I love other Vanillaware games, and part of that is due to the easy control schemes, so I can pick up the game and enjoy the art style. Your review made it clear that this isn’t the game for me, and I appreciate you so much for taking the time to review this in such great detail!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. It's very much the anti-Vanillaware game, in my book, so I felt the need to really represent that in this video. I certainly went into it with the hopes that it'd be very easy to pick up and play, so I was surprised that it wasn't at all.
I love Vanillaware and Muramasa, Odin Sphere and Dragons Crown were my cup of tea. 13 sentinels had not that gameplay impact to me, it was more Story focused. Now we have this and im on the fence, but SRTS isnt my main genre. I wish they had instead remade/remastered muramasa or Odins Sphere on switch. On the other hand it is Vanillaware and they dont disappoint. Even 13 Sentinels was a very good game for me...
I absolutely loved 13 Sentinels and thought the gameplay was very smartly designed! If you’re on the fence, I’ll restate what I said: try the demo! It’s free and can save you money!
I remember having a blast with this game, but also that knew absolutely NO ONE IRL who knew this game existed at all. It feels good to see it back in all its glory.
I'm not a massive RTS fan, but idk maybe my tastes have changed because I was not able to put this game down. In just a few days I invested over 20 hours into the game completing all of the trail missions and even playing the Hell difficulty setting. The story was great and the challenge on Hard mode is near perfect for me. The biggest problem that I have with the game is the controls. I feel like the best that could be done was done with a controller, but I feel like a PC port with properly altered and optimized controls for a keyboard and mouse could change the gameplay in this game from functional, to downright amazing.
I'm not an RTS player at all, so I'd be coming into this with the extent of my experience being Yu-Gi-Oh Falsebound Kingdom. I do wonder if some of the features from other RTS that aren't present here wouldn't really be noticable to me or other players with similar levels of experience. There's a certain captivating magic about this game's presentation, it's definitely something I'm itching to play
Played the original on the ps2 as a child and the level scaling is DIFFICULT when trying to complete 100% with highest difficulty, no spoilers, but this one level where you are to survive against two enemy of two different factions for 30 mins is one of the hardest levels to complete. One thing I do enjoy is that the abilities can be upgraded via a skill tree and that when summoning a familiar the highest number to summon in a rune is 10 compared to 5 in the ps2 (which would require extra multitasking to go back to the rune to pump up more familiars for pressure)
Very good and fair assessment towards this game. I really really enjoyed this game but I had so many complaints and qol wishes since I already played RTS like wc3, sc1 and red alert. I honestly want them to make a sequel and them actually put it on PC instead of consoles.
I see a lot of comments here with the “I don’t know if it’s for me” reminds me of when 13 sentinels was coming out…I can’t wait to get my collectors copy 🥰
Great review. I always appreciate your analysis. For GG, I found the history segment particularly interesting. I wonder why Odin Sphere was held and GG was released first?
From what I remember reading, Odin Sphere was delayed for some reason. GrimGrimoire, on the other hand, only took between 6 months to a year to develop! Super fast, even by today's standards!
Must say, even though Real Time Strategies are not my thing, I have to try it as it is something that Vanillaware made. After Aegis Rim (which I platinum'd), Dragons Crown Pro & Odinspehere Leifthrasir, I have to at least give it a shot as Vanillaware has a unique artstyle that none can match and with some engaging stories, like in 13 sentinels, they are sure one of a kind devs. Also, I think you should maybe make a video explaining the whole story of 13 sentinels if possible as the story was disorienting and a bit confusing at time. Would really enjoy it!!!
I'll be sure to give this ago, I've really got into strategy games lately. Just completed FE Engage recently, and i love the whole min-maxing gameplay. I do understand this is probably is hard to get into, as these type of games are usually a slow start, but usually by the midgame you usually have a blast. This game I can only assume this game didn't have the biggest budget.
Pretty recently I played odin sphere, and I felt let down by the plot in general, being themed as a book, I felt that it skimmed through each story, and I really feel it could have used the set up of the story being a book to expand more on the characters are setting, but outside of that the combat was amazing, and not to mention the art direction, music was great too but the victory jingle does interrupt some great songs, really wish it got a steam release, played it on my vita
Yeah I get that sentiment with Odin Sphere. I really love the characters and the combat stays incredibly fresh when you play as the different protagonists, but I never quite resonated with the story. I did get emotional by the end though interestingly enough
@@BacklogBattle I am going through Grand Knights History now (English patch), and if GKH is anything to go off of, they know how to do a turn-based combat system very well. One of my favorite developers of all time.
