My friend showed me the prehistory section of Live A Live years ago. The short chapters and variety really makes this feel like a perfect game for me! Really looking forward to playing it.
Yeah. I can see how the multiple stories with varying gameplay wouldn’t appeal to many people, but I think the variety is what makes it special. There’s a little something for everyone, and it’s a lot more like a traditional RPG when it’s all brought together near the end.
I can’t wait to play this. I really hope it gets all the attention it deserves. The demo alone is fantastic. If square was this caring with LiveALive, just think what they will do with “new” DragonQuest III HD2D. I’m so stoked for the future of HD2D.
I can't speak for other places but at the Walmart where I work they only had two copies of the game left on release day! Because of that I decided to buy the game before clocking in because I was worried that they would be sold out by the time of my next break. That tells me that the game is definitely being recognized.
I finished this game the other day and I’m STILL thinking about it. With all the massively long JRPG’s coming out, it felt nice to play something a bit smaller but despite its length it felt like one long epic journey through time and space. Especially once you beat all 7 chapter and more sort content gets unlocked, you’re in for the ride of your life.
I tried the demo just to give it it's due diligence and absolutely love it. Easily the best looking HD2D game out. I will get it down the road for sure
I feel like a Chrono Trigger remake in this exact art style would be the one game that could get me as hyped as Breath of the Wild 2. Like goddamn, that would somehow improve on an already perfect RPG
I find Chrono Trigger vastly over appreciated. I can think of at least 4 rpgs from that time which are superior in my books. I considered Chrono Trigger neat but never great.
I've beaten the SNES version (via emulation) a couple years back. Loved it. I was excited to hear about it coming out localized and given an HD lift, but I was hesitant because I didn't think it was a game I needed to play again. Then I gave the demo the shot and good lord the quality of life improvements blew me away. The menu was colorful instead of a fixed color background of a character. All the skills and items had explanations attached to them so you didn't use them blindly and hope something sticks. The graphics made everything look gorgeous, even the battlefields that had enemies just as animated despite their obviously larger block sizes (playable characters being 1x1, most enemies being 1x2 or 2x2). I feel this is gonna be a rare game that is hard to find down the line due to being a very different kind of RPG, so I bit the bullet and preordered it physical. Can't wait to get it!
This is honestly, no joke, one of my favourite games. The writing is immaculate, such that multiple of the (very) short campaigns made me tear up. It's thematically rich, with stunning visuals, and overall just spectacular. And that's not even mentioning the variety. Yet it maintains just enough from campaign to campaign to make it feel like one whole game still. I just love it so much and couldn't recommend it enough.
I bought this, as I have done with all the HD2D games, almost completely based on the style. I loved Octopath, and couldn't finish Triangle Strategy. Looking forward to playing this, the smaller price is also very much appreciated. The fact it is a SNES era RPG is a big selling point for me, love me a bit of nostalgia.
@@texasman80 It was good, the story is way better than Octopath but I had Elden Ring at the same time which really took over. I will try and revisit it when I can.
The english voice acting are supreme and the 2.5D setting are beautiful. I love the Octopath Traveler style graphic of this and the remastered music by the original composer Yoko Shimomura herself. Hope to see an similar graphical style in other Super Nintendo/Famicom games or 2D Pokémon games in the future.
With this game reportedly being on the shorter side, I’m entirely hoping I can manage to plow through it in a week before XC3’s release. Because I just know that’s gonna take 100% of my attention once it drops.
It’s very similar to Neo last year. A cult game that had little to no advertising coming out some time or even on the same day as another more hyped game. But to be fair, it’s more Nintendo’s fault here and not Square or Capcom’s fault this time
@@thejman5683 I don't think it's like Neo at all in terms of release or marketing. The game has had multiple spotlights within directs, including the release of a demo, many trailers, and is tweeted about frequently by NoA.
Can't wait to pick up my copy soon. I wonder if more obscure/ underrated old Square titles will be remade with the care, attention and effort that Live A Live got. Treasure of the Rudras, Bahamut Lagoon perhaps?
the three soul blazer games were awesome especially terranigma though soulblazer and illusion of time/gaia were pretty good it was terranigma that was the cherry on the top.
@@daemonisedone4256 Personally I found "Illusion of Gaia" also rather nice. The ideas there were already very cool with how you visited the world wonders, met Angels and Demons, and had the transformations. Very atmospheric game. "Terranigma" is definitely the best out of the three. Felt like it really was a game that went beyond what you would have expected at the time with so many real-world adaptations being in there. To me it partly felt like discovering the world alongside Ark and I really loved the sheer scale of that the developers managed to give the game.
I did enjoy terranigma but I never finished it. I always lost my way and then got stuck at some point. We had no internet back then. If they ever do a Terranigma remake I'd be all over that. Secret of Mana still deserves this treatment as well, not the crap remake we got.
Really looking forward to playing this! I just love the HD2D style, and this game looks so unique and quirky. One of the great mysteries with the HD2D style though, is how FF6 hasn't gotten this treatment. It just seems tailor-made for it, but instead we got 1 scene in the Pixel Remaster..? Maybe Square has bigger plans for an eventual FF6 remake -- and I am totally okay with that too -- but it's a bit baffling how all these older SNES games are getting this attention, while the two most beloved and revered games on the system (FF6 and Chrono Trigger) get left behind. i.e. All the games I can think of off the top of my head that have gotten remakes from the SNES so far: Secret of Mana (although not a good remake), Trials of Mana, Live A Live, Front Mission 1 & 2 (wasn't the first one supposed to come out this summer?).
To be fair, some of these games never made it out of Japan, unlike Chrono Trigger and FF6, which had several releases here in the West already. I absolutely approve of SE remaking some of those titles that were Japan-only back in the day to give them another shot like Live A Live.
@@segafreak2000 Oh I agree. I think it's great that they're doing this! It just seems like such a slam dunk to give FF6 this treatment. I mean, they've admitted that FF6 was part of the inspiration behind Octopath. Maybe they're building up to it once they've really refined the HD-2D style.. :p
I was so excited when it was announced, and now that I've finally got it, I'm loving every minute of it. Also really surprised how it still feels like a super Famicom game
Fantastic review. Hits on all the aspects of the game that are great while still recognizing it has some aspects left over from its original version that some people aren't going to enjoy. What I find interesting though is that the most frequent complaint I hear is that each chapter is over too fast and that people don't get invested in the characters. To me this just says that the premise is good enough to warrant a sequel with longer, more fleshed out chapters. I personally loved the original, and this remake is practically a dream come true for me, not just in all of the improvements, but also the simple fact that I can OWN it now. I think the only thing that will top this for me is the (hopefully) inevitable Chrono Trigger HD-2D remake someday.
