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Growlanser: Heritage of War

"Anime Action Advneture"

Publisher: Rising Star Games
Developer: Atlus
Released: 15 Aug 2008
Genre Strategy
Platform

About Growlanser: Heritage of War
On an islandcontinent shrouded in darkness and bounded on every shore by animpassable veil, war rages among desperate inhabitants fighting forsurvival. A mysterious famine has ravaged the land, leaving itsdenizens to struggle over what little fertile land remains. There is nosafe haven; land that war has left untouched is still threatened by theScreapers, fierce and powerful monsters steadily encroaching on thecities of men. Hope is fading - who will rise to save this dying land?

Key Features

· Over 70 Hours of Gameplay! A sweeping story arc spanning 5 lengthy chapters with additional chapters to unlock

·A fantasy world comes to life! The story unfolds through gorgeoushanddrawn animation and character portraits by artist Satoshi Urushihara

·Strategic party-based combat! The action is faster and more excitingthan ever as you use an advanced troop command system to give orders toyour allies – smart tactics are the key to victory

· Manage yourcharacter’s Ability Tree! Change your character’s abilities based onthe needs of the situation. As your character levels, so too do yourAbility Plates!

· Discover a magical fairy companion! The moretime you spend training your fairy partner, the richer yourinteractions will be with her and the more she can assist you on yourquest. You can even enter her in the great Fairy Contest – herperformance as she competes with other fairies in a tournament ofskills depends on how well you have prepared her!

· Cultivateintimate relationships with your allies! With the Friendship andPersonality Rating System, your personality can either limit or enhanceyour interactions with others; the outcome of your encounters dependsentirely on your behaviour! Mould a protagonist as ill-tempered orgood-natured as you desire. And if you're brave enough, reveal yourtrue feelings to a companion; if they come to feel the same way aboutyou, you'll be rewarded with a bonus hand-drawn character-specificending animation that puts the icing on the cake!

       
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