Sigma Star Saga DX
April 7, 2026
The classic shooter/RPG is back and better than ever! Featuring a unique mix of top-down planetary exploration and side-scrolling shoot-&s;em-up space battles, Sigma Star Saga DX is an explosive genre mashup that casts players as Allied Earth Federation pilot Ian Recker, who infiltrates the alien Krill Empire as a double …
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70.4
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"Sigma Star Saga DX is a spot-on iteration of one of the most unique and enjoyable classics in the Game Boy Advance library that modernises a lot of its dated aspects to make it more enjoyable while its gorgeous sprite …"
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40.0
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75.0
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70.0
"Sigma Star Saga DX is a unique game, but unique does not automatically mean good. There are fun moments throughout the adventure, and the added quality of life improvements certainly help smooth over some of the original game’s rougher edges, …"
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75.0
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85.0
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60.0
"Sigma Star Saga DX tries a lot of things. It&s;s got its rough edges, sure, but also some truly great parts."
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48.0
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72.0
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49.0
"Our score for Sigma Star Saga DX is heavily influenced by the use of the mGBA emulator without even giving it credit from the start, because this kind of practice cannot be normalized and then pretended to be undone by …"
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70.0
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58.0
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70.0
"While the title has elements of multiple genres, it doesn’t excel in any genre. Some parts of the role-playing experience are boring, and the shooting sections feel generic. While the sound and art are consistent and do a job, nothing …"
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75.0
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75.0
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75.0
"Sigma Star Story DX is a blast from the past that reflects on WayForward&s;s past ambitions. Those wanting a smooth blend of genres with a retro flair will be pleased with this classic&s;s new bag of tricks."
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75.0
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70.0
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65.0
"Sigma Star Saga DX is a fascinating mix of genres that still feels inventive years after its original release. The combination of top-down exploration and space shooter combat creates a rhythm that keeps the game feeling fresh from start to …"
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45.0
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58.0
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63.0
"While driven by an undeniably different and creative concept that blends together classic RPG beats with arcade shooting, it somewhat struggles to make either as satisfying as they could be"
Read original review"While the original version was already fun and full of good ideas, Sigma Star Saga DX managed to make the experience even more enjoyable in modern terms. By adjusting combat, maps, and text, the (re)release is a good choice for …"
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85.0
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90.0
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25.0
"Sigma Star Saga DX is a tale of highs and lows. The lows can be pretty rough, but the highs are lofty enough that I’d call DX a solid experience in and of itself. It’s a pretty good action RPG …"
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78.0
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80.0
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90.0
"Sigma Star Saga DX delivers an engaging sci-fi story with charming characters, improved quality-of-life upgrades, and strong replay value thanks to the game’s multiple endings. There’s a few battle hiccups such as frame rate dips but this retro-style adventure still …"
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70.0
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60.0
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80.0
"All that said, I think this game has great bones and I&s;d love to see a sequel someday that addresses some of my issues with it."
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