Comparison

Hardboiled vs SaGa Frontier Remastered

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hardboiled

Embark on a turn-based RPG adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore a desolate town, engage in strategic combat, and make choices that shape your character's destiny and the fate of survivors. Your decisions will determine whether you become a harbinger of justice or chaos.

Highlights
  • Explore desolate post-apocalyptic towns
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Atmospheric graphics and sound
  • Scavenge for weapons and loot
  • Dynamic reputation system
  • Robust skill point system
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In a world ravaged by the devastating aftermath of humanity's self-destruction, survival is the ultimate goal. The cataclysmic blast unleashed chaos, leaving only remnants of abandoned towns and cities engulfed in the aftermath of radiation and disease. Among the survivors is Max, determined to piece together the fragments of his shattered life. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn after a few stolen car parts set off a chain of events that tests his resolve. Embark on a gripping adventure as Max navigates treacherous landscapes, encountering desperate factions vying for control. As he searches for a new home, conflicts arise, forcing him to confront the delicate balance between justice and survival. Will he reclaim the stolen parts and forge his own path, helping those in need along the way? Or will he resort to ruthless tactics, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake? The choice is yours as Max embraces his role as a harbinger of justice. Features: • Explore a desolate and perilous town, teeming with mysteries and dangers at every turn. • Engage in strategic turn-based combat, utilizing your wits and tactics to outsmart adversaries. • Immerse yourself in atmospheric graphics and immersive sound design, capturing the bleak essence of a post-apocalyptic world. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of diverse weapons and scavenge for valuable loot to enhance your chances of survival. • Shape Max's destiny through a dynamic reputation system, allowing you to choose between acts of compassion or acts of ruthlessness. • Develop Max's skills and attributes through a robust skill point stat system, customizing his abilities to suit your playstyle. • Enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience with no intrusive ads or in-app purchases. Dive into this gripping post-apocalyptic tale, where your decisions shape the course of Max's journey towards redemption or chaos. Will you navigate the remnants of humanity with empathy and compassion, or will you succumb to the darkness that lurks within? The future lies in your hands. Good luck and have fun!

About

SaGa Frontier Remastered

Embark on a classic RPG adventure with enhanced graphics and new content. Choose from eight heroes, each with a unique story, and forge your own path using the Free Scenario system. Master the Glimmer system for new skills and powerful combined attacks.

Highlights
  • Eight unique heroes with individual storylines
  • Free Scenario system for player-driven journeys
  • Glimmer system for skill acquisition and combined attacks
  • New main character, Fuse, with exclusive content
  • Added Phantom Cutscenes for deeper story
  • Improved high-resolution graphics and UI
  • Double-speed mode for smoother gameplay
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The beloved 1998 RPG Classic, SaGa Frontier, is reborn with improved graphics, additional features, and a new main character! Experience this role-playing adventure as one of the eight heroes, each with their own storyline and goals. With the Free Scenario system, unfold your own unique journey. Engage in dramatic battles, and use the Glimmer system to gain new skills and carry out combined attacks with your allies! New Features ・New Main Character, Fuse! The new main character, Fuse, can be played once certain conditions have been fulfilled. The Fuse scenario features great new tracks from Kenji Ito, and is full of new content. Discover a different side to the other main characters. ・Phantom Cutscenes, Implemented at last Several cutscenes that were cut have been added to Asellus's scenario. Delve deeper into the story than before. ・Improved Graphics and Extensive New Features Alongside upgraded high-resolution graphics, the UI has been updated and improved. Additional new features have been added, including double-speed mode, making gameplay smoother than ever.

Screenshots

Hardboiled4 screens
SaGa Frontier Remastered4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hardboiled at $1.99 against SaGa Frontier Remastered's $24.99. SaGa Frontier Remastered's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 30 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hardboiled costs $1.99 and SaGa Frontier Remastered $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SaGa Frontier Remastered holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 50 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Hardboiled's written reviews are positive against 72% of SaGa Frontier Remastered's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, SaGa Frontier Remastered every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hardboiled versus SaGa Frontier Remastered: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHardboiledSaGa Frontier Remastered
Price$1.99 — better$24.99
Rating4.1 (46 ratings)4.7 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4650 — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB1.9 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGame Dev TeamSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Hardboiled

All ratings46 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative14.8%

SaGa Frontier Remastered

All ratings50 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Hardboiled

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Combat locks you in
  • Enemies walk away out of range
  • Cannot save game
  • Loot disappears after death
  • Game crashes during combat
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  • Cannot install with Face ID
  • Raiders and guardians don't fight each other
  • Enemies follow player constantly when attacked
  • Cannot escape combat
  • Guardians don't protect
  • No save zones
  • Inventory system unintuitive
  • Last encounter is a weak boss
  • Spelling mistakes

Requested features

18 requests
  • More content/levels/chapters
  • Sequel with more features
  • Save/load feature
  • More in-depth character customization
  • Perks system
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  • Dialogue with NPCs
  • Larger world/more maps
  • Side quests
  • Co-op/multiplayer options
  • Tutorial
  • Player customization
  • More items and loot
  • Factions
  • Crafting system
  • Ability to run away from fights
  • GameCenter integration
  • Passive skills
  • Unique gear

SaGa Frontier Remastered

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hardboiled

No in-app purchases

None

SaGa Frontier Remastered

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hardboiled free?
Hardboiled costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SaGa Frontier Remastered free?
SaGa Frontier Remastered costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hardboiled or SaGa Frontier Remastered?
SaGa Frontier Remastered is rated higher. Hardboiled averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while SaGa Frontier Remastered averages 4.7 from 50 ratings.
Do Hardboiled or SaGa Frontier Remastered have ads?
Neither Hardboiled nor SaGa Frontier Remastered shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hardboiled or SaGa Frontier Remastered?
Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, and SaGa Frontier Remastered every 2 months. Most recently, Hardboiled was updated on November 1, 2026 and SaGa Frontier Remastered on October 24, 2026.

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