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Septerra Core
Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator is a role-playing video game developed by Valkyrie Studios and published by Monolith Productions. It was originally released in 1999 for Windows; since then, it has been re-released via GOG.com for Windows in 2009, for OS X in 2013, and for Linux in 2017. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
252 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 1, 2026 · last updated Nov 1, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
88
LovedLoved
163 positive · 23 negative
95% range 82–92%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 163 | 23 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 17 | 3 | 26 |
| Lemmy * | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Mastodon * | 2 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
578 of 728 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
A nostalgic but flawed classic RPG with a rich story and slow combat.
Players praise Septerra Core for its unique world, engaging story, and charming art style, with many citing it as a forgotten gem. One player notes it "still captivates fans of classic RPGs" with a unique fantasy world. [2][4]
However, the game is widely criticized for its slow, tedious combat and outdated mechanics. A player describes it as "a 50+ hour journey that feels 70 hours long" with tedious combat. Others mention technical issues and the need for fixes to run on modern systems. [5][34]
Praised story and world-building · nostalgic charm · voice acting
Criticised slow combat · outdated mechanics · technical issues
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Septerra Core sits at 88% positive across 186 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. John Lee of NextGen said, "You don't see many console-style RPGs on PC, but Septerra Core should make you look." Jason Lambert of GameZone gave it 8.1 out of 10, saying, "If you are wanting an exciting RPG while waiting on the other greats to hit the shelves, then you would want to pick Septerra Core."
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Reactions
60 of 252 · most liked first10 incredible PC games that never got console ports—until Steam Deck happened. Here’s the thing most people *still* miss about the Steam Deck—and I’m saying this as someone who’s been yelling about it since forever—is that for decades, the PC had countless exclusive games that never set foot on a console. No ports, no Nintendo love, no Sony handshake—nothing. And trust me, I begged. Pleaded. Lit prayer candles. Still nothing. Then along came the Steam Deck, Valve’s magic handheld that finally…
neutral · AI labelView post →My Steam Deck is aging -- but I'm not letting it go. I've now had my Steam Deck for four years. When I first got it, I thought, "If this thing only plays a tiny fraction of my PC game library, it will be so worth it!" Little did I realize it would play nearly *all* of my library. Sometimes better. As in, some games that no longer work on Windows still work on my Steam Deck. Now the stereotype with PC gaming is that it's all about specs. As in, chasing pixel counts and framerates. And for…
neutral · AI labelView post →Build your retro library without breaking the bank. Lately, I've been seeing many social media posts about skyrocketing prices of retro video games. Which is funny because I see complaints about that every few years. It's cyclical. In fact, this was my big complaint all the way back in 2013 when every copy of Earthbound seemed to be going for $100. So let me mention how I dealt with that problem then -- which is still applicable to now. I stopped focusing on *physical* console games, and I…
neutral · AI labelView post →Obscure PC RPG Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator was out 27 years ago (in 1999)!🌙 Set on floating continents orbiting magic-tech holding it all together; this Western RPG looks like a sci-fi Diablo but with a strong JRPG/anime influence. Review + Media: www.rpgfan.com/game/septerr...
neutral · AI labelView post →10 incredible PC games that never got console ports—until Steam Deck happened. Here’s the thing most people *still* miss about the Steam Deck—and I’m saying this as someone who’s been yelling about it since forever—is that for decades, the PC had countless exclusive games that never set foot on a console. No ports, no Nintendo love, no Sony handshake—nothing. And trust me, I begged. Pleaded. Lit prayer candles. Still nothing. Then along came the Steam Deck, Valve’s magic handheld that finally…
neutral · AI labelView post →Its like old PC RPGs Rich story but very slow paced
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I feel a bit sorry giving this game a bad review because, at first, I was genuinely impressed. My initial reaction was so positive that I found myself thinking, “Why is this game so forgotten?”. Even though I could already see some issues, like the needlessly slow combat and uninspiring character progression, I was hooked by the interesting lore, appealing world and likeable characters enough to overlook them. The plot itself is the standard "stop the bad guy from destroying the world", but the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Septerra Core is one of those games that, despite the passage of years, still captivates fans of classic RPGs. Released in 1999 by Valkyrie Studios, the game offers a unique fantasy world that evokes memories of old classics like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy. Graphics: The 2.5D graphics, while outdated, have their charm and still catch the eye. Characteristic backgrounds and character models, while somewhat outdated, still convey the game's atmosphere. Gameplay: Combat mechanics…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nothing is exactly like Chrono Trigger, it's in a league of its own as one of the best games of all time. Final Fantasy 6 was released around the same time on SNES, and many people debate whether Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy 6 are better, because they're both great. 4, 5, and 6 are all really good. The Lufia series is also great. From the same era but with much different gameplay is Terranigma, and there's also the Legend of Mana series. More modern examples of games that want to invoke…
neutral · AI labelView post →Sir, there's something wrong here. I spent 20 years believing I was the only person who ever played Septerra Core, and it's too long to change my mind now.