I'd be down to try Live A Live eventually. But as a late-comer to the JRPG drama I just have too many old classics to catch up on. I'll play Dragon Quest 3's remake day one though.
So excited for this one! As a busy parent who loves RPGs, the bite-sized campaigns are a huge draw. I've been wanting to play this one for years and I just got the notification that my Amazon order shipped. Can't wait to get it!
I played this game and its to much of a bit sized for me. Ive finish 3 story so far and all of them is like 30mins each that feels like shorter than that.
I played almost all of the original SNES version via [REDACTED], and I can say without a shadow of doubt in my mind that it is an incredibly unique JRPG that frankly pushes the boundaries of what a JRPG can even be. It has a lot of the traditional trappings, sure; level-ups, a party-focused command battle system, items and equipment... but it puts its own unique spin on nearly all of it. The unique battle system hybridized with grid-based SRPG gameplay, with an emphasis on areas of effect and with MP replaced with different charge times for each ability. The equipment system making most pieces of equipment compatible with multiple different slots. The anomalously-small level scaling, where, although you CAN go up to level 99, once a character hits level 16, they're pretty much good to go for endgame in that department. Plus, little touches like robot party members Taroimo and Cube being able to use different skills by equipping certain attachments, the Near Future chapter containing an actual literal Live A Live-original '90s mecha anime opening theme, Masaru Takahara being a... frankly rad as hell Monk + Blue Mage hybrid, and being able to pick one out of three distinct party members to carry forward from the Imperial China chapter. The anthological structure is, of course, the game's calling card, and for good reason. You have chapters spanning all over time and all across the planet, from an age before the advent of human language to the far future, from China to Japan to America to a globe-trotting gauntlet of boss battles. The Twilight of Edo chapter is absolutely bonkers dense for no reason and I love it. I had no idea how to segue into that but I couldn't just not mention it. I don't want to spoil the specifics for anybody reading this who's still not aware of how Live A Live ends, but there is still more to do after completing all seven character chapters, and it's a doozy that's well worth the journey there. The game isn't flawless, of course; it can be more obtuse than it needs to be at times, and the writing can be sexist in places, but on the whole, I think it's definitely a game worth experiencing, and it's a phenomenal counterpoint to the notion that all JRPGs are essentially the same.
Wonder if it's better getting a physical or a digital version of this game After 5 seconds of debating it, I'd rather keep a physical copy of this if I ever want to come back to it 20+ years in the future
I really didn't want to play with radar, but I'm so curious to see how/if it will reveal various secrets. Did you guys manage to get Karakuri Maru? It's not the fault of modern gamers that everyone's used to having their hand held every part of the way, watching strangers play the LAL demo I have thought a lot about this. Even I also forgot that you used to actually have to check more things, trying different options even if they didn't work the first time you tried them. Anyway, so excited for tomorrow!
As someone who has just recently found my love for Snes JRPGs with the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters and currently playing through Chrono Trigger for the first time, I can't wait to try this out!
I beat this game as a super Famicom rom with the English patch. Playing it again is so neat. Although there are some minor changes that trip me up, like a password change in Cube's scenario. Looking forward to seeing how this remake handles the multiple endings!
This sounds so good. I am such a 90's JRPG kid, and I so wanted to like Octopath Traveler, but I hated hot the characters had no interaction with each other. I feel like this was what I wanted OT to be.
Personally I don't think this game has enough content/playtime to warrant the price. I also wish they changed some of the old SNES jank, and allowed people to change settings depending on if you want a modern or authentic experience.
Who else absolutely fell in love with the art style the background gets a little bit wonky sometimes at least for me but still the pixel /2dhd art is beautiful
Dude.. everything about this game looks awesome! The sprites! The world/settings…It’s just the epitome of the kind of old school rpg style that appeals to me the most. I do kind of prefer action rpgs over turn based, but when turn based combat is done right, like it was done in earthbound for instance, I can totally get with it. As long as it’s streamlined, fast paced, not over complicated, and doesn’t require excessive grinding…But if I could have it my way, I’d make it a hack and slash, action rpg, with combat similar to secret of mana or Zelda … that’s just me though.. I HATE excessive, random enemy encounters, where you run into another enemy with like every 2 steps you take 😂 So many great rpgs were ruined for me due to that being a feature of the games…but I digress…I really need to check this out.. by the way, I’ve never played the original before so this is all new to me. What platform was the original game for?
So, this, Octopath Traveler 2, or Bravely Default 2? Never played any of them lol. Well I'm laying Octopath 2 rn, just bought it based on the demo and some reviews, seems way better than the first one which didn't engross me enough to want to continue any body's story, nothing drew me in. But, this seems well worth it?
Par for the course?!?! Out of place & jarring voice acting? Stiff delivery & mismatched lines? What?? For me, it's one of the highlights from both Octopath & Triangle Strategy. I loved the voice acting, full of emotion, setting the perfect tone and atmosphere. Idk, it was always something I looked forward to when progressing through those games 👍
I think it’s better than no voice acting as well. And if it’s a problem, I’m willing to bet there an option for an other language (at least Japanese) where it could be better, so I don’t think this should count as points deducted when rating this. I prefer English since I can understand it, but other people can enjoy other languages for various reasons.
@@zjzr08 exactly (if that’s an option). I personally like it with voice acting than without regardless of how good or bad it is, but if there are any of these options in regards to the voice acting, then that something really good about the game.
I am excited to have a week to get through a chapter or two before Xenoblade 3 comes out. It definitely will be nice to be able to pick up and play. And I love the HD2D. I really think Square should grab all their older games and remake them in a similar fashion.
I mean it's like Megaman, some sections will be more welcoming to beginners but others will be more brutal. It's often recommended you start with the caveman chapter
I've worked out the order that I'm going to play the chapters when I get my copy. They are as follows: Near Future, Wild West, Present Day, Imperial China, Twilight of Edo Japan, Distant Future, and Prehistory. What about the rest of you?
Respectfully, the intro of this review is mistaken. Live A Live did not influence Chrono Trigger. CT and LAL were in development at more or less the same time, and by different teams. They released 6 months apart, and CT’s development began 6+ months before LAL’s. Additionally, CT was the brainchild of “The Dream Team”, of which Tokashi Tokita was not a part.
