Langrisser II for MD

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Langrisser II

aka Warsong 2

Genre: strategy - turn-based tactics

Publisher: Masaya

Year: 1994

System: MD

Gameplay Score: 3

Gameplay Notes:

I really want to love this game, and its prequel, but it's just not quite good enough to recommend. I have two key complaints 1. Battles take FOREVER. As much as I like this genre, the huge number of units in this game makes each turn take so blasted long. 2. Battle outcomes are still wildly random. This is my chief complaint. I wish it were more predictable. If I get the Rock-Paper-Scissors setup correctly then I should do well in the battle. Period. Anyway, the rest of the game is good but those two complaints weigh it down considerably.

Level Design Score: 4

Level Design Notes:

I actually really enjoyed the stages. There's a story throughout that adds a lot of interest to the proceedings.

Theme Score: 4

Theme Notes:

Nice story. Rescue and then protect the girl.

Art Style Score: 4

Art Style Notes:

Lovely graphics. Large step up from the original, which itself had attractive graphics for the most part. the sprites are more chunky than those on the SFC version, but both games look great.

Audio Score: 4

Audio Notes:

Nice, exciting music.

Overall Score: 70

Review ID: 6037