Nippon Ichi tactical RPG, Wii-enhanced version of Phantom Brave PS2. Marona, young shaman, summons spirits bound to objects to fight on grid-free fields. Original Confine system, emotional scenario around orphan Marona. Extreme tactical depth, addictive grind, lengthy lifespan. Usual Nippon Ichi 2D presentation. For lovers of deep Japanese SRPGs, massive content.
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RPG1 player12+
Description
Wii version of Phantom Brave by Nippon Ichi Software, Japan March 2009. Marona, an orphan who can possess ghosts, summons her protector Ash's spirit for dangerous missions in a fantasy world. Unique tactical combat where spirits inhabit scenery objects, touching emotional story and colorful maritime world. Japanese version enriched with exclusive content over the PS2 original.
Phantom Brave Wii review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Guiding Marona and Ash's spirit from mission to mission stretches far past the main story, because the tactical system invites endless tinkering: confiscating objects and scenery, raising a whole army of phantoms, juggling their lifespan on the field. Layer in randomized dungeons, patient farming to push level caps and this Wii version's exclusive content, and the hours pile up. That strategist's depth, paired with a touching tale, is why tactical-RPG devotees stay so attached.
An enriched Wii port of Nippon Ichi's tactical RPG, Phantom Brave stands out for its grid free combat system where you deploy your units freely on the field, summoning spirits bound to objects. The strategic depth, the warm art direction and the melancholy world signed NIS win over genre fans. The demanding pace and a certain austerity call for patience. An original tactical RPG for genre devotees and fans of the Nippon Ichi stable.
