Lost Sphear

Press StartJosh Lack

8/10

Lost Sphear nails the look and sound of classic RPG's while updating the combat in interesting ways. While the story may not stand up with our all time favourites it's a big warm hug that doesn't overstay its welcome.

RPGamerAlex Fuller

Though Tokyo RPG Factory's first offering was a competent game in its own right, it didn't quite hit all of its notes. Does the studio's sophomore effort do a better job on delivering a quality throwback experience?

Pure NintendoPeter Lopez

8/10

The latest game from Tokyo RPG Factory, Lost Sphear, which happens to be the sequel to 2016’s I Am Setsuna, is such a great game. It successfully blends two d

Worth PlayingAndreas Salmen

6.7/10

Lost Sphear is a JRPG that begins in a remote town where a young boy, Kanata, awakens from a devastating dream to find his hometown disappearing.

Capsule ComputersJamie Laike Tsui

6.5/10

Lost Sphear is a loving memory of classic JRPGs, but lacks soul.

PC GamerLeif Johnson

62/100

In its zeal to revive the memories of the JRPGs of yesteryear, Lost Sphear fails to leave a memorable impression of its own.

Gamer EscapeGrant Dotter

6/10

I fear I might be sounding overly negative here. On the whole, Lost Sphear is a pretty good game that I had some fun with and it does evoke some memories of the past, exactly as the developers intended. But I feel like it needs more than that. Together with the lack of voice acting and other minor flaws, it’s hard to justify the game’s rather high price tag, as its production values just don’t seem to be in line with titles at this price point. There is some fun to be had here if you ar...

WellPlayedJordan Garcia

6/10

Is it sphere or sphear?

Impulse GamerDakoda Barker

The tale of a young country boy touched by destiny going on to save the world is not unfamiliar; Lost Sphear is an homage, dressed almost entirely in the

TheSixthAxisDave Irwin

6/10

Most people probably won’t mind Lost Sphear’s nostalgia tinted approach to game design, but there’s surprisingly little to write home about. Despite a rather intriguing premise, the characters come across a tad too bland, while the quest itself is too linear. It’s hard to knock it too much, but after the thoughtful journey at the heart of I Am Setsuna, this is a pretty average showing and certainly not a fresh take on the JRPG.

GameSpewKyle Bradford

6/10

Perhaps even worse is that Lost Sphear doesn’t have much to say, other than how remembering our past is just as important as enjoying the present. I love Tokyo RPG Factory’s admiration of the past, but Lost Sphear offers little for both longtime fans of the genre and casual passersby. If a taste of the past is all you need, however, then it will surely be your companion on that trip down memory road. Just don’t be looking for anything more than that here.

TechRaptorKyle Johnson

5/10

A disappointing sophomore effort from Tokyo RPG Factory, Lost Sphear proves relying on nostalgia alone doesn't make a great game.