Live A Live
- First release
- Jul 22, 2022
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Adventure · Fantasy, Science fiction, Historical
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Release dates
- Nintendo Switch
- Jul 22, 2022
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Apr 27, 2023
- PlayStation 4
- Apr 27, 2023
All 4 release dates
- PlayStation 5
- Apr 27, 2023
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Where to buy
- External links
- Steam (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Reddit (opens in a new tab)Fandom (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- jrpg
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 79
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 796 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- RPG
- JRPG
- Martial Arts
- Hunting
- 2.5D
- Pixel Graphics
- 2D
- Controller
Steam content notes
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
Steam's content categories for this game, based on what the developer told Steam. They aren't an official classification, and the game may include content they don't list.
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Save anytime, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Playable at your own pace, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Playable without timed input, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Visual
- Contrast controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Input
- Keyboard only option, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
These are the developer's own listings for the Steam version. A feature not listed may still be in the game, and other platforms can differ.
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Partial controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
Player reviews
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Behind the game
Awards
Nominated
- The Game Awards − Best Role Playing — The Game Awards 2022
From Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (CC0) · checked
Story & setting
Setting
- Set in Japan
- Set in People's Republic of China
- Set in universe
- Set in Wild West
- Set in Chinese Empire
- Set in Edo period
- Set in future
- Set in Middle Ages
- Set in near future
- Set in prehistory
- Set in present day
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