My all time favorite game, in the history of the world, beyond all shadow of doubt, is
Gladius. This genius of a game sold like crap, and is, in my opinion, the most underappreciated of LucasArts games. I mention this because I adore strategy role-playing games, and if they aren’t positively drowning in anime stylings -- well, I’d be pretty damn happy.
So although I didn’t get to spend much time with Konami upcoming downloadable strategy RPG,
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment, I do have to say the prospect of a solid, 3D strategy role-playing game is pretty cool. For fans of the
Vandal Hearts series, this is certainly something to keep an eye out for.
Vandal Hearts: Flame of Judgment (Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network)
Developer: ?
Publisher: Konami
To be released: TBA
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment looks to be a strategy role-playing game in its purist sense. The level they were showing off had a squad of spunky, cartoon tweens battling within a jungle setting against some undead skeletons. Each member had different skills and abilities, and they could move about the on a grid much like Fire Emblem or Advance Wars, except, you know, in 3D. The game looks pretty good, especially considering this is a downloadable game.
It’s a bit early to make much of an impression, but taking a look at the pics, it’s easy to see that Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment warrants some attention.
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3:20 PM on 04.13.2009
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"Oh, just send Ludo out into the crowd. He'll Riposte them to death."
^ I give terrible advice. Ludo got in zero attacks and died in four hits. XD
Thanks, but no thanks, Konami.
I never in my wildest dreams thought I could play another Vandal Hearts. I played the first two quite a bit, and I'm sure I still have my copies... somewhere... I'm going to look as soon as I get home.
Also, Gladius was fucking awesome. I kicked so much ass with my undead guy and the big imperial dudes.