Growlanser IV Return - Wayfarer of the Time (Japan)
PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in 2011
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✪ Reviewed on January 9, 2023
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Return version of Growlanser IV with additional content and refined balancing. Same tactical RPG quality with bonus scenes and additional characters. The recommended version for fans wanting the most complete Growlanser IV experience on PS2.
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Category
Tactics1 player12+
Description
A late reissue of the fourth Growlanser, released in 2011 in Japan as "Growlanser IV Return." Career Soft and Atlus revisit the original 2003 game, adding new modes, secondary characters and fresh voice work. The definitive version of an entry with a steadily growing reputation.
Growlanser IV Return - Wayfarer of the Time review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Unfolding a sweeping epic of real-time tactics, this entry multiplies characters, quests and possible endings across very long hours. Forging relationships, fine-tuning your formations and exploring the branches invite a replay. That scope, served by a rich universe, earns the title a stubborn reputation as a generous tactical RPG.
Technical info
💾0,25 GB📅18/08/2011
Published by Atlus
Growlanser IV Return - Wayfarer of the Time (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Growlanser IV Return - Wayfarer of the Time still worth playing in 2026?
A tactical RPG from Career Soft and Atlus, Growlanser IV Wayfarer of the Time blends real time field battles and an ambitious narrative with many branches and multiple endings, carried by Satoshi Urushihara's character design. The depth of the tactical system, the replayability offered by the choices and the mature writing make it one of the series' peaks. The measured pace and a dated production weigh on it. A title for fans of Japanese tactical RPGs and rich stories with lasting consequences.
