Update [Thu 14th Apr 10:30 BST]: An intro for GrimGrimoire OnceMore can now be viewed online, the game’s updated visual and gameplay descriptions.
Original story [Wed 13th Apr 10:45 BST]:
Publisher Nippon Ichi Software has announced the upcoming remake of the classic RTS game on PS2 GrimGrimoire. GrimGrimoire OnceMore will arrive in Japan on July 28 and will cost 5,478 yen. At the time of writing, no other regional releases have been announced.
GrimGrimoire is a 2D side-scrolling RTS game starring Lillet Blan, a trainee witch who starts school at the Tower of Silver Star. The game launched on PS2 in 2007 to generally positive reviews, rating it 79/100 out of . Metacritic.
Here is the list of new features in the remaster (thanks, Gematsu!)
New System: “Great Magic” – Four types of “Great Magic” that can be used in battle have been made. Enabled with newly illustrated trailers.
High resolution graphics and widescreen ratio.
“Fast forward” function for the battle and story sections.
“Save Mid-Battle” function for combat divisions.
The The difficulty level of “Hard” mode has been adjusted More challenging than the original version.
New system: Skill Tree – Earn money by completing the tasks set out for each stage. Coins can be used to strengthen the family. Coins can also be refunded.
Library mode – Enjoy different illustrations.
New voice actors:
Lillet Blan (voiced by Iori Saeki)
Margarita Surprise (voiced by Miharu Hanai)
Gammel Dore (voiced by Miharu Hanai)
Advocat (voiced by Hiromichi Tezuka)
Have you played the original GrimGrimoire on PS2? Are you hoping for a re-release of the game in the West or will you just pick up the Japanese version? Let us know!
