To me, this was a 'new game' rather than a trip down memory lane, so no nostalgia glasses were involved.

I've never heard of it myself, which isn't surprising given the circumstances of the original release. The game failed to meet sales expectations, received middling review scores and never left the shores of Japan, like many games of the era. It was in that decade that Live A Live (LAL) was originally released for the Super Famicom, and it was one such 'experimental' title. The phenomenon that started off in the 8-bit era has fully matured, and with the hardware becoming increasingly capable, developers felt incentivised to experiment. Many moved away from simple games of stats-grinding towards more complex, narrative-based titles. This was the time when gamers got their hands on some of the best games in the genre, games that we continue to play to this day. The Distant Future: A newly built robot is swept up in a tragedy in space.įeaturing remastered music from original composer Yoko Shimomura and produced by Takashi Tokita (the director of the original game), this remake retains everything that players loved about the original while also being accessible to newcomers.The 90's are generally considered the golden age of Japanese role-playing games.The Near Future: A youth with psychic powers takes a stand against evil.Present Day: A martial artist strives to become the strongest there ever was.Twilight of Edo Japan: A shinobi undertakes an important secret mission.

Imperial China: A kung fu master searches for a worthy successor.

The Wild West: A wanderer with a bounty on his head fights for his life.

Prehistory: A tribesman comes of age in a world without words.

Experience their stories in any order you choose, uncovering shocking developments along the way: Meet seven heroes, each with their own unique abilities and lives to live across different time periods. LIVE A LIVE, originally only released for the Super Famicom in Japan, is being revived on Steam! Experience this legendary RPG, brought to life in the same HD-2D visual style as OCTOPATH TRAVELER.

About This Game Purchase BonusYou will receive a LIVE A LIVE Legends Wallpaper as a free gift for purchasing the game.

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