Growlanser Generations
Growlanser Generations is a compilation of two different games as Growlanser II and Growlanser III, developed by Career Soft. Throughout the game, the player has to play as a knight named Wein Cruz, who has to fight for the lost glory of the kingdoms of Rolandia and Burnstein. The game has many characters where some characters serve as playable, and a few are NPCs.
A circle represents the character’s movement range, and the movement speed depends on the number of points a player possesses. The battles are active-time based where instead of each side taking their turn, both sides act according to the individual stats.
Physical attackers can move towards the enemy to blow them within their range, while magical attackers can take the time to cast their spells to hit much farther enemies. Each of the battle rings has three gem slots, and every gem has a level from 0 to nine. All the gems have unique benefits, such as increase the damage dealt or decrease the amount of casting spells.
#1 Suikoden Tactics
Suikoden Tactics is a Tactical, Turn-Based, RPG, and Single-player video game developed by Konami. Throughout the game, the player takes on the role of a protagonist named Kyril, who has to advance through the story by completing tactical battles. The game offers the player to interact with other characters to help the player in many different ways. The player has to recruit new characters to his team and train them for battles.
The player can gather information, learn new skills, and buy equipment. The game has many characters where each character can use special items. The character’s attack and defense ability get boosted by a significant amount of the corresponding element he has possessed.
The significant feature of the battle system is the use of supporting characters that have no offensive value. These characters cannot attack but impart various effects on the playing field, such as healing, digging, etc. The player can use many spell runes, but the utilization of three weapons to impart three attacks can operate similarly to spell runes.
#2 Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories
Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories is a Tactical, Turn-Based, RPG, and Single-player video game developed by Nippon Ichi Software. Throughout the game, the player takes on the role of a protagonist named who has to explore story maps and completes side quests. The game has 13 main chapters where the player must complete all the chapters, and each of the chapters has a new area for exploration.
Each area consists of multiple obstacles, and the player must beat every obstacle to advance the next chapter. The player can repeat the completed maps by talking to the gatekeeper of the palace. The game shows scenes at the beginning and end of each chapter, but a player can proceed after skipping.
The item world mode allows the player to select any item and enter the world. The levels within this world are random, but the difficulty of enemies depends on the item’s power. The player has two options to progress through the world, such as by defeating all enemies or by using exit portals scattered through the levels.
#3 Eternal Poison
Eternal Poison is an Adventure, RPG, and Single-player video game developed by Atlus. During the game, the player controls a warrior where the mission is to fight for the freedom of the Princess of the castle of Valdia. Demonic forces of the kingdom have kidnapped the Princess and a secret treasure of the Eternal Poison.
The player has to battle demons all through the time, but it is not so easy. The player needs to capture these demons to use them as allies in his party. The player may purchase weapons, build up his army, and customize his team. The player can make the party healthy using special items. The game has five different parties, and the choices made by the player can define the outcome.
As the player progresses, the game’s enemies become more substantial, but the player must upgrade the character with advanced equipment. Dive into the adventure, make use of special items, battle demons, and rescue the Princess. The core features of the game are Special Powers, Demons, Upgrades, and Party-Based.
#4 Makai Kingdom: Chronicles of the Sacred Tome
Makai Kingdom: Chronicles of the Sacred Tome is an Adventure, RPG, and Single-player video game developed by Nippon Ichi Software. Throughout the game, the player controls a character who has to engage in battles where the victory depends on the termination of enemies. As many opponents a player kills, as many points he earns.
The player can earn points by interacting with items on the map. The game has various character classes such as Warrior and Mage, with different abilities and sexes. The game has a variety of weapon types where each of the weapons has expansive sets. The player can equip armor and various other accessories through progression.
Each class has four weapons and can learn new moves to use in combat. The game offers new vehicles that vary in size, shape, and purpose. These are faster than traveling on foot and can damage opponents. Two different types of extensions are there, such as locked and secret. The core features of the game are Vehicles, Two Extensions, Skills, and Weapons.