![]() ![]() First, you come flying into a magic school on a dragon to meet an older Dumbledore-looking wise man referred to as Professor Gammel. A Coven of MisfitsĪfter pressing ‘New Game,’ the player is thrown down a well FULL of exposition. The original VanillaWare creation from 2007 is back in all its real-time strategy grandeur and stunning artistic direction for an encore in 2023. ![]() A myriad of past titles, such as the Metroid Prime Remaster, have been receiving the rediscovery treatment to bring former titles new glory, and GrimGrimoire OnceMore aims to do just that. Īlso, if you’d like to join the Phenixx Gaming team, check out our recruitment article for details on working with us.There has been a renaissance gripping the gaming industry. Follow us on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Either way, GrimGrimoire OnceMore is the definitive version of a cult classic title.Ī Nintendo Switch review copy of GrimGrimoire OnceMore was provided by NIS America for this review. The story is great, and I’d say the RTS mechanics are easy enough to understand that beginners could enjoy it though. However, if you aren’t a fan of RTS games this might not be for you. If you’re a fan of RTS games or you enjoyed GrimGrimoire the first time around, I highly recommend GrimGrimoire OnceMore. The HD graphics are a feast for the eyes, and quality-of-life improvements like being able to save in battle or fast-forward slow gameplay elements make things much more user-friendly. Of course, fans of the original game will love GrimGrimoire OnceMore. However, the RTS mechanics make me wish the gameplay was structured more around exploring the Tower rather than being stuck in static RTS-style defense arenas. I love the story, the world-building, and the setting. This is where I say GrimGrimoire feels like two different games. In fact, I really wish the developers had provided a “real-time with pause” option, so that I could pause the game, issue commands, do tactical calculations, and adjust as needed. These Grand Magic abilities can only be used a limited number of times, so using them wisely is important.Īdmittedly, I’m not a huge fan of RTS mechanics. Also added to the game is the Grand Magic mechanic, a mechanic that allows Lillet to cast powerful spells that can help her turn the tide of certain battles as she tries to eliminate enemy runes and units. This is a new mechanic for the reworked GrimGrimoire OnceMore version and adds some extra depth to the gameplay. Fulfilling all the conditions (not just the victory ones) gets you Coins which you can invest in a skill tree to upgrade Lillet’s units, runes, and more. Each battle has different victory conditions and secondary objectives as well. Gameplay alternates between story segments that play out akin to a visual novel, and RTS (Real-Time Strategy) segments that require Lillet to command Familiars (Units) in order to protect her runes which allow her to summon creatures. With that being said, things don’t get super graphic, so if you do have a kid around you won’t have to aggressively schedule your play time either. There are tragic and mature elements involved, so despite the beautiful hand-drawn visuals, this isn’t something I’d play with small children present. However, this is not a tale for the faint of heart. ![]() The story of GrimGrimoire OnceMore has all sorts of elements from time loops to typical magic-school shenanigans. As she meets the inhabitants of the tower, students and teachers alike, she discovers a mystery and threat that will have far-reaching consequences. The Tower is a magic school with ancient roots and holds plenty of secrets. You are put in the role of Lillet Blan, an apprentice witch who goes to the Tower of Silver Star to learn magic. Vanillaware games always shine when it comes to their characters, story, and worldbuilding, which definitely applies here. It feels like two separate experiences bundled together.īefore we get too far into that, let’s talk about the premise and story. GrimGrimoire OnceMore suffers from the exact same problem that 13 Sentinels was maligned by. Sadly, the development team behind GrimGrimoire apparently didn’t learn anything from it. ![]()
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