GrimGrimoire

GrimGrimoire is a real-time strategy video game from Vanillaware and Nippon Ichi for the PlayStation 2. Lillet Blan is a young magician admitted to a...
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8.5
very good
 

Game Overview

GrimGrimoire is a real-time strategy video game from Vanillaware and Nippon Ichi for the PlayStation 2. Lillet Blan is a young magician admitted to a prestigious magic school, the Tower of Silver...

The Good

Complex story is populated with enchanting, memorable characters, Intricate strategic gameplay built around balanced unit relationships and exciting battles, Gorgeous aesthetics and unit designs.

The Bad

Keeping track of units can be tough, The maps all look the same.

The Bottom Line

In this game, players will take on the role of Lillet Blan, a young magician who is admitted to a prestigious yet mystical magic school; however, on the 5th day of school, everyone mysteriously dissapears. Lellet awakens the next day to find out she's once again living out the first day of school! However her memories of the previous days are intact, giving her the opportunity to solve the mysteries behind the disappearences and prevent the tragedy from occuring.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
84/100
score

GrimGrimoire is a creative, one-of-a-kind game that's a lot of fun to play.

GameZone review logo
85/100
score

A superb blend of battles that differ from the genre's norms. It is a grim (and grand) blend of glorious missions that are fought and won in a 2D, side-scrolling environment. The controls are top-notch.

IGN review logo
84/100
score

Simply put, I loved this game. By no means is it a title for everyone, but if you're in the mood for a clever strategy game that is fun, features beautiful fight scenes and gives you more than 15 crazy characters to command (Who wins in a dragon/chimera f

Game Features

In GrimGrimoire, Lillet the main character will not directly fight. Instead you will summon elves and fairy units to fight for you.
Mana is needed to summon units and cast spells. To gain mana you must collect mana crystals that are on the battle field. So effectively command your units to collect and store mana crystals. Caution: Enemy units will try to collect the mana crystals as well, so defend your territory!
There are 4 major magic types to master in GrimGrimoire: Glamour, Necromancy, Sorcery and Alchemy. Each have their own unique abilities and summon different types of units.
GrimGrimoire Ships to Retailers NIS America ships GrimGrimoire, a highly anticipated Real Time

Game Specs

Controllers
Analog Control, Digital Control, Vibration Function

Memory
170 kb

 

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E10+"
This game is Rated: Everyone +10
Content is most suitable for children ages 10 and up. This game may contain cartoons or fantasy characters and some language, violence or suggestive themes.
Content Descriptors:
Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:6/26/2007
Publisher:NIS
Developer:Vanillaware
Genre:Strategy
ESRB Rating:E10+
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.5
Gameplay
8.6
Graphics
7.9
Sound
7.9
Concept
8.4
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8.5/10
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