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Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Sep 7, 2021
    70
    All in all, Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1 is two classic games in one visibly aged package. If you’re interested in seeing what else the people behind Disgaea have been working on, this will be a real treat. However, I wouldn’t recommend these games to people who aren’t already fans of NIS titles. And if you’re a Soul Nomad fan, then what are you waiting for? Not only did NIS finally port the game to a new console, but it also threw in a free second game.
  2. Aug 28, 2021
    60
    A lazy collection of two problematic titles videogames of the strategic genre and role-playing games. Unfortunately, not enough has been done, despite the fun gameplay.
  3. Aug 28, 2021
    60
    Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 1 is a brilliant idea in concept. Nippon Ichi has a large library of games that deserve to be readily available to modern players. However, they need to take the advancements found in recent remasters and apply those options to these titles. Phantom Brave is a lengthy and beautiful JRPG with its remastered assets, but Soul Nomad & the World Eaters really doesn’t compare, and it shows from the second you boot of the game.
  4. Aug 30, 2021
    55
    Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1 for Nintendo Switch is a disappointing release of two very good tactical RPGs thanks to stability issues, bugs, and a lack of polish for games that deserve a lot better.
  5. Dec 3, 2021
    50
    Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1: Phantom Brave / Soul Nomad is a compilation that brings back two tactical RPGs from the 2000s that deserved to be presented to a wider audience. Unfortunately there was little effort in treating these two games to a more modern format in order to make them more appealing to today's audience, and even though both remain fun and captivating for the players who are familiar with them, there's no additional value to gain from this rather expensive set.
  6. Aug 27, 2021
    50
    We’re always fans of seeing lesser-known games in any genre get a bit of love and exposure to new players, and the two games in the NIS Classics Volume 1 collection both have a lot to offer tactics fans. Phantom Brave’s combat system is unique among tactical RPGs and Soul Nomad’s take on the hero’s journey is still interesting 15 years after its PS2 release. However, both games feel even older than they are; the unattractive visuals and uneven voice acting of this compilation re-release aren’t going to change anyone’s mind who wasn’t a fan before, nor prove attractive for a new audience.
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

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  1. Sep 5, 2021
    7
    NIS America can only convince in places with the new "Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 1" on the Nintendo Switch. Especially thanks to theNIS America can only convince in places with the new "Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 1" on the Nintendo Switch. Especially thanks to the great implementation and the general gameplay of "Phantom Brave", you can simply do more. The graphics look appealing and the sound sounds good. The second game "Soul Nomad & the World Eaters" is rather the weak point of the collection. The game is hardly convincing and technically it feels really outdated. We would have expected a better remake of the title here as well. So we can only recommend the new "Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 1" to real fans. Today's gamers might have fun with the title "Phantom Brave", but won't be able to do anything with the second game. We hope for a better edition in the future. Full Review »