PoPoLoCrois

 PSP
  • Publisher: Agetec
  • Release Date: Nov 29, 2005
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 41
  3. Negative: 5 out of 41
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  1. Play Magazine
    90
    This RPG is brilliant, taking me back to the good old days when games like FFVII and Vagrant Story were king. [Nov p.101]
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  2. BonusStage
    89
    A fantastic PSP game that brings back memories of camping out on the couch for hours on end with some of my favorite console RPGs.
  3. eToychest
    87
    This is an engaging title and one that RPG fans should definitely look into – it is the best traditional RPG that the PSP currently has to offer so far.
  5. Game Informer
    85
    Don't be dissuaded by the kid-friendly appearance, this is a thoughtful game both emotionally and strategically. [Oct 2005, p.151]
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  6. VGPub
    85
    Although PoPoLoCrois has just come out, to me it feels like an old friend. This game has brought back many fond memories that make me just want to go back and play through my PS1 collection all over again.
  7. GamingTrend
    80
    If you aren't expecting much in terms of graphics or sound or are looking for an old school RPG playing experience on your PSP, you won't be disappointed by PoPoLoCrois.
  8. Cheat Code Central
    80
    It could even be called cute, as it contains endearing characters and a touching storyline about a boy's love for his mother and his quest to lift the curse that she's under.
  9. Deeko
    80
    Though random encounters occur far too frequently, the manner in which battle is fought is fresh and exciting, a slight departure from the average turn-based role-playing games were used to seeing.
  10. VideoGamer
    80
    It really does have something for every RPG fan, and its main success is something every game should strive for before innovation; it excels at the simple things, with gameplay that makes it accessible to new players and enjoyable for devoted RPG fans.
  11. Play.tm
    80
    Fans of classic RPGs will enjoy and revel in the experience just as much as those who are new to the genre. However, it does not offer much in the way of innovation.
  12. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    78
    There’s a magical quality to the characters and to the way the narrative progresses with its humour and warmth, and it’s this that makes the experience probably the most unique RPG the PSP has.
  13. GameBrink
    75
    PoPoLoCrois tries not to overwhelm the player with story and focuses a lot on the fun, rich gameplay that the player comes to expect from a portable title.

Awards & Rankings

46
#46 Best PSP Game of 2005
50
#50 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
15
#15 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. RISKCritic
    Mar 15, 2014
    9
    PoPoLoCrois was a game that I played for years and I still play it now :) Gami Gami Devil and his addiction to Narcia, the music and the storyPoPoLoCrois was a game that I played for years and I still play it now :) Gami Gami Devil and his addiction to Narcia, the music and the story are even now nice memories that I still remember. I strongly recommend this game to anyone that likes RPGs!… Full Review »
  2. SaintSanti
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    The best game you've never played.

    Engaging combat, beautiful visuals, stellar soundtrack, endearing story. Everything you could ever    The best game you've never played.

    Engaging combat, beautiful visuals, stellar soundtrack, endearing story.

    Everything you could ever want in a JRPG, and more, delivered in this fantastic package known as PoPoLoCrois for PSP, in the West.

    Absolutely amazing.    … Full Review »
  3. ozoneking
    Oct 31, 2013
    3
    This game is absolute garbage. Gimmicky anime cutscenes, idiotic back story and plot, and all that mixed with horrible control. The combatThis game is absolute garbage. Gimmicky anime cutscenes, idiotic back story and plot, and all that mixed with horrible control. The combat system is convoluted and tedious. As a whole, this game just has too much bad in it to make up for the very few good things in it. I'm glad I only payed $2 for this. Any more and I would feel ripped off.… Full Review »
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