The Granstream Saga

T

6.5

1998-06-30

2018-07-03 12:22:25

100 yrs ago, the planet of Granstream was ravaged by a war between the Imperial Wizardry & the Allied Spirit Army. To break the deadlock, the Imperial Wizardry unleashed a forbidden weapon long since banned by both sides, causing the planets axis to shift & flooding the world in the process. 4 wise men, aligned to the elements of fire, water, earth, & wind, managed to raise 4 continents into the air, saving those they could. Now however, the descendants of the wise men responsible for this noble act have begun disappearing & reports emerge that Imperial airships have been spotted. Raised by a kindly man by the name of Valos, it falls to Eon, a young orphaned boy whose wrist is adorned by a mysterious bracelet called a Scepter, to save the continents.

A 3D polygonal RPG, The Granstream Saga presents players with the usual allotment of items, weapons, & equipment, the collection of which is necessary should Eon have a chance of saving the continents of Shilf, Aquas, Volcos, & Zephere. On his journey, Eon will be accompanied by two woman, Laramee, Arcia, & a bird named Korky, though only he will engage in battle. Movement throughout the world is viewed from an overhead perspective, while battles take place in real-time 3D. The battles, which consist primarily of 1-on-1 duels, allow players full control over the characters movement within the confines of the battle area. Magic & melee attacks provide the necessary offensive capabilities, though if required the player can use a shield to block enemy attacks or evade them by double-tapping the directional pad in a specific direction. Special abilities can be learned & subsequently implemented during battles, many of which are unique to the weapon type your character currently wields.

Once learned, these skills can be executed with the proper D-pad movements. Daggers, axes, & short & long swords can be used in battle, each with unique damage potential & speed of use. Enemies can been seen in the overworld, & thus battles avoided at the whim of the player. Interspersed between the battles are puzzles that require solving before the player can progress. Critical junctures in the plot unfold via animated cutscenes, & hand-drawn character portraits accompany conversations with significant characters in the game.

Features
Engage in real-time 3D combat using weapons & magic spells
Traverse the 4 continents: travel through towns & explore dungeons
Watch the story unfold via animated cutscenes

Manufacturers description:

THE CONTINENTS OF GRANSTREAM ARE SINKING!

Assume the role of the young warrior Eon, Granstreams only hope to prevent its continents from plummeting into the sea. Embark on a grand & challenging adventure-collaborate with beautiful air pirates, consult wise sages, & battle the diabolical minions of the Imperial Wizardy. Only your clever mind, skillful sword & powerful magic can rescue the world of Granstream from the brink of doom.

The RPG that debuted at #1 in Japan
Features:
3rd person perspective.
3D graphics
Cartoon graphics
SCI-FI

Sony PlayStation

THQ

752919470251

1

United States

32-bit

CD ROM

1

Jewel Case

~$13.17

2025-12-30

2018-07-03 12:22:25