Tokita absolutely did work on Chrono Trigger. He wasn't at the time (and still isn't) nearly as big a name as the likes of Sakaguchi, Horii, or Toriyama, so he didn't get the same billing they did for his work on it, but he was very much part of Chrono Trigger's development team. And, considering he worked on both games, I think it's totally possible that his work on Live A Live influenced his work on Chrono Trigger, and very possibly vice-versa, as well.
@@topazlight1586 Hi there. Yep, Tokita was one of three directors on CT and a part of its development. I didn't suggest otherwise. I said he wasn't one of the Dream Team. The Dream Team was Sakaguchi, Horii, and Toriyama, and CT was their brainchild. And yep, it is every bit as possible that CT influenced Live A Live, and considering that it started in development roughly 9 months before LAL did, I would say that is the more likely scenario, personally.
Interesting game! Great review! Looking forward to playing it soon! 👊 I'm just struggling with the meaning of the game's title. What does "live a live" mean? Before this review, I was pondering about the pronunciation of it. Great job! ☺️👏
if like me you grew up in the eighties and nineties and saw a preview in a magazine of the original only to find out it would never be released outside japan then yes its worth it to buy the remake. also if you grew up in the last twenty years and have never played a snes game on a original snes then its also a good buy.
So question for those who have played it: how does leveling work in this exactly? This was always something I was confused about with this game. Its a JRPG but with parts you can play in any order and at any time, so that sounds like each individual part alone would be short (one 7th of the total game time) and, possibly, quite simple without much leveling and without anything carrying over. So does it feel like playing 7 different mini JRPGs, like a short story collection (or like Kirby Super Star for those who played that), or does it feel like plating Octopath where, despite being 8 stories, its all actually quite unified and levelling and items carry over?
You keep the leveling from the initial chapters for the unified 8th chapter! You will probably end up level 8-10 at the end of the time chapters and about level 16-17 for the end of the final 8th chapter. If you aren’t level 16 by the final boss you will prolly want to grind to it on at least one character to unlock their final skill but you most likely will end up there naturally bcs leveling is pretty well paced for an older JRPG especially
Characters' stats and equipment loadouts are carried over from their home chapters into the finale. You can TECHNICALLY go all the way up to level 99, but no character learns any skills past level 16, and your stats by level 16 should be sufficient for the final boss, as well. What level each character is likely to be at the end of their chapter varies. Pogo and Akira will probably each be somewhere in the 8~10 range. Oboromaru and, to a somewhat lesser extent, the Earthen Heart Shifu's level can vary considerably depending on how you approached their chapters. Sundown Kid, Masaru, and Cube's chapters are not really set up in a way that allows them to level up, so they'll come into the final chapter more or less at base power, though Masaru can learn all his skills from the opponents he faces during his chapter. I'd say it feels like five mini-JRPGs, one town's arc from a larger-scale JRPG, a sci-fi horror adventure game, and an MMA-themed Mega Man game but it's just the bosses and you fight them in Live A Live's combat system. These do all converge for the finale, but there's really no story reason to play the initial seven chapters in any particular order; they're all standalone experiences. It actually is kinda like Kirby Super Star, honestly, if Kirby Super Star had a secret final game where the Kirbies from all the previous games teamed up in a way that carried over what you did in each previous game... somehow. The playtime of each individual chapter ranges from, like... I wanna say 30 minutes to maybe up to 3 hours depending on the chapter and how you play it? It all adds up to a decently-sized game, I wanna say in the 15~25 hour range depending on how much optional content you decide to tackle. At least, that's decently-sized by my reckoning. Long enough to feel robust and satisfying, but not so long that it starts to overstay its welcome or resort to inserting filler content to achieve its total playtime.
Just my opinion but this is a bit lite for an RPG. It's more like an interactive storybook with specific encounters (some chapters don't really even have combat) and I feel like it should be marketed as such.
I was interested by the game but the fear from the demo that the game would be extremely quick and short seems to be confirmed. I guess I'll pass. I'm a bit confused by the decision to put so much effort into the visuals but leaving the gameplay almost intact. I feel the game could have used a bigger rework similarly to Trials of Mana.
I'd say the remake is a bit too faithful. You can literally just pick up the walkthrough for the original version and it's gonna be 99.9% identical, including the same annoyances, such as item crafting in the Near Future chapter. If you played the original, it's literally just a graphical/sound update with voice acting and official translation as an added bonus. Also I'm a bit disappointed how the game doesn't really care about people cursing, but has a problem with naming items "cigar" or "whiskey" and changes it to "beef jerky" or something along the lines of "herbal drink".
I’m normally not a huge RPG guy (been wanting to try playing some of the big series like Xenoblade and FF7 just to see what the hype is about) but the coverage and what I played of the demo for Live A Live has me tempted. Was originally going to pick up Klonoa this month, now I’m not so sure
Not sure if Live A Live is a good first impression for RPGs since it’s gameplay (mainly combat) is very different from most other games. Not saying you shouldn’t play this (I played the demo and I’m hooked as well), I just think there are other games that are better introductions and representations of the genre.
@@scottvgamer1163 I suppose that’s true, but the short nature (despite some 90s jank) is more appealing to me atm. I’m currently playing through the Ace Attorney trilogy and I’m loving it, but having two big games on the go might be overkill. I’ve also just got into longer games thanks to visual novels, so I guess if I’m building up to my first ‘proper’ RPG, Live A Live seems like a good start.
I'm a bit underwhelmed so far. Just finished the Japan/ninja, china/kung-fu and wild west chapters. Each chapter is so short. It just.... idk. Still very much worth playing. Beautiful art style, and cool ideas. Was HUGELY ahead of its time when it came out.
Like it still don't get me wrong. Just doesn't live up to Triangle Strategy or Octopath. But to be fair, those are brand new games. This is a remake of a decades old classic.
Looking forward to playing this one! It's just that I'm finishing Triangle Strategy and I will need to play something else in the middle because they are graphically similar and I need a break from HD2D 😂
Waiting on my preorder to ship as I type. Other than Chrono Trigger (which is such an obvious and smart choice for this style that Square Enix would never do it), there's quite a few 16-bit era RPGs not just from Square Enix I can think of that would be amazing in this HD-2D style like Terranigma, Lufia II, Laplace's Demon, Phantasy Star IV, Fire Emblem Genealogy of the Holy War, or Sailor Moon Another Story (licensing issues guarantee that last one would NEVER happen but it's still a personal favorite and would be really cool).
Personally, I think the sprite work in Chrono Trigger is already so good that it doesn’t warrant this style. A HD-2D remake of it wouldn’t seem like as much of an improvement compared to this remake and the original, unless they improved a lot more than just the appearance. I think a 3D remake would be better, something like FF6 getting the HD-2D treatment would be more fitting.
