SaGa Frontier Remastered Reviews
I enjoyed Saga Frontier Remastered, and it's unarguably the best version of the game, but you need to have some patience and a genuine fondness for PS1-era experimentation that fails as often as it succeeds. Saga Frontier is fun and interesting when it isn't being tedious or bewildering. Fans will probably be quite happy with the new version of the game, and it's the most accessible version of the game for newcomers. Don't be surprised if you pick it up and end up lost, confused, and wondering why the heck Lute got his own scenario.
SaGa Frontier Remastered is a 25 years old role-playing game that was never released in Europe. While this remastered doesn't do much in terms of graphics, it adds a fair amount of content that will certainly make it intriguing for returning players. Novices, on the other hand, might have a harder time adapting to some of its more dated mechanics.
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However, there’s only so much it can do to make up for elements of the original game which have aged terribly. Those who aren’t established fans of the original, or who haven’t learned how to navigate older JRPGs, should be prepared for a fair number of headaches if they want to experience this title’s strengths.
SaGa Frontier Remastered is a good slice of JRPG nostalgia that will please fans of the original classic.
Some of the game's mechanics are poorly explained and the difficulty curve can be unforgiving. These can be overlooked when a game is just so well crafted and fun to play as this. A must for all RPG fans but have Google on standby.
SaGa Frontier Remastered’s new content and visual upgrade make it a must for series fans and those who love classic RPGs but newcomers will be wary of old design decisions.
SaGa Frontier Remastered is almost an impossible game for me to recommend to anyone with the expectation that it'll click. I can tell you it's a very unorthodox RPG, compelling in its unconventionally, and a delight to figure out. There's not much like it at all, and it's even somewhat of an oddball within its own series. SaGa offers a certain flavor of RPG not seen often elsewhere, and maybe it's one you'll like, though it's a bit of an acquired taste.
SaGa Frontier Remastered sees Square Enix's cult classic JRPG looking and playing better than ever, with a lovely HD lick of paint and lots of restored content and quality of life improvements providing hardcore fans with an experience they'll doubtless enjoy. However, this is still a game that's aged quite poorly in many respects; an idiosyncratic, eccentric and infuriating experience that refuses to guide you or help you in any way, and one that, in the end, is quite hard to recommend to anyone who isn't already a fan.
SaGa Frontier Remastered is a must-play for die-hard fans of the original. Though I found myself having some fun with the characters and gameplay, the game’s lack of explanation it gives to players about literally everything makes it hard to recommend to new players.
Although SaGa Frontier Remastered is an old game with a nostalgic appeal, it is impossible not to compare it with current titles of the genre and realize that much is missing. If you played the original, it might be worth taking a chance on the extra content, otherwise, I recommend waiting for a sale.
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SaGa Frontier Remastered is the new gold standard for remasters and is proof that the return of any RPG – no matter how quirky, old, or niche – is possible.
Still marching to the beat of its own drum, SaGa Frontier Remastered is an example of a remaster done right. The oddity and creativity of the original has been excellently preserved, while the new additions and improved visuals round out the package.
An unforgettable JRPG epic that in some aspects has not been surpassed by any other game. Unique characters and situations, a non-linear narrative structure, a deep combat system and an atmosphere of endless adventure will not leave anyone indifferent.
Review in Russian | Read full review
SaGa Frontier Remastered feels like a very lazy remaster with very few adjustments that actually 'improve' the gameplay experience.
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Grind parts can be annoying, but it is a successful Remaster, prepared for the new generation of players to experience JRPG games of the PlayStation 1 era.
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For its price point, SaGa Frontier Remastered is an absolute bargain for SaGa fans and probably worthwhile for RPG fans writ large.
While not a traditional JRPG, SaGa Frontier Remastered is the perfect game to play if you prefer narrative over gameplay with complex character development.
SaGa Frontier Remastered is a definitive edition of the classic PS1 RPG. Made with great care, it manages not only to present small graphical improvements but also to add relevant content. Its quality of life elements make the experience much more palatable, but even players who want to revisit the game in the original way on modern platforms can adapt it to their own way.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
SaGa Frontier Remastered brings nothing but good things to this classic and unforgiving RPG.
SaGa Frontier is one of the most unconventional RPGs you'll ever play and this Remastered version refines it without taking away from the original's charm at all. If you're up for something truly unique then you won't regret giving it a go.