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Lufia: The Ruins of Lore
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| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | Atlus |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Lufia |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, Lufia: The Ruins of Lore is a role-playing game developed by Taito and published by Atlus.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle.
It is part of the Lufia series. The series also appears on other systems with Lufia & the Fortress of Doom (SNES) and Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals (SNES). Taito also made Elevator Action Old & New, Super Puzzle Bobble and Bubble Bobble: Old and New for the GBA.
Lufia: The Ruins of Lore supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Lufia: The Ruins of Lore is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Lufia: The Ruins of Lore walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Lufia: The Ruins of Lore FAQ
When did Lufia: The Ruins of Lore come out on the GBA?
Lufia: The Ruins of Lore was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Lufia: The Ruins of Lore?
It was developed by Taito and published by Atlus.
Is Lufia: The Ruins of Lore multiplayer?
Yes. Lufia: The Ruins of Lore supports up to 4 players.
How long does Lufia: The Ruins of Lore take to play?
As a role-playing game, Lufia: The Ruins of Lore typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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