- March 1, 2017
- Exe Create Inc.
Revenant Saga
KEMCO brings a nice throwback to old-school JRPGs with Revenant Saga, but does it all congeal?
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About
Become a Revenant and find the truth beyond revenge in this gothic fantasy RPG with stunning 3D battles! Boasting a story that blurs the lines between good and evil, a refined 3D battle system, and plenty of content to go around, this is one title not to be missed!











- The artwork is visually appealing and colorful.
- The game offers a nostalgic 16-bit feel that resonates with fans of old-school RPGs.
- Combat is fast-paced, and leveling up is quick and easy.
- The story is generic and lacks depth, making it uninteresting.
- Gameplay can feel clunky, with issues like fast-moving sprites and confusing designs.
- The game is overly easy, with minimal challenge and linear progression.
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story is generally perceived as generic and uninteresting, with many players finding it difficult to engage due to fast-paced text and clunky gameplay. While the artwork is praised for its colorful and appealing design, the narrative lacks depth and originality, often feeling like a basic template for a JRPG. Side quests are noted to be silly, occasionally providing humor, but overall, the storytelling does not leave a lasting impression.
“The artwork looks nice and the story seemed interesting, but the game itself is a bit clunky.”
“It's kind of hard to get into the story when the text just flies across my screen, so I can barely read it.”
“The story is like a step-by-step guide on how to make a JRPG... absolutely nothing outstanding.”
“Nice colorful graphics, but a very simplistic and childish story.”
Fun, yet flawed, fantasy – Revenant Saga review
Revenant Saga is a by-the-numbers JRPG that will scratch your itch for a portable 90s-esque game with its charming characters and entertaining turn-based combat. However, those that want a meatier role-playing experience should look elsewhere for their fix.
60%Revenant Saga Review
Overall, Revenant Saga is decent for what it is: a low budget RPG to help pass the time. It's not wholly unremarkable, thanks to its charming cast and solid battle system. The storyline also has a couple of interesting moments. Is that worth the ten or so hours it takes to see the main quest to its conclusion? That depends on if the player has the patience for dealing with stress free and mundane trips through towns and dungeons. All in all, this game is inoffensive, but not terribly compelling.
50%Revenant Saga Review
Revenant Saga sets out to offer a simple, throwback JRPG on Switch, and while it certainly ticks those boxes it doesn’t actually end up being very fun to play. An unremarkable story, uneven presentation and interface issues hold this already unambitious effort back, and while it brings some excellent ideas to the table — like battle Transformations and single-handed control — they’re not enough to recommend the experience. If you’re starved for an old-school RPG on the Switch, I Am Setsuna is still your best bet at the moment — otherwise, the 3DS’ treasure trove of turn-based adventures awaits.
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