Brave Battle Saga: Legend of the Magic Warrior

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"Brave Battle Saga: Legend of the Magic Warrior" is a game set in a world once ruled by magic and technology, now separated into human and demon societies. After the destruction of the world by an out-of-control ultimate weapon, nearly a thousand years have passed and ancient technology has been excavated, threatening to repeat the mistakes of the past. The game revolves around four mysterious temples controlling natural forces. Players must navigate this world and balance the use of magic and technology to prevent history from repeating itself.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Brave Battle Saga: Legend of the Magic Warrior screenshot

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

grinding6 negative mentions

Brave Battle Saga features nice graphics and a good English translation, making it an interesting piece of Mega Drive history.
The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of old-school RPGs, with a simple and straightforward turn-based combat system.
Despite its flaws, many players found it to be a fun distraction, especially given its low price point.

The game suffers from an excessive number of battles, which can disrupt navigation and lead to frustration.
The battle UI is clunky and can feel overwhelming due to the large number of items and spells to manage.
The story and gameplay are considered generic and uninspired, making it less appealing to modern gamers.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The story is set in a middle-age fantasy world with advanced technology, but it is generally considered simple, cliché, and uninspired, lacking memorable elements. While there are a few intriguing moments, the overall narrative feels standard for the genre and may not engage players deeply. Despite its decent presentation, the story does not stand out in the crowded RPG landscape.
- “While the story's not exactly groundbreaking, it's got a couple moments that made me go 'huh' in mild intrigue.”
- “To begin, the story takes place in a middle-age fantasy-like setting with advanced technology.”
- “The story has some fun ideas but for the most part is a bit uninspired and easily forgotten.”
- “The story isn't that memorable; it's pretty cliche and is something you've probably seen before in a JRPG, so it's nothing special.”
- “It's reasonably priced, but the story and gameplay are fairly standard for those who have been around the RPG block.”
- “But the gameplay and story might not be enough to keep some players invested.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The music in the game is generally described as good or okay, featuring some cool tracks, but it can become repetitive and annoying with frequent play. While the sound effects received mixed feedback, the overall impression is that the music contributes positively to the experience, despite some drawbacks.
- “The graphics are nice, the music has some cool tracks, and the English translation is good.”
- “The music is good, but the sound effects are kind of wonky.”
- “The graphics are nice, largely owing to the SNES RPGs they rip off, the music is okay, and the English translation of the quite forgettable story is good.”
- “The music is alright, but it can be annoying when you hear it a bunch of times.”
- “The graphics are nice, largely owing to the SNES RPGs they rip off; the music is okay, and the English translation of the quite forgettable story is good.”
- “The music is okay, but it can become repetitive and irritating after a while.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics are generally praised for their appealing 16-bit aesthetic, reminiscent of classic SNES RPGs, although some users note that they do not display well during battles. While the visuals are considered nice, they are seen as derivative of other games in the genre. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's nostalgic charm, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of retro-style RPGs.
- “The graphics are nice, largely owing to the SNES RPGs they rip off; the music is okay and the English translation is good.”
- “It kind of reminds me of Breath of Fire 2 on SNES when I played it on the Nintendo 3DS since I finished it before and because of the visuals of the game.”
- “The graphics are nice; the music has some cool tracks and the English translation is good.”
- “It's nothing game breaking, it just makes the graphics not show in battles.”
- “It kind of reminds me of Breath of Fire 2 on SNES when I played it on the Nintendo 3DS since I finished it before, and because of the visuals of the game.”
- “I'd recommend other j-style RPGs with a 16-bit aesthetic on Steam like Ara Fell, Cosmic Star Heroine, and Pier Solar and the Great Architects over Brave Battle Saga, but still, it's certainly one of the best unlicensed games of its era and it's an interesting bit of the Mega Drive's history that's worth checking out for fans of the console.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both a double-edged sword; while it can lead to significant character progression and make gameplay easier, it also contributes to a tedious experience due to frequent combat and a lackluster user interface. The grind is described as straightforward and predictable, typical of many JRPGs, but it may not hold up well over time.
- “Very simple, straight-forward, feel-good, grindy, predictable JRPG.”
- “The game didn't age well as combat happens too often, gets tedious, and has a bad UI.”
- “I put so much time into grinding a certain enemy for experience, but it felt like a chore rather than enjoyable gameplay.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is considered reasonably priced but is described as fairly standard for seasoned RPG players, potentially lacking the depth needed to maintain long-term engagement for some.
- “The gameplay and story might not be enough to keep some players invested.”
- “It's reasonably priced, but the story and gameplay are fairly standard for those who have been around the RPG block.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the optimization of this version is considered satisfactory, but users recommend using the free RetroArch core "Genesis Plus GX" for a superior performance experience.
- “While the performance of this version is fine, it's better to use the superior [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1118310/retroarch/]RetroArch[/url] core [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227449/retroarch__genesis_plus_gx/]Genesis Plus GX[/url], which is available for free on Steam.”