Saiyuki: Journey West

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Aug 13, 2001
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. IGN
    84
    It's great to see a game this well-made come almost completely out of nowhere.
  2. Core Magazine
    83
    A fine squad-level strategy RPG and one of the last excuses you'll have to spend 30 or 40 hours with your PSone.
  3. GameSpot
    81
    A competent title with enough depth, playability, challenge, and originality to hold the interest of the discerning strategy fan.
  5. GameShark
    80
    The graphic details of the game are extremely well done, considering the dated system.
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    80
    The translation is extremely well done; a thoughtful and compassionate retelling of a fascinating legend. Excellent stuff. [Sept 2001, p.148]
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  7. Hot Games
    80
    Not as deep, heavy or pretty as the competition, but strangely appealing once the journey starts rolling.
  8. Electric Playground
    75
    It could have been vastly improved with a bit more graphical polish, and the addition of more exploration and side-quests to break up the monotony of its near-constant combat.
  9. GamePro
    50
    In this case, though, it’s better to travel with a legend in a book than play as one on the PlayStation.
  10. Gaming Age
    42
    This game is just tedious and boring. I think it's all caused by the simplicity.

Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best PS1 Game of 2001
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#29 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2001

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. RicochetPhoenix
    Apr 28, 2013
    6
    This is a solid game worth playing if you are an RPG fan. It's not as good as Final Fantasy Tactics, but it's a nice reimagining of a classicThis is a solid game worth playing if you are an RPG fan. It's not as good as Final Fantasy Tactics, but it's a nice reimagining of a classic Chinese folk tale that should keep any fans of FFTactics satisfied. It's colorful, quirky, and has a decent story/characters.… Full Review »
  2. Parttime73
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i've played on PS1!
    A great Tactical RPG game!
    With great mechanics, great history, great ways to evolve, get    One of the best games i've played on PS1!
    A great Tactical RPG game!
    With great mechanics, great history, great ways to evolve, get stronger, a awesome game!
    Any fan of this genre, must play this!    … Full Review »
  3. iKen
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
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