For the SNES games, I would whole-heartedly agree. But even after having tried it on a few Genesis compilations... I just CANNOT get into any Phantasy Star title. And I feel the UI would be far too archaic for modern gamers to get into. Hell, even as an older gamer, I just do not like the older-school approach to combat and interacting with environments and characters, and juggling items.
PLEASE Square PLEASE redo FFV-VI and Chrono Trigger like this! I will buy everyone i know a copy, even if they dont have a switch! I just picked up this game and cant wait to dig in!
Played a translated version ages ago. I'm not a fan of these Saga style games with multiple short stories. They just feel like a mixed bag rather than a cohesive whole.
Does it have a MAP? Not into RPG’s but how is the GAMEPLAY? Is there any strategic element, puzzles, or just wandering around/explore and get “stuff”? I like the idea that it is short but curious what the gameplay includes? If this is all explore,pass.
This was a game I've looked foward to playing for years, but have given up hope on. Octopath helped scratched that itch, but in the end, I found it way too punishing, far more than Shin Megami Tensei even, and killed my joy of it. Having this in my hands at last now? Such a unique experience that I'm trying to study it, and borrow elements from it for a RPG Maker project I started on.
I just can’t help but imagine how people back in the era of the original version would think if they got this remake instead. Or if Octopath released back then as well.
I don't think the original game was particularly disliked or anything back in the day; it just didn't sell that well. I recall hearing that critics even at the time DID have good things to say about it, and the game has absolutely had a cult fanbase dating back well before the remake; the final version of its (stellar, IMO) English fan translation patch came out in 2008! It's just... as much as people like to deny it, luck is a big factor in how games end up performing commercially, and it seems Lady Luck just wasn't on Live-A-Live's side back in the '90s. Of course, I doubt that's the whole story; every game's sales numbers are the result of all sorts of different factors, but I hope my point is clear enough.
@@topazlight1586 wasn’t trying to say there was anything wrong with the original. Just imagine the reaction if a game of this caliber, yet with similar graphics to the original actually came out back then instead.
It looks great. The concept of several smaller stories is appealing. I plan on getting it but I'm not in any rush to spend full price on this at the moment. I'd like to get a physical of this if possible. I'm glad it's out and is next up on my wishlist. If it has an ounce of Chrono Trigger charm in it then it will be worth it.
How does this compare to saga frointer? You can also play diffrent story with different characters the same as this and it’s easy to Pick up but challenging at the same time
@Nintendo Life The name of the game is pronounced "Live"(rhymes with Give) "A-live"(rhymes with dive). The way you're saying it is not correct and just sounds silly. Otherwise great review!
One simple question, are they all just separate stories or do they end up having something to do with one another, I guess this is a spoiler question but I just want to know if there is something bigger at work or if it is just an RPG focused on 7 separate stories. Thanks
@@andykegs5584 I really don't want to spoil it but there's definitely more to it than just seven individual stories, the endgame is really cool. (So yes)
I would love to see Pokémon remakes adopt this HD2D art style.
That’s absolutely genius
BW/2 would be absolutely perfect for this
@@aaronlesko1929 how would that work? (Genuinely curious about what your thinking)
@@Josie_Woah black and white 2
Yes it looks infintly better then the chibi plastic artstyle
My friend showed me the prehistory section of Live A Live years ago. The short chapters and variety really makes this feel like a perfect game for me! Really looking forward to playing it.
Yeah. I can see how the multiple stories with varying gameplay wouldn’t appeal to many people, but I think the variety is what makes it special. There’s a little something for everyone, and it’s a lot more like a traditional RPG when it’s all brought together near the end.
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I can’t wait to play this. I really hope it gets all the attention it deserves. The demo alone is fantastic. If square was this caring with LiveALive, just think what they will do with “new” DragonQuest III HD2D. I’m so stoked for the future of HD2D.
I’m hoping this leads to Mario rpg and Chrono trigger hd-2d
hd2d shouldnt only be switch/pc it needs to be on ps4/5
I kinda agree. But we need some exclusives to our little powerless console. You have it so good right now.
Chrono trigger is one thing, but after finally getting trials of mana and live a live, I’m hoping for bahamut lagoon
I can't speak for other places but at the Walmart where I work they only had two copies of the game left on release day! Because of that I decided to buy the game before clocking in because I was worried that they would be sold out by the time of my next break. That tells me that the game is definitely being recognized.
I finished this game the other day and I’m STILL thinking about it. With all the massively long JRPG’s coming out, it felt nice to play something a bit smaller but despite its length it felt like one long epic journey through time and space. Especially once you beat all 7 chapter and more sort content gets unlocked, you’re in for the ride of your life.
I tried the demo just to give it it's due diligence and absolutely love it. Easily the best looking HD2D game out. I will get it down the road for sure
hope they make more 2d remakes like this, theyre so beautiful! like chrono trigger and final fantasy 6
Currently, they're working on a Dragon Quest 3 remake in this style
I feel like a Chrono Trigger remake in this exact art style would be the one game that could get me as hyped as Breath of the Wild 2. Like goddamn, that would somehow improve on an already perfect RPG
I find Chrono Trigger vastly over appreciated. I can think of at least 4 rpgs from that time which are superior in my books. I considered Chrono Trigger neat but never great.
@@Ihatevideogames334 Cretin :)
I think you delivered that review very good Zion. I feel like you are getting better and better.
The demo is amazing. I love RPG’s. This is the type of game I knew I wanted when it was announced. I’ll be playing it tomorrow after work!!!
I've beaten the SNES version (via emulation) a couple years back. Loved it. I was excited to hear about it coming out localized and given an HD lift, but I was hesitant because I didn't think it was a game I needed to play again. Then I gave the demo the shot and good lord the quality of life improvements blew me away. The menu was colorful instead of a fixed color background of a character. All the skills and items had explanations attached to them so you didn't use them blindly and hope something sticks. The graphics made everything look gorgeous, even the battlefields that had enemies just as animated despite their obviously larger block sizes (playable characters being 1x1, most enemies being 1x2 or 2x2). I feel this is gonna be a rare game that is hard to find down the line due to being a very different kind of RPG, so I bit the bullet and preordered it physical. Can't wait to get it!
@@Ihatevideogames334 man, you hate too many things lol
This is honestly, no joke, one of my favourite games. The writing is immaculate, such that multiple of the (very) short campaigns made me tear up. It's thematically rich, with stunning visuals, and overall just spectacular. And that's not even mentioning the variety. Yet it maintains just enough from campaign to campaign to make it feel like one whole game still. I just love it so much and couldn't recommend it enough.