positive · AI labelView post →One of these covers is not like the others! This time it's Septerra Core, a very little-known European-made JRPG-inspired game from 1999 which I love dearly. #gaming #pcgaming #retrogaming #rpg #jrpg youtu.be/pP4qBP3TQbw (1/2🧵)
positive · AI labelView post →It is a 50+ hour journey that feels 70 hours long. There is a great world buried under tedious combat and technical hurdles.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →CRPG list I stole and condensed from Reddit. cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/57203969 > Credit where credit is due: [MEGA CRPG RECOMMENDATION LIST](https://old.reddit.com/r/CRPG/comments/136zqua/mega_crpg_recommendation_list_work_in_progress/). Tasty comments full of people disagreeing on the OP's categorization. Seems to have deleted their account, so no u/ I can direct you to. I left all the recommendations and categorization alone, but took out some of the color commentary (which…
neutral · AI labelView post →A Forgotten Gem of an Experimental Era Septerra Core is an unusual RPG from a distant past, a bold project from a time when game designers weren't afraid to take risks. It went down in history as one of the first JRPGs created in the West, and it still stands out for its unique character. Strengths: Unique Setting: The action takes place in a multi-layered world, where each layer has its own unique culture, society, and technology. Memorable Characters: The heroes are not formulaic and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I would like to also add Septerra Core. A western-made JRPG style game with full 100% voice over, in an era where Final Fantasy was still all text on PS1. The world was unique, and the fact some characters would fight each other until you found the side quests to resolve their differences cool.
positive · AI labelView post →I remember purchasing Septerra Core for the first time back in 2002. It was the first JRPG (even though it was developed by an American studio) that I had ever played. I was eleven years old and had no experience with titles of this genre. After a couple of hours trying to find my way around the first levels of the game, I returned the disc to the store out of frustration with its mechanics and difficulty. Regardless, Septerra's characters and world made an impression on me in an enduring…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While binge watching Shin Chan tonight, I decided to paint a robot token to use with Sami when Eternities releases. It's Lobo! From a game a grew up playing called Septerra Core. My first robot love. ❤️❤️ Anyway, I'm hyped for #MTGEternities! #Robot POSCA Acrylics
neutral · AI labelView post →Rating: 7/10 Septerra Core is a Western-developed RPG that draws heavy inspiration from classic JRPGs, offering a unique mix of deep world-building, turn-based combat, and an engaging storyline. The game takes place in a steampunk-inspired universe where seven floating continents orbit a mysterious core. Players follow Maya, a rebellious young woman caught in a conflict that spans political intrigue, ancient prophecies, and high-stakes battles. Pros: ✅ Rich world-building – The seven-layered…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Broken movies. Seriosly? I have to fiddle with QuickTime and stuff in a rerelease of an ancient game? Beyond lazy. While the game itself was and is still fun, I regret giving money to the hacks that made the steam release.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So I mostly play games on my Steam Deck out of convenience and mostly play my said games through GOG or emulation, but I figured I'd purchase Septerra here on Steam out of convenience, only for the game to crash after the first cutscene every time I start a new game. I've tried everything from the unofficial patch to reinstalling to running through different Proton versions to digging into the files, but still no dice. It wasn't until getting an entirely different version of the game through…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →◤ ASCII ART REVIEWS ◢ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⠻⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠇⠄⠸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠄⠄⢰⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠟⠁⠄⠄⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⠁⠄⠄⠄⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠁⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠉⣿ ⣿⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⣿⠛⠋⠁⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⣠⣿ ⣿⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⣿⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠈⣿ ⣿⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⣿⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⣴⣿ ⣿⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⣿⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⢈⣿ ⣿⠄⠄⣴⣶⡄⣿⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄⠰⣿⣿ ⣿⣤⣤⣭⣯⣤⣿⣿⣿⣷⣶⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ◤ Follow the [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/44837940/] Curator and join the [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/asciireviews]…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a bit jank and the battles are slow but it has a lot of charm, good voice acting and the world is cool and unique.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →CRPG list I stole and condensed from Reddit. Credit where credit is due: [MEGA CRPG RECOMMENDATION LIST](https://old.reddit.com/r/CRPG/comments/136zqua/mega_crpg_recommendation_list_work_in_progress/). Tasty comments full of people disagreeing on the OP's categorization. Seems to have deleted their account, so no u/ I can direct you to. I left all the recommendations and categorization alone, but took out some of the color commentary (which to some might just be blandifying it, lol). # "Where…
neutral · AI labelView post →www.gog.com/en/game/sept... The early monolith game Septerra Core comes to mind. It's on the crustier side visually, but I've seen anime and japanese games that have this look.
