I Am Setsuna

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 72 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 72
  3. Negative: 0 out of 72
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  1. Ars Technica
    Jul 20, 2016
    I Am Setsuna skims the surface of games long past without always understanding what made them memorable. Try it if you just want a game that looks the part or to see its admittedly cool combat.
  2. Kotaku
    Oct 19, 2016
    If Tokyo RPG Factory’s goal was to create a sad, stirring adventure that evokes memories of the past without feeling too antiquated, they nailed it, with big assists from Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy X, and even a little Xenogears at the very end. If this is the type of story we’ll continue to get from the Tokyo RPG Factory, then hey, maybe RPG assembly lines aren’t so bad.

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 193 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 128 out of 193
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 193
  3. Negative: 29 out of 193
  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.… Full Review »
  2. chronofantasy
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    I originally wrote a review when I first started this game. At the time I was only a few hours into the game. I just beat the game momentsI originally wrote a review when I first started this game. At the time I was only a few hours into the game. I just beat the game moments ago, so now I can make a full review. I still stand by my 10/10 rating. This JRPG is a journey down a nostalgic trip through the traditional and old school RPGs, but with modern graphics and faster gameplay.

    There are quite a lot of references to Chrono Trigger, which is why I can see people claiming it to be a spiritual successor, but it is no where near as grand as Chrono Trigger. It does have some similar themes, but it also has a mash-up of other classic RPGs, like Final Fantasy X and even a slight bit of Persona in it.

    You can rename all your characters, which was also a good thing back in the day for old RPGs. For me, I like to rename my characters after characters I used for a story I wrote a long time ago. But of course you can keep the original names or choose something else. I am Setsuna can then become, I am (insert name).

    The artistic visuals, the whole piano soundtrack, and even it being unique with nothing but a snowy environment is what makes this a new masterpiece. It may not appeal to some, especially in this day and age when there's so many other RPGs in the market and so many classics, it's hard to impress, even for myself after playing hundreds upon hundreds of RPGs, it's hard to feel good about any new RPG.

    It is not the best, but it is also not the worst, and I think it's deserving of a perfect score, despite some minor things that could've been added. We can all relate to journeys and loss in our life, and this game represents that quite well.    … Full Review »
  3. Bertoflyingfox
    Jul 19, 2016
    9
    I absolutely love this game. While the story hits a lot of familiar beats (as most JRPGs have done since '93), it's really the developers goalI absolutely love this game. While the story hits a lot of familiar beats (as most JRPGs have done since '93), it's really the developers goal of making a spiritual successor to Chrono Trigger that brought a smile to my face.

    Glad this isnt some 75-hour long snooze-fest taking place in another school full of students that we need to make connections with because reasons.    … Full Review »
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