Fantasy tactical RPG on Game Gear. Strategic battles in a medieval-fantasy universe. Deep game system for a portable. One of the best TRPGs on the console.
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Category
Tactics1 player12+
Description
Royal Stone knights clash in turn-based tactical battles to control the world's fate in this Sega tactics game. Published by Sega, released in Japan in September 1994. Turn-based tactical RPG with knights of different classes, strategic campaign, royal stone system. Japanese edition.
Royal Stone - Hirakareshi Toki no Tobira review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,37 MB📅09/09/1994
Published by Sega
Royal Stone - Hirakareshi Toki no Tobira (Game Gear) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Royal Stone - Hirakareshi Toki no Tobira, a spiritual successor to Crystal Warriors, a Sega turn-based strategy game exclusive to Japan. More accomplished than its forerunner, this quality tactical stayed confined to the archipelago, making it one of the most sought Japanese Game Gear titles of the genre. Its desirability lies in that exclusivity, its flattering reputation and the scarcity of polished tacticals on the console.
An underrated gem
A direct sequel to Crystal Warriors, this tactical RPG smooths the rough edges with a more polished presentation and a better-oiled elemental system. The catch: it never left Japan, leaving Western strategists wanting. For anyone who loves dense, readable turn-based battles, it's a sequel unfairly left in the shadows.
