The HD-2D revival heads to more platforms
Classic RPGLive A Liveis heading to more platforms. The HD-2D remake of the Super Famicom classic is getting ported to PlayStation 4 and PS5, as well as PC via Steam, on April 27.
Square Enix released the HD-2D remake ofLive A Livelast year, and it was certainly a bit of a surprise. This RPG with multiple “paths” and protagonists had long eluded the west. The Switch release not only brought it over, but revitalized it with some quality-of-life updates and revamped graphics.
Now, PlayStation and Steam users can experience the journey themselves.Live A Livewill go for $49.99, though there’s a $10 off pre-order bonus running right now. Also, all platforms are getting a demo, which is currently live right now forPS4,PS5, andSteam. It sounds like it’s asimilar demoto the Switch version, letting you try out the Wild West, Edo Japan, and Distant Future sections.
The remake includes remastered music from Yoko Shimomura too, and let me tell you: the version of “Megalomania” in theLive A Liveupdate is absolutely phenomenal.
More lives to lead
If you’re completely unfamiliar,Live A Livefollows several different heroes throughout the eras and their individual journeys, as they eventually come together to fight a greater evil. If that sounds familiar, that’s because yes,Octopath Travelerowes a fair bit to the originalLive A Live.
What makesLive A Livesuch an interesting game is that each era has its own mechanics and systems, making their playthroughs remarkably distinct. The Edo Japan period is aMetal Gear-style castle infiltration, while Present Day is basically RPGStreet Fighter. It’s a really interesting game for RPG fans to dig into, and something that we foundstill largely succeedsalmost three decades later.
Live A Livearrives on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on April 27.