I bought this, as I have done with all the HD2D games, almost completely based on the style. I loved Octopath, and couldn't finish Triangle Strategy. Looking forward to playing this, the smaller price is also very much appreciated. The fact it is a SNES era RPG is a big selling point for me, love me a bit of nostalgia.
Pardon me, is HD2D the name of this game artstyle, like Octopath? I love Octopath! Could you recommend more of such games?
@@Irkiz0505 As of today, there are only three games in HD2D. Namely: Octopath Traveler, Triangle Strategy and Live A Live
You are tripping triangle strategy was better than octopath.
@@texasman80 It was good, the story is way better than Octopath but I had Elden Ring at the same time which really took over. I will try and revisit it when I can.
@@KashiwaDaisuke Thank you! Will definitely check it out :)
The english voice acting are supreme and the 2.5D setting are beautiful.
I love the Octopath Traveler style graphic of this and the remastered music by the original composer Yoko Shimomura herself.
Hope to see an similar graphical style in other Super Nintendo/Famicom games or 2D Pokémon games in the future.
Good for you.
With this game reportedly being on the shorter side, I’m entirely hoping I can manage to plow through it in a week before XC3’s release. Because I just know that’s gonna take 100% of my attention once it drops.
You poor soul
You should be able to with only a little dedicated... I personally think it's well worth it also, hope you enjoy it and Xenoblade the week after :D
It’s very similar to Neo last year.
A cult game that had little to no advertising coming out some time or even on the same day as another more hyped game.
But to be fair, it’s more Nintendo’s fault here and not Square or Capcom’s fault this time
@@thejman5683 I don't think it's like Neo at all in terms of release or marketing. The game has had multiple spotlights within directs, including the release of a demo, many trailers, and is tweeted about frequently by NoA.
@@Koopattack Well Nintendo did some promos, but they’re more interested in their own RPG than some third party one
Can't wait to pick up my copy soon. I wonder if more obscure/ underrated old Square titles will be remade with the care, attention and effort that Live A Live got. Treasure of the Rudras, Bahamut Lagoon perhaps?
I'd love Terranigma next, if it came in a package with "Soul Blazer" and "Illusion of Gaia", then that would be amazing.
the three soul blazer games were awesome especially terranigma though soulblazer and illusion of time/gaia were pretty good it was terranigma that was the cherry on the top.
@@daemonisedone4256 Personally I found "Illusion of Gaia" also rather nice. The ideas there were already very cool with how you visited the world wonders, met Angels and Demons, and had the transformations. Very atmospheric game. "Terranigma" is definitely the best out of the three. Felt like it really was a game that went beyond what you would have expected at the time with so many real-world adaptations being in there. To me it partly felt like discovering the world alongside Ark and I really loved the sheer scale of that the developers managed to give the game.
An HD 2D remake of that trilogy would be fantastic
Literally said the same thing a month ago.
I did enjoy terranigma but I never finished it. I always lost my way and then got stuck at some point. We had no internet back then. If they ever do a Terranigma remake I'd be all over that. Secret of Mana still deserves this treatment as well, not the crap remake we got.
Really loved Zions narration and commentary here…good job!
Really looking forward to playing this! I just love the HD2D style, and this game looks so unique and quirky.
One of the great mysteries with the HD2D style though, is how FF6 hasn't gotten this treatment. It just seems tailor-made for it, but instead we got 1 scene in the Pixel Remaster..? Maybe Square has bigger plans for an eventual FF6 remake -- and I am totally okay with that too -- but it's a bit baffling how all these older SNES games are getting this attention, while the two most beloved and revered games on the system (FF6 and Chrono Trigger) get left behind.
i.e. All the games I can think of off the top of my head that have gotten remakes from the SNES so far: Secret of Mana (although not a good remake), Trials of Mana, Live A Live, Front Mission 1 & 2 (wasn't the first one supposed to come out this summer?).
The ActRaiser remake that came out of nowhere as well!
To be fair, some of these games never made it out of Japan, unlike Chrono Trigger and FF6, which had several releases here in the West already. I absolutely approve of SE remaking some of those titles that were Japan-only back in the day to give them another shot like Live A Live.
@@segafreak2000 Oh I agree. I think it's great that they're doing this!
It just seems like such a slam dunk to give FF6 this treatment. I mean, they've admitted that FF6 was part of the inspiration behind Octopath. Maybe they're building up to it once they've really refined the HD-2D style.. :p
I was so excited when it was announced, and now that I've finally got it, I'm loving every minute of it. Also really surprised how it still feels like a super Famicom game
Fantastic review. Hits on all the aspects of the game that are great while still recognizing it has some aspects left over from its original version that some people aren't going to enjoy. What I find interesting though is that the most frequent complaint I hear is that each chapter is over too fast and that people don't get invested in the characters. To me this just says that the premise is good enough to warrant a sequel with longer, more fleshed out chapters.
I personally loved the original, and this remake is practically a dream come true for me, not just in all of the improvements, but also the simple fact that I can OWN it now. I think the only thing that will top this for me is the (hopefully) inevitable Chrono Trigger HD-2D remake someday.
I'd be down to try Live A Live eventually. But as a late-comer to the JRPG drama I just have too many old classics to catch up on. I'll play Dragon Quest 3's remake day one though.
Okay, go and do something else with your life then
So excited for this one! As a busy parent who loves RPGs, the bite-sized campaigns are a huge draw. I've been wanting to play this one for years and I just got the notification that my Amazon order shipped. Can't wait to get it!
I played this game and its to much of a bit sized for me. Ive finish 3 story so far and all of them is like 30mins each that feels like shorter than that.
Wasn't really on my radar, but a 16-bit designed RPG at around 20 hours is right up my alley.
Wish it was a bit more. 20 seems a little light.
This is a very unique rpg, i really recomend this
Unique doesn’t mean good
@@omensoffate And a recommendation isn´t based necessarily on how "good" a game is. That being said "good" is 100% a matter of subjectivity.
I played almost all of the original SNES version via [REDACTED], and I can say without a shadow of doubt in my mind that it is an incredibly unique JRPG that frankly pushes the boundaries of what a JRPG can even be. It has a lot of the traditional trappings, sure; level-ups, a party-focused command battle system, items and equipment... but it puts its own unique spin on nearly all of it. The unique battle system hybridized with grid-based SRPG gameplay, with an emphasis on areas of effect and with MP replaced with different charge times for each ability. The equipment system making most pieces of equipment compatible with multiple different slots. The anomalously-small level scaling, where, although you CAN go up to level 99, once a character hits level 16, they're pretty much good to go for endgame in that department. Plus, little touches like robot party members Taroimo and Cube being able to use different skills by equipping certain attachments, the Near Future chapter containing an actual literal Live A Live-original '90s mecha anime opening theme, Masaru Takahara being a... frankly rad as hell Monk + Blue Mage hybrid, and being able to pick one out of three distinct party members to carry forward from the Imperial China chapter.
