Miguel Moran
TheSixthAxisRomancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered review | TheSixthAxis
Published 1/13/2026
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PS4 / Android / PC / iOS / PS5 / Switch - 12/1/2022
Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered
Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered retains everything that made the original game great. For example, it features the unique “Glimmer” and “Combo” systems, where characters can learn awesome new abilities in the heat of battle, the beautiful illustrations, and the wonderful soundtrack by Composer Kenji Ito. It also features the series’ Free-form Scenario System, which lets you experience the story differently depending on how you play. You choose one of eight main characters, and as you explore the vast world, your actions and decisions will weave a story that is uniquely yours. All that already makes the game a must-play for fans of classic turn-based RPGs, but this release adds even more. The game now features remastered high-definition graphics, new quality-of-life features that make it easier and more convenient to play, and you can even expect some new elements too!
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- Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV, Bullets Co. Ltd.
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- Square Enix
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The critic average is 71 across 17 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Lucas White
ShacknewsRomancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International review: Time waits for no man, or lizard-man
Published 12/5/2025
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80
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Read originalSubhasish Das
GameffineOde to a Bygone Era
Published 1/27/2023
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80
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Read originalAdam Vitale
RPG SiteRomancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered Review | RPG Site
Published 1/17/2023
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90
+19 vs critic avg
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Read originalOliver Shellding
WayTooManyGamesReview - Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song (Switch)
Published 1/1/2023
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70
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Read originalKirk Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 12/28/2022
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60
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Read originalScott Adams
The Outerhaven ProductionsRomancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered Review
Published 12/12/2022
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80
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Read originalTrent Cannon
Nintendo LifeReview: Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered - A Classic JRPG Full Of Innovation And Frustration
Published 12/10/2022
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Read originalPatrick Gann
RPGFanRomancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered Review | RPGFan
Published 12/8/2022
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85
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Read originalArron Kluz
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered’ Is Only For The Nostalgic (Switch)
Published 12/5/2022
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