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1995PlayStation

An early tactical RPG for the PlayStation in which young Arc gathers a growing party and fights grid-based, turn-based battles against a looming threat. A genre classic with a straightforward, linear story.

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Companions and relationships
  • Tactical depth
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Suikoden Tactics

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2005PEGI 12PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Arc the Lad: turn-based combat, a party of several characters and companions you grow fond of.

As Kyril, you investigate monstrous creatures appearing in the island nations, playing through more than 25 turn-based battles. It is a taktical spin-off that reframes the events and Rune Cannons of Suikoden IV from a fresh angle.

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