Conclusion of the Langrisser saga on Saturn, ambitious and nostalgic. Brings together elements from the whole series. Some balance inequalities but content generosity is impressive. A worthy finale for franchise fans.
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RPG1 player12+
Description
Fantasy tactical strategy and concluding chapter of the main Langrisser series. Published by NCS, released in Japan in 1998. Return of iconic characters from previous entries, refined class and alliance system, multiple endings based on alliance choices, quality orchestral soundtrack. Conclusion of the canonical Langrisser saga, exclusive to Saturn.
Langrisser V - The End of Legend review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
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Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
Against a backdrop of war between light and darkness, a hero must choose the path he will make triumph, through branches with real consequences. The tale combines strategy, opposing ideals and multiple endings with a maturity rare for the genre. This narrative freedom made it an overlooked pillar of the tactical RPG.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Maneuvering commanders and mercenaries across demanding battlefields, where each troop type counters another, sets up a tactical reflection in which one victory immediately calls for the next mission. Moral choices and multiple endings invite replays. The difficulty can be off-putting, but the depth of the system and the polished staging keep a lasting grip.
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Massive"
The closing entry of the main saga, this Langrisser V pushes tactical strategy, unit management and narrative branches to their apex. Bringing the legend to its end and exploring every path takes long hours of thought. That scope, a crowning of the series, founds a lifespan enthusiasts savour to the fullest.
Technical info
💾0,37 GB📅18/06/1998
Published by Masaya
Langrisser V - The End of Legend (Saturn) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
Japan exclusive Saturn edition of Langrisser V The End of Legend, distributed by Masaya in June 1998 with the 1M tag, the canonical conclusion of the Masaya saga before the franchise went dormant until the DS and Switch remasters. Masaya Japan run was short, jewel case with intact obi marked The End of Legend, and the end of series status makes the entry particularly loaded among Masaya enthusiasts. Complete with obi remains for Langrisser completists the closing object of the Saturn pentalogy.
Is Langrisser V - The End of Legend still worth playing in 2026?
The fifth and last entry of the Masaya saga, Langrisser V The End of Legend offers the epic conclusion of the saga with its last narrative developments and tactical battles. The sublime manga art direction, mature strategic depth and poignant conclusion make it the narrative peak of the Langrisser saga on Saturn. Without official western translation, the title asks for Japanese notions. For anyone following the Langrisser saga, an absolutely essential recommendation today still without hesitation truly here indeed.
