Estpolis Denki Yomigaeru Densetsu, portable Lufia JRPG with heir hero. Turn-based combat and chibi GBC presentation. For nostalgic Lufia fans, Japan-only.
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RPG1 player12+
Description
Portable adaptation of the Estpolis Lufia RPG with its millennial hero. Published by Taito, released in 1999 in Japan. Dungeons and turn-based battles, original storyline in the Lufia universe, manga look, original Game Boy compatibility. Japan-only release.
Estpolis Denki - Yomigaeru Densetsu review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,9 MB📅23/04/1999
Published by Taito
Estpolis Denki - Yomigaeru Densetsu (GBC) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
A Game Boy Color chapter of the Estpolis Denki name, this is the portable form of the series known abroad as Lufia, yet this specific entry never crossed Japan's borders. Its appeal rests on that untranslated status for followers of the Taito saga, who can only reach it through import. Pricing stays measured, pointing to an adequate print run and niche demand tied to the original Japanese release rather than any genuine scarcity.
An underrated gem
The Lufia saga's third handheld outing, this RPG leans on an original grid-based battle system and endlessly regenerated dungeons to explore. Its modest presentation and an already niche series pushed it into the background. Fans of classic JRPGs and well-paced grinding will find a generous journey to rediscover.
