High confidence · Latest 69 of 474 total reviews analyzed

Mixed

Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate faithful port of the original console experience provides deep rpg content for mobile players, but report lack of controller support forces players to rely on imprecise touch controls.

Rating: 3.3

Reviews: 474

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
3.3/ 5
(10K)
Current version
3.8/ 5
+0.5 vs overall
(394)
Main signal post-update: faithful port of the original console experience provides deep RPG content for mobile players.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Faithful port of the original console experience provides deep RPG content for mobile players
    • Users appreciate the faithful recreation of the original game world and story
    • The depth of content and endgame quests are frequently cited as high-value features
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Lack of controller support forces players to rely on imprecise touch controls
    • Users consistently request external controller compatibility to improve navigation
    • The current touch-only interface is described as janky and difficult to manage
Request

Most requested

  • Landscape orientation support would improve visibility and reduce navigation frustration for players
    • Multiple requests for the ability to rotate the screen to landscape mode
    • Players feel the current portrait view restricts the expansive world view

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