Nights of Azure

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 40
  3. Negative: 1 out of 40
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  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 29, 2016
    100
    Nights of Azure is such a progressive, artful and rich experience that, much like other masterpieces such as Nier of Pandora’s Tower, is so incredibly special as much for its flaws and individuality as what it does well.
  2. CGMagazine
    Apr 8, 2016
    90
    Nights of Azure overcomes its tropes and the occasional bit of fan service with a heaping helping of content, stylistic panache, and one of the most memorable gaming narratives in recent memory.
  3. 3DJuegos
    Apr 1, 2016
    80
    A new IP that deserves a sequel. A really nice and varied Action RPG with numerous gameplay elements and mechanics.
  5. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Mar 30, 2016
    80
    Nights of Azure is a bit shorter than your average JRPG, but it jam-packs a ton of variety into its 20-25 hours of story — and if you stick around to collect everything afterward, you’ll have even more time to sink your teeth into the game’s various systems.
  6. COGconnected
    Mar 29, 2016
    80
    While possibly underwhelming to experienced JRPG fans, Nights of Azure still provides enjoyable battles with specific mechanics to play around with. In the end, Gust’s newest attempt in gameplay and even love story that forms and develops between two women is what makes Nights of Azure a unique experience and JRPG.
  7. Hardcore Gamer
    Mar 29, 2016
    80
    Nights of Azure is a solid action RPG.
  8. PSX Extreme
    Apr 21, 2016
    77
    There is a ton of love put into this game, it has a solid base of gameplay behind everything that functions nicely. The overall story of a night lord that needs defeating and saints and half demon fighters on the other side may not be anything new but within that shell is a love story to behold and lastly the things that keep this game from a higher rating do not diminish the experience enough for those who have been Gust fans in the past. It may be action but it's still very, well Gust-y.

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 99 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 99
  3. Negative: 22 out of 99
  1. snakekill321
    Mar 29, 2016
    9
    I honestly didnt know what to expect from the game when i picked it up this morning, I was drawn in by the art, and when i put it into theI honestly didnt know what to expect from the game when i picked it up this morning, I was drawn in by the art, and when i put it into the system I was greeted with a beautiful piano piece that would showcase this games amazing soundtrack. The game follows a kind of generic anime trope based game, but it isnt so glaring that it was a factor, the controls were fluid and the story so far has been engaging. The combat does get a little repetitive but each background is so gorgeous you can button mash and enjoy the scenery. Not the best JRPG ever made, but for a console JRPG to hold you over and play again later on down the road i would definitely pick this one up. A solid game.… Full Review »
  2. simio86
    Apr 4, 2016
    10
    I have been playing Nights of Azure all the weekend long, and I definitely this is something that deserves more recognition. It has touched meI have been playing Nights of Azure all the weekend long, and I definitely this is something that deserves more recognition. It has touched me deep, this game is a little blue marvel.

    Nights of Azure only have one real flaw: bad graphics. Thats it. Its simplicity is a point in its favour, it is what makes the game so adictive and so fun to play. Its music is simply OUTSTANDING. The Characters desing and its Art is just something special, in the best way possible.

    Nights of Azure brings us back to simpler times, like PSX-PS2 era, where games were not a movie attempt or sandboxes crap, where hack n slash and rpg games were most popular. From now on, PS4 has this little special game, and some of us will remind it and raise it as one of the most underrated games of the generation.    … Full Review »
  3. War_Horse
    Apr 2, 2016
    9
    Pre-ordered this kind of on a whim a few months ago and it just came out yesterday. Got to playing it today and ended up being quite pleasedPre-ordered this kind of on a whim a few months ago and it just came out yesterday. Got to playing it today and ended up being quite pleased with the decision. It's the first game in a long time where I could sit down for hours on end and be entertained the whole time. It doesn't start out as much but within a couple hours you get several cute critters to command and sort into decks that you can switch between on the fly, side quests, stat building activities for you line up so you can buy upgrades for your character, an upgradable hub/base where characters you meet and even critters(yes, they talk and it's cute) you collect lounge around for you to talk with and the occasional personal quest and you can equip items to yourself and each monster for various stats and effects. Combat is pretty cool with holding R1 and a face button controlling and summoning your party while the rest of the time you fight with light and heavy attacks and a special move that uses meter. It pretty basic early on but eventually you can swap weapons mid combo and get some more moves. Also depending on your deck(your party of critters) compositions you get access to one of several demon forms with their own twists which is pretty cool. The story gets interesting with things leading up to dark choice with a bit of suspense so far. The characters are pretty much all likable and have humorous dialogue, with the main character being the best of them. It is hub based with zones you explore and the quests do a pretty good job of making the most of re-running some areas and unlocking new ones.

    I know this is a long ramble but I just brought up stuff as I thought about it rather than sit down and organize some formal review.

    TL;DR: Game is a pretty fun action/adventure/RPG and recommend checking it out some time.    … Full Review »
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