Awesome review! Every VW game is a banger, so I was always gonna get this day 1. I was hoping the game would have deep gameplay, so its great to hear there are lots of moving parts in action; if the story is good on top of that.... dude, I am soooo hyped!
Played all Vanillaware games, and loved them all. Never even knew this existed before hearing of the remaster. I now have the beautiful box set from Nis. Never even played a real time strategy game. Doesnt matter. 2007 didnt have youtube tutorials like we do now, so im not too worried about gameplay. Never say no to Vanillaware art.
@@shupasopni Yes loved it. Great story and I, actually liked the gameplay. Missiles, rail guns ect. Each character was fun to play around with. But the story, and art for sure I loved the most.
It's definitely the best game about a young witch who learns all sorts of magic and stumbles into a grand adventure that has come out this year. The second best is the upcoming Witchbound.
I had no idea this was an RTS. Are players rewarded for strong macro and micro mechanics like StarCraft? Or are matches primarily won through rock paper scissors or whoever has higher tech units? Is there a material limit to economic growth?
@@BacklogBattle thank you for your response. I really enjoyed Odin Sphere so had a look at what other games were made by the developer and came across this video. StarCraft and StarCraft 2 are actually my favourite games of all time, so this video definitely peaked my interest. Unfortunately the elements of thank you for your response. I really enjoyed Odin Sphere so had a look at what other games were made by the developer and came across this video. StarCraft and StarCraft 2 are actually my favourite games of all time, so this game definitely peaked my interest. I’m not so much an RTS fan and generally find the rock paper scissors interaction between units to be the least interesting part. It’s the mechanical and macro economic strategy in SC and SC2 that I enjoy, so maybe it’s not for me.
I love GrimGrimoire but man, the control is absolute ASS and the best way I can think to describe it would be like trying to drive a car but you remove the wheel and pedals, then jury rig a baby-in-a-blender (shoutout to RTgames) as a wheel and finnicky pressure plates as pedals to drive.
I played the demo and while I really like the story and characters I'm just not of fan of this type of gameplay. I probably get this if it goes on sale though because the story had me hooked.
I still have my original copy, I never could get into RTS games. Never finished it and doubt I will. I love the art style but the gameplay just isn't for me. I'm sure the story is great and the art style is a league of its own. Muramasa rebirth needs a remaster ..... Dragons crown is one of my all time favorite games
I remember playing this when I was 14 because I heard it had some queer content and having NO idea what was going on with the gameplay, but enjoying the story a lot. Still looks just as confusing!
Oddly enough the demo hooked me up, the design of vanillaware games always look so off-putting and boring yet when it's in yo hands it instantly feels way more fun to play and the story is very charming too. I feel bad for the people who played the ps2 version without any fast-forward 😂
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I've always wanted to play this so I can't wait to grab it in the coming weeks and let it sit on my shelf for 4-5 years before I finally get to it!
While I'm hesitant on the look of the gameplay it's so hard to resist Vanillaware's art style.. I'll definitely try the demo tonight.
Right on! I'm curious what you'll think of it!
I love other Vanillaware games, and part of that is due to the easy control schemes, so I can pick up the game and enjoy the art style. Your review made it clear that this isn’t the game for me, and I appreciate you so much for taking the time to review this in such great detail!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. It's very much the anti-Vanillaware game, in my book, so I felt the need to really represent that in this video. I certainly went into it with the hopes that it'd be very easy to pick up and play, so I was surprised that it wasn't at all.
I love Vanillaware and Muramasa, Odin Sphere and Dragons Crown were my cup of tea. 13 sentinels had not that gameplay impact to me, it was more Story focused. Now we have this and im on the fence, but SRTS isnt my main genre. I wish they had instead remade/remastered muramasa or Odins Sphere on switch.
On the other hand it is Vanillaware and they dont disappoint. Even 13 Sentinels was a very good game for me...
I absolutely loved 13 Sentinels and thought the gameplay was very smartly designed! If you’re on the fence, I’ll restate what I said: try the demo! It’s free and can save you money!
I remember having a blast with this game, but also that knew absolutely NO ONE IRL who knew this game existed at all. It feels good to see it back in all its glory.
This gives me hope that Radiata Stories either gets a remake or a remaster.
@@kidrobot. the fact that companies are reviving old games is why it does
I would absolutely LOSE MY FREAKING MIND if TriAce did a remaster of Rediata Stories!
