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Game Information​

Game Title: Live A Live
Platforms:

• Nintendo Switch (Jul 22, 2022)

Trailer:
Developer: SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
Publisher: Nintendo

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 79 average - 78% recommended - 8 reviews

MetaCritic - 83 average - 16 reviews

Critic Reviews​

Eurogamer - Edwin Evans-Thirlwell - Recommended

While component tales and battles can be hit-and-miss, this elderly Squaresoft anthology is a wonderful testament to its genre's flexibility and range.

GameSpot - Heidi Kemps - 8 / 10

Live A Live is a beautiful remake of an overlooked classic that should not be missed by JRPG fans.

Glitched Africa - 8.5 / 10

My biggest takeaway from Live A Live is how remarkable it is considering it is a game from 1994. Sure, a lot of the fancy finishes come from the "remake" aspect here but the general package has remained the same. It goes to show that Square Enix has always been master RPG makers and Live A Live is a testament to that.

IGN - Rebekah Valentine - 9 / 10

Live A Live is a fascinating JRPG time machine that's getting its dues at last thanks to a remake that brings out the best in its seven stories, strong combat, and unusual structure.

NintendoWorldReport - Jordan Rudek - 7 / 10

It's enjoyable, quirky, awkward, and frustrating: sometimes the price of being unique is alienation. If it was Live A Live that allowed Takashi Tokita and his work on Chrono Trigger to soar, then of course it was worth it. In this present day chapter, for my money, I'm looking ahead to the next Square remake.

Shacknews - Ozzie Mejia - 8 / 10

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The Independent - Jasper Pickering - 8 / 10

Live a Live feels like a natural fit within Square Enix's focus on bringing older titles to newer audiences. As the blueprint for other potential titles to come, it's clear why the 1994 SNES title was chosen as the first remaster to receive the "HD-2D" treatment. Even with a shallow learning curve, there's plenty to enjoy in this unique omnibus. Fans of classic JRPGs won't want to miss this reimagining with plenty to enjoy for newcomers to role-playing games.

Video Chums - Mary Billington - 8.1 / 10

LIVE A LIVE kept me excited for what the next chapter would entail with each one boasting unique characters, settings, and gameplay so it's a perfect game for anyone who relishes variety. I just wish each chapter was fleshed out with more depth and unique elements.

 

[R6Rider]

Really enjoyed what I played of the demo. Will be getting this day one.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Only 45€ on Amazon? Well, I guess I know what I'll be playing tomorrow.

 

[Punished Miku]

Already bought. HD2D = bought at this point.

 

[The Lunch Legend]

 

[Danjin44]

This looks good but its too bad that its coming too close to Xenoblade 3, definitely gonna check it out once I finish my other games.

 

[Oberstein]

Good reviews so far.

Right now, I'm more hyped for this than Xeno 3.

 

[bender]

This looks good but its too bad that its coming too close to Xenoblade 3, definitely gonna check it out once I finish my other games.

Xenowhat?

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

Interesting to see these reviews.....the demo put me to sleep, tbh, so it seems like it came together well for the final game

 

[jshackles]

My copy just shipped, looking forward to playing through this again - it's been years!

 

[teezzy]

yeah, i'll be buying this

 

[The_hunter]

Played the demo, anyone else notice a really high input lag when moving the characters?

 

[mortal]

This one looks really good. Never played the original release myself, but recall hearing a lot of praise from those that have.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Work's over and the game's here!

Time to dive into this one. I'll post some impressions after a few hours.

 

[Lognor]

Looks good! I've never heard of this game so surprised to see it's a remake. It's too bad it's releasing so close to Xenoblade 3. I gotta go with XB, but might check this out after I finish it

 

[Sojiro]

Already bought. HD2D = bought at this point.

Exactly how I feel as well lol. Go right ahead and HD2D everything you put out on the SNES Squenix and i'll be there day fucking one. Can't wait to jump into this, should be getting it tomorrow or Monday.

 

[Oberstein]

It would be nice to have a full official thread.

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

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[Barakov]

My copy is out for delivery. Really looking forward to this one.

 

[TintoConCasera]

The music was superb though

Yep, can confirm. Currently playing the Shibobi dude episode and the music is great.

I'm liking the gameplay too, the fights are tough and you gotta pick your fights wisely. There's some light exploration too with some secrets to find and the dialogue and general tone is great.

So yeah so far, very cool stuff and having lots of fun.

Only downside for me so far are some noticeable framedrops while exploring. Ugh, wish this was released on more systems than the Switch, although I gotta say those kind of games on portable are comfy max.

 

[R6Rider]

It would be nice to have a full official thread.

I'll check the OT topic and see if anyone has claimed. Can put one out if nobody has.

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

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[Andyliini]

Just finished the prehistoric chapter and had a huge smile on my face the whole time. I guess I just love this kind of humour, even without any words. Gameplay was fun too once I understood the battle system a bit better. Onto the next chapter.

Oh, and Megalomania remix slaps.

 

[The Lunch Legend]