Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe
- June 23, 2020
- Akatsuki Inc.
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Get on Apple Store"Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe is a single-player Fantasy RPG with a captivating story, stunning visuals, and enjoyable music. However, it features heavy grinding, excessive advertisements, and several bugs. Pre-register now to experience a modern take on the beloved SaGa series, featuring tactical battles and beautiful art."
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- Generous gacha rates and rewards, making it very F2P friendly.
- Nostalgic graphics and music that evoke memories of classic JRPGs.
- Engaging gameplay with a unique style system that allows for character growth.
- The game can be overly grindy, requiring significant time investment to progress.
- Loading times between menus and battles can be frustratingly long.
- The separation of paid and free currency can create a sense of imbalance for players.
- story340 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally engaging and nostalgic, appealing particularly to fans of the original series, though some players find it convoluted or lacking in depth. While many appreciate the character variety and the integration of past saga elements, others express a desire for clearer storytelling and more substantial character development. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong point, but it could benefit from improvements in pacing and coherence.
“The story is engaging and the level-up system is good.”
“The story is interesting and brings back saga characters from past games in a unique way while adding new ones.”
“Great story, lots of character options, and very accessible even to players unfamiliar with the series.”
“The main story could be better put together in my opinion, but other than that it is a very good mobile.”
“The story feels somewhat disconnected.”
“The story is a bit lacking and characters only have excerpts and summaries.”
- gameplay317 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic JRPGs like Final Fantasy and the Romancing Saga series, featuring turn-based mechanics with a mix of strategy and character collection. While many players find it fun and engaging, some note that it can be confusing for newcomers due to its depth and complexity, leading to a grindy experience. Overall, the game is praised for its nostalgic feel, generous gacha system, and solid mechanics, though some players express a desire for more variety and multiplayer options.
“The unit collection and development is fun, the art is great, and the gameplay can either be relaxing, strategic, or both.”
“The gameplay is awesome; there's always something to do, so I don't get bored with it, and they have been constantly updating and adding new stuff.”
“Gameplay captures the essence of the old games.”
“Although the overall gameplay feels slightly lackluster.”
“The gameplay is mediocre.”
“But the gameplay is a real let down.”
- graphics305 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a largely positive reception, with many players praising the nostalgic 16-bit and pixel art style reminiscent of classic RPGs. The artwork is often described as beautiful and charming, contributing to an engaging overall aesthetic, although some users noted inconsistencies in character design and a desire for improved clarity in graphics. Overall, the visuals are celebrated for their ability to evoke nostalgia while maintaining a modern touch, making them appealing to both new players and fans of retro gaming.
“The graphics and art design look amazing.”
“Amazing graphics and art/music, smooth transitions, incredible translation/story.”
“Beautiful artwork, amazing SNES style sprites with high quality spell/ability graphics, and a soundtrack true to the series.”
“I was turned off by the graphics initially; plus, I hadn't played any of the Romancing Saga games.”
“It's just embarrassing that the graphics and UI are of such low quality.”
“The graphics could have been better though.”
- grinding212 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely described as extremely grindy, with many players noting that it requires significant time investment to progress, particularly for character leveling and resource farming. While some appreciate the grind as a rewarding aspect of gameplay, others find it tedious and suggest the addition of auto-repeat features to alleviate the burden. Overall, the grinding experience varies among players, with some enjoying the challenge while others feel it detracts from the fun.
“The biggest flaw was how grindy it was without an auto repeat, but they've finally listened to people asking!”
“I'm never fond of grinding, but including the random stat and ability increases from the original games and making a case for leveling up even the lower grade versions of the characters, it's immensely satisfying.”
“The game quickly reaches a point of heavy grinding.”
- music169 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic quality and excellent composition, often drawing comparisons to classic RPG soundtracks from the Saga series. While some players note that the music can be repetitive, the overall sentiment is that it enhances the gameplay experience, complemented by beautiful artwork and engaging character designs. Many reviewers express a desire for more music variety or customization options, but overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature of the game.
“The music is nostalgic, the art style is gorgeous, and to top it off it's extremely free-to-play friendly.”
“The music by Kenji Ito is phenomenal.”
“The music takes me back to when I was engrossed in Romancing Saga Minstrel Song long ago.”
“The game soundtracks are a bit few and sometimes make the game feel sleepy (as we need a repetitive grinding) still playing for years.”
“Instead of playing the game, it makes me sleep because of the background music.”
“Bad art, bad gameplay, bad graphics, bad gacha, terrible music.”
- monetization37 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
The monetization in this game is generally viewed as user-friendly, offering a free-to-play experience with optional in-game purchases and no intrusive ads. While players appreciate the generous rewards and the ability to earn currency through gameplay or watching ads, there are criticisms regarding the separation of paid and free gems, as well as the presence of predatory microtransactions typical of gacha games. Overall, while some players feel the monetization is fair, others see it as a cash grab, particularly in comparison to other titles from the same developer.
