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2022USK 12PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified85 % positive49.99 €

You play seven self-contained stories across different eras, from the Wild West to a distant future, and choose the order in which to experience them. Each chapter brings its own gameplay style and mechanics, which keeps the journey varied and surprising.

  • Historical setting
  • Turn-based combat
  • Pixel art
  • Emotional impact

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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Live A Live special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Fantasian Neo Dimension

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2024USK 12PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified76 % positive49.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Live A Live: turn-based combat, a strong soundtrack and lavish production.

A classic JRPG from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi with music by Nobuo Uematsu. You play turn-based battles across handcrafted diorama worlds while helping Leo recover his memories in a world threatened by machines.

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Chrono Trigger

Turn-based combat

A timeless classic JRPG in which a party of heroes hops across eras to prevent the end of the world. Active-time combo combat, multiple endings and a superb soundtrack set it apart; the PC version adds bonus dungeons.

In Stars and Time

Pixel art

A time-loop RPG where you relive the same journey again and again, using what you learn each cycle to solve puzzles and change your party's fate. Its emotional story and clever rock-paper-scissors-style turn-based combat are the heart of the experience.

Final Fantasy VI

Turn-based combat

A classic JRPG with a large ensemble cast, a tyrannical empire, and a dramatic world-shattering plot. The Pixel Remaster polishes the 2D visuals and music while keeping the proven turn-based combat.

Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium

Pixel art

A classic 16-bit JRPG blending science fiction and fantasy, where you play young hunter Chaz and travel across several planets with a growing party. Its comic-panel cutscenes and combo techniques between party members make it stand out.

Final Fantasy IV

Turn-based combat

A genre-defining classic following the dark knight Cecil on a quest involving crystals and betrayal, with Active Time Battle turn-based combat and a rotating party. The Pixel Remaster brings redrawn 2D visuals and refreshed music.

Final Fantasy VII

Turn-based combat

A landmark JRPG in which Cloud and his allies take on the powerful Shinra corporation. The flexible Materia system, a dramatic epic and unforgettable music make it a classic.

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