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  • Summary: Seven different stories featuring different protagonists, time periods, and gameplay styles await. In The Wild West, a wanderer with a bounty on his head fights for his life. In the Twilight of Edo Japan, a shinobi undertakes a secret mission. Experience these tales in any order youSeven different stories featuring different protagonists, time periods, and gameplay styles await. In The Wild West, a wanderer with a bounty on his head fights for his life. In the Twilight of Edo Japan, a shinobi undertakes a secret mission. Experience these tales in any order you choose—the adventure is yours to control. What other stories will you uncover on the horizon...?… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 87
  3. Negative: 0 out of 87
  1. Cubed3
    Jul 27, 2022
    100
    The intriguing and unique premise of Live A Live is a genuine hook for players from all walks of life. This game not only has a fantasy story worthy of a SNES era Square game but it also treads an extremely upto date line with it's cool turn based combat and choice/morality systems. Players will be blown away by the content on show in this awesome RPG and it cannot be recommended enough. A great game turned masterpiece with this fantastic remake!
  2. IGN
    Jul 21, 2022
    90
    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.
  3. The Mako Reactor
    Jul 27, 2022
    90
    If you enjoy JRPGs, you owe it to yourself to play Live A Live. Despite being a remake of a decades old game, Live A Live feels fresh and will surprise you with its interesting combat, gorgeous visuals, unique structure, and superlative soundtrack. It is a strong contender for the best JRPG in years.
  4. Eurogamer Italy
    Jul 21, 2022
    80
    Live A Live is an outstanding remake of the game originally published in 1994. Its art style, music and sound effect perfectly merge with narratives while maintaining the same combat system and structure of the original version.
  5. Gamer.no
    Jul 28, 2022
    80
    A thoroughly enjoyable game. Live A Live is simple and old fashioned in all the right ways, where each little story leaves you wanting more.
  6. Wccftech
    Jul 21, 2022
    80
    Live A Live is a fascinating lost piece of gaming history that offers up an impressively-varied cinematic saga well ahead of its time, although a slide into more traditional JRPG tropes in its third act diminishes some of what makes the game special. Live A Live is an unpredictable journey worth experiencing, but like life itself, it may leave you feeling a bit worn down by the end.
  7. GameSkinny
    Jul 30, 2022
    50
    Live A Live takes too long to settle into its RPG groove, making it a missed opportunity on too many fronts.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. Charsquatch
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Live a live may be my new favorite JRPG of all time. The game consists of 6 different stories from different time periods. Ranging from theLive a live may be my new favorite JRPG of all time. The game consists of 6 different stories from different time periods. Ranging from the earliest days of man, to the far far future. While you may think that the short story structure wouldn't lead to an interesting narrative, the truth is the writing on the game truly separates it from most other games on the genre. You may not enjoy every section, but I'm sure almost everyone will enjoy at least a few.… Expand
  2. SMITHBOY12
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    This is how I'd wish they remake all the classics. Just feels like you are playing something that was made with love and care.
  4. MonadoBoii
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    One of the best JRPGs to ever do it but in HD-2D. The "censorship" is 2 of Shifu's lines being changed, and as someone who played the fanOne of the best JRPGs to ever do it but in HD-2D. The "censorship" is 2 of Shifu's lines being changed, and as someone who played the fan translation those lines change next to nothing. This is by far the best way to play this game.… Expand
  5. Mcmardigang
    Aug 9, 2022
    9
    Excelente adaptación del juego. Es muy entretenido y con unos gráficos muy bien cuidados, respetando el espíritu de lo retro. Su división enExcelente adaptación del juego. Es muy entretenido y con unos gráficos muy bien cuidados, respetando el espíritu de lo retro. Su división en 7+1 historias distintas, hace que no tengas necesidad de jugar todo el juego seguido. Muy recomendable.… Expand
  6. Risax
    Jul 24, 2022
    8
    PROS:
    -A fantastic musical score by Yoko Shimomura
    -Beautiful 2.5 HD world. -Seven Sizzling Short Stories with good themes and variations    PROS:
    -A fantastic musical score by Yoko Shimomura
    -Beautiful 2.5 HD world.
    -Seven Sizzling Short Stories with good themes and variations in gameplay
    -A classic SNES Remake done (mostly) right.

    CONS:
    -Some changes in the English localisation that feel more like censorship.
    -English voice acting is kind of bland.
    -Final chapter is somewhat "meh", mostly dealing with final boss and bonus dungeons. Could've used more character interactions and story moments.

    FINAL SCORE:
    8/10, Live A Live is a fun, classic JRPG that reminds me positively of Chrono Trigger and the older Final Fantasy games. Although all of the character scenarios play on classic tropes and clichés (Cube's scenario especially will give you strong ALIEN and 2001: A Space Odyssey vibes) it is all done very well and I enjoyed spending time with every protagonist. Which was why I was somewhat disappointed that there weren't really any interactions between them all in the final chapter, though for a SNES game that was originally released in 1994 I suppose that's understandable.

    I hope with Live A Live, and Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy previously, we get more games in the 2.5 HD style. Whether they're remakes or original.    … Expand
  7. Madbert
    Jul 26, 2022
    8
    Sigo con el y lo que me queda... son historias "largas" y muy diferentes entre sí, como siempre sin doblaje al castellano, solo inglés ySigo con el y lo que me queda... son historias "largas" y muy diferentes entre sí, como siempre sin doblaje al castellano, solo inglés y japonés como buen jrpg, no le bajo mucho por esto porque el juego no ha salido a precio completo, las tramas buenos... me queda mucho juego todavía aún así lo que llevo es un "bueno no está mal pero no engancha demasiado como si lo hacía por ejemplo Octopath Traveler. Lo seguiré jugando y si mejora le subiré la nota.… Expand
  8. guioiticica
    Aug 5, 2022
    0
    bad and repetitive gameplay, the music is not good and the story is so lazy.

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