Square Enix has confirmed that their RPG Live a Live is set to launch on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on 27 April 2023. Developed by the Team Asano development team whose other works include Octopath Traveler, Bravely Default II and Triangle Strategy, this release comes following a period of Nintendo Switch exclusivity.
Live a Live sets out to offer players the opportunity to experience eight distinct stories featuring eight unique characters, set across various time periods, ranging from the pre-historic era to the Wild West. Each chapter provides players with different gameplay mechanics to master, including stealth, suspense, and trap placement, all centered around the game’s turn-based battle system. The episodic story format allows players to tailor their gameplay experience, enabling them to complete chapters in any order or even play through multiple chapters simultaneously.
Produced by Takashi Tokita, the original game director of the Super Nintendo version, and known for his work on Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy IV, Live a Live has been revamped using HD-2D technology. This new approach seeks to combine the nostalgia of pixel art with modern graphics, providing a classic RPG experience with updated visuals on PS4, PS5, and PC. The game’s soundtrack has also been rearranged under the supervision of the original composer, Yoko Shimomura, known for her work on Final Fantasy XV and the Kingdom Hearts series.
A free playable demo of Live a Live is now available for download on the PlayStation Store and Steam. In the demo, players can explore the opening sections of three of the eight stories: The Wild West, Twilight of Edo Japan, and The Distant Future. Upon purchasing the full game, PlayStation and Steam players can transfer their saved progress from the demo, allowing them to continue their gameplay experience from where they left off when the game launches.
