Arca and his companions defend their world against neighbouring realms, and the Summon Night formula grows in ambition. Banpresto enriches bonds and summons; genuinely notable for series followers; sadly Japan-only.
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RPG1 player12+
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Arca and his summoner companions defend their world against a threat from adjacent realms in this fourth series entry. Published by Banpresto, released in Japan in October 2008. Turn-based combat with summons, relationship simulation with an evolving companion, multi-branching storyline. Japan exclusive.
Summon Night 4 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Carrying on the summoners' saga extends the tactical formula with new characters, bonds and maps. Optimising your units, weaving your relationships and overcoming a long story fills long hours. That density, faithful to the series, offers a longevity tactical-RPG fans cultivate.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Summon Night 4 still worth playing in 2026?
A sequel to Bandai Namco's tactical RPG, Summon Night 4 extends the formula by having young summoners defend their world against a threat from adjacent realms, in enriched turn based battles. The polished summoning system, the deepened bonds between characters and the still careful narration strengthen the appeal for fans of the series. Left in Japan, the title demands the language. For a fan of retro tactical RPGs or of Summon Night, the title keeps a strategic depth and a warm writing.
