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LIVE A LIVE

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

The legend is alive! LIVE A LIVE, originally only released for the Super Famicom in Japan, is being revived on Steam! Experience this legendary RPG, brought alive in the same HD-2D visual style as OCTOPATH TRAVELER.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Unique multi-chapter storytelling with varied gameplay
    • Beautiful hd-2d graphics and excellent soundtrack
    • Accessible combat with tactical depth
    • Strong narrative and emotional impact
    • Quality-of-life improvements over original

    Cons

    • Final chapters can be grindy and tedious
    • Some chapters shorter or less engaging
    • Occasional obscure or cryptic gameplay elements
    • Limited character development due to short chapters
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have freedom to explore open-world planets, choose characters from 300+ options, and decide play order of episodes."

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    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Combat involves tactical grid-based challenges with skill combinations and strategic positioning, though some find it repetitive."

      Capsule for Stolen Realm Stolen Realm

      "Combat system involves tactical grid movement and ability management, offering skill-based challenges especially in later chapters."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal narrative and exploration without ranked modes or direct player-vs-player competition."

      Capsule for AI Roguelite AI Roguelite

      "Focus is on individual story experiences without ranked or player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players often engage in long sessions and replay chapters, showing attachment and habitual play."

      Capsule for The House of Da Vinci The House of Da Vinci

      "Players engage in multiple chapters and replay content for achievements and alternate endings, showing attachment and habitual play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Gameplay is single-player focused with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

      Capsule for The Promised Land The Promised Land

      "Gameplay is single-player focused with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Game features unique story, surreal elements, and creative narrative structure."

      Capsule for The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier

      "Each chapter features unique mechanics, storytelling styles, and thematic settings, encouraging experimentation and novelty."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "Interactions are narrative-driven and balanced; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

      Capsule for Cyberpunk 2077 Cyberpunk 2077

      "Interactions are narrative-driven and balanced; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game to immerse in a richly detailed fictional world, escaping reality through exploration and story."

      Capsule for Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

      "Players use the game to immerse in diverse fictional worlds and stories, escaping real-life through varied narratives."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, with no obligation or external pressure reported."

      Capsule for Sniper Elite Sniper Elite

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, with no obligation or external pressure reported."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "The game encourages trying different builds, strategies, and narrative paths, rewarding exploration of mechanics and story."

      Capsule for BLACK SOULS II BLACK SOULS II

      "The game encourages trying different chapters with distinct gameplay and story approaches, fostering exploration of mechanics."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players explore multiple time periods and locations, uncovering secrets and story elements."

      Capsule for Time Gentlemen, Please! and Ben There, Dan That! Special Edition Double Pack Time Gentlemen, Please! and Ben There, Dan That! Special Edition Double Pack

      "Players explore different time periods and environments, uncovering secrets and multiple endings."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Some character customization and build personalization allow for limited self-expression."

      Capsule for Cauldron Cauldron

      "Some character customization and unique character designs per chapter allow limited self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Game features imaginative fiction with aliens, fantasy enemies, and over-the-top action in diverse historical settings."

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      "Game features imaginative fiction across multiple genres and time periods, including prehistoric, sci-fi, and fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "The game is designed for solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

      Capsule for Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair

      "The game is designed for solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop tactical skills and learn combat mechanics; story progression involves character development."

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      "Players develop skills and strategies through varied combat mechanics and story progression."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

      Capsule for Insecticide Part 1 Insecticide Part 1

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and story progression, not suited for idle or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention during combat and story, not suited for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Social connections are minimal and surface-level; focus is on individual experience rather than close relationships."

      Capsule for Heart of the Machine Heart of the Machine

      "Social connections are minimal; focus is on individual narrative experiences without forming close relationships."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and story-driven."

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      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and story-driven."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players accumulate clues, items, and unlock story chapters, showing clear progression."

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      "Players accumulate abilities, items, and unlock endings, showing clear progression through chapters."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Generally balanced pacing with some tension in combat and story moments."

      Capsule for STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™

      "Generally balanced pacing with some tension in combat; overall a pleasant experience but with occasional challenge spikes."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable visuals and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

      Capsule for Monster Train Monster Train

      "Visuals and music provide strong sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not socially evaluated."

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      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not socially evaluated."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Narrative immersion is a core element, with a complex and engaging story."

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      "Narrative immersion is a core element with multiple unique stories, emotional peaks, and a connecting overarching plot."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Turn-based tactical combat on hex grid requires planning, positioning, and resource management."

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      "Combat requires tactical positioning, planning moves, and managing turn order on a grid system."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense and tension in combat and story moments, but generally controlled experience."

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      "Some suspense and tension in combat and story moments, though generally controlled and balanced."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players perceive good value through quality gameplay, replayability, and ongoing updates."

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      "Players perceive good value through unique content, replayability, and quality remastering."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      1

      "Combat involves fighting enemies but is not focused on gratuitous violence or destruction."

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    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      2

      "Themes of overcoming threats and danger appear in story, though no gameplay survival mechanics."

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      "Some chapters involve survival elements and overcoming threats, though not a dominant theme."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Progression, Status.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026