Phantom Brave
Jul 25, 2016 10 years ago
Phantom Brave is a strategy RPG which takes place in the world of Ivoire. Ivoire consists of vast seas and numerous islands; it used to be a peaceful place, but an ancient (and powerful) force is now threatening life in the various lands. The character you control in the game is Marona, a 13 year old orphaned girl. Marona has the ability to communicate with phantoms, an ability that brings a lot of resentment from other people but will help her to head out into the world and solve the problems that are occurring. A phantom known as Ash acts as Marona's guardian; as the game progresses, other phantoms will join your party, each of which have different capabilities. The game features a turn based combat system. During battles, Marona is able to attack enemies by herself, and she can also summon phantoms in her party to help out. To summon phantoms, you will need to confine them to an object on the screen (such as a rock or tree). Once confined to an object, you will then be able to control the phantom in battle, though phantoms only remain controllable for a limited number of turns. The object you confine a phantom to will affect it's abilities; for example, a rock may make a phantom stronger but move slower. By defeating enemies in battle you earn experience points allowing to level up and become more powerful.
What it’s like
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero delivers a vibrant, anime-styled tactical RPG experience defined by its unique 'Confine' mechanic. Players guide Marona through the whimsical world of Ivoire, binding spirits to environmental objects to alter their stats and abilities during gridless, turn-based combat. This system creates a highly customizable gameplay loop where strategy revolves around resource management and positioning rather than raw power scaling. The narrative embraces a lighthearted, comedic tone with strong character dynamics, fostering deep bonds between Marona and her phantom companions. While the plot follows a standard fantasy adventure structure, the writing shines in its dialogue and personality-driven interactions. The game offers substantial replayability through extensive build variety and side content, appealing to those who enjoy tweaking systems to find optimal strategies.
Strong in Gameplay / MechanicsProgression / ReplayabilitySystems Depth / Build VarietyAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicCharactersCombatDifficulty / ChallengeSocial / RelationshipsWriting / Dialogue
Keep in mind The transition to 3D models results in stiff animations and less polished visuals compared to the original sprite-based version, which may detract from immersion. Additionally, the game suffers from pacing issues and a steep difficulty curve that might frustrate casual players or those new to the tactical genre.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 2 | Worldwide | Full release | Feb 04, 200522 years ago |
| Wii | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 14, 200917 years ago |
| PlayStation Portable | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 03, 201115 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 25, 201610 years ago |
