Langrisser Series

[Duddyroar]

This series has faded a little over the last few years, what with the dire Dreamcast version and the fact that most of the development team jumped ship to create the 'Growlancer' series, but back in the day this was the premier turned-based RPG IMO.

The first game (released in the US as Warsong) remains one of my favourite MD games. I played it to death. I love everything about the game, the dumpy visuals, the excellent character designs, the character level ups and the amazing music. I never got round to playing the second MD game (or the SNES 'Der Langrisser') but I did recently buy the PC Engine CD-ROM remake of the first game, which is pretty much the same with improved music and the odd cutscene.







The only other versions I've played are Langrisser III on the Saturn (which retains the amazing artwork but has a different battle system), Langrisser Dramatic Edition (reworked versions of the original two games, not as good IMO) and Langrisser IV & V on the PSX (both excellent versions). However the first game remains the best in my book. As the sole version of Langrisser in English, I recommend it to all.

[taurusnipple]

I concur to the fullest!

I borrowed Warsong years ago when I was in High School back home, seeing the Warsong boxart brings back a flood of memories! As soon as I played it I was hooked. I recall gagging to play this game again, so ahem, downloaded a Rom from somewhere. Think I mentioned this before, think it was you Duddy that replied too - I think it would be a perfect Advance game.

I was also gutted when the Swordmaster bites the bullet in the story too. Love the combat, the way you can have 10 soldiers running at a lone Lord and watching them get wasted. Even better, when one of the lucky chaps lives and has the luck to even damage him! - after what seems like an enternity of hits and parries and 'pings' - persistent bugger.

One of my favourite games ever. Never played any sequels though. I tried sorting out an avatar from Warsong a few years ago too, never got round to finishing it.

[Duddyroar]

I was also gutted when the Swordmaster bites the bullet in the story too

I actually restarted my game a couple of times to see if I could somehow keep him alive! He was such a badass character, very, very strong indeed. It's a shame he doesn't hang around for longer because none of the other characters become 'swordmasters' if I recall.

I've just bought the limited edition lenticular graphic/artwork book version of Langrisser III of fleabay...gotta start collectioning these games again!

It would be great to see this series updated for the GBA/DS/PSP (using the DS touch screen to move units around would be great) but I doubt it will happen, and if it does it will most likely suck. The last Langrisser game on the DC was poor - there was a new team of programmers, a new character designer and someone new doing the music. 'Growlanser' is the series of choice now for Langrisser fans, it would seem. Never played any of them, though.

[wheelaa]

Second all the above praise. Warsong is one of the best games ever, let alone one of the best turn based rpgs.

Check out Langrisser Tribute Edition on the Saturn...1-5 in a nice boxset (and don't forget the phonecard too)

[Duddyroar]

I've seen that boxset on ebay - too rich for my blood, I'm afraid...especially when you can pick the games up on their own so cheaply.

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Satoshi Urushihara's artwork really is something...

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Some assorted covers...









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Norks!!!

[Baseley09]

Warsong is a swell game indeed, I like the Langrisser feature of answering questions to form traits of your character.

Ive only got the Saturn holgram one thing these days, could do with Warsong, shame the language is limiting on most.

[MonkeyJuggleDX]

I was one of the few back in the day that thought Fire Emblem > Langrisser

Could never really get into that game, but FE had me hooked.

[Duddyroar]

The only FE game I've ever played is the GBA one (the one that got released in the West). As much as I liked it, I just couldn't bring myself to love it, like I do Warsong/Langrisser. The character designs in the first five Langrisser games are totally awesome, FE doesn't come close in that respect. However FE is more in-depth than Langrisser.

Both cracking games, to be honest.

[taurusnipple]

I adore Fire Emblem on the GBA. Theres a sequel coming out in May I think. That's my strategy fix I reckon.

[bossk2k3]

dc version

The only one i've played is the dc version and i really liked it.
I understand that it's a different type of game real time vs turn based and the artist is not the same but as a game it's good.
I should pick up on some of the saturn games to see what i think as it seems most started with the saturn/megadrive and dont like the dc one i see what i make of them

[Kizzycrew]

Hm. Looks great! I may pick up the old MD one, but tbh, I don't like playing japanese RPG's, I play RPG's mainly for the story so no story = no point heh. But that artwork is wonderful, very old-school. Me likeys!

[Duddyroar]

Kizzy - get hold of Warsong - which is the only Langrisser game to be translated into English. It's awesome.

[Duddyroar]

Been surfing the net looking for more Satoshi Urushihara artwork - not wanting to be a hopeless perv, but no one draws the naked female form better IMO...