Growlanser Generations

This review is mainly focused on Growlanser 2, since I haven’t managed to play much of Growlanser 3.

Graphics: This game uses the old school 2d graphic style we all love or hate, I must admit that this game reeks of nostalgia and is a *joy* to play, as a big RPG fan I must say that this game has what it takes to get people glued to the screen, not just because of the graphics but for its entirety.

Music: Professional composed music that makes this title even more enjoying, also the ocarina song that the main hero plays is so neat! Battle System: Strategy meets tactical RPG in this unique mix between thinking and action, this is not turn based so being aware of what you do is a key factor, do something foolish and it might be you who perish.

There is also an Auto-Battle option to make random encounter battles faster to finish and a gift to those who love to power level their characters.

Character Design: Every Anime fans would love it, as the anime artist Satoshi Urushihara is the man behind the character design, it’s a *joy* to see every chat scene between the hero’s and the other’s.

Gameplay: The Gameplay is smooth and when it comes to the world map they use in this title a grid system like in Final Fantasy Tactics where u can go between cities and places, occasionally there’s battles between monsters or bandits when walking between places, you might also stumble upon side quests and scenes.

Other things to notice is the Ring Weapon system where each hero has the option to equip a ring that can hold up to 3 gemstones, depending on the ring it may enhance the attribute on the hero and contain various levels of gemstones.

One of the key parts of the game is to gather information and you can do that by talking to the local town folks at the places you visit, towns usually have shops where you can Equip rings or buy gem stones or even sell your unwanted extra items, you also got the inn where you take can take a nap.

Game Value: You get a Deep story with a old school 2d graphic style, well composed music and a unique if not special battle system, and not to forget character’s designed by an anime artist. What more can you demand of a game?; And not to forget you get Growlanser 3 in the same package!

Final Words: After playing through this game several times, I can conclude that this game is a MUST try for all RPG fans out there, grab it now, you won’t regret it!

Replay Value: High