The anthological structure is, of course, the game's calling card, and for good reason. You have chapters spanning all over time and all across the planet, from an age before the advent of human language to the far future, from China to Japan to America to a globe-trotting gauntlet of boss battles. The Twilight of Edo chapter is absolutely bonkers dense for no reason and I love it. I had no idea how to segue into that but I couldn't just not mention it. I don't want to spoil the specifics for anybody reading this who's still not aware of how Live A Live ends, but there is still more to do after completing all seven character chapters, and it's a doozy that's well worth the journey there.
The game isn't flawless, of course; it can be more obtuse than it needs to be at times, and the writing can be sexist in places, but on the whole, I think it's definitely a game worth experiencing, and it's a phenomenal counterpoint to the notion that all JRPGs are essentially the same.
Wonder if it's better getting a physical or a digital version of this game
After 5 seconds of debating it, I'd rather keep a physical copy of this if I ever want to come back to it 20+ years in the future
@@Ihatevideogames334why though
I really didn't want to play with radar, but I'm so curious to see how/if it will reveal various secrets. Did you guys manage to get Karakuri Maru?
It's not the fault of modern gamers that everyone's used to having their hand held every part of the way, watching strangers play the LAL demo I have thought a lot about this. Even I also forgot that you used to actually have to check more things, trying different options even if they didn't work the first time you tried them.
Anyway, so excited for tomorrow!
@@Ihatevideogames334 That's amazing hon. Anything you want to talk about?
HD2D is the best thing ever happened to switch. Now please make it more crisp. A little blurry sometimes
The beginning is so boring but once you get to a certain point it really comes together did not expect what was gonna happen but I’m kind of excited
As someone who has just recently found my love for Snes JRPGs with the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters and currently playing through Chrono Trigger for the first time, I can't wait to try this out!
@@Ihatevideogames334 Cool, I guess. I love everything you don't like I guess 🤣🤣
This game looks absolutely brilliant. Can't wait to start playing tomorrow.
I can’t wait to pick this up
Same here, I enjoyed the demo muuuuuch more than I expected to!
"I felt that it broke the immersion...-and it was distracting." Love the delivery.
I beat this game as a super Famicom rom with the English patch. Playing it again is so neat. Although there are some minor changes that trip me up, like a password change in Cube's scenario.
Looking forward to seeing how this remake handles the multiple endings!
@@Ihatevideogames334 ok?
or pogo not saying love when in japanese he does :(
Maybe we will get Bahamut Lagoon or Treasure Hunter G as well?
This sounds so good. I am such a 90's JRPG kid, and I so wanted to like Octopath Traveler, but I hated hot the characters had no interaction with each other. I feel like this was what I wanted OT to be.
Preordered the physical version, waiting for it to show up.
Personally I don't think this game has enough content/playtime to warrant the price. I also wish they changed some of the old SNES jank, and allowed people to change settings depending on if you want a modern or authentic experience.
The game is trash. Nintendo Life just dishes out nonsense 8/10's for everything.
This was one of my top games I played in 2022. Such a great game.
Found out about this game last week and I’m taking my switch to work tomorrow to play it all day :) can’t wait
To "work".
@@FelixS. working in the storage business has its luxuries hehe
@@madeinheaven1860 Enjoy it buddy :) And have fun with this classic!
Who else absolutely fell in love with the art style the background gets a little bit wonky sometimes at least for me but still the pixel /2dhd art is beautiful
Dude.. everything about this game looks awesome! The sprites! The world/settings…It’s just the epitome of the kind of old school rpg style that appeals to me the most. I do kind of prefer action rpgs over turn based, but when turn based combat is done right, like it was done in earthbound for instance, I can totally get with it. As long as it’s streamlined, fast paced, not over complicated, and doesn’t require excessive grinding…But if I could have it my way, I’d make it a hack and slash, action rpg, with combat similar to secret of mana or Zelda … that’s just me though.. I HATE excessive, random enemy encounters, where you run into another enemy with like every 2 steps you take 😂 So many great rpgs were ruined for me due to that being a feature of the games…but I digress…I really need to check this out.. by the way, I’ve never played the original before so this is all new to me. What platform was the original game for?
The original is for the super nes!
Super Nintendo although it was never released outside Japan until the remake.
It’s low key one of my most anticipated games this year. I just hope it gets the recognition it deserves.
Grabbed it physical for the collection. Loving the demo so far.
I am definitely getting this game tomorrow because I had so much fun playing the demo
Definitely getting this game, had fun with the demo. Even the far future was a little fun.
There is a near endless amount of 16 bit JRPGs I can only hope will get this HD-2D remake treatment eventually.
Okay the fart explosion at the end got me
My game of the year, can’t wait for this. Love this style
@@Ihatevideogames334 Same, I'm seriously considering just getting rid of the Switch and buying a Steam Deck instead.
So, this, Octopath Traveler 2, or Bravely Default 2? Never played any of them lol. Well I'm laying Octopath 2 rn, just bought it based on the demo and some reviews, seems way better than the first one which didn't engross me enough to want to continue any body's story, nothing drew me in.
But, this seems well worth it?
Par for the course?!?! Out of place & jarring voice acting? Stiff delivery & mismatched lines? What?? For me, it's one of the highlights from both Octopath & Triangle Strategy. I loved the voice acting, full of emotion, setting the perfect tone and atmosphere. Idk, it was always something I looked forward to when progressing through those games 👍
I think it’s better than no voice acting as well. And if it’s a problem, I’m willing to bet there an option for an other language (at least Japanese) where it could be better, so I don’t think this should count as points deducted when rating this. I prefer English since I can understand it, but other people can enjoy other languages for various reasons.
@@scottvgamer1163 That, or just turn off the voice acting...
@@zjzr08 exactly (if that’s an option). I personally like it with voice acting than without regardless of how good or bad it is, but if there are any of these options in regards to the voice acting, then that something really good about the game.
“How many times we done danced this dance now!”-one of the best lines of the games
The art itself makes me want to buy it
I'm balls deep in Xenoblade 1,I plan to beat both before I start 3. But I might have to make some time for this this weekend.