I'm not a massive RTS fan, but idk maybe my tastes have changed because I was not able to put this game down. In just a few days I invested over 20 hours into the game completing all of the trail missions and even playing the Hell difficulty setting. The story was great and the challenge on Hard mode is near perfect for me.
The biggest problem that I have with the game is the controls. I feel like the best that could be done was done with a controller, but I feel like a PC port with properly altered and optimized controls for a keyboard and mouse could change the gameplay in this game from functional, to downright amazing.
An absolute classic this game.
I'm a controller boy. I have hand issues that make a keyboard impossible for me. This is pretty, but it looks super complex.
I'm not an RTS player at all, so I'd be coming into this with the extent of my experience being Yu-Gi-Oh Falsebound Kingdom.
I do wonder if some of the features from other RTS that aren't present here wouldn't really be noticable to me or other players with similar levels of experience.
There's a certain captivating magic about this game's presentation, it's definitely something I'm itching to play
Played the original on the ps2 as a child and the level scaling is DIFFICULT when trying to complete 100% with highest difficulty, no spoilers, but this one level where you are to survive against two enemy of two different factions for 30 mins is one of the hardest levels to complete. One thing I do enjoy is that the abilities can be upgraded via a skill tree and that when summoning a familiar the highest number to summon in a rune is 10 compared to 5 in the ps2 (which would require extra multitasking to go back to the rune to pump up more familiars for pressure)
Very good and fair assessment towards this game.
I really really enjoyed this game but I had so many complaints and qol wishes since I already played RTS like wc3, sc1 and red alert.
I honestly want them to make a sequel and them actually put it on PC instead of consoles.
I see a lot of comments here with the “I don’t know if it’s for me” reminds me of when 13 sentinels was coming out…I can’t wait to get my collectors copy 🥰
I hope you got it!
Great review. I always appreciate your analysis. For GG, I found the history segment particularly interesting. I wonder why Odin Sphere was held and GG was released first?
From what I remember reading, Odin Sphere was delayed for some reason. GrimGrimoire, on the other hand, only took between 6 months to a year to develop! Super fast, even by today's standards!
@@BacklogBattle That's pretty remarkable!
Man this brings me back to my PS2 days
so when are we getting a remake of Princess Crown?
Must say, even though Real Time Strategies are not my thing, I have to try it as it is something that Vanillaware made. After Aegis Rim (which I platinum'd), Dragons Crown Pro & Odinspehere Leifthrasir, I have to at least give it a shot as Vanillaware has a unique artstyle that none can match and with some engaging stories, like in 13 sentinels, they are sure one of a kind devs. Also, I think you should maybe make a video explaining the whole story of 13 sentinels if possible as the story was disorienting and a bit confusing at time. Would really enjoy it!!!
I'll be sure to give this ago, I've really got into strategy games lately. Just completed FE Engage recently, and i love the whole min-maxing gameplay.
I do understand this is probably is hard to get into, as these type of games are usually a slow start, but usually by the midgame you usually have a blast.
This game I can only assume this game didn't have the biggest budget.
Tried the demo. Love it.
Pretty recently I played odin sphere, and I felt let down by the plot in general, being themed as a book, I felt that it skimmed through each story, and I really feel it could have used the set up of the story being a book to expand more on the characters are setting, but outside of that the combat was amazing, and not to mention the art direction, music was great too but the victory jingle does interrupt some great songs, really wish it got a steam release, played it on my vita
Yeah I get that sentiment with Odin Sphere. I really love the characters and the combat stays incredibly fresh when you play as the different protagonists, but I never quite resonated with the story. I did get emotional by the end though interestingly enough
I happen to regularly blast some Sakimoto tunes while driving. Not from THIS game, but still :p
Same!
My PS5 Collector's Edition rolled in yesterday. I support anything that Vanillaware releases. I hope we see Muramasa or something new next!
A remaster of Muramasa would be incredible! I also can't wait for the turn based RPG they're developing!
@@BacklogBattle Wait they are realing to doing a turn based rpg as their new game?? Yes please. What info do we have one it??!
@@BacklogBattle I am going through Grand Knights History now (English patch), and if GKH is anything to go off of, they know how to do a turn-based combat system very well. One of my favorite developers of all time.
I’m a sucker for anything Vanillaware so for me it’s a must buy😊
They make premium games, so I agree wholeheartedly!
This games looks interesting enough for me to get it day one, coincidentally it’s going to be my first vanilla ware game so I’m excited!
