Mimana Iyar Chronicle

 PSP
Metascore
45

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 4 out of 6
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  1. RPG Fan
    61
    With so many high-quality mainstream and indie titles on the gaming landscape this season, PSP RPG players would be best advised to skip Mimana Iyar Chronicle in favor of something better like Valkyria Chronicles 2 or Hexyz Force.
  2. RPGamer
    60
    Lazy. Generic. Simple. Nostalgic. A light-hearted throwback to 90s gaming. Depending on your viewpoint, Mimana Iyar Chronicle is any or all of those things.
  3. SpazioGames
    46
    There's not much to say: one of the worst titles in the already-not-so-good PSP JRPG lineup. Annoying combat, a going-nowhere story and flat characters is enough to stay away from Mimana Iyar Chronicles.
  5. GameSpot
    40
    This slapdash role-playing game shows some promise early, but quickly becomes tedious and frustrating.
  6. TotalPlayStation
    40
    I like old-school RPGs on the PSP, I really do, but even games released over a decade ago have more going on in terms of gameplay and inherent charm than Mimana Iyar Chronicle.
  7. IGN
    40
    This is a game that doesn't belong anywhere, and no amount of solid translation and voice work can save that.

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. blakfayt
    Mar 29, 2011
    7
    Mimana Iyar Chronicle is a rather good game. The graphics aren't top notch, but they aren't horrible either. The voice acting has manyMimana Iyar Chronicle is a rather good game. The graphics aren't top notch, but they aren't horrible either. The voice acting has many memorable voice actors from other JRPGs, so it's sort of an all-star cast. The plot does take some time to start up, but once it gets going you get a sort of invested feeling (some time around the third dungeon). The characters may seem rather flat and one dimensional, but as with most JRPGs there is an underlying subtlety to their interactions with the main character. The battles are fun, but the loading times are a pain (usually takes 40-45 seconds to load a fight).

    Over all it's a good JRPG if you're willing to stick with it, and actually ENJOY the JRPG genre. (Better than Final fantasy, more original than Tales of)    … Full Review »
  2. Haku76
    Aug 4, 2020
    8
    Mimana Iyar Chronicle is a fun game with interesting characters and a fun battle system. I enjoyed the soundtrack and story a lot. It feelsMimana Iyar Chronicle is a fun game with interesting characters and a fun battle system. I enjoyed the soundtrack and story a lot. It feels like a less polished Tales game, is a bit short, and the random battles can get obnoxious along with the loading times, but I enjoyed the experience a lot in the end. Side note, the voice acting is well done.… Full Review »
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