I am excited to have a week to get through a chapter or two before Xenoblade 3 comes out. It definitely will be nice to be able to pick up and play. And I love the HD2D. I really think Square should grab all their older games and remake them in a similar fashion.
@@Ihatevideogames334 who asked loser
I'm 3 mins into this 15 min video. Already decided i will be playing this game at some point. Thanks :)
I played some of the demo but felt that the enemies were WAY too difficult. The combat controls were also hard to figure out.
I mean it's like Megaman, some sections will be more welcoming to beginners but others will be more brutal.
It's often recommended you start with the caveman chapter
Just beat this game, replaying Akira's chapter again
I've worked out the order that I'm going to play the chapters when I get my copy. They are as follows:
Near Future, Wild West, Present Day, Imperial China, Twilight of Edo Japan, Distant Future, and Prehistory.
What about the rest of you?
I'll go with the edo period first, the rest i don't know maybe I'll go on instinct.My wife will start with the prehistoric period
Respectfully, the intro of this review is mistaken. Live A Live did not influence Chrono Trigger. CT and LAL were in development at more or less the same time, and by different teams. They released 6 months apart, and CT’s development began 6+ months before LAL’s. Additionally, CT was the brainchild of “The Dream Team”, of which Tokashi Tokita was not a part.
Tokita absolutely did work on Chrono Trigger. He wasn't at the time (and still isn't) nearly as big a name as the likes of Sakaguchi, Horii, or Toriyama, so he didn't get the same billing they did for his work on it, but he was very much part of Chrono Trigger's development team. And, considering he worked on both games, I think it's totally possible that his work on Live A Live influenced his work on Chrono Trigger, and very possibly vice-versa, as well.
@@topazlight1586 Hi there. Yep, Tokita was one of three directors on CT and a part of its development. I didn't suggest otherwise. I said he wasn't one of the Dream Team. The Dream Team was Sakaguchi, Horii, and Toriyama, and CT was their brainchild. And yep, it is every bit as possible that CT influenced Live A Live, and considering that it started in development roughly 9 months before LAL did, I would say that is the more likely scenario, personally.
Interesting game! Great review! Looking forward to playing it soon! 👊 I'm just struggling with the meaning of the game's title. What does "live a live" mean? Before this review, I was pondering about the pronunciation of it. Great job! ☺️👏
if like me you grew up in the eighties and nineties and saw a preview in a magazine of the original only to find out it would never be released outside japan then yes its worth it to buy the remake.
also if you grew up in the last twenty years and have never played a snes game on a original snes then its also a good buy.
Hopefully all these remakes means we will get an honest release of Treasure of the Rudras at some point. One can hope.
So question for those who have played it: how does leveling work in this exactly?
This was always something I was confused about with this game. Its a JRPG but with parts you can play in any order and at any time, so that sounds like each individual part alone would be short (one 7th of the total game time) and, possibly, quite simple without much leveling and without anything carrying over.
So does it feel like playing 7 different mini JRPGs, like a short story collection (or like Kirby Super Star for those who played that), or does it feel like plating Octopath where, despite being 8 stories, its all actually quite unified and levelling and items carry over?
You keep the leveling from the initial chapters for the unified 8th chapter! You will probably end up level 8-10 at the end of the time chapters and about level 16-17 for the end of the final 8th chapter. If you aren’t level 16 by the final boss you will prolly want to grind to it on at least one character to unlock their final skill but you most likely will end up there naturally bcs leveling is pretty well paced for an older JRPG especially
Characters' stats and equipment loadouts are carried over from their home chapters into the finale. You can TECHNICALLY go all the way up to level 99, but no character learns any skills past level 16, and your stats by level 16 should be sufficient for the final boss, as well. What level each character is likely to be at the end of their chapter varies. Pogo and Akira will probably each be somewhere in the 8~10 range. Oboromaru and, to a somewhat lesser extent, the Earthen Heart Shifu's level can vary considerably depending on how you approached their chapters. Sundown Kid, Masaru, and Cube's chapters are not really set up in a way that allows them to level up, so they'll come into the final chapter more or less at base power, though Masaru can learn all his skills from the opponents he faces during his chapter.
I'd say it feels like five mini-JRPGs, one town's arc from a larger-scale JRPG, a sci-fi horror adventure game, and an MMA-themed Mega Man game but it's just the bosses and you fight them in Live A Live's combat system. These do all converge for the finale, but there's really no story reason to play the initial seven chapters in any particular order; they're all standalone experiences. It actually is kinda like Kirby Super Star, honestly, if Kirby Super Star had a secret final game where the Kirbies from all the previous games teamed up in a way that carried over what you did in each previous game... somehow.
The playtime of each individual chapter ranges from, like... I wanna say 30 minutes to maybe up to 3 hours depending on the chapter and how you play it? It all adds up to a decently-sized game, I wanna say in the 15~25 hour range depending on how much optional content you decide to tackle. At least, that's decently-sized by my reckoning. Long enough to feel robust and satisfying, but not so long that it starts to overstay its welcome or resort to inserting filler content to achieve its total playtime.
I haven't watched the video yet but I know it's going to be Zion presenting the review.
Edit: it was him! I was right!!
Just my opinion but this is a bit lite for an RPG. It's more like an interactive storybook with specific encounters (some chapters don't really even have combat) and I feel like it should be marketed as such.
Nice review! Im itching yo buy the game myself.
I was interested by the game but the fear from the demo that the game would be extremely quick and short seems to be confirmed. I guess I'll pass. I'm a bit confused by the decision to put so much effort into the visuals but leaving the gameplay almost intact.
I feel the game could have used a bigger rework similarly to Trials of Mana.
Definitely gonna pick this one up, loved the demo!
I'd say the remake is a bit too faithful. You can literally just pick up the walkthrough for the original version and it's gonna be 99.9% identical, including the same annoyances, such as item crafting in the Near Future chapter.
If you played the original, it's literally just a graphical/sound update with voice acting and official translation as an added bonus. Also I'm a bit disappointed how the game doesn't really care about people cursing, but has a problem with naming items "cigar" or "whiskey" and changes it to "beef jerky" or something along the lines of "herbal drink".
I’m normally not a huge RPG guy (been wanting to try playing some of the big series like Xenoblade and FF7 just to see what the hype is about) but the coverage and what I played of the demo for Live A Live has me tempted. Was originally going to pick up Klonoa this month, now I’m not so sure
Not sure if Live A Live is a good first impression for RPGs since it’s gameplay (mainly combat) is very different from most other games. Not saying you shouldn’t play this (I played the demo and I’m hooked as well), I just think there are other games that are better introductions and representations of the genre.
