Live A Live Reviews
LIVE A LIVE is an excellent example of a historical RPG that needed a remake in order to be better appreciated by the public. With a well-executed and intriguing structure, albeit relatively shallow due to its short duration, the title needs to be played by fans of the genre.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
My biggest takeaway from Live A Live is how remarkable it is considering it is a game from 1994. Sure, a lot of the fancy finishes come from the “remake” aspect here but the general package has remained the same. It goes to show that Square Enix has always been master RPG makers and Live A Live is a testament to that.
Live A Live is a dream come true for many, finally bringing a JRPG classic overseas, that not only has an interesting and deep combat system but also a great narrative that spans over several eras, although the aging of some aspects and sudden difficulty spikes bring it down a bit, it's still a classic worth trying.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Despite an undeniable simplicity and superficiality in plot and level design, Live A Live remains interesting and subversive as a JRPG in a highly accessible, varied, creative and fun way. The remake is consistent with the proposal and greatly improves the experience and the technical part. The game is recommended to any JRPG fan.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Live A Live has been successfully adapted to today's consoles, both visually and in terms of gameplay, and has not lost any of its original spirit.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
It is always to be celebrated that we have access to releases that never left Japan. Also, despite being originally released in 1994, it is still able to show fresh and original gameplay mechanics today.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Live A Live is an incredibly fun turn-based RPG that holds up well after nearly three decades. The Octopath Traveler type HD-2D graphics look superb, but it's the eight heroes with different mechanics that really hooked me. Whether on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch or PC, anyone with even a cursory interest in RPGs needs to check out this game.
It’s great to see Square Enix reach into their past and allow a new generation to experience some of its best titles. While there are some negatives to Live A Live, such as weak combat and bite-size adventures, these quirks work in portable versions favors. This version loads slightly faster, so many performance quirks are part of the software. Since this isn’t quite a complete remake, the differences are marginal at best.
Live A Live is a captivating anthology of short JRPG stories with diverse settings and unique gameplay mechanics. Remade in HD-2D, it offers an engaging grid-based combat system and a fantastic soundtrack. Despite some complexity and convoluted storylines, the game's multiple endings and quality-of-life improvements provide a satisfying experience for classic JRPG fans.
Live A Live is a unique experience unlike any other currently seen in the gaming landscape, and looking past its few dated flaws it offers a player a special experience.
Live A Live for Nintendo Switch is a structurally faithful and visually satisfying remake of one of the rarest gems of the 16-bit era JRPG landscape.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Live A Live is short and sweet, a surprisingly modern twist on JRPGs that Square and Nintendo luckily decided to bring back from the dead. it won't probably win any award for its narrative and surely there are far more vast and deep JRPGs out there, but this is nonetheless a very good choice for japanese role playing games lovers.
Review in Italian | Read full review
LIVE A LIVE kept me excited for what the next chapter would entail with each one boasting unique characters, settings, and gameplay so it's a perfect game for anyone who relishes variety. I just wish each chapter was fleshed out with more depth and unique elements.
Live A Live is a beautiful remake of an overlooked classic that should not be missed by JRPG fans.
Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
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 deserves alongside Square’s other classics.
Live a Live does not fit into any canon. Although it's an RPG, it's not like others you've tried. Its short stories, in different eras, make each of its 9 chapters like a separate game. Too bad they are short and don't go too deep. But if you expect something with the classic ninth flavor, here you will find it. And very beautiful.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Live A Live is fascinating for JRPG fans of all varieties. For those who grew up in the 16-bit gaming era, it's a time capsule into a bygone age of video games. For those who just want a good JRPG, this is that, too. For those who want a collection of different stories, each with their own characters, aesthetic, and vision, Live A Live serves that function well. Finally, North American audiences will get a chance to experience this game that feels truly timeless.