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SaGa Emerald Beyond
Released On: Apr 25, 2024
79
User Score
Available after 4 ratings
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All Platforms
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
63
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iOS (iPhone/iPad)
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Based on 11 Critic Reviews
79
Based on 2 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
79
73% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
27% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
79
73% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
27% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
I feel that's a tough ask for the average RPG fan; and it makes recommending Emerald Beyond to those unversed in Kawazu's picture of the RPG a difficult proposition. For anyone that's already a fan of SaGa, however, it was never really a question if Emerald Beyond would be for you. This is a SaGa for SaGa fans, and in truth I couldn't be happier any other way.
Without needing to exploit the consoles' graphics where it is available, SaGa: Emerald Beyond focuses on delivering a strategy game with solid combat mechanics and an entertaining and deep narrative. The way the different stories of the protagonists intersect is great, and the element of replayability is impeccable. Fans of the genre will appreciate it greatly.
SaGa Emerald Beyond is a wonderful RPG for anyone who loves experiencing multiple worlds and stories while partaking in incredibly gratifying encounters against imaginative enemies. This is the sort of game that we need more of.
SaGa: Emerald Beyond is easily one of the most accessible and easy-to-play SaGa games ever released, making it a solid evolution over SaGa: Scarlet Graces with an improved combat system and more focused area design. At heart, it's still a SaGa game, and that means it is frequently obscure, often confusing, and is unashamed of making you miss content without explaining why. Combine that with the low-budget visuals, and it seems like it's destined to be a love-it-or-hate-it game. Despite that, if you're curious about SaGa, Emerald Beyond is probably the best place to start to see if the eccentric series is right for you.
SaGa is a niche series and Emerald Beyond does nothing to prove the opposite: the combat system deepens those JRPG mechanics that had already emerged in previous chapters and which are consolidated here, thanks to a strategic component that makes the clashes more fascinating . It's a shame that some battles appear unnecessarily verbose at times. Also valuable is the extravagance of some characters, which manages to stand out in a context in which many of the supporting characters end up being poorly characterised. The problems lie in the limited exploration, in a universe that is too bare and also in a very angular progression system. Fans of the brand will be satisfied with the high rate of replayability, but Square Enix will not be able to expand the community of the series. It's not necessarily a problem. The important thing is to be aware of the type of audience Emerald Beyond is aimed at.
This is a JRPG where each new game will not be the same, due to the plot that involves 6 characters. The combat system is demanding but fun. Graphically it feels outdated, but the soundtrack makes up for it. Recommended for lovers of the SaGa franchise and role-playing games.
Square Enix’s addition to the SaGa series is a bit of a mixed bag. On one hand, you’ve got its storytelling and exploration mechanics—both of which feel strangely placed, and neither of which gives the proper amount of freedom that you’d expect from a SaGa title. Its masterful approach to combat, however, ensures that you’ll never have a dull moment when it comes to duking it out with the baddies—or even when setting up your own team! SaGa Emerald Beyond isn’t “middle-of-the-road” by any means. It’s a mixture of good and not-so-good. However, as long as you go into things knowing that, you’ll probably still have a pretty good time.
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Summary The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond, brings together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience. Make use of glimmers and combos in battle; meet a diverse cast of races, including monsters, mechs, and vampires; and experience your very own sto...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- PlayStation 5
- PC
Initial Release Date: Apr 25, 2024
Developer:
- Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
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