Futuristic sci-fi action-RPG on Vita. Fight in giant exoskeletons. Well-calibrated visuals for the console. For sci-fi action fans with resource management.
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Action RPG1 player12+
Description
Two young people who fall into a parallel world must battle monsters and solve mysteries in this action RPG. Published by Square Enix, released in the United States in October 2016. Action-RPG with hybrid combat system, open world to explore, science-fiction and fantasy storyline. US edition.
Exist Archive - The Other Side of the Sky review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,7 GB📅18/10/2016
Published by Aksys Games
Exist Archive - The Other Side of the Sky (PS Vita) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Exist Archive gathers former Valkyrie Profile craftsmen under the Aksys label, a pedigree that feeds the interest of Japanese RPG fans beyond its modest sales. The single North American run, never repressed, saw its availability thin as stock dried up. Its desirability rests on this recognized creative lineage rather than broad popularity.
An underrated gem
A spiritual successor to Valkyrie Profile, this tri-Ace RPG blends 2D platforming, snappy four-button combat and a tale of exiled souls. Released to total indifference on a shunned console, it never found its crowd. Its punchy battle system and melancholy mood make it a gem for fans of offbeat action J-RPGs.
Is Exist Archive - The Other Side of the Sky still worth playing in 2026?
An RPG from tri-Ace and Spike Chunsoft, Exist Archive follows human souls transported to another world after their death, who must reclaim their humanity across two dimensional dungeons and snappy turn based battles. The combat system inherited from Valkyrie Profile, where each character is tied to a button, the polished art direction and the story about choice and redemption appeal to fans. The structure can feel repetitive. For a fan of auteur JRPGs or of tri-Ace, the title keeps a preserved combat mechanic and atmosphere.
