Gungnir - Masou no Gunshin to Eiyuu Sensou (Japan)
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Reviewed in 2011
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✪ Reviewed on July 27, 2025
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The Japanese take on Gungnir with the Overdrive system and squad formation. The deepest cut for Japanese readers, and the Dept Heaven scenario breathes better here than in the subtitled cut.
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RPG1 player12+
Description
Giulio, a young man from the slums, leads the armed rebellion of the Daltania people against the oppressive Garland empire. Published by Sting, released in Japan in May 2011. Timed turn-based battles on maps, Overdrive and squad formation system, dense storyline, links to the Dept. Heaven series. Japan exclusive.
Gungnir - Masou no Gunshin to Eiyuu Sensou review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,17 GB📅26/05/2011
Published by Sting
Gungnir - Masou no Gunshin to Eiyuu Sensou (PSP) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Original Japanese version of Gungnir, by Sting, whose Atlus localization enjoys strong enthusiasm in the United States. The Japanese edition appeals to collectors wanting the source build of this finely styled tactical RPG, distinct through its cover and text. Its interest lies in this source-pressing status rather than a marked print scarcity, in a closely followed Sting series.
An underrated gem
From Sting, this tactical RPG sends a popular rebellion against an empire across timed battles of fearsome richness. Its steep learning curve and dense systems put off more than a few. But patient strategists will find a fascinating set of mechanics and a more grown-up social narrative than the genre's average.
Is Gungnir - Masou no Gunshin to Eiyuu Sensou still worth playing in 2026?
Gungnir - Masou no Gunshin to Eiyuu Sensou is the Japanese version of Sting's tactical RPG, in which Giulio leads the rebellion of the Daltania people against the oppressive empire of Garland. The grid combat system with fine action-time management, the polished art direction and the mature political story are identical to the Western release that would adapt this content. The language barrier and a demanding learning curve remain. For fans of sharp Japanese tactical RPGs and collectors of the Japanese edition, it is a dense and striking niche success.
