The DioField Chronicle

 Switch
User Score
4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 70
  3. Negative: 32 out of 70
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  1. arh3399
    Dec 7, 2022
    5
    I don't think I've every been as conflicted playing a game as this. There was maybe one character in this game that wasn't awful and completely unlikable. Buy then end I was just routing for all the characters to die cause they all suck that much. The game play is very simplistic and there's not real strategy to it at all. You can basically just move all your units ahead together andI don't think I've every been as conflicted playing a game as this. There was maybe one character in this game that wasn't awful and completely unlikable. Buy then end I was just routing for all the characters to die cause they all suck that much. The game play is very simplistic and there's not real strategy to it at all. You can basically just move all your units ahead together and win every fight. The story itself isn't all that great either and the game doesn't look particularly good on switch. I certainly wouldn't pay full price for this as there are so many infinitely better tactical and strategy based JRPGs on switch.… Expand
  2. PoundShopOrwell
    Mar 23, 2023
    5
    This game is really rather dull, don’t believe the hype - or the fake “user” reviews.
  3. Stjepan3203
    Apr 30, 2023
    6
    Diofield Chronicles is definitely a decisive game for me. I liked the gameplay at first but realized how easy and repetitive it can get (specially if you are a veteran in SRPG's).

    The story is fine but one of my problems with the narrative is how confusing it can be. You definitely need to pay good attention to all names, places and the game will throw a lot of world building at you at    Diofield Chronicles is definitely a decisive game for me. I liked the gameplay at first but realized how easy and repetitive it can get (specially if you are a veteran in SRPG's).

    The story is fine but one of my problems with the narrative is how confusing it can be. You definitely need to pay good attention to all names, places and the game will throw a lot of world building at you at once. It doesn't help that most of the villains you encounter at the beginning and middle part of the game the nobles for example have no particular faces and just get some name drops and the game expects you to know each character and and and... Narrative wise this game feels like it wants to be another brilliant masterpiece like Triangle Strategy but Triangle put a LOT of hours to build up all characters the main cast and the villains so that you don't forget any character in that game while Diofield Chronicles, also made by Square Enix definitely lacks the polish Triangle Strategy got.

    Overall Diofield Chronicles it's alright and if you can find the game for a reasonable price I would definitely pull the trigger but I don't recommend buying it at full price and I definitely would recommend to go with low expectations on this game.    … Expand
  4. drseven
    Jul 1, 2023
    6
    A decent strategy game, feels like if they make it to be a mobile game. It's a fun game and if you like the genre can give you around 30h of fun. However the history is a bit mediocre and the battles are very similar. The gameplay is solid and have a good artistic design.

    Conclusion: if you like the genre can be a good option to spend some hours

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67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Edge Magazine
    Nov 5, 2022
    60
    It's the kind of scrappy contender you want to root for, but while its battle camera keeping you at a distance proves a smart move, the same can't be said for its story. [Issue#378, p.119]
  2. CD-Action
    Oct 31, 2022
    60
    Playing The DioField Chronicle, I kept thinking of the popular meme: “Mom, can we have Fire Emblem? No, we have Fire Emblem at home”. The DioField Chronicle could have been a competition for the Fire Emblem series, but it’s not as complex as it pretends to be, fails to offer anything more than just solid basics and ultimately turns out to be bland.
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  3. The Mako Reactor
    Oct 31, 2022
    75
    While The DioField Chronicle has some technical issues on Nintendo Switch, it is one of Square Enix's most interesting games in years, and one I recommend to anyone looking for a great strategy RPG. The diorama aesthetic is gorgeous and I love what the team did with the narrative and soundtrack here. Hopefully we get a sequel or story DLC in the future.
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