84
It's great to see a game this well-made come almost completely out of nowhere.
81
A competent title with enough depth, playability, challenge, and originality to hold the interest of the discerning strategy fan.
80
The graphic details of the game are extremely well done, considering the dated system.
7
I enjoyed playing this game back in the day. It introduced me to the Chinese folk lore which features one of the most rehashed character Sun Wukong. The story was very good as well, I had fun with the characters interaction with each other. The gameplay is turn based strategy, like the contemporary Final Fantasy Tactics or Tactics Ogre (Playstation 1 enjoyed a plenty of good games from this genre), and it is a decent one. A couple of gripes; is that it seems as though frame rate is slow at times, it doesn't feel as smooth like other games in the same genre, maybe the programmers did not have time to optimize the game further for smoother animation or framerate, and also the battle field map can be too small at times, I know this could be subjective but I was a fan of Tactics Ogre that rather had bigger battle field to be able to maneuver a good strategy with positioning.
10
One of the best games i've played on PS1! A great Tactical RPG game! With great mechanics, great history, great ways to evolve, get stronger, a awesome game! Any fan of this genre, must play this!
8
Played on PlayStation. Gameplay: GREAT. Story: GOOD. Graphic: GOOD. Music/Sound: GREAT. Dialogue: GOOD.
Saiyuki: Journey West
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Aug 13, 2001
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Mixed or Average
73
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Generally Favorable
8.1
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84
It's great to see a game this well-made come almost completely out of nowhere.
83
A fine squad-level strategy RPG and one of the last excuses you'll have to spend 30 or 40 hours with your PSone.
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Aug 22, 2020
10
One of the best games i've played on PS1! A great Tactical RPG game! With great mechanics, great history, great ways to evolve, get stronger, a awesome game! Any fan of this genre, must play this!
Apr 14, 2020
8
Played on PlayStation. Gameplay: GREAT. Story: GOOD. Graphic: GOOD. Music/Sound: GREAT. Dialogue: GOOD.
80
Not as deep, heavy or pretty as the competition, but strangely appealing once the journey starts rolling.
80
The translation is extremely well done; a thoughtful and compassionate retelling of a fascinating legend. Excellent stuff. [Sept 2001, p.148]
80
The graphic details of the game are extremely well done, considering the dated system.
50
In this case, though, it’s better to travel with a legend in a book than play as one on the PlayStation.
42
This game is just tedious and boring. I think it's all caused by the simplicity.
Mar 25, 2024
7
I enjoyed playing this game back in the day. It introduced me to the Chinese folk lore which features one of the most rehashed character Sun Wukong. The story was very good as well, I had fun with the characters interaction with each other. The gameplay is turn based strategy, like the contemporary Final Fantasy Tactics or Tactics Ogre (Playstation 1 enjoyed a plenty of good games from this genre), and it is a decent one. A couple of gripes; is that it seems as though frame rate is slow at times, it doesn't feel as smooth like other games in the same genre, maybe the programmers did not have time to optimize the game further for smoother animation or framerate, and also the battle field map can be too small at times, I know this could be subjective but I was a fan of Tactics Ogre that rather had bigger battle field to be able to maneuver a good strategy with positioning.
Apr 28, 2013
6
This is a solid game worth playing if you are an RPG fan. It's not as good as Final Fantasy Tactics, but it's a nice reimagining of a classic Chinese folk tale that should keep any fans of FFTactics satisfied. It's colorful, quirky, and has a decent story/characters.
SummaryA Journey of Friendship...A Journey fraught with Danger...A Journey to Save the World...A Journey West. Based on one of the most popular legends of China, Saiyuki takes you on an epic journey from China to India and back. Recruit the Monkey King, Son Goku, and others like them to defeat untold monsters along the way. * Man or Beast..... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
