Relayer - PlayStation 5

Name: Relayer - PlayStation 5
Brand: Red Art Games
SKU: 6502989
Rating: 4.5 (8 reviews)

SKU: 6502989

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Key Specs
- ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- Compatible Platform(s): PlayStation 5
- Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
General
- Brand: Red Art Games
- Product Name: Relayer
- Publisher: Red Art Games
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): PlayStation 5
- Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
Requirements
- Video Game Content Included: Full game
Other
- UPC: 850024469051

A next-generation robot strategy RPG set in a sci-fi alternate reality, in which Starchildren—humans who have been granted special abilities—take on an extraterrestrial threat. Relayer‘s battle system focuses on combat robot types and jobs, which represent a unit’s unique characteristics, and aggro, a stat which visualizes how easily enemies target them. Relayer also features exciting special attacks such as Backstab, a pincer move, and Big Bang, a move with a vast area of effect. The story takes place on Earth in the year 2051, in a future where humanity’s expansion into outer space is in full swing. Earth is in the midst of an invasion by mysterious extraterrestrial beings called Relayers. Humans with special abilities, called Starchildren, have also appeared, along with the legacy of an ancient alien civilization that is said to have died out centuries ago. Players command a squadron of Stellar Gear, humanoid weapons developed from the technology of that extinct alien civilization, and the Asterism, a ship capable of interstellar travel, to defend Earth from the invading Relayer aliens.

Customers are saying

Customers highly value Relayer's gameplay, specifically praising the impressive battle scenes, anime graphics, and animations. Many comments highlight the enjoyable strategic role-playing game experience. The game's visuals also receive positive feedback, ranging from satisfactory to stunning. There were no negative customer comments reported.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Visual Novel/SRPG Hybrid that delivers.
This was an enjoyable surprise. One part Visual Novel, one part Strategy Role Playing Game. Add in some impressive battle scenes and anime graphics and you have a Science Fiction tale that delivers. Earth is under attack by Relayers - a humanoid race from the stars that seeks to extinguish all life and expedite the destruction of the universe. You play as the Star Children, gifted earthlings with the power to combat this threat with mechanical robtots called Stellar Gears. The main character, Terra, an amnesiac Star Child who lost her sister Luna in one of these attacks a couple of years before is thrown into the conflict again when the moon gets attacked. What happened to her sister and why are these aliens really attacking. Who can be trusted and what are the ulterior motives of both sides of the conflict? Be Prepared for great battles and some pretty long story scenes. The character designs are beautifully drawn and the voice acting (especially the Japanese) is well done from what you would expect in an anime. The music is also very heroic and something expected of a SciFi RPG. The battles I have played so far are also pretty balanced and require a good strategy of offense and defense during turns. Even though it is 59.99, this is a special limited release of the game (it was digitally released a few months ago), so I would pick this up if you are fan of these Japanese types of games.
Posted 3 years ago by Gaming101
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Better than expected
My expectations were not high do to it being a game made with a lower budget despite being from Kudokawa. They are more known for anime and they also own FromSoftware. This is a turn-based Tactical RPG using mecha. The designs are more like a mash between Xenogears and Gundam. The inbetween scenes are more like hand drawn static images. If you are used to some older graphic novels, that is what you should expect. No major cinematic scenes in this one. The graphics are have a wide range from okay to amazing. The gameplay itself is not bad. The attacks have some nice animations and you can spend a good amount of time on strategy. You can some over the top style of attacks that will make you smile every now and then. A major plus is so far I have not seen any fanservice. I was really nervous about that with the character models. Outside of the basic designs, which I am not a fan of, they seem to leave it at that. Nothing like swimsuits or trying to show a lot of skin for no reason. I hope this motivates other companies that have made Turned Based Tactical RPGs like this, that people will play them on PlayStation 4 and 5. I also hope that Kudokawa keeps at it. For a first for them, this has a lot of potential. It has been much better than I expected it to be and I am quite happy with my purchase.
Posted 3 years ago by Jelraclix
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Interesting title
Game is an immersive RPG with great story elements!
Posted 2 years ago by KNIGHTZ