“It is free-to-play friendly despite having in-game purchases, which are completely optional.”
“The microtransactions aren't intrusive and you get plenty of SSR characters.”
“For a mobile game with microtransactions, this game is very user-friendly.”
“Having microtransactions that require a purchase for higher gacha rates and having players unable to spend their free gems (of which you get a lot free) on guaranteed draws unless it's specifically paid gems is gross.”
“There is plenty of 'cash grab' in here.”
“Another Square Enix game, another game loaded with predatory microtransactions, two types of premium currency and loot boxes.”
- character development14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful and detailed character designs while others criticize the rushed storyline and lack of depth in character growth. While the aesthetic appeal and engaging characters are highlighted, many players feel that the actual development of characters is insufficient, leaving a desire for more substantial narrative progression. Overall, the game's visuals and design are well-received, but the character development aspect appears to be a notable weakness.
“Beautiful art, engaging characters, complex system of character development, and an overwhelming tsunami of free goodies.”
“Character designs are very detailed, like older RPG portraits.”
“Character development, design, battle, music, really addictive, love this game so much, thanks for great gacha rate.”
“Training is pretty satisfying, but the storyline is rushed with little to no real character development.”
“Such reuse defiles and cheapens character design.”
“Character development, design, and battle are really addictive, but the overall experience feels lacking.”
- stability13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- -15 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent freezing issues during startup and loading screens, particularly after reaching a certain cache size. Many players report persistent bugs that prevent them from accessing daily rewards and event content, leading to frustration despite enjoying the game's nostalgic elements and visuals. Overall, while the game has potential, its stability problems need urgent attention to enhance the user experience.
“The visuals and music are great, and I haven't encountered any glitches.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or performance issues.”
“I appreciate the consistent frame rate and overall stability during gameplay.”
“I'm missing out on all the daily rewards and free event stuff :,( even after uninstalling and reinstalling, the game freezes at the title screen, forever loading until an error message pops up.”
“I love it, it's so fun, although there is a small problem: after touching 'start' when I load the game, it makes some weird noise during loading. It sounds like distorted music skipping, the music crackles, and the load sometimes freezes. The game sometimes doesn't respond, and then it says 'connection error.' When I hit retry, it makes the same sound and doesn't do anything else. It seems to happen when the cache hits 23MB; it happens 99% of the time, and the menu always hits 23MB. Please fix this ASAP.”
“Game freezes constantly on Samsung Galaxy S9.”
- optimization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many users praise features like character name search, auto-equip options, and smooth battles, others report performance issues, particularly in 2D idle management and lack of SD card support. The game offers a variety of tactical gameplay and character customization, but some players feel it still requires further optimization to enhance the overall experience.
“Character name search, ability to upgrade equipped weapons/armor/accessories; description of changes to party, ability to unequip items without having to do each manually, cap/level description when characters are already in the party, ability to delete parties, option to auto-equip items (optimized).”
“Honestly, this is what I have wanted for an RPG game on Android for so long since I played Final Fantasy on a Java phone. The game optimization is excellent, character art is great and anti-mainstream, especially for these days. The gameplay is really good with various characters and equipment to create diverse game tactics.”
“Great optimization.”
“The game's performance isn't the best.”
“No SD card support; game performance is bad for being a 2D idle manager.”
“Bad optimization.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Players express mixed emotions about the game, highlighting a love for its fun elements but frustration with technical issues and gameplay mechanics that detract from the experience. While some appreciate the wholesome nature of the game, others feel overwhelmed by excessive resources that diminish their motivation to play, leading to a sense of chore rather than enjoyment. Overall, the emotional response is a blend of affection for the game's potential and disappointment due to its shortcomings.
“Guess I'm deleting this and never touching it again, which blows because I love saga games :(”
“I hate to say this because you all are being wholesome, but you honestly give us too many AP potions to the point that players lose the will to play. Too much of a good thing can really be a bad thing.”
“And trust me, as much as I love how wholesome you guys are, it just makes the game feel like an extreme chore, like you're not allowed to play any other game when you play this.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its subtlety, effectively blending with the suspense and drama of the story mode. Players find it amusing, especially in contrast to the game's notorious grinding, making it both entertaining and a lighthearted way to pass the time.
“The story mode is highly entertaining with the suspense and drama, and that subtle mixture of humor.”
“It's kind of funny because the saga is notorious for grinding.”
“I love this game; it's really funny and challenging, but you can also just mindlessly play to pass the time.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its cohesive blend of artwork and musical score, reminiscent of classic Final Fantasy titles, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate how these elements work together seamlessly, contributing to an engaging and immersive environment.
“Sure, it's a gacha game, but the atmosphere, artwork, and musical score—everything works so well together!”
“This game has the same atmosphere as the old Final Fantasy games, and it's handled by Square Enix too.”
“Well, this game has the same atmosphere as the old Final Fantasy games, and it's handled by Square Enix too.”
