Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameStats | 6.8 out of 10 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| 1UP.com | 4 out of 10 |
| Famitsu | 30 out of 40 |
| GameSpot | 6.3 out of 10 |
| GameTrailers | 5.2 out of 10 |
| IGN | 7.0 out of 10 |
| X-Play | 3 out of 5 |
| Dengeki PlayStation | 33 out of 40 |
| Total PlayStation | 8 out of 10 |
Although the game's sense of humor, music and solid hours of gameplay won it some positive marks, the overall impression of the title was decidedly mediocre. Reviewers scoffed at the dated graphics, lack of plot, and missing feeling of progression. As a result, a considerable amount of time was often spent by reviewers and gamers alike simply wandering around, trying to figure out what to do next. While the game had all the classic trappings for the genre, complete with its own quirky style, it seemed to lack the polish required to stand-out. GameSpot noted "Metal Saga has the makings of a good role-playing game, but there's nothing to tie it all together."
In Japan, Metal Saga received a respectable 30 out of 40 from Famitsu magazine. Media Create reported that it was the top selling game in Japan during its week of release at 63,219 copies. By the end of 2005, the Japanese version of the game had sold 99,374 copies in the region.
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