Brigandine The Legend of Runersia

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"Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia" is a grand strategy simulation game where players choose a ruler and platoons of knights and monsters to conquer bases and unify the continent of Runersia. The game features simple yet deep war simulation with unit growth, map-based platoon battles, and strategic planning during different phases of the game. Combat is turn-based, with various elements, skills, and terrain advantages affecting the outcome of battles.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Brigandine The Legend of Runersia screenshot

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 573 reviews

story36 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original Brigandine: The Legend of Forsena, with familiar gameplay mechanics and character designs.
The artwork and character designs are praised as beautiful, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the game.
The tactical gameplay is engaging, with a variety of units and strategic options that keep battles interesting.

The graphics and in-game models are considered outdated compared to modern standards, leading to disappointment for some players.
The story and character interactions are often described as shallow and forgettable, lacking depth and engagement.
Some mechanics, such as monster evolution and AI behavior, are criticized for being repetitive and not offering enough variety.

story
181 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it forgettable or generic, often describing it as a basic fantasy narrative that lacks depth and memorable characters. However, some appreciate the intriguing world-building and the unique storylines for each of the six factions, which can enhance replayability. Overall, while the gameplay is praised, the story is often seen as secondary, serving primarily as a backdrop to the strategic elements of the game.
- “The story, while not groundbreaking, is compelling enough to drive the gameplay forward.”
- “Moreover, the story is compelling, with an exciting plot and interesting characters to follow.”
- “Each faction has their own storyline and unique characters, and with multiple game modes/challenges you're getting dozens (or hundreds) of hours of content.”
- “The story is entirely pointless and just serves as background.”
- “The writing is much degraded; faster quests are as a consequence quests with no story at all, and the stories of the individual nations are flat and hammy.”
- “Neither the story nor the characters' goals or interests make any sense, so the story is a 2/5.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia" is a mix of nostalgia and modern refinement, appealing to fans of the original while introducing some new mechanics. While many players appreciate the engaging tactical elements and character variety, some find the mechanics overly simplistic or poorly explained, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the game offers a solid strategic RPG experience, though it may not meet the expectations of those seeking deeper complexity.
- “Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia is a captivating strategy RPG that stands out for its deep and engaging gameplay, offering a refreshing experience for fans of the genre.”
- “The gameplay is where Brigandine truly shines.”
- “With the beautiful art style that fits the story and what the game is going for, adding to the excellent voice acting and solid gameplay, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia is a title every turn-based strategy fan and new players who are curious about the genre should definitely play.”
- “Story is bare bones (which is fine), graphics are terrible, UI is clunky, music is bad, but I could've tolerated all of that if the gameplay weren't so poor.”
- “Overall, the game feels slightly underdeveloped and the game mechanics are too bland and simplistic.”
- “Gameplay is very repetitive; I lost interest about halfway through the first playthrough.”
graphics
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning artwork and character designs as masterpieces, while criticizing the in-game models and overall graphical fidelity as outdated, especially when compared to modern standards. Some players express a desire for improved graphics in future installments, noting that the visuals, although charming, do not fully reflect the quality of the artwork. Overall, while the art style is celebrated, the technical execution of the graphics leaves room for improvement.
- “One of the most striking aspects of this game is its stunning graphics, with rich details and well-designed characters.”
- “The aesthetic choices effectively convey the tone and mood of the world, creating an atmosphere that complements the strategic depth.”
- “Great visuals.”
- “The graphics are... let's just say, I've seen mobile games have better graphics than this. I just wish that the in-game models reflected the beauty of the artwork, which is a masterpiece.”
- “Graphically, 'Brigandine' employs a charming yet somewhat dated visual style that might remind players of classic strategy games.”
- “Story is bare bones (which is fine), graphics are terrible, UI is clunky, music is bad, but I could've tolerated all of that if the gameplay weren't so shite.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack as exceptional and reminiscent of the Disgaea series, while others find it repetitive and less engaging compared to previous titles like Brigandine: Legend of Forsena. Many players appreciate the voice acting and sound design, noting that the music enhances the overall atmosphere, though some opted to mute it during gameplay. Overall, while the music is generally considered good, it may not stand out for everyone.
- “Highly recommended; soundtrack, atmosphere, gameplay... all exceptional.”
