Granblue Fantasy: Relink Reviews

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
90 / 100
Feb 14, 2024

Relink offers fluid combat against inventive bosses in gorgeous landscapes-this is an essential ARPG.

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IGN
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jan 31, 2024

Granblue Fantasy: Relink has a succinct story, fantastic battle system, and fun multiplayer options that help it stand out.

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3 / 5
Jan 31, 2024

A truly excellent combat system and neat character-centric episodes complement a compelling tale, but weak side activities and some turgid grinding hold it back.

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7 / 10.0
Jan 31, 2024

The saving grace of these extended gameplay encounters is that the combat is reasonably engaging, and interactions between characters will likely delight existing Granblue Fantasy fans. Relink is unlikely to be any newcomer’s favorite game. Still, the basic gameplay is fun and keeps you moving along the treadmill, especially if you have a gathering of like-minded source material fans to help you slay its biggest figurative and literal dragons.

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7 / 10
Feb 7, 2024

Great action sequences and a lean story highlight an RPG adventure that doesn't overstay its welcome.

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Unscored
Jan 31, 2024

That knack of managing to evoke emotion with so many established storytelling conventions is what makes Granblue Fantasy Relink feel special. In a landscape full of attempts to rekindle nostalgia or capture the essence of yesteryear’s most memorable games, Cygames did one better. Relink isn’t interested in trying to recapture those feelings. It reminds me why they were special to begin with.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 31, 2024

Granblue Fantasy: Relink features an incredibly satisfying gameplay loop on the back of an outstanding, fast-paced combat system. If you’re looking for a narrative-driven experience, this isn’t it. But if you’re looking for a fun grind that constantly feels satisfying and rewarding, that’s exactly what you have here.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 31, 2024

After a long wait and concluding my journey in Granblue Fantasy: Relink, I can say without a doubt that we are facing one of the outstanding releases of January, especially for fans of excellent RPGs like this title. Looking for an immersive narrative, thrilling matchups, outstanding gameplay, and more? Then, this game is made for you.

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84 / 100
Jan 31, 2024

Granblue Fantasy Relink is a more than remarkable action JRPG that makes clear the potential of this franchise within the world of video games. Highly addictive gameplay, a deep progression system, and spectacular art design are its best assets. Only excessive repetition in the missions can hinder the experience.

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8 / 10
Jan 31, 2024

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a fantastic anime adventure, and one that will delight fans of the series.

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VG247
Top Critic
Jan 31, 2024

The problem is that, as many of us know, gacha games are inherently exploitative, and even though I'm confident in resisting spending any money on them, I still feel a bit strange about the pull I'm experiencing towards such a game thanks to a seperate, supposedly stand-alone RPG. Should you play Relink for a taste of Granblue Fantasy's world? I think so! But go in knowing that it won't give you everything you might want, and take it as it is.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jan 31, 2024

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a much less ambitious game than it seems, but its simplicity shouldn't necessarily be considered as a flaw. Cygames' latest work is fun and well polished, and it has an exciting combat system, great art and music. Unfortunately, the story falls short, and after reaching the endgame it devolves in a repetitive cycle of 80 or so hours of mindless fighting, without any real challenge or new ideas to keep things fresh.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 31, 2024

Excellent on a technical level, courageous in its approach and exemplary in terms of gameplay, Granblue Fantasy: Relink becomes a fantastic benchmark of the genre on its own merits.

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Jan 31, 2024

Granblue Fantasy: Relink delivers an extremely polished experience featuring beautiful visuals, an exhilarating combat system, an intricate character progression system, a solid single-player campaign, an inviting multiplayer, and a wide array of both quests and different playable characters sure to keep you around even after completing its storyline.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 31, 2024

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is not only a gorgeous game, the combat is satisfying with plenty of experimentation when it comes to your party.

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VideoGamer
Top Critic
6 / 10
Jan 31, 2024

Despite the myriad troubles, Granblue Fantasy: Relink has turned out to be rather excellent. But with several lackluster aspects, there is a real sense of disappointment that Relink could have been so much better.

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Unscored
Feb 14, 2024

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a slick and colourful JRPG that knows what it thinks is cool. The combat is kind of weightless, but it's layered and fun - if you can be bothered to get to the bottom of it.

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Jan 31, 2024

With plenty of quests, collectibles, bosses, cutscenes, and more, there's never a dull moment across Granblue Fantasy: Relink’s 20+ hours of play time. Relink effectively sells itself to casual and hardcore gamers alike, and saturates even its towns and menus with extra details. All the animations, ambient dialogue, Easter eggs, and the sheer energy of the whole package demonstrate how Granblue Fantasy: Relink’s extended development served its eventual release. Cygames has finally delivered the promises Granblue Fantasy: Relink made a long time ago, and it should join its RPG and fighting game counterparts in pleasing fans for years to come.

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85 / 100
Jan 31, 2024

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is yet another bold leap for the franchise and it lands gracefully. The combat is a ton of fun with a massive and unique roster of characters. The game could have introduced characters much better and given them more quiet moments, but the story is nice to watch play out, and it all leads into a massive post-game that will keep you playing for a long time.

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GameMAG
Top Critic
7 / 10
Feb 11, 2024

Detailed characters, vivid fights, and interesting bosses force the player to tear through a dark forest of cliched dialog and predictable plot twists. And that's quite the accomplishment for Granblue Fantasy: Relink, which has crawled out of the realm of smartphone trash.

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