Langrisser V: Finish of Legend (ラングリッサーV 〜The Finish of Legend〜), launched 6/18/1998), developed by Profession Delicate, printed by Masaya
That is the final “actual” Langrisser recreation, in a way. Maybe the subtitle of the sport suggests this was already deliberate, however after this recreation, Profession Delicate went on to develop the Growlanser collection. There have been a number of extra video games with the Langrisser identify however none of them appear to be nicely regarded (I’m unsure the DC one is even a technique RPG).
The system of L5 is actually the identical as IV, with some refinements. The largest change is that troops now take turns with their commander, fairly than having their very own place within the flip order — this can be a welcome change that may be a massive enchancment. 4 and 5 had been first launched on Saturn, after which ported to the Ps. Whereas 4 was remade to match 5’s system, 5 was roughly a straight port so I made a decision to play the Ps model as an alternative.
In some methods L5 is scaled again: like 1, 2, and three, there aren’t any branching paths. Additionally there are solely six commanders within the recreation so that you can have in your social gathering.
The storyline begins close to the tip of Langrisser IV. The primary characters firstly (Lambda and Sigma) are magically-modified/developed people, made in Gizarof’s lab (the primary villain of L4). The start questions that set up your character are accomplished by Lambda asking concerning the character. After my messup with L4’s class paths I’m largely answering no matter I really feel like within the questions and going for the Hero class which you will get no matter your solutions.
Stage 1 – That is everybody’s favourite “run away” Langrisser beginning stage. Their lab is attacked, and Lambda and Sigma escape, whereas one other considered one of Gizarof’s initiatives (Omega) is defeated by the enemies.
Stage 2 – That is additionally a “run” stage though I did handle to beat the grunt enemies first. Serena and Wiler (from L4) present up as nicely.
Stage 3 – Lastly I’ve some pikemen from Alfred, so I despatched him upwards whereas everybody else went round.
Stage 4 – In Stage 4 you might be pursuing Wilar as much as the highest of the map; it appears at first such as you might need to rush however Wilar strikes fairly slowly till you assault him the primary time so you possibly can take your time.
Stage 5 – Brenda arrives right here within the center. Though horsemen are a bit arduous to make use of on this recreation due to their measurement (and the gradual velocity of the commanders), they’re fairly useful no less than within the early phases. She is the important thing to doing this mission.
Stage 6 – Alfred looks like he’s in massive bother trapped within the fort, however once you get close to him he can open the gate and escape, at which level you possibly can clear the enemies simply.
Stage 7 – This stage begins everybody off in gasoline that lowers your HP, however regardless of that (and having no heal spells but) I didn’t discover that it harm them sufficient that it affected their preventing. That is across the stage the place Langrisser IV ends; to this point, Lambda and Sigma had been doing a mission for him however now with Gizarof gone they resolve to go after the Langrisser for their very own functions however quickly go to the continent from the unique Langrisser video games for a very completely different function.
Stage 8 – This stage has Emily (from L4) as enemy reinforcements. I attempted to battle her however even my pikemen couldn’t harm her so I simply fled south on the bridge after beating all the opposite enemies (which is the victory situation).
Stage 9 – It is a traditional “save the villagers” stage. Our fourth social gathering member Clarett seems right here though doesn’t be a part of but. You get bonus love factors for all the ladies if it can save you all of the villagers; I misplaced one villager which nonetheless will get you a number of factors.
Additionally how silly is Jessica? The enemy takes some individuals hostage so she provides them each Langrisser and Alhazard, after which simply heads again to the continent!
Stage 10 – That is an annoying stage due to having to save lots of each Jessica and Clarett as NPCs. Sooner or later don’t SRPG designers determine that “save the NPC with dumb AI” isn’t good recreation design?
Stage 11 – Fairly gradual stage, I had the villagers take the highest method round. We’re attempting to assist Clarett take again her kingdom, and in addition the previous lifetime of Sigma and Lambda are concerned.
Stage 12 – I cut up my drive into two right here. The purpose is to get the tax income stealers earlier than they escape the stage. I used to be a bit fearful that I hadn’t accomplished issues proper however fortuitously the tax stealers want to achieve the highest proper earlier than they flee.
Stage 13 – We’re releasing some “liberals” from the jail, however then the enemies resolve to open the cells and kill them as an alternative. I instructed the prisoners to remain put and no one even received into the fortress to hurt them.
Stage 14 – We use an historic flying machine to get the drop on the enemy forces. It is a sky stage with all flying models nevertheless it’s not too unhealthy.
Stage 15 – On this stage, you’re imagined to retreat when the reinforcements come, that’s what I did however I had Alfred close to the sting to cope with the horsemen — I feel I might need been capable of defeat all of the enemies however I made a decision to go away.
Stage 16 – One among your characters must be on the prime proper however I don’t perceive the aim of the individual, they only need to waste their turns. We’re supposed to guard a hostage from the enemies however the enemy AI was tousled; they attacked me as an alternative of heading for the prisoner.
Stage 17 – Nothing a lot right here, simply took individuals ahead and fought.
Stage 18 – That is the midway level of the sport, the place Clarett takes again the dominion from the usurper and pledges to start out a democracy. Now the concept is that we’re going to journey again to the place we began the sport (we’ve been seeing how issues are going there — Lanford from L4 is having to cope with a riot). However issues will intervene to cease us.
Total this can be a first rate recreation to date. I would favor the L1-2 grid model and the sport may be gradual transferring at occasions. The characters are good and the story is entertaining as nicely. Lambda seems to be a princess and Sigma is the resurrection of a knight who was killed by Clarett, though he hasn’t recovered his reminiscence but so there’s nonetheless some ambiguity there.
