Grandia

1. Nerayo

   Aug 17, 2018

   10

   The game has some very witty and funny dialogues. Also, the display photos of the characters when they talk to show how they feel are just soThe game has some very witty and funny dialogues. Also, the display photos of the characters when they talk to show how they feel are just so expressive. The characters are easily some of the most memorable I've seen in a game.… Expand

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2. Smoketornado

   Dec 20, 2020

   10

   One of the best rpg´s ever made. A must play game. The story is fantastic. The combat system is unic and awesome.

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4. Carebare7333

   May 11, 2015

   10

   This is my favorite Playstation game I first started playing it when it first came out and still enjoy it today. It a really easy game and funThis is my favorite Playstation game I first started playing it when it first came out and still enjoy it today. It a really easy game and fun to play and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.… Expand

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5. Kai82

   Apr 7, 2021

   9

   For its time a great RPG with some flaws. Lets start with the good things: The story and characters are charming (Be warned here too. It isFor its time a great RPG with some flaws. Lets start with the good things: The story and characters are charming (Be warned here too. It is the kind that can also be annoying for others), the battle system was refreshing and the humor works well. On the negative side the localization is poor, its starts a bit slow and for the magic system I should give you a warning later on. Just for clarification: The game is now really old and does of cause not hold up in the technical and graphics categories. This however can not be hold against the game but I think the warning is fair (Also some people say it was not that good graphically back then). It is the story of teenager Justin who sets out to be an adventurer like his vanished father. He is still a bit naive but has the hearth of a hero. His adventure will become much greater and impactful than he had imagined in his wildest dreams. Firstly it sounds and look like a cheesy and child-friendly story but the plot deals with some serious issues and it is the good kind of cheesy. I already warned you that it is also the kind of story and characters that can annoy you. Even if I enjoyed it a lot I can fully see why others dislike the story and characters. For me I enjoyed the main and side characters. There is a lot of character development and interaction that never fails to deliver. It was satisfying and enjoyable in this regard. They also get the mixture of humor and seriousness right. The humor in particular was great. Be it for example the accident on the ship with Feena, the dealing with Nana, Saki and Mio or miss-expectations that lead to hilarious situations (Special mention the whole Justin to the rescue of beautiful helpless females arc;-). Lets continue with the game play. The battle system has some interesting mechanics. You can see enemies and depending how you engage or the enemies vice versa can get the initiative (Touch them behind and avoid the opposite). Then the battle starts. It is close to the Final Fantasy active time turn based battles but with a twist. There is an IP bar that shows which party member or enemy will act next. If you reach a marker you can input your command. The twist is that you have to reach the next marker to execute the command. This gives tactical options as special attacks and powerful magics take longer to perform. It is possible to cancel attacks or delay your enemies and vice versa. For this you have a fast and strong normal basic attack. Some special attacks and magic will also do the trick. It total this was a good system that added tactical depth to the battles. For special attacks: Each character has a set of weapons he / she can use. If you use these they level up and get stronger. If you fulfill the requirements you learn new skills. Beware not all skills can be used with other weapons like for example a whip attack is not possible to use with a knife. Magic: I like the system but hate how you have to unlock magic. You have no access to magic until you find a special item which was called fairy egg if I remember correctly. With each you can unlock one element (Fire, water, earth and wind. Since we don't have love no Captain Planet support for us;-). Those work like weapons. If you use them you level them up and gain access to better spells. There are overlaps like multi element spells and elemental (weapon) special attacks. Be warned that there is a finite amount of fairy eggs and these are missable. What makes this worse is that not all party members are permanent. You can waste some on characters that leave the party permanently. I think I give you the final party composition for you to plan as it helps at the end of the review with a spoiler warning. Again the total battle and ability system works great and I beat the game multiple times from beginning to end. There are also 3 bonus dungeons which are not connected to the story. These have very good items, some additional fairy eggs and strong bosses. Presentation wise the game has a unique style but the graphics divided the players already back then. Some said it was already outdated. The soundtrack is still good but the voice acting is awful. This was screwed in the localization. Overall this was a remarkable good game back then and I enjoyed it a lot. Maybe not up to date but it still has charm and good characters. SPOILER: Final party consist of: Justin, Feena, Rapp and Liete. Only use fairy eggs on those.… Expand

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6. CaptainAssassin

   Mar 10, 2015

   8

   Grandia showcases one of the best RPG combat systems ever developed. The combat mechanics paired with a passable storyline and colorfulGrandia showcases one of the best RPG combat systems ever developed. The combat mechanics paired with a passable storyline and colorful characters makes Grandia one for the collection.… Expand

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7. ThePSButton

   May 6, 2020

   8

   Grandia es una joya que hay que saborear. Un cast entrañable que se embarca en una aventura más grande que la vida misma. Una obra clásica conGrandia es una joya que hay que saborear. Un cast entrañable que se embarca en una aventura más grande que la vida misma. Una obra clásica con pixeles de buen ver y un sistema de combate increíble que no le pide nada a los RPGs de siguientes generaciones. No hay pierde con este pedazo precioso de videojuego.… Expand

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8. Polysquid

   Jul 16, 2012

   3

   Things which seemed epic when you were fourteen don't usually stand the test of time. Grandia with its shambling plot and cringe-worthy animeThings which seemed epic when you were fourteen don't usually stand the test of time. Grandia with its shambling plot and cringe-worthy anime moments fits squarely into this bracket.… Expand

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