Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| 1UP.com | B+ |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8 of 10 |
| Famitsu | 32 of 40 |
| GameSpot | 8.5 of 10 |
| GameZone | 8.5/10 |
| IGN | 8.3 of 10 |
| Nintendo Power | 7.5 of 10 |
| X-Play | 4/5 |
As of August 8, 2008, Revenant Wings has sold 1.04 million units worldwide, with 540,000 units sold in Japan, 220,000 units in North America, and 280,000 in Europe. It was the best-selling Japanese console game in the week of its release, then the second best-selling in the following week.
The Japanese version of the game scored 32/40 in the Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu. The game also received praise from reviewers of Dengeki DS & Wii Style. Praise was given to the mission-based storyline and battles for being "simple and more involved". The large number of characters who can enter the fray at one given time gives a sense of involvement for the player as if they were "close to the action", and the game's difficulty may appeal even to those who "do not normally play role-playing games". The only criticism found was with the usage of the stylus; as its usage in selecting areas on the battlefield can be difficult.
The North American version of the game scored mainly positive reviews. Nintendo Power gave it a 7.5/10, IGN gave it a 8.3/10, 1up gave it a B+, GameSpot and GameZone both gave it a 8.5/10, and X-Play gave it a 4/5.
Electronic Gaming Monthly also gave it generally favorable reviews, with staff giving it scores of 8, 7.5, and 6 (all out of 10). The reviewers praised the game's combination of role-playing and strategy, but criticized the screen size relative to the amount of action. IGN named it Nintendo DS Game of the Month for November 2007.
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