Grandia HD Collection

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Two quintessential RPGs have finally gone portable on one of gaming's most popular console/handheld hybrid platforms. The highly anticipated GRANDIA HD Collection for the Nintendo Switch is here.

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Grandia HD Collection features two classic and beloved JRPGs with engaging stories and characters.
The battle system is highly praised for its strategic depth and remains enjoyable even years after the original releases.
The collection provides a nostalgic experience for veterans while also being accessible to newcomers.

The porting and remastering quality is subpar, with numerous audiovisual bugs and performance issues.
There are no quality of life improvements or extras included, making the experience feel barebones.
The absence of Grandia III and some technical issues detract from the overall enjoyment of the collection.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its good quality and presentation, complementing the spectacular battle system and charming characters. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
- “Good musical score, easy to learn combat.”
- “Amazing, spectacular battle system, charming and endearing cast of characters, good presentation and soundtrack.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users noting fair quality but mentioning issues like blurring and a zoomed-in camera. Additionally, there are limited graphics options available, and while there have been updates to visuals and widescreen support, they do not reach the standards of previous titles like Grandia III.
- “The only real updates these games have received are game visuals and widescreen support.”
- “Graphics are fair, but there is some blurring in certain areas.”
- “The camera is too zoomed-in, and there are no graphics options available.”
- “The only real updates these games have received are in game visuals and widescreen support.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized for lacking quality of life features, suffering from numerous audiovisual bugs and performance issues, and offering minimal improvements to remastered assets.
- “There are no quality of life features, and the game is plagued by countless audiovisual bugs and performance issues. The remastered assets are kept to a bare minimum.”
- “The optimization is severely lacking, making the game feel unfinished and frustrating to play.”
- “Performance issues are rampant, and the lack of optimization makes it difficult to enjoy the game.”