I am Setsuna
- July 19, 2016
- Tokyo RPG Factory
With a dark yet optimistic story and old school JRPG gameplay, Tokyo RPG Factory’s first title feels like a classic in the modern day.
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Get on PS Store"I am Setsuna" is a narrative-driven, emotional role-playing game that takes place in a land gripped by perpetual winter. Players follow the story of Setsuna, a young woman chosen to become a sacrifice to appease the monsters threatening the world. The game features a strategic battle system inspired by classic RPGs, as well as a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack.
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Reviews
- I Am Setsuna is a beautiful homage to classic JRPGs, featuring a charming snowy aesthetic and an all-piano soundtrack.
- The game successfully incorporates its own ideas while paying tribute to beloved titles like Chrono Trigger.
- It offers a nostalgic experience for players longing for the golden age of RPGs, making it a worthwhile look for fans of the genre.
- The game can feel shallow at times and may not stand out as a worthy successor to its predecessors.
- Some players may find the lack of variety and repetitive gameplay to be a drawback.
- The plot is predictable, which may lead to minor frustrations for some players.
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted for their adherence to a nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of classic JRPGs, though some players may find the lack of variety somewhat dull.
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create an immersive experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's all-piano soundtrack and snowy ambiance are praised for their beauty, creating an immersive experience; however, some players note that the music can become repetitive over time.
“The all-piano soundtrack and snowy setting of the game are beautiful, though some may find it repetitive the more they play.”
“The all-piano soundtrack and snowy setting of the game are beautiful, though some may find it to feel repetitive the more they play.”
Critic Reviews
Back To The Classic 1990s
I Am Setsuna adds a lot of value to our memories and shows us just how far these games have progressed over the decades. But the lack of momentum and good controls hold it back from greatness.
80%I Am Setsuna PS4 Review
I Am Setsuna is a little too shallow at times to truly stand out as a worthy successor to its precursors but, if you have a hankering for a throwback to Square’s golden age of RPGs but with a current generation sheen applied, it’s worth giving the game a look even if it doesn’t quite manage to reinvent the wheel.
76%I Am Setsuna Review
While Square Enix is largely focused on the future with upcoming games like Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts 3, they are not one to forget the past and I Am Setsuna is one game that not just '90s RPG fans will love, but even general fans of the genre should really enjoy.
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