Lost Sphear

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran of the genre or a newcomer looking for something accessible, you should give this one a try. Just expect nothing mind-blowing.

2642d ago

Indeed, Lost Sphear checks all the right boxes for those looking for a traditional RPG they can get lost in for the next 30 or more hours.

2642d ago

Lost Sphear is a beautiful game that even the newest JRPG player can enjoy.

2642d ago

There’s little in Lost Sphear that you haven’t seen before in JRPGs, but that doesn’t mean it’s a title to be dismissed out of hand.

2642d ago

This loving tribute to the games of yesteryear doesn’t always measure up to those titans of old, but Lost Sphear is still a pretty good JRPG in its own right.

2642d ago

Lost Sphear is a colorful, charming game, and does a pretty good job of triggering the nostalgia folks like me have for SNES RPGs of their youth.

2642d ago

If you're looking for an immersive story in a captivating world then Lost Sphear is certainly an RPG to add to your collection.

2642d ago

Lost Sphear takes a little too long to really get going.

2642d ago

Lost Sphear is so cluttered with homages to classic RPGs that it fails to create an identity of its own.

2650d ago

Lost Sphear has some good ideas and mechanics working together when it comes to battle, but everything else falls short and feels dull.

2642d ago

Lost Sphear has some good ideas and mechanics working together when it comes to battle, but everything else falls short and feels dull.

2642d ago

It captures the essence of 90's Japanese RPGs quite well at times, but the application is uneven and that effectively scuttles a lot that Lost Sphear does right.

2642d ago

Lost Sphear has some good ideas and mechanics working together when it comes to battle, but everything else falls short and feels dull.

2642d ago

Lost Sphear's classically-styled RPG bones can scarcely bear the weight of its uninspired narrative.

2642d ago

Lost Sphear is a competently assembled retro product that may dredge up fond memories of older, better JRPGs, but it lacks a personality of its own.

2642d ago

Lost Sphear tries so hard to be like RPGs of the past that it forgets to build on those or establish its own identity.

2642d ago

A less focused outing than its predecessor, Lost Sphear gets lost amid its various, undercooked systems, and it fails to successfully consolidate its many inspirations.

2642d ago

Lost Sphear is an RPG that’s hard to recommend to everyone, offering a mixed and unbalanced experience.

2642d ago

It feels like the main purpose of Lost Sphear is to remind you of your favourites of the genre, rather than to join their company.

2642d ago

Lost Sphear feels like it's at war with itself.

2642d ago

Old school JRPG fans will find much to enjoy here, but the refusal to innovate does more harm than good for the genre’s reputation.

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