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A 3d action-RPG 'remake' of Lufia II, Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals actually bore little resemblance to the original, feeling like a modern Square makeover complete with recycled names and plot - basically following in the footsteps of many other SE-published remakes. If the combat itself was rather plain (almost a sluggish version of Ys' combat post-VI), the dual-battle/puzzle functionality of Zelda 'tools' and their take on RPG progression, alongside diverse character playstyles saved it from becoming stale. It's also the most comedic Lufia game to date, adorned with fun minigames accompanying equally silly situations. However, when it isn't busy cracking jokes and mocking stereotypes along the way, the journey is diluted by brainless dialogue and mawkish scenes.

The biggest change lies in the dungeons and puzzles. While much simpler overall, the change to 3d granted platforming garnishes to the format and therefore found a slightly more creative edge. The boss fights may be obnoxious, and most design changes are questionable at best, but there's actually some enjoyment to be found beyond the strengths it attempts to emulate.

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A 3d action-RPG 'remake' of Lufia II, Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals actually bore little resemblance to the original, feeling like a modern Square makeover complete with recycled names and plot - basically following in the footsteps of many other SE-published remakes. If the combat itself was rather plain (almost a sluggish version of Ys' combat post-VI), the dual-battle/puzzle functionality of Zelda 'tools' and their take on RPG progression, alongside diverse character playstyles saved it from becoming stale. It's also the most comedic Lufia game to date, adorned with fun minigames accompanying equally silly situations. However, when it isn't busy cracking jokes and mocking stereotypes along the way, the journey is diluted by brainless dialogue and mawkish scenes.

The biggest change lies in the dungeons and puzzles. While much simpler overall, the change to 3d granted platforming garnishes to the format and therefore found a slightly more creative edge. The boss fights may be obnoxious, and most design changes are questionable at best, but there's actually some enjoyment to be found beyond the strengths it attempts to emulate.

Blah_Blee 2021-06-28T14:08:06Z

2021-06-28T14:08:06Z

5.5 /10

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krz_ エストポリス 2023-10-19T14:51:09Z

2023-10-19T14:51:09Z

1.5

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dmnx Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals 2023-09-04T15:46:53Z

DS • XNA

2023-09-04T15:46:53Z

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lashdaddy32 Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals 2023-06-30T04:45:38Z

DS • XNA

2023-06-30T04:45:38Z

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longestseason Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals 2023-03-16T19:11:18Z

DS • XNA

2023-03-16T19:11:18Z

In collection Want to buy Used to own

Hidetora エストポリス 2023-01-08T10:30:38Z

2023-01-08T10:30:38Z

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Blah_Blee エストポリス 2021-06-28T14:08:06Z

2021-06-28T14:08:06Z

5.5 /10

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tetsucabra Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals 2021-05-11T05:12:40Z

DS • XNA

2021-05-11T05:12:40Z

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Volgan エストポリス 2021-02-21T08:05:09Z

2021-02-21T08:05:09Z

1.5

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Simon3rd エストポリス 2020-12-01T20:06:02Z

2020-12-01T20:06:02Z

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Vinyl_Scratch Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals 2020-07-06T11:03:57Z

DS • XNA

2020-07-06T11:03:57Z

3.0

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Ro_may_o エストポリス 2017-07-30T16:53:59Z

2017-07-30T16:53:59Z

4.0

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