Oh wow! You picked one that's very different than the rest of their games! I hope you enjoy it!
Great video! As all VW titles, it looks and sounds beautiful... but ngl the gameplay (combat) screen looks so confusing 🤭
Awesome review! Every VW game is a banger, so I was always gonna get this day 1. I was hoping the game would have deep gameplay, so its great to hear there are lots of moving parts in action; if the story is good on top of that.... dude, I am soooo hyped!
@@kidrobot. I'm playing it right now, and I'm loving it! Just beat a hard level too, deep gameplay or not, I am vibing right now :)
@@kidrobot. Sorry, I don't understand what you mean.
Played all Vanillaware games, and loved them all. Never even knew this existed before hearing of the remaster. I now have the beautiful box set from Nis. Never even played a real time strategy game. Doesnt matter. 2007 didnt have youtube tutorials like we do now, so im not too worried about gameplay. Never say no to Vanillaware art.
You played 13 Sentinels?
@@shupasopni Yes loved it. Great story and I, actually liked the gameplay. Missiles, rail guns ect. Each character was fun to play around with. But the story, and art for sure I loved the most.
@@jakeryan2805 Agreed! Funny that wasn't their first rodeo with RTS gameplay. This one is pretty different though. Still, I'm enjoying it so far
Played the original when it first came out, was a good game. Always been a big fan of Vanillaware.
Also, nice thumbnail.
It's definitely the best game about a young witch who learns all sorts of magic and stumbles into a grand adventure that has come out this year. The second best is the upcoming Witchbound.
muramasa the demon blade why vanilla why cant you just give us that game?
OOOOOO!!! I'VE BEEN WANTING THIS FOR SO LONG!!
I had no idea this was an RTS. Are players rewarded for strong macro and micro mechanics like StarCraft? Or are matches primarily won through rock paper scissors or whoever has higher tech units? Is there a material limit to economic growth?
To answer your questions:
1. Not that I can see
2. There's definitely rock paper scissors here
3. Yes
@@BacklogBattle thank you for your response. I really enjoyed Odin Sphere so had a look at what other games were made by the developer and came across this video. StarCraft and StarCraft 2 are actually my favourite games of all time, so this video definitely peaked my interest. Unfortunately the elements of thank you for your response. I really enjoyed Odin Sphere so had a look at what other games were made by the developer and came across this video. StarCraft and StarCraft 2 are actually my favourite games of all time, so this game definitely peaked my interest. I’m not so much an RTS fan and generally find the rock paper scissors interaction between units to be the least interesting part. It’s the mechanical and macro economic strategy in SC and SC2 that I enjoy, so maybe it’s not for me.
Fantastice video! I love vanillaware!
I was thinking about the pause feature whole way trough. Not fan of the genre a big fan of vanillaware but this is definite no go for me.
Understandable! Not every game is for everyone, including myself lol
Odin sphere leifthrasir on switch would be awsome
100%!
In my opinion the design is gorgeous, but in the other side, the gameplay is really bad ...
dragon's crown on switch wheeeen???
I love GrimGrimoire but man, the control is absolute ASS and the best way I can think to describe it would be like trying to drive a car but you remove the wheel and pedals, then jury rig a baby-in-a-blender (shoutout to RTgames) as a wheel and finnicky pressure plates as pedals to drive.
goated game
Are there any console version differences?
Only the maximum resolutions!
@@BacklogBattle Thank you very much!
I played the demo and while I really like the story and characters I'm just not of fan of this type of gameplay. I probably get this if it goes on sale though because the story had me hooked.
Yo!!! I didn't know Vanillaware had a new game coming out. Weekend plans cemented.
Does it have gyro controls on Switch?
Not that I noticed
I still have my original copy, I never could get into RTS games. Never finished it and doubt I will. I love the art style but the gameplay just isn't for me. I'm sure the story is great and the art style is a league of its own.
Muramasa rebirth needs a remaster ..... Dragons crown is one of my all time favorite games
I remember playing this when I was 14 because I heard it had some queer content and having NO idea what was going on with the gameplay, but enjoying the story a lot. Still looks just as confusing!
They certainly didn't make it any less so!
Oddly enough the demo hooked me up, the design of vanillaware games always look so off-putting and boring yet when it's in yo hands it instantly feels way more fun to play and the story is very charming too. I feel bad for the people who played the ps2 version without any fast-forward 😂
That is such a huge game changer!
It's probably better than SC2 if it doesn't have Banelings or High Templars.