- “Great soundtrack with a style you'll recognize if you've ever played the Disgaea series.”
- “Brigandine 'formation' music is a total masterpiece.”
- “Story is bare bones (which is fine), graphics are terrible, UI is clunky, music is bad, but I could've tolerated all of that if the gameplay weren't so shite.”
- “The creature sounds will become monotonous and the music is just background music.”
- “The classes are limited, the unit models are awful, and the music is the same for every battle.”
replayability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability, primarily due to its six distinct factions, each with unique stories and characters, as well as various game modes and challenges that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the non-linear gameplay and the depth of content available, making it a worthy investment for those who enjoy strategy games. While some note that certain aspects may require extensive playtime to unlock, the overall consensus is that the game offers significant replay value.
- “Decent replayability with six different factions that have their own little self-contained stories.”
- “The story of each faction alone makes them all replayable.”
- “Overall, replay value is huge, not only because you have 6 different countries to play with - each with their respective stories and characters (although the main goal is the same) - but also because each gameplay is different.”
- “The only replayability it has is the different stories for each kingdom.”
- “What's supposed to be a significant addition of replayability turns out to be something that you can only acquire after another 70+ hours of the same, grueling campaign.”
- “Although not as grand in scale as I'd like, there is a lot of replayability due to there being 5 (6) playable factions.”
character development
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players feeling limited by class choices that restrict agency, while others praise the character designs as visually appealing and fitting within the fantasy setting. Although the artwork is often highlighted as a strong point, the overall narrative and character progression have been criticized for lacking depth and engagement. The character design is consistently noted as a standout feature, showcasing impressive visuals, but the gameplay experience may not fully capitalize on this strength.
- “I especially like the character design in this game.”
- “I absolutely applaud the character design.”
- “The character development is nearly like Forsena, the first game, but more... you know... some kind of extreme or hardcore yet more mature line.”
- “Not going for optimal classes seems to punish you unnecessarily, so you don't feel like you have much agency in character development.”
- “The character development is nearly like the first game, but more... you know... some kind of extreme or hardcore yet more mature line.”
- “Lor still has anime-style character design like its predecessor.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with users reporting smooth performance even on low-end PCs, often referred to as "potato" systems. While some mention occasional stuttering, the majority find it runs exceptionally well, especially with mouse and keyboard controls, making it a solid choice for turn-based tactics fans.
- “The game performance is top-notch; I have a hunch even a potato PC can run this game perfectly.”
- “Runs smoothly and is highly recommended for any turn-based tactics enthusiast.”
- “Stuttering now and then.”
- “The game being optimized for PC is an understatement; this game plays way better with a mouse and keyboard.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring repetitive completion of quests and achievements to unlock content. While the tactical RPG gameplay is generally well-received, the necessity for extensive grinding can detract from the overall experience, making movement and questing feel monotonous.
- “However, you have to 'unlock' stuff through tedious playing of the game several times doing achievements/quests.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Moving your troops across the map can get a bit tedious after a while.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the exceptional soundtrack and aesthetic choices that effectively convey the tone and mood of the world. This immersive environment enhances the overall gameplay experience and complements the strategic depth, earning a perfect score for its storytelling and atmosphere.
- “The aesthetic choices effectively convey the tone and mood of the world, creating an atmosphere that complements the strategic depth.”
- “Highly recommended; soundtrack, atmosphere, gameplay... all exceptional.”
- “Story & atmosphere: 10/10”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “Despite the potential, the environment lacks detail and depth, resulting in a flat and unengaging atmosphere.”
- “The sound design is underwhelming, failing to enhance the atmosphere and leaving the world feeling empty.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the pirates to be particularly amusing. However, some users express disappointment with the AI, suggesting that it detracts from the overall comedic experience.
- “I actually think I chose the least obnoxious of the nations because the pirates are at least kind of funny.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some encounter glitches, they find the gameplay enjoyable and the RPG elements engaging. Others note an absence of bugs and glitches, indicating a generally stable experience, though some express disappointment in the lack of significant gameplay improvements.
- “The game is plagued by constant crashes and bugs that ruin the overall experience.”
- “I frequently encounter glitches that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “The stability issues are a major drawback, as the game often freezes or crashes unexpectedly.”