Worth buying? What 300 Steam reviews say.Worth buying? Here’s what 300 Steam reviews actually say.
$19.99
Open on Steam ↗US Steam price, checked 48 min ago
A beloved story-driven classic JRPG with lovable characters and music, held back by a lazy 30fps PS2/PS3-based PC port and dated combat. Skip it if you want a polished modern experience.
Great for
Fans of classic story-driven JRPGs and Tales newcomers who accept dated mechanics and may use mods
Main risk
The poor 30fps port plus dated combat, tedious puzzle dungeons and no quest guidance
Mentioned in ~2 in 5 positive reviews
“the more you play the more you realise that it actually deals with some pretty heavy themes. Such as paternal abuse, war, slavery, family bonds etc.”
Steam review · 56.6 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 3 positive reviews
“The characters are by far the best part of this game.”
Steam review · 75.8 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 4 positive reviews
“Absolute classic, surprised at how well it's aged even when standing next to the most recent titles.”
Steam review · 125.8 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 6 positive reviews
“PLAY THIS WITH A FRIEND, IF YOU CAN.”
Steam review · 75.8 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 11 positive reviews
“its one of the best 5 dollar that i don't regret spending”
Steam review · 101.8 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 12 positive reviews
“The voice acting was also really good, there were so many great voice actors in this game”
Steam review · 62.5 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 2 negative reviews
“30fps lock on a game that ran at 60 on the GameCube in 2004. Use Dolphin or wait for fix.”
Steam review · 0.3 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 4 negative reviews
“the combat is so damn barebones. There is more depth to Trials of Mana on the Snes, its so clunky and slow for nothing I just cant.”
Steam review · 1.4 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 negative reviews
“Nostalgia is a hell of a drug. I forgot how much this doesn't respect your time.”
Steam review · 9.3 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 7 negative reviews
“I was enjoying this game before my save file randomly disappeared and I lost 34 hours of gameplay.”
Steam review · 34.5 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 11 negative reviews
“the final stretch of the Temple of Darkness is just a long, tedious slog that feels like it exists purely to waste your time.”
Steam review · 78.1 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 14 negative reviews
“it punishes you BAD for exploring.”
Steam review · 47.3 h played ↗
From the Steam store page
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Recommended
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+ Huge mecha crossover fan service
− Too easy, little real tactics
analyzed 2 h ago
+ Improved turn-based combat
− Weak, bloated story and writing
analyzed 3 h ago
+ Many classes and flexible team building
− Unpolished UI, fonts and translation
analyzed 1 d ago
+ Emotional, payoff-heavy story
− Heavy reuse of 1st Chapter assets
analyzed 2 d ago
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