Adam Moreno
GamingTrendSaGa Emerald Beyond Review – Five’s a party
Published 4/24/2024
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PS4 / Android / PC / iOS / PS5 / Switch - 4/25/2024
SaGa Emerald Beyond
The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise arrives in 2024, bringing together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience. Make use of Glimmers and United Attacks in battle; meet a diverse cast of races including monsters, mechs and vampires; and experience your very own story, created through your choices and actions.
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- Square Enix Creative Business Unit I
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
75
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12
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50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 75 across 12 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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12 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 25%
80–892 reviews · 17%
70–795 reviews · 42%
Below 702 reviews · 17%
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Lucas White
ShacknewsSaGa Emerald Beyond review: The strangest journey in JRPGs is far from over
Published 4/24/2024
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