Retro Replay Review

Gameplay

The main attraction remains The Last Story itself. This Limited Edition includes the game rather than recasting it as a separate version, so the reason to choose this box is the physical package wrapped around your playthrough.

That matters because the extras are not competing for your attention while you play. You can start with the disc, spend your time with the game on Wii, then return to the Steelbook, art book, and soundtrack when you want the experience to feel a little less disposable than a standard case on a shelf.

Buy this edition for the ritual of owning a favorite game in a more substantial form. If all you need is the game, the included physical bonuses will not change that basic decision; if the object itself is part of why you collect, they are the point.

Graphics

The concrete visual upgrade here is the package. The game comes in a cardboard box with a Premium Steelbook cover, while the Illustrations art book gives the artwork a dedicated printed space instead of leaving it confined to the disc case.

Story

The Limited Edition keeps the story experience tied to the included game. Its value lies in extending the time you spend thinking about that journey once a session is over, rather than changing the journey through new material.

The Illustrations art book is the most story-adjacent extra in the box. Paging through artwork after a major stretch of play can be more satisfying than immediately moving on to the next game, especially if you like having a tangible companion to a world you have spent hours inhabiting.

The soundtrack takes a different route. With seven tracks, it is a short selection, but it can bring back the mood of the game away from the Wii without demanding another full play session.

Overall Experience

This is a tasteful collector’s edition because every listed piece has a clear purpose. The Steelbook improves the shelf presence, the art book gives you something to browse, and the soundtrack gives you something to listen to; none of it feels like a random throw-in.

The seven-track soundtrack is the one element that feels deliberately compact. That is not necessarily a drawback—it makes the set feel curated rather than overloaded—but anyone buying primarily for a large music collection may find the selection brief.

For a fan who values physical games, this is the version worth hunting down. The cardboard box, steel case, printed art, and soundtrack turn a Wii release into a keepsake, and that is a stronger payoff than a standard edition can offer.

Retro Replay Score

7.5/10