neutral · AI labelView post →Genuinelly, some of the greatest voice acting from the nineties. i have no idea how this hasent blown tf up.... the world is so original, as are the characters and plot....could you imagine an open world game with the graphics/tech we have now in 2024?..... theres literally no game like it. the lore, the creatures and enemies. the extremelly underrated voice actors. not to mention some pretty badass cutscenes for 99' .... buy the game. 11/10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Classic, by the books turn-based RPG with a few novel mechanics/systems and a great use of the Active Time System that Final Fantasy rode to nominal success through the 90's. The world is so evocative by its very design and the story compliments it well in many places. Navigating that world is more burdensome than it should be, however, and the level/map design leave a lot to be desired. Some of the puzzles are laborious to a fault, and tedious in a bad way; while the solutions reward…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It’s like reliving my childhood but with better decisions. RPG heaven.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the first computer games i played as a kid. it really got me into the rpg genre as a whole. not as well known as a game but the story is amazing and the graphics were very good for when this game came out
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this because the cover art looked cool 20 years ago. Still playing it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Happy it got ported to modern PCs. But it just doesn't hold up well gameplay-wise despite the beautiful pre-rendered backgrounds, the great voice acting and the insane amounts of charm it has.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got a cat here. Friends passing by can touch her and click Like to pet her once. Award for good luck, Take My Points for infinite pets :) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ＿＿ ／＞ フ | _ _ l ／` ミ＿xノ / | / ヽ ﾉ │ | | | ／￣| | | | | (￣ヽ＿_ヽ_)__) ＼二つ
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this game when it first came out and still (mostly) love it now. I just hate fighting everyone again when re-enter an area.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →IDK why but the art style of the environment made me think of the old PC game "Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator".
neutral · AI labelView post →If your looking for a review on this game you've come to the wrong place, but if your're looking for an outstanding pie recipe you've come to the right place. Ingredients: 1. 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2. 1/2 cup white sugar 3. 1/2 cup brown sugar 4. 1/4 cup water 5. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 6. 1 pinch salt 7. 5 apples - peeled, cored and sliced 8. 1 pastry for double-crust pie Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). 2. Combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, water,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator – A Timeless Gem or A Fading Relic? Game Title: Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator Developer: Valkyrie Studios Publisher: TopWare Interactive Release Date: October 31, 1999 Platforms: PC Genre: JRPG-Inspired, Isometric Turn-Based RPG Introduction – The Call of Nostalgia and Adventure Greetings, fellow adventurers! I, Kiba Snowpaw, Alpha Ice Wolf of HowlStrom—where frost howls eternal and my ice-bound paws tread the pages of gaming…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Promised I would share some games that are my taste and don't wanna break the promise so: Game 5: - Septerra Core I feel like too many people sleep on this JRPG. To be fair it didn't come out on console but on pc and was a western production. Still a great jrpg people really are missing out on.
positive · AI labelView post →> What's your "no one but me remembers" game? PC RPG Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator Soul Bubbles for Nintendo DS Shibuya on iPhone
neutral · AI labelView post →I just started Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator for the first time because the game got special offers -50% on steam. my first impression wow i never played something like this it was totally mix crpg but plays in jrpg style. It's like came up as chrono trigger and FFVII.
positive · AI labelView post →Giving a sneak peek into what I'll be playing after the hiatus! Is it a diamond in the rough in the sea of retro PC games? Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator! #retrogaming #vtuber #furrylive #live www.youtube.com/live/MfU8Yc8...
