NIS America has announced that GrimGrimoire OnceMore, the enhanced release of Vanillaware's 2007 RTS game GrimGrimoire, is coming out on Switch in the west on 4th April in North America and 7th April in Europe.
First announced back in April this year, GrimGrimoire OnceMore retains the original PS2 release's gameplay while adding some brand-new features to help lure in budding magicians who've never played the game before. If you picked up 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim on Switch earlier this year, the GrimGrimoire might be your next foray into Vanillaware's beautiful back catalogue.
In terms of additions, Grand Magic is a brand new system that allows you to use extremely powerful moves during combat. There's also a new skill tree that can be upgraded by completing optional tasks in battles. Most importantly, a Fast-forward mode has also been added to OnceMore, making those strategy battles speed by, though if you really want to dive into the grind, you can also play on Hard mode.
For more on this cult classic, here's a summary in NISA's own words:
Magical fantasy meets real time strategy in GrimGrimoire OnceMore, the remaster of a little-known Vanillaware gem, coming to PS4™, PS5™ and Nintendo Switch™ on April 7, 2023!
Released in 2007 on the PS2™, the original GrimGrimoire received a warm reception and positive reviews. Now, with the release of GrimGrimoire OnceMore, this title has a chance to reunite with old fans and dazzle newcomers! Developer Vanillaware, whose backlog of critically acclaimed titles includes Odin Sphere, Dragon’s Crown, and Grand Knights History, is well-known for emphasising the use of 2D art in the games industry, and GrimGrimoire OnceMore is no exception. Vanillaware has used their wealth of experience and passion to create a magical masterpiece you won’t want to miss out on!
While fans of the original release will find the remaster familiar in all the right ways, newcomers will discover a charming adventure, complete with revamped visuals, quality of life additions, and exciting new features!
Past And Present
Just as GrimGrimoire has been given new life on modern consoles, so too has the game's heroine, Lillet Blan. After enrolling at the prestigious Silver Star Tower, a magic academy where only the most talented of aspiring mages are invited to attend, Lillet Blan awakens to discover that tragedy has struck the tower. Before she can discover the cause of the conflict, Lillet is suddenly sent back in time as the clock strikes midnight, to the day she first arrived at the school. She must now relive the last five days in the hopes of stopping the dreadful event and discovering the truth of Silver Star Tower.Fantasy Meets Strategy
With its highly-anticipated arrival onto PS4™, PS5™. and Nintendo Switch™, GrimGrimoire OnceMore remains true to the core gameplay of the original release. Players will engage in real-time strategy combat by summoning familiars to fight enemies such as demons, spirits, and golems. This is done by channeling one of the four in-game schools of magic: Glamour, Necromancy, Sorcery, and Alchemy, with each of these disciplines having its own unique familiars and aspects. To summon familiars, players must use magical books called Grimoires to conjure Runes, and as you level up your Grimoires, you’ll be able to summon more powerful familiars. Mastering these schools of magic and utilising their familiars against certain enemies is the key to victory!
Will you be joining the Academy in April 2023 when GrimGrimoire OnceMore releases? Let us know down below!
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I really hope some of the Vanillaware games make their way to switch, maybe in a physical collection?
I remember trying this one out, but it not grabbing me.
I love Vanillaware's visual aesthetic, but the only game they've made that worked for me was Muramasa.
I won't be there day-one for this. The RTS genre isn't my favorite. But it will be on my list of games I'll be waiting to hit the bargain bin. Vanillaware deserve at least that much.
@Browny I came here to post the same exact thing.
Vanillaware please bring Dragon’s Crown to the Switch. It was awesome on the PS Vita.
Surprised Dragon Crown never got brought over yet
Doesn't look too exciting despite the good art styles, hopefully they show more as the game release. Vanillaware needs to remastered or re-release Odin Sphere, Muramasa, and Dragon's Crown for Switch and PC. Those games would look fantastic on the OLED despite how short of a length each of those are.
This looks like it'd be fun. Totally not saying this because I thought it was Marisa from TouHou for a second.
My preorder is on lock
Would rather have Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir, Muramasa Rebirth or Dragon’s Crown Pro, but I guess I’ll take it!
Still holding onto hope for Muramasa Rebirth on Switch.
I'm really excited for this one. I played it back on it's release and I loved it. I'm not even a fan of RTS, but it's gameplay was straightforward enough to understand. It does lack visual variety in the gameplay department compared to Odin Sphere, Muramasa and Dragon's Crown. But i think of this one like 13 Sentinels. Sure, the battles arent as visually appealing, but they are interesting and the mechanics are solid. But what really sold the game for me was the story and characters. It's like a mix of Harry Potter and time travel. I know I'll be picking this one up again.
Sounds interesting I might keep an eye out.
(Also isn’t the main character really clever?)
Now we need a announcement of Dragon's Crown Pro port for Nintendo Switch and PC...
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