The game offers a fair chunk of replay in its use of a New Game Plus mechanism, as well as optional bosses and a dozen or so other subquests. However, the game is a bit too long and linear to consider going all the way through a second time, especially with Wild ARMs 4 on its way (actually, released by the time you read this) and newer games vying for attention. On the whole, the game is a welcome addition to any library and serves well as a comfort-food type game. You know what you're getting, you know how to do it, and it makes you feel good doing it again; but ultimately, you've done this before, and dressing it up in new clothes doesn't quite make up for the lack of new story elements. It is hard to complain, what with more Wild ARMs on the way, but it's a valid point.
You heard that right, this game has been completely remade from scratch from towns/dungeons relocated to brand new map designs and other things along with a few bonuses. The storyline and plot has been altered a bit comp... Read Full Review
Since this is a remake of a very old game (the original came out early in the PS1's life), the story should be familiar to quite a few RPG fans. There are some new surprises story-wise, to keep it interesting to veterans... Read Full Review
