Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 1

Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 1

August 31, 2021

RPG Nintendo Switch

For the first time ever, both Soul Nomad and Phantom Brave are available on Nintendo Switch, allowing returning fans to relive the classics and new fans to discover two unique RPG titles

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71.5

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Critic Reviews (21)

Adam Carr TheGamer Aug 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

30.0

"NIS Collection Volume 1 is probably not worth buying, and it pains me to say. One of these games is one of the best turn-based strategy games to release on the PS2, and all it needed was a tiny change …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Aug 2021
83.0 /100

"NIS Classics Volume 1 is bursting with SRPG goodness from a few generations ago. Although these games look dated, they&s;re both still great fun to play with their own unique approaches to gameplay, story, and humour. Thanks for bringing them …"

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Alex Orona NintendoWorldReport Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"e., not playing to contemporary tastes), but otherwise I would recommend this collection. As it turns out, NIS&s; catalog, while grindy, still holds up compared to what you&s;d play today."

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Diogo Caeiro Starbit Aug 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

55.0

"These two games are very much appreciated by their fans and it was high time to give them a modern release. Alas, this compilation doesn&s;t try to go beyond a mere direct port without any additional value and as a …"

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Dustin Spencer Capsule Computers Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Prinny brings back two niche strategy RPGs that are sure to be a telling history lesson to fans of the genre."

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Eric Ace Cubed3 Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Soul Nomad more than Phantom Brave is the real prize in Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1; anyone who has played it will recommend its entertaining game, dark story, and just overall high quality. This collection is fun simple because …"

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Eugene Sowah Daily Mirror Aug 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

55.0

"Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 1 is a great throwback for fans of the original games and the ability to take them on the go is an added bonus. Although I just don’t think enough has been done to improve …"

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 1 is a collection of good strategy games that, for fans of the genre, is worth checking out. Unfortunately, the lack of polish makes the titles not look as good as they should in a …"

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Jeremy Peeples Hardcore Gamer Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Overall, Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 1 is an excellent collection for tactical RPG fans."

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Julio Fuertes NoesPaisparaFrikis Aug 2021
81.0 /100

Graphics

76.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

73.0

"Una remasterización muy digna."

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Kenny McKee Hey Poor Player Aug 2021
90.0 /100

"Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1: Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Remastered / Soul Nomad &a; the World Eaters may only be the first in the Prinny Presents series, but it’s already off to a phenomenal start. Whether you played …"

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Marcos Vinícius NintendoBoy Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Remastered and Soul Nomad &a; the World Eaters make for a great pair of classic games for the first volume of a collection. They are games that share the same gameplay style but bring their …"

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Mario Marino Everyeye.it Aug 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 1 is a brilliant idea in concept. Nippon Ichi has a large library of games that deserve to be readily available to modern players. However, they need to take the advancements found in recent remasters …"

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Mark Fajardo Just Push Start Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"For the money, Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1: Phantom Brave / Soul Nomad is a great deal. Phantom Brave is one of their best tactical RPGs and Soul Nomad has enough to justify the experience. It&s;s a shame the …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Aug 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"The inconsistency of these two underground classics might make the compilation facade seem like a wasted opportunity, but being realistic here, both of the two titles in the Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 1 would not have got a release …"

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Nicola Kapron COGconnected Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"All in all, Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1 is two classic games in one visibly aged package. If you’re interested in seeing what else the people behind Disgaea have been working on, this will be a real treat. However, …"

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Pierre-Yves Lanthier Chalgyr&s;s Game Room Aug 2021
78.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1: Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Remastered – Switch Review https://chalgyr.com/2021/09/review-switch-nisclassics-vol1-phantombrave.html "So overall, even if the quality of the sprites have not been updated to be as clear and crisp as the rest of the …"

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Sean Smith God is a Geek Aug 2021
80.0 /100

"It isn&s;t all about graphics when you get to play two charming slices of off-the-wall Japanese lunacy like in NIS Classics."

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Spencer Legacy MonsterVine Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Both games on the Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1 collection are unique and a joy to play through for their own reasons. Unfortunately, the way in which they’re presented feels dated and barebones, as they look the same as …"

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Trent Cannon Nintendo Life Aug 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

48.0

Gameplay

52.0

Story

46.0

"We&s;re always fans of seeing lesser-known games in any genre get a bit of love and exposure to new players, and the two games in the NIS Classics Volume 1 collection both have a lot to offer tactics fans. Phantom …"

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William Worrall TechRaptor Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

68.0

"Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1 is a great collection of two really solid titles. It&s;s a shame the port hasn&s;t done more to modernize them."

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