Product Information

• Get ready to unlock the secrets of 'Grandia,' a video game for the Sony PlayStation with an original release date of 1999. Follow the inquisitive main character Justin, his friend Sue, and her pet Puffy on an epic quest where danger is just around the corner in this RPG developed by Game Arts. Engage in battle with critters who patrol random areas and chase your enemies if they try to run away. Embark on an epic adventure through the lands of Parm filled with memorable heroes, cunning villains, and mythical creatures. Power up with a variety of armor options, and gain access to more than 80 different magical spells through trade. Featuring three-dimensional maps and a fully rotational camera, navigating this original PlayStation game is a breeze. Brought to life with the PlayStation's enhanced 3D graphics, 'Grandia' takes its players on a gorgeous journey to stop the misguided and powerful Garlyle army from discovering an ancient secret that could change the world forever.In a stark contrast to the dark and gritty genre JRPGs released at the time, 'Grandia' takes a more lighthearted tone despite its story's serious implications. Set in a world of advanced technological development, 'Grandia' traces Justin's adventures as he travels across the world to explore a lost civilization and protect its secrets. Humor features throughout the game's main story and its numerous side quests, and players spend an average of 40 hours completing the game. The game's group of playable heroes and their pet companion have well-written personalities and deep progressions both in the gameplay advancement and story. Many more hours can be spent completing sidequests, leveling your party, and attaining new items, and the story and progression is organized to keep players engaged over multiple playthroughs.Lovingly detailed backgrounds highlight detailed 2D sprites and top-notch sound design in this shining example of a Japanese RPG. A surprisingly large portion of the game is voice acted, and in typical JRPG fashion, the musical score accompanying the players' adventure is perfect for the game's tone. Battle scenes are detailed and the spell effects are beautifully rendered. Enemies and characters alike move with purpose and attack decisively, and each action is brought to life by taking full advantage of the PlayStation's advanced hardware.A simple but deeply complex combat system provides endless replayability in 'Grandia.' Players use magic, weapons, and items to defeat their foes in a turn-based battle system crossed with an active action system. In this game, distance plays a factor in offense and defense, and positioning your characters to meet each encounter plays a crucial role in your success. Each character's statistics increase as they fight and develop new abilities. 'Grandia' puts its focus on a small cast of characters, allowing Justin and his colleagues to progress in a myriad of meaningful ways and ultimately leading to more enjoyable battles for the player. Consistently cited as one of the highlights of the Grandia series games, the battle system put forth new ideas that were used in JRPGs for years to come.

Product Identifiers

• Sony
• Grandia
• SCUS-94457
• 711719445722
• 2067

Key Features

• Sony PlayStation 1
• E - Everyone
• RPG
• USA

Tech Details

• Comic Mischief, Mild Animated Violence, Violence
• Gamepad/Joystick
• 1
• 1999
• Collect more than 200 weapons, items, and enemies
  
• Learn and use more than 80 magic spells and battle techniques
  
• Go on an epic journey of more than 80 hours of gameplay