I Am Setsuna

1. Jumballi

   Jul 19, 2016

   10

   I am Setsuna is an amazing take on the old school rpg genre that molded the games we play today, but what makes it stand out in that fashionI am Setsuna is an amazing take on the old school rpg genre that molded the games we play today, but what makes it stand out in that fashion is that it also, for the most part, play as those games did as well. The updated graphics and amazing soundtrack was just what was needed to revive the dying format. This game also provides an entry to the intense rpg genre that frightens most players away from the long playtime required to finish it. Still at being roughly 40 hours long, this game provides a plethora of story. While this game doesn't serve much in the form of cut scenes, the narrative will keep you going for the hours that are up ahead, so keep in mind that a love for reading makes a love for this style of game.… Expand

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2. Lbjmvp232

   Aug 9, 2016

   10

   I love this game because it is the first jrpg in ages that I was able to play and really enjoy. It's not that I haven't tried to play otherI love this game because it is the first jrpg in ages that I was able to play and really enjoy. It's not that I haven't tried to play other jrpgs recently but I found them to be boring or, worst case, annoying. I assumed that JRPGs were just a genre I couldn't enjoy anymore.… Expand

   • 1 of 4 users found this helpful
4. TheRCA88

   Jul 19, 2016

   9

   This is a classic JRPG at its finest. The piano music is simple and effective, the battle system is classic 90s, as is the story;This is a classic JRPG at its finest. The piano music is simple and effective, the battle system is classic 90s, as is the story; straightforward, simple, compelling, and engaging. The characters are written as classic JRPG characters, with that cheesy, predictable sense that just makes one smile upon reading all of its charm. Fans of Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VI and VII, and Ni No Kuni will find something in this game to cheer about. A beautiful return to form. I can only pray that more titles and IP come from this new, growing subsection of Square Enix.… Expand

   • 5 of 7 users found this helpful
5. xenofiend95

   Nov 6, 2016

   8

   As a huge fan of traditional turn based rpg's since I've played them most of my life, I am Setsuna truly feels like a love letter to a dyingAs a huge fan of traditional turn based rpg's since I've played them most of my life, I am Setsuna truly feels like a love letter to a dying genre. The gameplay itself feels incredibly cliche completely mimicking Chrono Trigger, albeit far more linear on a world and dungeon sense. Story wise it can be very emotional at points, and that is truly what kept me playing. It tells a story of a mercenary who goes against his original goal to help a young woman to become a sacrifice for the greater good while helping the worlds inhabitants along the way. The games palete is mostly white along with a few other basic light shades, and the graphics mimic the ds remake of ffiv on a more hd scale. Most character and enemy designs won't impress most, but bosses are more interesting and far more fun than the cannon.fodder you'll spend most of your time grinding. The soundtrack is full of beautiful piano ballads and truly fits the snowy landscape well. Speaking of the snowy landscape, it may appear dull to many but adds to the emotions set in the story. As I mentioned, characters designs may not impress, but their stories are all very human. I felt attached to them and felt for their.hardships in a way I haven't for game characters in some time. Buy this game if you enjoy old school rpgs, ignore it if you don't.… Expand

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6. pelona39

   Aug 1, 2023

   8

   A classic JRPG with representative in simple 3D, glory Turn Based System, and rich story. I hope Square Enix and Tokyo RPG keep making thisA classic JRPG with representative in simple 3D, glory Turn Based System, and rich story. I hope Square Enix and Tokyo RPG keep making this kind of game without worry about "must have greatest graphic"... no, players like me only need rich story, not graphic!
   
   Story
   It's really memorable for me, because "Protecting someone who will die at the end".
   There is a Mercenary that get paid by client to killing someone, the name is Endir. One day he is got a request from someone to kill a woman who just reached 18 her age, Endir agreed to doing it.
   And then, Endir meet that woman in a monument near village. That woman know that Endir want to kill her, but she ask to Endir to not kill her because she is the next Sacrifice, she will die very soon to sacrifice herself in order of culture thing. Curiously, Endir cancelled his mission and want to know what will happen to her, also decided to protect the Sacrifice until the end of journey. The Sacrifice name is Setsuna.
   
   Sound/music
   Calming, relaxing, and chilling, really fit to snow-theme world.
   
   Gameplay
   Turn Based System with combination skills and momentum hit, simple mechanic, and challenging bosses
   
   Graphic
   Simple 3D, nice 2D characters art, Setsuna is really memorable.
   
   Overall
   Congratulation for made my tears fall at the end of story!… Expand

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7. Pasifull

   Apr 12, 2023

   7

   Enjoyable, but frustratingly unambitious genre piece
   
   Recommend if you have a high tolerance for melancholic piano music

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8. gmgiacomini

   Sep 9, 2016

   3

   I'm estimating I'm pretty close to the ending of this game and sadly it disappointed me very much. It's so clear to me how Square just grabbedI'm estimating I'm pretty close to the ending of this game and sadly it disappointed me very much. It's so clear to me how Square just grabbed a classic rpg formula and created a completely generic game from it.
   
   The scenarios are just snow. Snow, snow and snow. The villages all look the same. The characters are the cliches you always see in JRPG's, the silent knight, the loving sweet girl, the sassy girl, the bigger guy with a giant sword, etc, they have no depth at all. The story has absolutely nothing new and the game is awfully linear to the point that they don't even pretend to give you proper sidequests. The soundtrack is full of good compositions but there is no instrumentation at all, it's all on piano and you get tired after some time.
   
   I'm giving it a 3 because of the art and music quality, even though they're repetitive. The rest is disposable.… Expand

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