GRIMGRIMOIRE VITA SOFTWARE
GRIMGRIMOIRE VITA PS2

Let’s start with the characters, shall we? Some information about the game was also released, including character descriptions (and voice-over actors) and information on the game’s systems (both old and new). The theme of time-looping fits well with current trends, but knowing that this game is 15 years old makes it just a little more special. She travels back in time to the beginning of those five days, repeating them until she can hopefully end the disaster leading to mass casualty. Lillet eagerly begins studying her first grimoire, but five days later a disaster claims the lives of everyone at the academy. The school is led by Gaminel Dore, who once defeated the Archmage the campus actually sits where the Archmage’s castle once stood. Students there are all personally recruited, so you know they’re going to be good at what they do. The game begins with a happy Lillet, who has been invited to enroll in a magic academy. One last bonus for those who like their games difficult: hard mode is harder than ever. There are also new features, such as a gallery with 90+ illustrations, a Fast-Forward function for battle and story, and a Mid-Battle Save function. This updated version includes remastered graphics, yes, but also new systems to make the game more enjoyable (including Great Magic and a Skill Tree). So without further delay, here is the first trailer for GrimGrimoire OnceMore: I was still rubbing the sleep out of my eyes this morning when I saw that a trailer had gone up overnight (well, Canada’s overnight, during the day on the other side of the world) and knew that I had to share it. It’s about a young wizard trying to avoid reliving the same five days (and the same impending doom). Yes, it’s a super-fun title to say ten times fast, but the original title was actually a pretty nifty 2D magical fantasy real-time strategy game it was actually the first game created under Vanillaware’s current label.

GRIMGRIMOIRE VITA SOFTWARE

GrimGrimoire OnceMore launches in Japan on PS4 and Nintendo Switch July 28.Earlier this week, it was announced that Nippon Ichi Software and Vanillaware would be releasing a remaster of 2007’s GrimGrimoire under the title GrimGrimoire OnceMore. While a western localization has not been announced, NIS has shown plenty of commitment in bringing its recent release to these shores, so an international edition seems somewhat inevitable.

With this sparkling remaster, perhaps GrimGrimoire will find the plaudit and success in 2022 that escaped it back in 2007. The new remaster promises higher-resolution, widescreen visuals, new magic mechanics and skill tree options, rebalanced difficulty options, an overhauled save system, and a newly recorded voice track, as well as a gallery of Maenou’s gorgeous artwork. Unfortunately, despite receiving plaudits from critics and fans, and even being fortunate enough to receive a western localization, GrimGrimoire was something of a sales flop, which quickly put an end to plans for an extended franchise.

GrimGrimoire was written and directed by George Kamitani of Dragon’s Crown fame, and features the instantly recognizable art style of Kouichi Maenou. A 2D real-time-strategy adventure, players control Lillet as she puppeteers armies of mystic familiars, battling it out with the evil wizard’s own dark forces.Ĭheck out the trailer for the original 2007 release below. Currently in development at Vanillaware, the delightfully titled GrimGrimoire OnceMore will launch in Japan this summer on PS4 and Nintendo Switch.Īs revealed in the newest issue of Weekly Famitsu, GrimGrimoire OnceMore will see clumsy witch-in-training Lillet Blan attempt to rescue her school, The Tower of Silver Star, from a bothersome time loop, activated by a nefarious sorcerer who comes seeking the Philosopher’s Stone.

GRIMGRIMOIRE VITA PS2

Nippon Ichi Software has announced that the classic PS2 strategy title GrimGrimoire is getting a remaster. Grab your magic wands and your cute Victorian boots, folks.