Actraiser Renaissance
- September 23, 2021
- Square Enix
- 11h median play time
An outstanding remake with meaningful additions that will appeal to fans of the original and newcomers alike.
Get on SteamActraiser Renaissance is a refreshed version of the classic game that combines elements of simulation, action, and platforming. As the Lord of Light, players will aid humanity by providing guidance, battling nightmarish monsters, and rebuilding a prosperous world. This new edition features improved graphics, remastered music, and new content, providing a fresh take on a beloved classic.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- music190 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- story184 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
- graphics170 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
- gameplay166 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
- grinding17 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Actraiser Renaissance Review - An Entertaining Retro Remaster That Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts
A strangle little blend of god sim and hack and slash genres, Actraiser Renaissance is extremely uneven to say the least in almost all facets of its design and yet despite that, it's also oddly compelling and enjoyable. A proper little curio indeed.
70%Actraiser Renaissance Review
While the updated graphical style and jerky scrolling don't make a great first impression and there may be some who feel the 'Tower Defence' sections are given too much screen time, Actraiser Renaissance is ultimately a successful attempt at updating a solid-gold classic from yesteryear. Rarely are two totally different gameplay styles fused this effectively, and the enhancements introduced by developer Sonic Powered really do improve things; combat in the action sections is more fun, while the 'God Sim' portions of the game are lent increased depth thanks to thoughtful gameplay upgrades. To cap it all off, Yuzo Koshiro's music – available in both its SNES and rearranged forms – is masterful. While it's not perfect, Actraiser Renaissance will nonetheless find favour with fans of the original, as well as pick up plenty of new fans along the way.
80%Actraiser Renaissance
Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
85%
