The Alliance Alive HD Remastered

 Switch
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Meristation
    Nov 1, 2019
    70
    A mediocre remastering of a remarkable JRPG video game that, after passing through 3DS in digital format, tries again on PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
  2. DarkZero
    Oct 29, 2019
    70
    For better or worse, The Alliance Alive is the very definition of a mid-tier RPG. The visuals and story fall under the line of “good enough” that they don’t necessarily have to aim for greater heights, while the content is practically bursting with customizable features and mechanics that will drive stat-lovers into a joyous frenzy, even though the time it takes to reach to the juicy center is a bit on the long side. It’s an overall solid experience and yet another badge to pin on the Nintendo Switch for its outstanding service of the RPG genre.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 4, 2019
    65
    Even knowing that the only change of the new remastered version of Alliance Alive is the graphics, I still had high hopes for a better second experience. Some of the individual aspects I enjoyed, but as a full experience it still didn’t click. If you picked up Alliance Alive the first time around, whatever that experience was for you will likely be repeated on the Switch. To those whose main interest is the battle system, if grinding for moves and abilities is your thing, this remastered is a much prettier and convenient version to play.
  5. FNintendo
    Oct 30, 2019
    60
    The remaster of The Alliance Alive for the Nintendo Switch keeps the best elements of the original game - as such, the vast world is still a pleasure to explore and the character's dialogues hold their ground to this day. Where this version disappoints, however, is where it concerns the areas that could have significantly improved, such as its visual environment, and the lack of voice acting make this feel like a somewhat subpar experience.
  6. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 8, 2019
    60
    The Alliance Alive is a slightly above-average game that’s dwarfed by the myriad JRPGs already available for and coming to the Switch. It can serve as a decent filler between them, but there’s nothing in this HD remaster to make it a better option than its original 3DS release. Save yourself some cash and go that route if you can…just be sure to rotate those save files.
  7. GameCritics
    Jan 13, 2020
    50
    While there’s nothing terribly wrong with The Alliance Alive, there’s nothing particularly right with it either. Those who want some JRPG gristle to chew on will find it adequate, but anyone who missed it last time can skip it without regret this time, too.

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 7 out of 33
  1. sonicpulsar
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    This remastered edition shines on the Nintendo Switch. Graphics are crisp and clean and especially the sound is remarkable. There is this auraThis remastered edition shines on the Nintendo Switch. Graphics are crisp and clean and especially the sound is remarkable. There is this aura around the whole game, that makes it all feel like a dream. Well recommended!… Full Review »
  2. danielscotth
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    For the life of me, I honestly don’t get the average to low review scores for this game. It’s hands down one of my favorite JRPG’s and ranksFor the life of me, I honestly don’t get the average to low review scores for this game. It’s hands down one of my favorite JRPG’s and ranks right up there with Persona, Final Fantasy, Bravely Default, etc. I loved the characters, story, environments, combat, and music. I was hooked from the start and constantly impressed by every aspect of the game. The random nature of leveling up and gaining new skills was fresh and was never a problem for me. Admittedly, I wasn’t sure at first if I’d like it, but I quickly grew to love it and stat increases and new skills came frequently enough for me to begin to prefer this system. On top of that, the option to choose your parties combat formation added an extra layer of depth to strategy that I absolutely loved. This game literally made me, for the first time, appreciate using characters whose primary roles and weapons were shields and defending. Additionally, the combat and grinding could be sped up and was never an issue.

    There’s several difficulty spikes throughout and the lack of voice acting was admittedly strange during cutscenes — definitely felt lacking. But the OST, gorgeous art work and character design, and emotional and interesting story more than made up for that. I loved this game. I took my time with it and by the end felt super accomplished, sad to part ways with the characters I’d grown to love, and so happy I took a chance on it.    … Full Review »
  3. Hammer7
    Jul 3, 2020
    4
    I really wanted to like this game but there are just too many glaring flaws.

    Graphics - 7.0 Nice art design. Probably the best part of the    I really wanted to like this game but there are just too many glaring flaws.

    Graphics - 7.0

    Nice art design. Probably the best part of the game.

    Music - 5.0 Not one track that was memorable. Story- 6.0 Not bad by any means but nothing stood out as really well done either. I did enjoy the cast of characters.

    Gameplay - 3.0 the most important part of any game. Terrible design choices and one of the worst progression systems I've ever encountered. Too many enemies to wade thru when you're just trying to get from point a to point b. Lack of direction adds to this.

    Overall - 4.0 A highly forgettable RPG on a system that has plenty of excellent choices. Pass on this one.    … Full Review »
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