Role-playing (RPG)

Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

2021

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 27, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTacticalAdventureVisual Novel

Playable on

PCPlayStationNintendo

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PC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation 4Nintendo Switch

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About this game

The popular light novel/anime series, Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World - is coming as a Tactical Adventure game!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Faithful use of Re:Zero characters, setting, and premise.
Original story adds content beyond the anime's events.
Visual-novel presentation, character art, and returning voice cast.

Cons

Strategy gameplay remains simple and underdeveloped.
Lengthy visual-novel sections include frequent exposition.
Story assumes familiarity with Re:Zero characters and earlier events.
Choices and investigations offer limited influence over story branches.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Gameplay & themes

Role-playing (RPG)

Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

2021

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 27, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTacticalAdventureVisual Novel

Playable on

PCPlayStationNintendo

Show all 4 versions ▾

PC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation 4Nintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

The popular light novel/anime series, Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World - is coming as a Tactical Adventure game!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Faithful use of Re:Zero characters, setting, and premise.
Original story adds content beyond the anime's events.
Visual-novel presentation, character art, and returning voice cast.

Cons

Strategy gameplay remains simple and underdeveloped.
Lengthy visual-novel sections include frequent exposition.
Story assumes familiarity with Re:Zero characters and earlier events.
Choices and investigations offer limited influence over story branches.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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