![]() ![]() With this sparkling remaster, perhaps GrimGrimoire will find the plaudit and success in 2022 that escaped it back in 2007. While a western localization has not been announced, NIS has shown plenty of commitment in bringing its recent release to these shores, so an international edition seems somewhat inevitable. GrimGrimoire OnceMore launches in Japan on PS4 and Nintendo Switch July 28.Who knew that Vanillaware, a new company that fell under the radar, created one of the most gorgeous and enjoyable game I have played on Sony’s PlayStation 2. Odin Sphere quickly gained a lot of attention for such a niche game and I quickly became a fan of the company’s work. Prior to its release in both Japan and the United States, Grim Grimoire was released in Japan back in April. Thanks to the fine folks at NIS America, Grim Grimoire came to US shores and this time, Vanillaware graces us with a console RPG/real time strategy hybrid. Grim Grimoire is the story of a young lass named Lillet Blan. With her talent in magic, she was invited to study in the Magic Academy located at the Silver Star Tower where young, gifted magicians reside. She wants to be a great magician in order to support her younger brothers back home, and spends the first few days learning various types of magic, along with meeting teachers and fellow students. However, on the night of day 5, the archmage is released from his prison, and Lillet becomes the sole survivor of his onslaught. By luck, she winds up going back in time to her first night at school, with all her memories intact and with the grimoire she had received. ![]() Lillet uses the chance to learn the secrets of the school and try to save everyone. ![]() The premise may be interesting, but the plot is on the shallow side. It remained a bit too simple for its own good and was not very deep either. On the other hand, it kept me interested due to the good characters. With a small cast, there is a good amount of characterization for each of them, each being unique and memorable in their own way. While the timeline repeats itself every five days, you rarely see the same event, as Lillet takes different actions each day, seeing completely new moments. ![]()
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