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SaGa: Scarlet Grace - Ambitions
SaGa Scarlet Grace is the latest title in the SaGa series, released in December 2016 for the PlayStation Vita in Japan. An enhanced edition of the game subtitled "Hiiro no Yabou" (lit. Scarlet Ambition) was also released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, on August 2, 2018, which featured a few enhancements to fix minor gameplay issues as well...
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SaGa: Scarlet Grace - Ambitions Reviews
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SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions may not be a game for everyone but for those willing to not judge the game on its presentation will find a rich world with a unique gameplay experience unlike any other. This is a great starting place for new SaGa fans and one of the best yet for long time fans.
SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions is the first new game of the series since 2002. Will it drive the long-dormant series forward, or grind it into obscurity?
Square's SaGa series has been around for 30 years and this latest installment captures the franchise's magic exceptionally well.
Overall, I had a great time playing through Scarlet Grace, though it does have its flaws. The worldbuilding was some of the best I’ve ever seen in a video game, but the story suffered as a result.
Visually, Ambitions is disappointing to say the least. The character models have an off-putting style to them, and would feel more natural in a mobile game or an IMVU banner ad. There’s something unsettling about their eyes and expressions, which is what you’ll be seeing the most through the various dialogues you have with stilted character models. The pop-up story style of the world map is pleasant to look at, but it harshly clashes with the rest of the game’s aesthetic. The music is excellent though, which nearly makes the visuals tolerable.