@@scottvgamer1163 I suppose that’s true, but the short nature (despite some 90s jank) is more appealing to me atm. I’m currently playing through the Ace Attorney trilogy and I’m loving it, but having two big games on the go might be overkill. I’ve also just got into longer games thanks to visual novels, so I guess if I’m building up to my first ‘proper’ RPG, Live A Live seems like a good start.
@@diabeticman2194 play Chrono Trigger first. It's short and captures the essence of JRPG's better.
I'm a bit underwhelmed so far. Just finished the Japan/ninja, china/kung-fu and wild west chapters.
Each chapter is so short. It just.... idk.
Still very much worth playing. Beautiful art style, and cool ideas.
Was HUGELY ahead of its time when it came out.
Just wish each individual story had more to it.
Like it still don't get me wrong. Just doesn't live up to Triangle Strategy or Octopath.
But to be fair, those are brand new games. This is a remake of a decades old classic.
final chapter is larger than everything else if you wanna do everything
I was sold on this months ago. Can't wait to grab my copy.
Looking forward to playing this one! It's just that I'm finishing Triangle Strategy and I will need to play something else in the middle because they are graphically similar and I need a break from HD2D 😂
@@Ihatevideogames334 nobody asked
I’ve played the demo, and I’m excited, even if I’m not a huge rpg fan
Waiting on my preorder to ship as I type.
Other than Chrono Trigger (which is such an obvious and smart choice for this style that Square Enix would never do it), there's quite a few 16-bit era RPGs not just from Square Enix I can think of that would be amazing in this HD-2D style like Terranigma, Lufia II, Laplace's Demon, Phantasy Star IV, Fire Emblem Genealogy of the Holy War, or Sailor Moon Another Story (licensing issues guarantee that last one would NEVER happen but it's still a personal favorite and would be really cool).
Personally, I think the sprite work in Chrono Trigger is already so good that it doesn’t warrant this style. A HD-2D remake of it wouldn’t seem like as much of an improvement compared to this remake and the original, unless they improved a lot more than just the appearance. I think a 3D remake would be better, something like FF6 getting the HD-2D treatment would be more fitting.
For the SNES games, I would whole-heartedly agree. But even after having tried it on a few Genesis compilations... I just CANNOT get into any Phantasy Star title. And I feel the UI would be far too archaic for modern gamers to get into. Hell, even as an older gamer, I just do not like the older-school approach to combat and interacting with environments and characters, and juggling items.
Nintendo, just give us Chrono Trigger on Switch already!!
BUY THIS GAME! I LOVE IT! Na frfr I debates it for a minute and was so happy with my choice
Please for the love of god give us more remasters like this. I'm look at you Chrono Trigger.
By far the most visually stunning pixel art game I’ve ever seen
Plan on getting it on Christmas
I’ve never played before but I bought it. I liked crono trigger and shining force. Looks similar
Definitely going to have to give it a try, was going to pass on it with Xenoblade 3 coming out and all. I guess I’ll play it until then 😁
PLEASE Square PLEASE redo FFV-VI and Chrono Trigger like this! I will buy everyone i know a copy, even if they dont have a switch! I just picked up this game and cant wait to dig in!
Played a translated version ages ago. I'm not a fan of these Saga style games with multiple short stories. They just feel like a mixed bag rather than a cohesive whole.
This video cries out for some of the game music. Will Squenix not let you use it?
Does it have a MAP? Not into RPG’s but how is the GAMEPLAY? Is there any strategic element, puzzles, or just wandering around/explore and get “stuff”? I like the idea that it is short but curious what the gameplay includes? If this is all explore,pass.
This was a game I've looked foward to playing for years, but have given up hope on. Octopath helped scratched that itch, but in the end, I found it way too punishing, far more than Shin Megami Tensei even, and killed my joy of it.
Having this in my hands at last now? Such a unique experience that I'm trying to study it, and borrow elements from it for a RPG Maker project I started on.
The grind due to how leveling works for benched party members suck
If you play this game save after you leave the village in the prehistoric era or you will be softlocked
Now I want a Live-A-Live cake.
Does the demo save data carry over?
Yes it does
In the Ninja chapter there is a spot you can grind without upping the kill counter
....................................................mmm yeah I have to get this. *I love the oldschool vibes.*
I just can’t help but imagine how people back in the era of the original version would think if they got this remake instead. Or if Octopath released back then as well.
I don't think the original game was particularly disliked or anything back in the day; it just didn't sell that well. I recall hearing that critics even at the time DID have good things to say about it, and the game has absolutely had a cult fanbase dating back well before the remake; the final version of its (stellar, IMO) English fan translation patch came out in 2008!
It's just... as much as people like to deny it, luck is a big factor in how games end up performing commercially, and it seems Lady Luck just wasn't on Live-A-Live's side back in the '90s. Of course, I doubt that's the whole story; every game's sales numbers are the result of all sorts of different factors, but I hope my point is clear enough.
@@topazlight1586 wasn’t trying to say there was anything wrong with the original. Just imagine the reaction if a game of this caliber, yet with similar graphics to the original actually came out back then instead.
It looks great. The concept of several smaller stories is appealing. I plan on getting it but I'm not in any rush to spend full price on this at the moment. I'd like to get a physical of this if possible. I'm glad it's out and is next up on my wishlist. If it has an ounce of Chrono Trigger charm in it then it will be worth it.
How does this compare to saga frointer? You can also play diffrent story with different characters the same as this and it’s easy to
Pick up but challenging at the same time
It's much more simplistic and straightforward than Saga Frontier. Both are great but , live a live is turning into one of my fav games of all time
I hope there will be a remake for Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI on switch
We need a 2D HD remake of Chrono Trigger. I love this art style.
Screw just remake everything in this art style
@Nintendo Life
The name of the game is pronounced "Live"(rhymes with Give) "A-live"(rhymes with dive). The way you're saying it is not correct and just sounds silly. Otherwise great review!
One simple question, are they all just separate stories or do they end up having something to do with one another, I guess this is a spoiler question but I just want to know if there is something bigger at work or if it is just an RPG focused on 7 separate stories. Thanks
You'll definitely want to beat all the stories :)
@@daimplay1949 so yes they do then?
@@andykegs5584 I really don't want to spoil it but there's definitely more to it than just seven individual stories, the endgame is really cool. (So yes)
7 separate stories that come together at the end of it all.
I have not played an rpg in a very long time, Persona 3 portable is still waiting for me on PSP.