Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International

Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International

December 1, 2022

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The original Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- included many of the SaGa series trademark elements, such as the Glimmer and Combo mechanics and was considered to be the epitome of the series when it first released. The free scenario system that lets you create your own storyline remains at the core …

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77.3

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Critic Reviews (15)

Adam Ligocki Invision Community Dec 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"There may still be a little too much grinding for my taste, but Minstrel SaGa is a game that demands you put in the hard work and rewards you with a thrilling, non-linear adventure for it. Suffice to say, Romancing …"

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Ali Amir Rectify Gaming Dec 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song offers a uniquely free-form RPG experience built around exploration, choice, and emergent storytelling. While its systems can feel harsh and unclear at first, those who commit to learning them will find a rewarding and highly replayable …"

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Christos Chatzisavvas Enternity.gr Dec 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

50.0

"A super-complete, impressive release of a landmark JRPG, Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International is being reintroduced to players. With a completely unconventional structure, open world, minimal guidance, and absolute freedom, it sounds enticing to any RPG fan."

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Coller Entragian Cubed3 Dec 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"RPG maniacs who missed out on Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered due to the language barrier can finally check it out. International is the same remaster with identical QOL features, but now with additional language options to make it easier …"

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Emanuel Santos ProjectN Dec 2022
82.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

86.0

"Minstrel Song brings back vivid memories of what made Romancing SaGa so successful at the beginning of the series, offering a fresh way to explore a JRPG. This international version presents a new range of entry points into the SaGa …"

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Fernando Sánchez 33bits Dec 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

82.0

"Remastered International confirms that Minstrel Song remains a deep, open-world, and somewhat overwhelming JRPG, yet capable of captivating both veterans and newcomers. The complete localization and physical edition add tangible value and accessibility that weren&s;t there before, without altering anything …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Dec 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Romancing SaGa – Minstrel Song – Remastered International is an awesome revival of a classic RPG, brought into the present with thoughtful improvements and a far more inclusive localisation effort. While the difficulty and hands-off design may put off newcomers, …"

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João Pedro Vale Nintendo Blast Dec 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"In the end, Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International is a game that demands focus. It rewards curious, patient players willing to lose themselves in an unrelenting world. Its systems may seem obtuse, its narrative is fragmented, its visuals don&s;t …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Dec 2022
60.0 /100

"For fans of the series, or who’ve been dying for a translated version to enjoy, this should be nice but it’s a harder sell otherwise in a modern eShop full of other options"

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Luca Grasso 4News.it Dec 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"⁠Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song Remastered International is a meticulously preserved artifact of JRPG history, now more accessible than ever thanks to the international localization. Its appeal lies in its unparalleled non-linearity, offering eight unique paths and a truly personal narrative …"

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Lucas Oliveira Nintendo Blast Dec 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International retains the essence of one of Square Enix&s;s most peculiar and complex titles, while also bringing new features that make it more complete. Its extreme freedom, unconventional systems, and lack of rigid directions continue …"

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Lyle Pendle Loot Level Chill Dec 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International adds new language options to an interesting if somewhat flawed JRPG."

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Nusrat Choity NoobFeed Dec 2022
72.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International has a lot of secret rules that you can learn. You can change your character in many ways, make choices that affect the game, and see a world that feels alive in subtle ways. …"

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Sadegh Shojai Fard CriticLenz Dec 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song Remastered is a faithful remake of a deep, classic turn-based RPG. Its complex mechanics and high degree of freedom may overwhelm new players, but fans of traditional JRPGs will appreciate its rich narrative and strategic gameplay."

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Taylor Rioux JetsonPlaysGames Dec 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

50.0

"Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International is a breathtaking RPG that offers a freedom seldom found in modern Square Enix titles. Its free-form structure and less-than-clear gameplay mechanics will inevitably lead to some confusion, but through playing it, you will …"

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