Live A Live

"Live A Live is a neat little curio that warrants a look, but there&s;s a huge variety in not just story, but the quality of the action as well."

"Live A Live has been well worth the long wait. This remake reintroduces an influential, unique JRPG to the wider world with aplomb, with a cacophony of different gameplay styles, music, and visuals that somehow hang together beautifully. Despite looking …"

"‎Live a Live does not fit into any canon. Although it&s;s an RPG, it&s;s not like others you&s;ve tried. Its short stories, in different eras, make each of its 9 chapters like a separate game. Too bad they are short …"

"I absolutely adored Live A Live from start to finish with its beautiful presentation, enthralling soundtrack, engaging combat system, and plentiful short stories. From light-hearted adventures to heart-breaking tragedies, nearly every story in this game had me invested in their …"

"I want to be clear. These caveats and other elements of the game combine to mean that, no, Live A Live isn’t quite as good as either Final Fantasy 6 or Chrono Trigger. Even with that said, however, it does …"

"A thirty years old JRPG that manages to appear younger and have fresher ideas of many contemporary games. A true gem that would be a shame not to play."

"Seeing the rebirth of a video game as important and influential as it is unknown to most (at least here in the West) is a feeling difficult to describe. Live A Live is a remake made almost impeccably and, above …"

"We’ll never know how Live A Live would have fared in the U.S. back in the day. Flash forward nearly three decades, and I can’t recommend this revitalized relic enough. It’s that good. This is another must-play Switch RPG that …"

"Live A Live is a delightful little RPG that&s;s thankfully gotten the second chance it deserves."

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

"But most importantly, Live A Live feels biblical in its attempt to tie all of human history into one narrative. But as much as Live A Live admirably tries to tell a story as vast as any game has ever …"

"Live A Live is one of the most unique games we never got to play in 1994."

"There’s something for everyone in Live A Live, a deliberate blast from the past that draws from Final Fantasy IV as much as it does 2001: A Space Odyssey and Shane. You’ll love some sections more than others, to be …"

"Live A Live tries to do many things, but not all of them live up to the same standard. The overall narrative is satisfying, but the stylistic discrepancy between its various adventures, combined with a certain underlying simplicity, makes the …"

"Live A Live delivers where a remaster should. The visuals feel like a modern but faithful reinterpretation of classic pixel art, the music is as essential as ever, and the combat still holds weight. Elements of the storytelling and presentation …"

"With fantastic art, beautiful music, and a wildly experimental concept, LIVE A LIVE is a wonderful remake that feels like taking a time machine back to the golden era of RPGs."

"While component tales and battles can be hit-and-miss, this elderly Squaresoft anthology is a wonderful testament to its genre&s;s flexibility and range."

"Live A Live is a masterclass in how to remake a classic title that is being released in other territories for the first time."

"Live A Live delivers a gem of a JRPG from a lost generation. It&s;s a nostalgic blast from the past with enough modern innovations to keep the experience fresh and engaging."

"An excellent remaster of an excellent game, Live A Live influence can be spotted in many titles to this day, and most people may have never even heard of it. After 30 years, consumers can finally enjoy one of the …"

"Live A Live is a high-effort remake from the presentation side, though the base game remains an uneven RPG experience."

"Live A Live is a beautiful remake of an overlooked classic that should not be missed by JRPG fans."

"Live A Live feels like it shouldn’t exist, or was destined to remain hidden away with only a few fortunate fans stumbling upon it in the midst of online forums hosting fan translations of forgotten classics. I’m not sure what …"

"Live A Live is an incredibly interesting and unique JRPG experience. With lovely HD-2D graphics and numerous main characters, it&s;s hard not to compare it to the likes of Octopath Traveler, but it really is a completely different kettle of …"

"Although these are fairly bite-sized adventures, each one packs a remarkable punch. Every chapter works to distinguish itself from the rest of the pack, and it shows. While I can’t recommend each story with equal vigor, I am impressed with …"

"Fortunately, it’s not a launch that’s 28 years too late. Live A Live is still full of charm, and the graphics and gameplay have been tweaked just enough to give it some modern touches. Hopefully, it’ll get the recognition it …"

"Live a Live feels like a natural fit within Square Enix’s focus on bringing older titles to newer audiences. As the blueprint for other potential titles to come, it’s clear why the 1994 SNES title was chosen as the first …"

"While the game has problems typical of many JRPGs, it also has iconic qualities - a subversive, resonant plot that overturns expectations of how a typical heroic journey progresses, and presents us with fallible protagonists who encounter and experience human …"

"Live A Live is an interesting game that will most likely excite some players while losing others. The unique stories are great for short bursts but the lack of investment may turn off some. Still I love that we live …"

"Live A Live presents an interesting take on the JRPG genre, with seven separate stories to complete across wildly different genres. The premise deserves a lot of credit, as does its confident execution. However, some chapters are much better than …"

"Live A Live is a fascinating lost piece of gaming history that offers up an impressively-varied cinematic saga well ahead of its time, although a slide into more traditional JRPG tropes in its third act diminishes some of what makes …"

"Live A Live is fascinating for JRPG fans of all varieties. For those who grew up in the 16-bit gaming era, it&s;s a time capsule into a bygone age of video games. For those who just want a good JRPG, …"

"I implore anyone who enjoyed JRPGs of the 90s, especially the ones by Square itself, to give Live A Live a try. It’s filled to the brim with variety, humor, and interesting narratives. It may not be perfect or surpass …"

"Live A Live is a fascinating JRPG time machine that&s;s getting its dues at last thanks to a remake that brings out the best in its seven stories, strong combat, and unusual structure."

"Live A Live is hands down one of the most interesting games I&s;ve experienced in a while. A neat little package made up of completely disparate elements, it shouldn&s;t work but it does. Add in some truly clever gameplay mechanics, …"

"Live A Live aims to tell nine different stories, with very different protagonists and settings, all within a short period of time. The jack of all trades approach means that some chapters are fantastic and others can drag. It tries …"

"As a love letter to JRPGs, Live a Live is a game that no fan of this genre should miss. The remake makes masterful use of HD-2D, bringing new life to a game from almost 30 years ago."

"Seven beautifully unpredictable genre stories, each designed by a different manga artist, are playfully rendered in this novel remake"