Growlanser is a Career Soft tactical RPG with an original real-time grid combat system. Mature and well-written war scenario, likable characters and inimitable anime visual charm. An unjustly overlooked niche title outside Japan, highly valued by tactical RPG fans.
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Tactics1 player12+
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Japanese real-time tactical RPG by Atlus where young mercenary Carmaine is drawn into the war of the kingdom of Eldol. Created by Career Soft and Atlus, released in 1999 in Japan. Active real-time tactical combat, over a hundred supporting characters, military career choices, voice acting and Satoshi Urushihara's artwork. Japan-only edition.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Growlanser still worth playing in 2026?
A tactical RPG from Career Soft, the first link in a long saga, Growlanser offers real time battles on the map where you issue orders to your units, in a hybrid approach between strategy and action. Satoshi Urushihara's character design, the narrative choices and the branching replayability are winning. The lack of an original Western localisation and a demanding system limit access. A singular tactical for fans of Japanese strategy and the curious about multiple ending RPGs.
