Lost Sphear

 PlayStation 4
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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 69
  3. Negative: 17 out of 69
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  1. GrumpyReviewer
    Feb 5, 2018
    6
    This is a mediocre game, plain and simple. And so not worth 50 bucks.

    I played and loved 'I Am Setsuna' - even with all its flaws - because it was clear to me that there was so much love and soul inside that little independent game. What SquareEnix and Tokyo RPG Factory did with Lost Sphere is an industrial product that works, but nothing beyond that. A simple, traditional RPG that will    This is a mediocre game, plain and simple. And so not worth 50 bucks.

    I played and loved 'I Am Setsuna' - even with all its flaws - because it was clear to me that there was so much love and soul inside that little independent game. What SquareEnix and Tokyo RPG Factory did with Lost Sphere is an industrial product that works, but nothing beyond that. A simple, traditional RPG that will keep you busy for 20 hours or so.

    The cast is completely forgettable, the story makes absolutely no sense, the graphics are mediocre, the soundtrack is boring and there is a lot of backtracking to compensate for the fact that you have a very limited map to explore. The combat system is the only good thing about the game; there are some nice, fresh ideas there and some place to experiment. But, overall, Lost Sphere is one of the most mediocre and boring games I've played recently.

    I really regret getting it day one at full price. This game is worth 19 bucks at most. 50 is ridiculous.    … Expand
  2. gasherz
    Jan 24, 2018
    6
    This is an average game with an average story. The character personalities and their individual developments are more than lacking and story-telling is at best, average.

    Gameplay is what you can expect from a title like this. It is "OK" and it somewhat delivers on it's overstated goal of being a 90's JRPG. The battle system has been slightly improved from "I am Setsuna" but still leaves    This is an average game with an average story. The character personalities and their individual developments are more than lacking and story-telling is at best, average.

    Gameplay is what you can expect from a title like this. It is "OK" and it somewhat delivers on it's overstated goal of being a 90's JRPG. The battle system has been slightly improved from "I am Setsuna" but still leaves quite a bit to be desired. 20+ years has gone by since the 90's... plenty of time to realize that games also need to evolve. With respect to graphics, Lost Sphear does a good job of leaning towards simplicity whilst at the same time adding enough enhancements to make the experience worth watching. The soundtrack and audio in general are enjoyable and somehow leaves an impression.

    If you enjoy 90's-style JRPG with a lot of grinding and can forgive the lack of character development, somewhat stale environment and what I would consider high retail price, then sure, this game may very well be for you.

    Just don't expect too much.

    6/10 - An almost nice enough experience from an average JRPG.    … Expand
  3. megabear
    Feb 9, 2018
    5
    As one of JRPG fans, I have to say this game is a disappointment that slides backward from the spirits of old JRPG's where the game was driven by well written plot. Unfortunately the most important element, story, falls short with this game, which is no longer surprising considering Square Enix's involvement. I cannot recommend this game. It simply tarnishes the reputation of old JRPG'sAs one of JRPG fans, I have to say this game is a disappointment that slides backward from the spirits of old JRPG's where the game was driven by well written plot. Unfortunately the most important element, story, falls short with this game, which is no longer surprising considering Square Enix's involvement. I cannot recommend this game. It simply tarnishes the reputation of old JRPG's such as Chrono Trigger and FF series.… Expand
  4. Kai82
    Dec 10, 2022
    7
    A good RPG with the unique memory mechanic but also a weak beginning. I almost quit after a few hours and would have called it a boring and generic RPG. Luckily the story and gameplay took momentum and improved the experience. The game is a classic active time turn based RPG. I would describe it as similar to classic Final Fantasy with elements from Chrono Trigger and I think a bit ofA good RPG with the unique memory mechanic but also a weak beginning. I almost quit after a few hours and would have called it a boring and generic RPG. Luckily the story and gameplay took momentum and improved the experience. The game is a classic active time turn based RPG. I would describe it as similar to classic Final Fantasy with elements from Chrono Trigger and I think a bit of Xenogears. The story is set in a world that is created seemingly out of memories by the moon but most people think that is just a creation myth. After a flashback to a distant past we switch to the young protagonists Kanata, Lumina and Locke in the remote village of Elgarthe. While they are on a fishing trip something strange happens. The entire village vanishes into white mist and they have to solve this mystery which is just the start of a far bigger adventure. I stop here to avoid spoilers. The story is decent with some really good moments but they also use many tropes and stereotypes. I could foresee some twists and story events with ease. Also like I said the first 3-4 hours are a bit boring. It hits more than it misses in this regard but not by large margin. The gameplay is classical refreshing. It is an active time battle with manual movement / positioning for attack / special ability range (Chrono Trigger). Overall this is a good but not awesome RPG you can play or skip it. I recommend it for the memory ideas and later half.… Expand
  5. Jaycebond
    Mar 31, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last part is totally unnecessary oh God what a headache, why they have to add those stupid plot twist.… Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. Games.cz
    Apr 24, 2018
    60
    Lost Sphear ended average in its feverish effort to combine all the fun elements from the classic JRPGs into one game. The battles are overcomplicated, and the gameplay is totally flat. Only the story would achieve a better verdict.
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  2. RPGamer
    Mar 12, 2018
    80
    The game's overarching plot is a little derivative, the main conflict less impactful the more abstract the story gets, but it's grounded by likeable characters with personality and a satisfying abundance of actual story-telling. Topped off by a beautiful presentation, in particular an amazing musical score, and a combat system that offers a lot of player choice, and it's easy to become captivated by the charms of classic RPGs all over again.
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  3. Softpedia
    Mar 9, 2018
    80
    Lost Sphear is one of the few JRPGs that retains the Chrono Trigger feeling, but improves many aspects of the gameplay to offer a modern approach to fans of the genre. It's a true classic JRPG featuring a charming art style, nostalgic music and an interesting combat system.
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