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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 203 reviews

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Customers commend the fun and engaging core gameplay, highlighting the enjoyable class system and the attractive steelbook packaging. However, some find the story underwhelming and the difficulty challenging, with a few noting that the dialogue could be improved. Overall, the positive feedback on the gameplay mechanics seems to outweigh the criticisms of other aspects.

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    Class system, Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Came for the memes

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this game for the memes, combat was pretty decent (class system too), however wish there was more to this game & simultaneously less bloat (in-game equipment). Decent game to get on sale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Tons of potential that's never really reached.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Stranger of Paradise is quite the mixed bag of a video game. It combines elements of several different games, the most notable being Dark Souls and Devil May Cry. The game manages to find a good balance on its difficulty without being too punishingly hard and frustrating. The combat is a lot of fun, the job system provides a wide variety of options for any play style. The game has a loot system that almost overwhelms you with loot with even the most pitiful monsters turning into Loot Pinata's. The bosses feel challenging without feeling impossible and taking them down and getting the big reward really feels great. Especially since the main character is such a brute and practically crushes them. The combat and gameplay are fantastic and it actually becomes rather addictive to play. Unfortunately, for as good as the gameplay is is where the praise ends. This games story is....rather bad and thrown together. It fails to explain even the most basic elements of the plot and the motivations of the characters especially Jack, the main character are not exactly clear. All you're told is that Jack really hates Chaos and wants to destroy whatever it is. It really does feel like they just slapped it together without much fun which is sad considering Final Fantasy's always been known for their deep compelling storys and layered characters. The graphics on the cut scenes are rough to say the least with many of them looking like they are Playstation 3 quality. The inventory system is honestly abysmal, with the sheer wealth of loot you end up attaining its almost overwhelming to even start sorting through it all. For all its faults Stranger of Paradise is honestly worth a playthrough just for how great the gameplay and combat are but maybe wait for this one to go on sale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun gameplay

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gameplay is fun but story is not great. Loot system is cumbersome but combat is fun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Final Dark Fantasy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve always been a huge fan of Final Fantasy and I became a huge follower of the souls genre after Bloodborne. So to have the two blended in this release was a breath of fresh air. The gameplay is easy to get a hold of for non souls veterans and the story is your traditional final Fantasy fan fair.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don't be a stranger to this game

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fun souls like gameplay combined with final fantasy is amazing, if you've played nioh you can expect the gameplay to be similar to that game since it was also made by team ninja, I recommend the season pass because you get a lot more content and jobs to play with

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not Bad

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's got good bones. If you like souls-like action combat and Final Fantasy, then it's worth checking out. The best part is the action-oriented, souls-like combat. With the number of jobs and different abilities, the combat stays fresh and fun throughout. Just be prepared to sift through hundreds of equipment options. The story is serviceable, with some decent cutscenes and traditionally obtuse dialogue. Navigating the story is basically just a map with points of interest that you pick and choose to play through. While the game generally looks fairly nice overall, there are many sore spots that probably should have been improved. Overall, a good detour from the traditional mainline Final Fantasy entries and worth checking out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Fun Fighting, Bad Dialogue. Poor Graphics

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fun fighting mechanics make up for bad dialogue and poor graphics. A fun time if your expectations are adjusted.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don't sleep on this game

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really enjoyed this game and it's massively slept on, mainly because it's become a meme on social media. There is a great game in here, and it doesn't take itself serious, which is refreshing. Don't sleep on this one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth playing for fans

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is different than most from the series, although I won’t replay it, the first run through was a great experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's Like a Souls Game

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As the title says, it has similar gameplay as a Souls game. So if you want to enjoy the story, play it on easy. If you want to repeatedly get one-shot by standard enemies, or have to grind for gear all the while praying to the RNG gods? Then be like me and beat the game on hard. Then attempt Chaos mode. Excuse me while I go check for stress gray hairs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ok game nothing special

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fun to play. Kinda basic. I don't agree with the use of some enemy types in certain areas. Kinda wish it was more significant and unique. More of a Final Fantasy vibe would be nice. I got it for 40 dollars.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ok game

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty fun game. Not the best final fantasy but not the worst either.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth playing

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a pretty fun combat game. I have enjoyed playing it but have yet to beat it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good game!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While Stranger of Paradise can be absolutely ridiculous at times, it’s still fun and engaging!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Fun Grind

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A nice game, honestly fun combat and a good leveling system if you are into grinding in RPGs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Better than I expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fun game, better than I expected. I would recommend to any Final Fantasy fans.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The gameplay is fantastic, some of the best arpg gameplay out there. It was done by the same people who made the Nioh games and has some slight souls elements to it. The story is also genuinely amazing. It might seem like it's leaving out details but the game expects you to think about it and read the lore you find in levels, mission descriptions, and loading screens. There really isn't anything "unexplained" so long as you pay attention. The soundtrack is great, with a great battle theme and remixes of songs from past final fantasy games. The graphics aren't the best but it didn't bother me, plus they've just recently updated the game and improved lighting in some areas. Performance wise it runs at mostly 60fps on ps5 in performance mode with occasional fps drops and one level having a weirdly bad frame rate. I don't understand how they couldn't get this game to a locked 60fps especially with the graphics it has and compared to other games on the ps5, but the fps drops didn't really impact my enjoyment. I really enjoyed this game and so far it's the best game I've played this year. The game is definitely not for everyone, but go in with an open mind.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not as bad as the demo

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Better than the several demos made the game seem. This is an action-adventure with RPG elements in the same vein as Nioh. It's set in the same world as the original Final Fantasy and serves as a prequel of sorts. Good game to buy on sale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing game

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the flow of the game and amazingly done. I would recommend it!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game.

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game. This is a great game for the PlayStation 5.

    I would recommend this to a friend