Video Game Live A Live
Storm Score 75 out of 100
Reviews 2 published
Outlets 2 publications
Top Outlet Digital Trends highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise its engaging stories and solid battle system but fault uneven pacing and occasional difficulty spikes.”

Not Yet
Rated 75 / 100
Tier Distribution 2 reviews total
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100%
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Fun battle system with grid charge gauge
  • Unique character stories and mechanics per chapter
  • Gorgeous HD‑2D visuals and excellent music
  • Great voice work and dialogue

Points of Contention

  • Slow start; takes time to reach full potential
  • Frustrating difficulty spikes in some chapters
  • Some gameplay gimmicks are uneven in quality
  • Combat never feels truly challenging
  • Protagonists lack strong emotional depth

Professional Reviews

2 reviews from 2 critics
80
George Yang
Digital Trends

Live A Live delivers polished HD-2D visuals, excellent music, and an engaging turn-based battle system that shines in the final chapter. However, uneven pacing, frustrating difficulty spikes, and underdeveloped chapters like the Wild West segment detract from the overall experience.

Acclaimed 4/5
70
Gabriel Zamora
PCMag

“Live A Live delivers a gem of a JRPG from a lost generation.”

Acclaimed 3.5/5

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