well, I still don't give a damn / cant feel one with this series. It made more distance then anything else. I never thought I will see another Saint Seiya game that could be almost as bad as that mobile one, but here we are. A total waste!

    1/10
  11. RobinCrucena17
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    The gameplay is fantastic, the storyline is very fascinating, graphics are great! What more I can say? This game is a must-have!
  12. renyw
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    great great great great great great great great great great great great great
  13. Mahhado
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    Melhor game de CDZ que já teve. Dá de jogar com os 5 protagonistas mais os 12 cavaleiros de ouro, mais personagens extras. Estilo de jogo musou com vários inimigos ao mesmo tempo. Trilha sonora fiel ao anime.

    The best Saint Seiya game. YouTube can play with ALL 5 protagonistas, 12 Gold Saints, and other Saints. It's a musou gameplay, with many enemies. Original Soundtrack of the classic    Melhor game de CDZ que já teve. Dá de jogar com os 5 protagonistas mais os 12 cavaleiros de ouro, mais personagens extras. Estilo de jogo musou com vários inimigos ao mesmo tempo. Trilha sonora fiel ao anime.

    The best Saint Seiya game. YouTube can play with ALL 5 protagonistas, 12 Gold Saints, and other Saints. It's a musou gameplay, with many enemies. Original Soundtrack of the classic animation.    … Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 14 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Hyper Magazine
    May 14, 2012
    60
    There are explosively brief thrills to be had, but makes it really hard for most peeps to give it a chance. [June 2012, p.72]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 7, 2012
    50
    A dodgily produced cash-in of a chestnut anime. [May 2012, p81]
  3. DarkZero
    Apr 18, 2012
    60
    Saint Seiya isn't exactly a great game. It's a game that suffers from repetition, an awkward camera, and button bashing to beat generic enemies (bosses save this situation).
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