Langrisser I & II

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 589 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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A fantastic quest for any Turn-Based-Strategy fan, it should be a crime Langrisser hasn't seen more popularity until now.
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Langrisser I & II is a remastered collection of the classic tactical RPGs. Follow the story of heroes fighting for their kingdoms, choose your allegiances, and command troops in strategic battles. With updated graphics, additional features, and localization options, this is the definitive Langrisser experience.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 589 reviews
story54 positive mentions
grinding20 negative mentions
  • The game successfully captures the nostalgia of the original Warsong, with improved graphics and gameplay mechanics.
  • The branching story paths and multiple endings provide significant replay value, making it engaging for players.
  • The mercenary system adds a unique twist to the traditional SRPG formula, allowing for more strategic gameplay.
  • The game suffers from poor keyboard and mouse support, making it difficult for players who prefer these controls.
  • Combat animations are lackluster compared to the original, feeling less impactful and engaging.
  • The overall difficulty is significantly lower than the original games, leading to a less challenging experience.
  • story315 mentions

    The story in Langrisser I & II is generally considered weak and clichéd, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and character development. While the games feature multiple branching paths and endings that enhance replayability, the overall narrative is often described as generic and poorly executed, making it difficult for players to engage with the plot. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the nostalgic elements and the strategic gameplay, suggesting that the story serves more as a backdrop for the tactical experience rather than a focal point.

    • “The story and characters are interesting, and the art (both classic and remastered) are really well done.”
    • “The story might be overdone by current standards, but the fact both games have a lot of endings means that if you find the general 'dark lord' story generic, there are other routes you will enjoy.”
    • “I enjoy the branching story paths and the ability to go back to old maps and replay them.”
    • “The story changes so drastically and arbitrarily depending on your route that it's absolutely impossible to follow or care about anything.”
    • “The storyline for this game is extremely boring.”
    • “Langrisser 1's story was exceedingly simple even for its time, and the only thing this remake did to change that was adding a new route to it, neglecting to do anything to flesh out the ridiculously sparse story content throughout, so the entire thing remains shallow.”
  • graphics190 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the option to toggle between remastered and classic art styles, while others criticize the new artwork as overly simplistic and reminiscent of mobile games. Fans of the original series often find the updated visuals jarring and less appealing compared to the classic designs, leading to a sense of nostalgia for the original artwork. Overall, while the remastered graphics offer a fresh look, they may not satisfy all players, particularly long-time fans of the franchise.

    • “The graphics and soundtrack are nice.”
    • “You can even mix and match both the graphics and the music with retro or modern.”
    • “This remake does everything one would hope for a remake of their favorite game: voice overs, dual graphics using the original and a more modern artwork, dual audio with original and remastered soundtrack.”
    • “But the graphics are so jarring and terrible that the game was simply not fun.”
    • “The bad: mobile-style field and battle graphics look extremely lame, boring, basic, not to mention off-model.”
    • “I'd call it phone game tier, but that would be insulting to the actual langrisser phone game, which has significantly better visuals than this, along with much better new takes on the character designs, so this remake fails to beat a phone game on two fronts.”
  • gameplay155 mentions

    The gameplay of Langrisser I & II retains much of the original mechanics while introducing some changes that have polarized players; some appreciate the nostalgic elements and branching narratives, while others criticize the departure from classic gameplay and balance issues. Many reviews highlight the simplicity and outdated nature of the mechanics compared to modern strategy games, with some praising the mercenary system for adding depth, while others find the AI and unit effectiveness lacking. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable tactical gameplay and frustrating design choices, making it a hit or miss depending on player expectations.

    • “Other than that though, the gameplay is fun and there are a bunch of really interesting endings to the games.”
    • “The gameplay itself is good; there's a reason the game is still well known after all these years.”
    • “Awesome remake of a timeless classic, improved gameplay while keeping the old feeling of the game.”
    • “And that's precisely why it's unforgivable that they departed so much from the game mechanics and unit balance while doing this remake.”
    • “There was some major gameplay changes from the original 'Warsong' on Sega Genesis to this; I am not a fan of any of the changes (which can't be undone or reverted in this port) and it makes the game not worth playing in my estimation.”
    • “The gameplay is just braindead easy; the only difficulty you'll find here at all is in having NPC AI act idiotic and enemy reinforcements appear to kill off NPCs that need to be protected, so you might fail from that if you don't know what's coming.”
  • music117 mentions

    The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many praising the remastered soundtrack as fantastic and a significant improvement over the original. Players appreciate the option to switch between classic and modern music, allowing for a nostalgic experience while also enjoying updated tracks. However, some critiques mention that certain remixed songs feel generic or lack energy compared to their original versions, highlighting a mixed reception regarding the overall quality of the new arrangements.

