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Lufia: The Ruins of Lore
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 12 critic reviews
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Based on 15 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Atlus USA
Developer: Taito
Genre(s): Role-Playing Game
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: May 6, 2003
Summary
Control and manage up to 8 characters in your party. Dynamic battle system allows you to actively switch them in and out during battle sequences. Capture various types of monsters to fight alongside you as loyal companions. Monsters can gain experience, learn new skills, and change into more powerful forms. You can even fuse with your monsters to overcome the toughest adversaries. Choose from 11 distinct character classes, and take advantage of the job system to mold your characters as you see fit. [Atlus]
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Deeko
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.
Read Full Review >GMR Magazine
Excellent gameplay and some damn-fine GBA RPG graphics. [Mar 2003, p.72]
Electronic Gaming Monthly
An attractive, engrossing, complex adventure that easily ranks alongside heavyweights like "Golden Sun" and "Lunar Legend." [Mar 2003, p.134]
GamePro
It doesn't shine as bright as "Golden Sun," nor does it have the complexity of "Tactics Ogre" - it's just a good-natured dependable RPG that never did any harm. [Apr 2003, p.63]
Read Full Review >Pocket Games
A solidly built, character-driven adventure. [Summer 2003, p.38]
Nintendojo
I genuinely had fun with this title, but technical issues and a drab story kept it from achieving greatness.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
The only fault I find is that Atlus' otherwise solid RPG (with good-looking graphics) lacks its own compelling reason for being. Just another RPG village? Well, at least the townies are friendly. [Apr 2003, p.96]
netjak
It shows flashes of inspiration in some areas, while being content to rehash ideas in others. If you're the type who wants another fun RPG romp without worrying about trying anything new, you'll have no problems with this title.
Read Full Review >GBA Central
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.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
Up to four players can play cooperative linked adventures. [May 2003, p.68]
GameSpy
An also-ran that's too similar to, but not as good as, the top games on the platform.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
A less-than-stellar RPG, though it's certainly competent, so undiscriminating fans of the genre who've played most other GBA RPGs already might as well give it a go.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.3 (out of 10) based on 15 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Dave V. gave it a10:
i have been playing dis game for 3 years and its the best since final fantasy.
Sean T. gave it an 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.
[Anonymous] gave it a 10:
This game is really good. I suggest you buy it. It falls a little short of the first 2 Lufia games, but it's still good.
Treavor P. gave it a 10:
This Game F...ing Rules.
Bob D. gave it a 10:
One of the best games that I have played.
[Anonymous] gave it a 10:
It's a f....ing good game.
