Ar nosurge Plus: Ode to an Unborn Star

 PlayStation Vita
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 45
  3. Negative: 5 out of 45
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  1. Ogie
    Feb 2, 2017
    7
    Ar Nosurge is well made story based JRPG. If you don't like reading, this game probably can be a bit boring for you, but if you LIKE RPGs with heavy story this is exactly what you are looking for. Graphics are not bad but definitely could be better - especially some details. Compare to Atelier Ayesha Ar's graphics are slightly worse but still Nosurge looks quite well. Gameplay here isAr Nosurge is well made story based JRPG. If you don't like reading, this game probably can be a bit boring for you, but if you LIKE RPGs with heavy story this is exactly what you are looking for. Graphics are not bad but definitely could be better - especially some details. Compare to Atelier Ayesha Ar's graphics are slightly worse but still Nosurge looks quite well. Gameplay here is quite interesting, there are many features and unique, simple and enjoyable combat system. The strongest part of the game is definitely story telling... the game has amazing plot with decent amount of romance that is very enjoyable. Ar Nosurge (together with P4G) has best story of PS VITA games. Some people are saying that if you don't know prequel you can't enjoy Ar Nosurge. That is not completely true. It is good to know story of Ciel Nosurge but even without it you can fully enjoy Ar Nosurge. You probably will just need to read more off info in in-game encyclopedia but it is not such a big problem. There are also couple of negatives... The game has couple of minor fps issues, same character models in the game, there could be more and bigger maps. Even after these flaws i would definitely recommend this game cause if you are into good stories or visual novels this is just amazing experience.

    Graphic - 7
    Gameplay - 8
    Lasting Appeal - 8
    Execution - 6

    Overall - 7,25    … Expand

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#9 Best PS Vita Game of 2015
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#32 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2015
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#15 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2015

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Brash Games
    Aug 30, 2015
    80
    Ar nosurge Plus: Ode to an Unborn Star makes you work for your rewards, but put in the effort and you will be remunerated handsomely.
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  2. RPG Fan
    Jul 31, 2015
    78
    If you can persevere through the first 5-10 or so confusing, trope-ridden hours, there are some great character relationships and an absurd/epic story to discover.
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  3. Gaming Age
    Jul 30, 2015
    75
    I'm sure that if you're willing to make the commitment, there's some kind of payoff, but considering the size of my backlog and the multitude of other JRPGs out there that aren't as dense, I can't say it's a commitment I'm willing to make.
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