Mercenaries Saga Chronicles

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
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  1. night4
    Mar 19, 2018
    8
    I'm really surprised at how deep and fun the combat is later on. Yes, it's rather simplistic at first, but you soon start to unlock more classes and that's the best part of the game. There are some *really* overpowered attacks in the final classes, which is great, because many games try too hard to balance everything and unintentionally nerf all the fun as well.

    Another great feature is    I'm really surprised at how deep and fun the combat is later on. Yes, it's rather simplistic at first, but you soon start to unlock more classes and that's the best part of the game. There are some *really* overpowered attacks in the final classes, which is great, because many games try too hard to balance everything and unintentionally nerf all the fun as well.

    Another great feature is the aggro system, which I don't think I've ever seen in a tactical game before. It allows you to focus on offense with your damaging characters more than they would be able to otherwise.

    I would only recommend it to tactical RPG fans, but I'd highly recommend it to them. This is probably the best tactical RPG I've played since Final Fantasy Tactics.    … Expand
  2. Anankos3010
    Jan 1, 2020
    9
    I love this game, gameplay is simple but very depth and seriously invested. old but not obsolete
  3. ndragonx
    Feb 27, 2018
    10
    If you love Fire Emblem or Final Fantasy Tactics you will enjoy this game.
    Lots of grinding and the story keeps you engaged and wanting to see what comes next, so win win!
    You have a switch buy this game, its price and 3 games in one is to good to pass up on.
  4. EvanIllinoisBoy
    Jul 12, 2023
    8
    This comes from the same people who made Adventure Bar Story which is considered one of the best Indie Games on the 3DS. I have always like grid based RPGs since I picked up Fire Emblem Awakening but never had the passion or love for them that I have developed after playing Fire Emblem 3 Houses! This is a very good one and not to mention that there’s three titles with over 100 hours acrossThis comes from the same people who made Adventure Bar Story which is considered one of the best Indie Games on the 3DS. I have always like grid based RPGs since I picked up Fire Emblem Awakening but never had the passion or love for them that I have developed after playing Fire Emblem 3 Houses! This is a very good one and not to mention that there’s three titles with over 100 hours across all of them combined according to HowLongToBeat.com! Now there is always the need for true Quality over Quantity, but this has that quality most would be looking for. Very textbook in gameplay, story, and level design, but the game is beautiful, has amazing charm, and is just a joy for anyone with a love for SRPGs (Strategic Role Playing Games). The UI is not the most convenient or user friendly when it comes to preparation, management, and purchasing, but in the gameplay, it works smoothly. I picked it up on a $7 sale and honestly, I would’ve paid the full price! The gameplay can get repetitive, but that is something with almost every SRPG. However, for those of you that don’t find the gameplay loop of RPGs repetitive, this is an instant buy! I certainly don’t find it repetitive and the story of Blue Lions actually hits a bit of a branching point at chapter 7, which sets apart from most indie RPGs. Rideon Japan got the love and respect they deserved on the 3DS with Adventure Bar Story, I hope they get the love and respect on the Switch with Mercenaries Saga! For those of you who aren’t into RPGs, this may not be a good pick up for you, but for those of you who are, it’s a definite pick up! By the way, Rideon is similar to Square Enix when it comes to the majority of their games being RPGs, they have 5 Mercenaries titles (it’s a whole series) but if you want to get into the series, play this first. I’m currently going through 1 right now and after I play 2 and 3, I plan on playing the other games in the series (if I even have enough time XD)!… Expand

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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

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  1. Nintenderos
    Jul 16, 2018
    60
    This game is solely and exclusively intended for the genre lovers. It keeps to its function as an RPG without any addendum and not standing out in any other field.
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  2. FNintendo
    May 11, 2018
    60
    Mercenaries Saga Chronicles brings a compilation of the first three games of the series to the Nintendo Switch and as far as tactical RPGs are concerned, they present an interesting and enjoyable gameplay with plenty of variety amidst the characters. Unfortunately the game does not leave its comfort zone and does not introduce any new elements that could make it stand out among its peers, with the aggravating factor that its plot is simply not compelling enough to command any interest among the players.
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  3. Switch Player
    Apr 17, 2018
    70
    Mercenaries Saga Chronicles should be commended for giving Nintendo fans (and Switch owners) the full trilogy to sink their teeth into, rather than picking one of the three games. It's a quality, welcome addition to the eShop.
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