Lufia: The Ruins of Lore Game Boy Advance
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76 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

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  • Summary: This exciting new chapter in the Lufia saga follows the adventures of Eldin, Torma, and Rami, a group of friends and would-be hunters as they set out in search of treasure, only to discover that fate has much more in store for them! Will they be able to solve the mysteries of the ancient ruins and stop the power-hungry leader Ragule from resurrecting the ancient beast, or will Ragules ambitions be realized at the expense of mankind? Prepare for the Adventure of a Lifetime! … Collapse

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
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  1. Deeko
    95
    With a compelling storyline, fantastic graphics and gameplay, an endearing soundtrack and a huge ancient cave (which is an adventure in and of itself), Lufia is a title that all RPG fans and all GBA fans should get.
  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    80
    An attractive, engrossing, complex adventure that easily ranks alongside heavyweights like "Golden Sun" and "Lunar Legend." [Mar 2003, p.134]
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  3. GMR Magazine
    80
    Excellent gameplay and some damn-fine GBA RPG graphics. [Mar 2003, p.72]
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  4. GBA Central
    70
    The biggest downfall for the game however, is that it tried hard to incorporate the best elements from other highlight examples of the genre, and in doing so, suffers the same fate as most homages - it simply doesn’t have the same depth or natural “feel” of the originals.

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  1. TreavorP.
    10
    This Game F...ing Rules.
  2. DaveV.
    10
    i have been playing dis game for 3 years and its the best since final fantasy.
  3. [Anonymous]
    10
    It's a f....ing good game.
  4. SeanT.
    8
    For fans of the Lufia series, you're in for a treat. However, those who're not aquainted with comparatively drab graphics and a stronger emphasis on story and character maintainance will be disappointed. I'd hoped they might have pushed the visuals at least a little further, but overall the game will easily win over serious RPG enthusiasts every time. Know where you stand on RPGs before considering this title.… Expand

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