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Saiyuki: Journey West
PlayStation
Released On: Aug 13, 2001
73
8.5
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
73
78% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
11% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
11% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
73
78% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
11% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
11% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
A fine squad-level strategy RPG and one of the last excuses you'll have to spend 30 or 40 hours with your PSone.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 19 User Ratings
8.5
79% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
16% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
5% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 19 User Ratings
8.5
79% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
16% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
5% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
One of the best games i've played on PS1!
A great Tactical RPG game!
With great mechanics, great history, great ways to evolve, get stronger, a awesome game!
Any fan of this genre, must play this!
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Saiyuki: Journey West transports players to the golden era of tactical RPGs, offering a charming and straightforward experience reminiscent of the 90s classics. While its simple gameplay and easy difficulty may not challenge veterans, the game shines through its special atmosphere.
Memorable characters with distinct personalities contribute to the game's nostalgic appeal, supported by basic yet colorful graphics and charming lightning effects. The linear approach, focused on strategic battles, doesn't hinder the captivating narrative rooted in the classic "Journey to the West."
I've appreciated its emphasis on positive values, particularly the theme of friendship. The inclusion of anime-style cutscenes enhances the storytelling.
The game doesn't reinvent the tactical RPG wheel but excels in delivering a heartwarming journey with lovable characters and a positive message.
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Not as deep, heavy or pretty as the competition, but strangely appealing once the journey starts rolling.
The translation is extremely well done; a thoughtful and compassionate retelling of a fascinating legend. Excellent stuff. [Sept 2001, p.148]
In this case, though, it’s better to travel with a legend in a book than play as one on the PlayStation.
This game is just tedious and boring. I think it's all caused by the simplicity.
Played on PlayStation.
Gameplay: GREAT.
Story: GOOD.
Graphic: GOOD.
Music/Sound: GREAT.
Dialogue: GOOD.
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I enjoyed playing this game back in the day. It introduced me to the Chinese folk lore which features one of the most rehashed character Sun Wukong. The story was very good as well, I had fun with the characters interaction with each other.
The gameplay is turn based strategy, like the contemporary Final Fantasy Tactics or Tactics Ogre (Playstation 1 enjoyed a plenty of good games from this genre), and it is a decent one. A couple of gripes; is that it seems as though frame rate is slow at times, it doesn't feel as smooth like other games in the same genre, maybe the programmers did not have time to optimize the game further for smoother animation or framerate, and also the battle field map can be too small at times, I know this could be subjective but I was a fan of Tactics Ogre that rather had bigger battle field to be able to maneuver a good strategy with positioning.
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This is a solid game worth playing if you are an RPG fan. It's not as good as Final Fantasy Tactics, but it's a nice reimagining of a classic Chinese folk tale that should keep any fans of FFTactics satisfied. It's colorful, quirky, and has a decent story/characters.
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Summary A Journey of Friendship...A Journey fraught with Danger...A Journey to Save the World...A Journey West. Based on one of the most popular legends of China, Saiyuki takes you on an epic journey from China to India and back. Recruit the Monkey King, Son Goku, and others like them to defeat untold monsters along the way.
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation
Initial Release Date: Aug 13, 2001
Developer:
- Koei
Publisher: Koei
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