SaGa Emerald Beyond Review: 20 Ratings, Pros and Cons

Attempts to streamline from the previous game can sometimes backfire into tedium
Doesn't have the pseudo new game plus function from SaGa remasters, which would've been nice

Success in battles can be random
Guesswork is occasionally required
World traversal isn't as satisfying

Some classic aspects have not been as well developed.
Despite the roads, there is little exploration.
Having random battles in search of certain events makes it difficult to train on certain character routes.
The visualization in the cinematics was a bit strange.
I missed the legend in Portuguese.

The scenario is told in a visual novel style.
Full English Only
The mobile support has clearly hindered the ambitions of the software.
A serious RPG clearly reserved for fans.

Lack of variety in monster design
Map graphics feel overly simplistic
Story sequences too similar between protagonists

Complex combat
Stiff character models
Requires multiple playthroughs
Narrative could be stronger
Overly streamlined exploration

The overall storytelling takes a lot of time to be appreciated.
Exploration reduced to the essentials
Writing has its ups and downs.

Different characters have different stories all similar missions

Not all endings are satisfying.
Nature on a small budget is a little too noticeable.

Bland world map navigation
No JP audio track
Main and side-story writing can be tedious

Can't skip text which makes repeat playthroughs tiring
Lots of information isn't explained to you
Emphasis on replaying is draining

The art leaves much to be desired because of its expressionless characters.
The inevitable repetition of certain narrative arguments makes it frustrating.
The exploration is very linear and sterile.
Elements such as the lack of voice in most dialogues, certain animations, and the recycling of content suggest a lack of quality.
Lack of basic features of modern video games

Certains designs trop atypiques et qui passent difficilement à l?oeil
Une réalisation très pauvre, vide et laide
La lourdeur des menus et de l?interface
La grosse composante VN qui peut déplaire
Ca parle bien plus que dans d?autre SaGa
Le rythme très haché
?SaGa, la richesse du système, son exigence et ses aléas
Un grand déséquilibre d?écriture d?un personnage à l?autre
Un déséquilibre d?un embranchement à l?autre
Quelques musiques qui peinent à convaincre
Un doublage anglais horrible
Une traduction uniquement anglaise qui ne motivera pas le public français
Difficilement recommandable pour un nouveau

Presentation
Substandard visual
Lack of voice-over
The worlds feel empty

Boring pace
Flat visuals
Slow, plodding story
The cats sometimes look like nightmares (not on purpose)

Visual Novel Presentation Impacting Story and limited Amount of Voiced Performance
Brutally Difficult at Times
Lack of level progression