SaGa Frontier Remastered

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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
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  3. Negative: 3 out of 12

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  1. egamonex
    Apr 17, 2021
    8
    This is a great remaster for one of the more obscure JRPGs from the PS1 era. It has the same new, slightly polished style that Square-Enix has been using for their SaGa remasters which only really matters if you're looking for perfect nostalgia. Otherwise it captures the feel of the game well and the added content and addition of Fuse is great to have. Asellus' storyline is now completeThis is a great remaster for one of the more obscure JRPGs from the PS1 era. It has the same new, slightly polished style that Square-Enix has been using for their SaGa remasters which only really matters if you're looking for perfect nostalgia. Otherwise it captures the feel of the game well and the added content and addition of Fuse is great to have. Asellus' storyline is now complete as originally intended! Likely the best SaGa game in the series. Well done.… Expand
  2. hatlock
    Apr 26, 2021
    9
    As a standard for a remaster of a PlayStation Era game, this is a perfect 10.

    The game itself is also very exciting. Chances are, many people who try this game will be spit right out, as it is full of strange systems and unexplained mechanics. However, once a player understands the flow of the game, there is a deep set of mechanics and world building that really pushed boundaries in    As a standard for a remaster of a PlayStation Era game, this is a perfect 10.

    The game itself is also very exciting. Chances are, many people who try this game will be spit right out, as it is full of strange systems and unexplained mechanics. However, once a player understands the flow of the game, there is a deep set of mechanics and world building that really pushed boundaries in video game story telling.

    As an adult, I find many RPGs trite, uninspired, and too simple in their mechanics. Sage Frontier is a game that can really grow with your own understanding of it. There is tons to discover, and the use of 8 protagonists truly lets the player explore the world through 8 different sets of eyes. Mysterious regions in one playthrough are critical set pieces of another. The personality of each region is allowed to speak with its own voice through the music, visuals, and the setting.    … Expand
  3. Method__Man
    Jun 20, 2021
    9
    Let’s start with: it’s not for everyone.

    But for those who are into the open world, interweaving storylines, and unique battle mechanics, you won’t find a better experience. Yes, the game can be hard. Until you learn the mechanics. These, gratefully, are NOT spoon fed to you. If I wanted a game that is itself a walk though I’d look elsewhere. Games done HAVE to be simplistic. Yes, you    Let’s start with: it’s not for everyone.

    But for those who are into the open world, interweaving storylines, and unique battle mechanics, you won’t find a better experience.

    Yes, the game can be hard. Until you learn the mechanics. These, gratefully, are NOT spoon fed to you. If I wanted a game that is itself a walk though I’d look elsewhere. Games done HAVE to be simplistic.

    Yes, you WILL need to use a guide here and there. And that is half the fun. And trust me, among the best video game music ever created. The changes to the switch version from the PS1 are actually perfect. Not too much changed, not to little. I could not put it down for the past couple weeks. Worth every moment    … Expand
  4. Phuz
    Dec 12, 2021
    3
    I may alter this review because I haven't played for long but the problem lies right there. I don't want to play it for long.

    So far we have really grim graphics. It's out right unpleasant to look at. Pretty average songs but repetitive and sounds like general midi. Next the gameplay - oh dear. Bump enemies, almost no avoiding them, mash A button, within one second you often get bumped    I may alter this review because I haven't played for long but the problem lies right there. I don't want to play it for long.

    So far we have really grim graphics. It's out right unpleasant to look at. Pretty average songs but repetitive and sounds like general midi. Next the gameplay - oh dear. Bump enemies, almost no avoiding them, mash A button, within one second you often get bumped again. I got bumped so much and mashed A so much, I got bored. I turned off and went back to it and then forgot half of the area and had to rebump tens of enemies to get my bearings again. I never like Square Enix games and it is because they are always full of gloomy back drops and crap gameplay, with annoying characters. If I had noticed that this was Squenix, I wouldn't have bought it. They throw out any old **** and people buy it by the bucket load. This is the same price as Ara Fell, which is by a tiny company, of around 6 people and Ara Fell just ****s all over this junk. Not to mention the music in Ara Fell smashing this too. Saga frontier just pales against Ara Fell and to be honest I get 20 minutes in to my go and just think, what a load of bollocks, should have just replayed Ara Fell. This **** just doesn't hold up in this day in age and I'm an 80's gamer. It is just poor.

    Like I say the score may alter but I'm not sure I'll play it again for that to happen. £15 down the ****ter.

    Too many good games out there to waste my life on this.    … Expand
  5. Morcille
    May 6, 2021
    9
    Is this game flawed? Certainly. Is this game unique? Absolutely.

    If you are tired of all the easy and predictable RPG's and are looking for a challenge and a new experience, I highly recommend this game.
  6. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this spin off game in the series.

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 7, 2021
    75
    When SaGa Frontier was first released in 1997, it was not magnificent, but it was memorable for its interesting attempts to do many things differently than the time-honored jRPG tradition demanded. When I played the remaster, I was pleasantly surprised how well the game stood the test of time. I wouldn’t call it an essential title every jRPG fan must play, but it is charmingly unpretentious and I enjoyed my time with it. [07/2021, p.42]
  2. GameCritics
    Jun 16, 2021
    70
    As far as remasters go, SaGa Frontier is an automatic recommendation for anyone who appreciated the original, as Square’s work on this new edition adds some quality-of-life improvements and upgraded graphics. Unfortunately, it’s a different story for newcomers expecting a more traditional sort of JRPG. Even so, Square’s original vision still stands apart from other RPGs of the time and this quality remains true in this remaster — for better or worse, the player will be experiencing a unique experience.
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  3. Nintenderos
    May 17, 2021
    75
    SaGa Frontier Remastered is a classic RPG with good stories, a combat system with many possibilities and a great soundtrack that may be a bit rough for the newest players but will delight the most veteran.
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