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Shrine's Legacy is a pure love letter to classic SNES action RPGs. It doesn't try to reinvent the wheel—instead, it offers a simple, nostalgic journey designed to transport both veteran and new players back to a simpler time. Best of all? You can bring a buddy along for two-player co-op.

Of the retro titles out there, Shrine’s Legacy is a cut above. Several games like this may feel like cheap-to-develop cash grabs, or like someone made them just to relive the old days but doesn’t know how to make a good game. I’m critical of this style of game. Despite its failings and mediocrity, I enjoyed my time with Shrine’s Legacy. A bit simple,...

Shrine's Legacy won't change how you view games, but it's a nod to an era of video games that left a significant impact.

Ultimately, Shrine’s Legacy is a game brimming with passion and care that misses the mark on a few key elements. Those looking to fill a SNES-era RPG hole in their hearts will certainly find something to enjoy here, as the game carries the charm of that era in its narrative, visual design, and structure. While combat can be one-note and awkward at times,...

Shrine's Legacy wears its nostalgic roots on its sleeves, with charming characters, cool-looking environments, head-bopping music, and an incredible villain. But the spikes in difficulty with a lot of bosses, coupled with the stiff and slow gameplay approach, dampened my otherwise great experience. While it is an inexpensive game to purchase, if you...