    • “The music (which is frankly fantastic) also gets the same treatment, with pretty good remastered tracks and the option to use the original Mega Drive versions.”
    • “One last comment: the music in this game is absolutely amazing, and I truly hope the money I gave to these people somehow makes it to those musicians.”
    • “Music had been remastered from the classics, and you can toggle between modern or classic music.”
    • “The new music is also a bit forgettable.”
    • “It is mind boggling, then, why they chose to rearrange all these songs once again, but such that each song is boring and lacking in energy.”
    • “- music is yawn, nothing special.”
  • replayability24 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple story routes, diverse classes, and various outcomes, encouraging players to explore different strategies and missions. With two full games included, each featuring extensive campaigns and numerous sub-missions, players can enjoy a rich experience that invites repeated playthroughs. Overall, the combination of engaging storytelling and strategic depth contributes to a high replay value.

    • “The sheer variety of classes, spells, and mercenary types, as well as different outcomes, offers a good amount of replayability.”
    • “Loving the game so far, the many routes per game give replayability.”
    • “Both games have multiple story routes that invite replayability to them.”
    • “The multiple routes for both games add a lot to the replay value, along with a slew of sub-missions that could be done within a mission, most of which would be required for a different route.”
    • “Both games have multiple story routes that invite replayability.”
    • “The package includes two full games, and one has a decently long campaign with a ton of different routes and missions for replay value.”
  • grinding20 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the item upgrading and experience system that encourages unnecessary actions. While some enjoy the tactical elements and optimization involved, many feel that the grinding detracts from the overall challenge and enjoyment, especially when compared to other free alternatives that offer better execution. Overall, the grinding can be a significant drawback for those seeking a more engaging experience.

    • “Of course, having to control fifty or so units during a map is kinda grindy, and the game's experience system (which rewards pointlessly casting buff spells whenever you have a character not doing anything else) kinda contributes to the problem.”
    • “So it makes it even less worthy to buy this game when you can actually get another better visual, better voice acting, better storytelling, and way better execution in every way, for free... (other than the fact you need to grind, it's an online game after all, but judging from how tiresome and repetitive it is when we are getting all routes in this one, it's no different than grinding anyway...)”
    • “No challenge and too easy grinding made my heart empty when I finished it.”
  • character development15 mentions

    Character development in the game is largely criticized, with reviewers noting a cliched story and minimal growth for the characters. While the character designs are praised for their beauty and refinement, particularly in the context of the game's visual presentation, the lack of meaningful development detracts from the overall experience. The remake's character designs have been updated, but many feel they do not compensate for the shallow narrative.

    • “The character designs, map, effects, etc. have been faithfully remade and I am absolutely hooked to this!”
    • “Langrisser happened just around that corner, when the consoles finally became capable of big storage capacity (CD-ROM) and their character designs became one of a kind in the industry, leaving a big impression on players as one of the games with the best looking characters.”
    • “[Addicting strategy gameplay, beautiful anime-style character design, lots of content and replayability].”
    • “The story is cliched and terrible with almost no character development at all.”
    • “As far as the new character designs go, getting rid of the needlessly large shoulder pads was good, but making most female characters even more scantily clad is silly.”
    • “I'd call it phone game tier, but that would be insulting to the actual Langrisser phone game, which has significantly better visuals than this, along with much better new takes on the character designs, so this remake fails to beat a phone game on two fronts.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted through its amusing alternate routes and the ironic choice between good and evil, which adds a layer of comedic depth. Players find the humor engaging, though some feel that replaying large sections for the jokes can be tedious. Overall, the game's charm transcends language barriers, making it enjoyable even for those unfamiliar with the original Japanese version.

    • “Some of the alternate routes are funny as hell, but not worth replaying large chunks of the game each time.”
    • “This game was deceptively good, and it's rather funny that you can choose to be evil rather than a good person.”
    • “Funny thing is, it was the Japanese version I got when I was a kid, and even without knowing Japanese, I enjoyed that game so much that I just had to get it as soon as I found out it's on Steam.”
  • optimization6 mentions

    The game's optimization is primarily geared towards controller users, which some players appreciate, while others criticize the lack of proper optimization for PC controls. This duality suggests that while console players may find the experience satisfactory, PC users might face challenges with control responsiveness. Overall, the game may appeal to those who enjoy a straightforward gameplay style despite its optimization shortcomings.

    • “Anyhow, if you enjoy a simple story and moving units around on a grid and optimization of stats with a bit of grinding, it might be the one for you.”
    • “The controls aren't even optimized for PC.”
    • “Optimized for controller, which is a negative, but I am also a console player that prefers controller, so it's nice to be able to play the game in my preferred method.”
    • “If you enjoy a simple story and moving units around on a grid, along with optimization of stats and a bit of grinding, it might be the one for you.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game is praised for its excellent stability, with users highlighting its smooth performance and high-quality presentation, suggesting it surpasses similar titles like Fire Emblem.

    • “Runs great, top-notch presentation, superior to Fire Emblem in every way.”
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