Perhaps one of Vanillaware's lesser known games, GrimGrimoire is making a return this July. The beautifully illustrated strategy titles first launched for the PlayStation 2 all the way back in 2007, and now it's being remastered for PS4 — but only in Japan for the time being.
The charmingly named GrimGrimoire OnceMore will feature a range of enhancements. Powerful new spells have been added alongside a fast-forward option for both cutscenes and combat, the ability to save your game during battles, and a rebalanced hard mode. What's more, a skill tree gives you the ability to spend coins on various perks, while a welcome gallery mode lets you view the game's lovely artwork at your leisure.
Here's hoping that GrimGrimoire OnceMore also makes it West. Would you give this old tome a read? Did you play the original on PS2? Summon some magical entities in the comments section below.
[source gematsu.com, via nintendolife.com]
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Finally, I was waiting for this to get a remaster. I played this back in the PS2 era but never get to finish it. Now let's hope Muramasa gets a proper HD port as well.
Never played it but after 13 Sentinels anything from Vanillaware has my attention at the very least. Plus the name is great it just rolls off the tongue!
Vanillaware are one of my favourite developers. Muramasa, Dragon's Crown, Odin Sphere, 13 Sentinels everyone should play those. The art style is amazing. Lets hope this comes to all markets
Finally!!!
I was hoping the original might turn up on the new PS Plus, but this is even better 🥳🥳🥳
If it never makes it outside of Japan I'd nearly consider just getting the Japanese version.
The original PS2 version still sits on my shelf. Such a charming little title.
All of the old Vanillaware games are so timeless because of their style. Any of them could be remastered and they'd look great.
All we need next is a Muramasa rebirth remaster
Never got the chance to play it. Hopefully it comes to the west.
All over this if it gets localised!
Muramasa the demon blade would be a better choice. Sony should buy vanilla ware.word up son
Please bring to the West. Its already translated for you
If it gets a western release I would definitely play it. Love Vanillaware games.
@Korgon Dragon Crown and Odin Sphere are probably quite cheap now.
@Flaming_Kaiser
I didn't care much for Dragon Crown actually. As for Oden Sphere I do plan to try that at some point. 13 Sentinels was among my favorites of the PS4 generation though.
Cool. I never had the opportunity to play this, so I'll probably grab it when it's localized.
Better be a PC version when it comes over here!
@GorosBat literally none of their games have hit pc so why start now?
@Porco Because there is no reason not to release a niche title on only one platform, it’s. coming to switch as well. Your reply is just flat out dumb, don’t know why you wouldn’t want more people to play a game. I find it pointless as to why any non 1st party studio outside of a publishing deal would keep anything off PC, it’s free real estate and I think vanillaware titles would sell great on Pc especially for steam deck use.
More Vanillaware is always welcome.
Heard about this game, many had mixed feelings on gameplay, but the story and characters were positively received. Will give the game a try if it comes west.
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