Summary
- Release Year: 1998
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: PlayStation
- Developers: Hearty Robin
- Publishers: Atlus
Brigandine: The Legend of Forsena (1998)
Brigandine: The Legend of Forsena is a strategy role-playing game developed by Hearty Robin and published by Atlus for the Sony PlayStation. The game was released in Japan in 1998 and in North America and Europe in 1999.
Brigandine is set in the fantasy world of Forsena, which is divided into six nations: Gustava, Norzaleo, Iscalio, Leona, Shinobi, and Lucretius. Each nation is ruled by a Knight of Rune, who possesses a powerful artifact known as a Brigandine. The Brigandines are said to be the keys to defeating the evil Emperor Darc, who seeks to conquer Forsena.
The player takes on the role of one of the six Knights of Rune and must assemble an army to defeat Darc and his forces. The game features a unique turn-based battle system in which the player controls multiple units on a grid-based map. Units can move, attack, and use special abilities, and the player must carefully manage their resources to achieve victory.
Brigandine also features a deep and involving story, with multiple endings depending on the player’s choices. The game’s rich cast of characters and engaging plot make it a memorable and rewarding experience.
Gameplay
Brigandine is a turn-based strategy role-playing game in which the player controls multiple units on a grid-based map. The player’s goal is to defeat the enemy’s units and capture their castles.
Units can move, attack, and use special abilities. Movement is limited by the unit’s movement points, and attacks are limited by the unit’s attack range. Special abilities can be used to heal units, buff allies, or debuff enemies.
The player can also recruit new units to their army. Units can be recruited from villages, castles, and other locations. Each unit has its own unique stats and abilities, and the player must carefully consider which units to recruit and how to use them in battle.
Story
Brigandine is set in the fantasy world of Forsena, which is divided into six nations: Gustava, Norzaleo, Iscalio, Leona, Shinobi, and Lucretius. Each nation is ruled by a Knight of Rune, who possesses a powerful artifact known as a Brigandine.
The Brigandines are said to be the keys to defeating the evil Emperor Darc, who seeks to conquer Forsena. The player takes on the role of one of the six Knights of Rune and must assemble an army to defeat Darc and his forces.
The game features a deep and involving story, with multiple endings depending on the player’s choices. The game’s rich cast of characters and engaging plot make it a memorable and rewarding experience.
Reception
Brigandine was released to critical acclaim. The game was praised for its deep and involving gameplay, its rich story, and its memorable characters. Brigandine was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
The game has been re-released several times, including on the PlayStation Network in 2016 and on the Nintendo Switch in 2020. Brigandine remains a popular and beloved game among fans of strategy role-playing games.
Legacy
Brigandine has had a significant impact on the strategy role-playing genre. The game’s unique turn-based battle system and its deep and involving story have been praised by critics and players alike. Brigandine has also been cited as an inspiration for other strategy role-playing games, such as the Fire Emblem series.
Brigandine remains a popular and beloved game among fans of strategy role-playing games. The game’s deep and involving gameplay, its rich story, and its memorable characters make it a classic of the genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
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