neutral · AI labelView post →A good if outdated game. The story is interesting and you'll take your party through several layers of obstacles and enemies. Being an old game, a lot of battles will be just a succession of enemies - so, don't expect a variety of combat, that is normally done by turns using cards. The characters are well-developed, and there is even a bit of voicing. It's not a bad game for a rainy day, especially if you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information from the modern rpgs.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A captivating RPG with a rich storyline, engaging characters, and beautiful pixel art that offers hours of immersive and nostalgic gameplay.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A good game for 1999. Interesting lore, characters and plot. However, unnecessarily long levels with monotonous battles and terrible layout, random, imbalance, in some places completely incomprehensible logic of quests and some bugs are stifling. If nowadays, after 20+ years, someone will get the hands to make a remaster taking into account the progress of the game industry and fixing all the flaws, it would be a great thing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is reminding me of a lost gem on PC, Septerra Core. If you hadn't heard of Septerra Core, it's also a Western made JRPG style game made by a team who had big hopes and dreams. Fully voiced over too, a rarity in 1999. You can often find it for 99 cents on sale on Steam.
positive · AI labelView post →Septerra Core was good back in the day but hasn't aged well. MEH
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Random Saturday game thing Well, here is the other side of that jewel case that came with Septerra Core. I'm pretty sure my 'just-graduated-high-school-in-1998' self had known what ANIME by the time I saw this game. Sure playing in mechs wasn't a sim like MechWarrior, but who cares when it's fun?
positive · AI labelView post →The game is a jank, poorly built RPG from 1998. Yet i am enamored with it and cannot stop playing. Why? Why are jank games from the 90's and 2000's always sooooo goood,....
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have very fond memories of playing this game as a child. Sadly, the game does not live up to those memories. But I am very thankful that this game was ported to modern systems!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very charming game. The setting reminds me of Gunnm, which is a plus in my book. It also has an interesting magic system that involves combining different cards to create distinct spells, e.g., using the Barrier card (protection) and the Mirror card (inversion of a card's effect) to create a spell that removes an enemy barrier, then adding an All card to make it apply its effect to all enemies. The downside is that in the early game, you only have ♥♥♥♥♥♥ elemental cards like fire and water…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I should play Septerra Core again at some point because omg was that a game that I played the shit out of and I feel was very formative for me.
positive · AI labelView post →Rating: 8.7/10 Septerra Core is a classic role-playing game that combines traditional JRPG-inspired mechanics with a unique science-fantasy world and a memorable story. Players follow Maya, a young warrior who becomes involved in a much larger conflict threatening the world of Septerra. The game features exploration, turn-based combat, character progression, and a large cast of companions, creating an adventure filled with mystery, political conflicts, and futuristic fantasy elements. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's an interesting game but bear in mind that it is also old. Need some work to get it running on modern hardware and the game really shows its age through its QoL
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got Septerra Core as a kid in a gaming magazine to play on my father's work laptop while away on a trip. It was awesome. Anyway, unsure where we draw the line, but perhaps Secret of Evermore? Pier Solar? The Banner Saga? Animorphs on the Game Boy?
positive · AI labelView post →The game isn't terrible, in fact I really like the story and am a fan of turn based combat. I did play it way back when it came out but trying to play this now is way too painful. I really enjoyed the beginning but trying to trudge through the graveyard and I keep getting into battles which normally would be great except that the battle system is terrible and the zombies take forever to move and it's just way too painstakingly slow. It's torture having every zombie take their turn and taking…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In that case, my random game is Septerra Core, a CRPG with a distinctly JRPG aesthetic. Cool cutscenes, some memorable characters, and an ending I did not expect. It also did some pretty creative things with the combat system. Which was part Chrono Trigger and part… Fallout? Worth a look, on GOG.
positive · AI labelView post →Don't bother, doesn't run properly on modern systems, no matter how many "fixes" you slap on it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Okay, but I didn't want to buy a new console. Instead, I wanted to use my PC as a console replacement. But also, there's a surprising amount of games that never got a console release. For example, Blood and Septerra Core—never arrived on *any* console. I own those games, and the Steam controller let me play them on my TV very easily.
neutral · AI labelView post →Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creators! It's a Western take on the "JRPG" style of game, with anime-esque aesthetic, an interesting and mysterious world, a bunch of colourful protagonists, a solid "active" turn-based combat and an interesting card-based magic system.
positive · AI labelView post →Blood, Baldur’s Gate, Septerra Core, and Nosferatu: Wrath of Malachi have all been PC exclusives for decades now. Seriously, I got lots of great PC classics to recommend to you.
neutral · AI labelView post →Heya folks, here's a short featuring Septerra Core by Valkyrie Studios and Monolith Productions Normally this game is actually pretty tough, but I found a saved game on Nexus Mods that starts you at level 99, easier than finding a working trainer #septerracore #videogames #retrogames #rpg #gameplay
neutral · AI labelView post →Septerra Core is so nostalgic. If you can handle how slow some battles can be (mostly due to the animations), it is a good bang for your buck.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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