Growlanser: Heritage of War

War Once Again for the Light Saviors
This is the latest installment in the Growlanser series. The Growlanser games are known for their highly strategic battle system. Most of the games have to do with war time themes. This one is no different, you're put in between opposing countries as a peace keeping organization known as the PMB (Peace Maintenance Brigade).

The Overview
The main character's name is Hachen and he's from the small village of Warsley. One day Warsley is attacked by ancient creatures that have been ravaging the land for ages. Hachen survives thanks to an operation but many do not. Hachen finds himself fighting for the PMB in an attempt to bring peace across the land.Does Hachen have the ability to bring and keep peace within the world or will he perish trying?

The Review
I have to say for the first 3D Growlanser I was very impressed. At first the battle system is a little hard to get use to for those who have played the other Growlanser games but after a couple battles it's easy to get the hang of. Unlike in the other Growlanser games the battle system allows you to run around freely and act. The battles are generally quick but just like all the other Growlansers, the story battles require strategy and well thought action. As for the story line, it is nothing short of great. It still has a war time theme, thus the name. However there is the added bonus of the Screapers, the ancient monsters who hunt mankind. There are several side quests within this game, as well as some mini games. The one thing that makes this one different is that you get to use different characters in the game to get their aspect and see their roles in the story through their eyes. Overall this game was a lot of fun, I give it a 4 out of 5.

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