Grandia

Video Game
1997
E

IMDb RATING

8.2/10

256

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Justin, a boy from the quiet village of Parm, seeks adventure on a far away continent, in a quest to uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization.Justin, a boy from the quiet village of Parm, seeks adventure on a far away continent, in a quest to uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization.Justin, a boy from the quiet village of Parm, seeks adventure on a far away continent, in a quest to uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization.

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IMDb RATING

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Feena
(English version)
(voice)
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Blaney R. Aikman

Sue
(English version)
(voice)
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Sharon Coleman

Liete
(English version)
(voice)
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Nicole Weiss

Leen
(English version)
(voice)

Tim Bosley

Mullen
(English version)
(voice)

Scott Beers

General Baal
(English version)
(voice)
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John W

Rapp
(English version)
(voice)

Anthony Garcia Jr.

Nicky
(English version)
(voice)
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Christal Garcia

Mio
(English version)
(voice)

Maria Hernandez

Nana
(English version)
(voice)
(as 'Mariah' Hernandez)

Junko Hagimori

Saki
(voice)

Noriko Hidaka

Feena
(voice)

Aya Hisakawa

Mio
(voice)

Kikuko Inoue

Liete
(voice)

Yoshiko Kamei

Guido
(voice)

Jûrôta Kosugi

Mullen
(voice)

Rokurô Naya

Gadwin
(voice)

Kumiko Nishihara

Sue
(voice)

User reviews7

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10Wickedshyn

The greatest RPG of all time!!!!!!

This is the greatest RPG of all time. For one you can see the enemies unlike FF games. The plot is so thick and it is so great. It has every thing, it's like watching a movie. The graphics are in 2D but the animation is good. The whole game rules check it out!!!

10grandia_man

fantastic

i would like to initially say that this is easily the greatest RPG, wait game i have ever played, the characters are lovable, the plot is great and interesting, the development of the love between the two main characters happens in a spectacular and involving way. The battle system of the Grandia series and is quite unique. I have played and completed this game multiple times and must say, even though the story is rather linear i found it just as good every time. The lifespan of the game is incredible, without trying to hard to find too many extras it is around 60 hours of game play. one last thing, although its small i like how the NPC's say funny things rather than a typical RPG's advice of what to do next, it is a nice touch. Although old this game is a must for any RPG veteran, and even anybody whose just looking for a great game.

8Kimcheeyounme

Unique and very lovely

The story is generally typical. A boy goes on an adventure to a new world, the military is involved in some shady activity...and, of course, what is a cliché without romance? But it's these kinds of stories that have always intrigued me. This particular game is interesting because the main character is so immature. It's good to see a hero that isn't bad-ass or hardassed, like they usually are. He's immature, but he still has that sense of justice that every hero has. He's obviously someone righteous, but not someone you'd be likely to respect. In that sense, it's more a fairy tale than typical fantasy RPG; he's a great hero because he's so innocent.

The game-play is very unique. Characters are never standing in one position in a battle. They're running around on every turn, which is more fun to watch than the same old stay-in-one-place RPG battle.

The game is, in my opinion, one of the greatest RPGs ever created, and I'm disappointed that it didn't get as much recognition as I think it deserved. The game-play is great, the voice-acting is better than most, the characters are amusing...the Soundtrack alone is to die for (I'm listening to a piece from it right now, actually). Definitely worth playing at least once in your life.

10chalky1212

Fun from start to finish

I have always loved this game. The story, the art style, the voice acting and especially the music. Easily my all time favourite game. I have it on PS1 and Switch and if I could have it on other systems I would. If I could rate it more than 10 stars, I would

10niz

A unique RPG, in many ways better than Final Fantasy

While the storyline of Grandia may not be initially gripping (boy seeks adventure on another continent, seeking to uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization), it is the gameplay mechanics that make this so enjoyable to pick up and play.

While level-building is a real chore in most RPGs (the Final Fantasy series especially), in Grandia the fun real-time combat system combines with a magic & move gaining system that always has a new spell or skill just one or two levels away. Dungeons are full 3D rotatable roaming environments, with monsters plainly visible and avoidable if necessary. It's easy to get lost in them, but there are enough treasures scattered around to keep you motivated. And towns and villages are filled with characters with lots to say, each of them with a unique style and theme.

Top graphics, a great orchestral soundtrack and some OK voice acting make this a must-play RPG.

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Shed Owner: This'll teach ya, you punk!
[Kicks Justin out of the shed and the Shed Owner walks over to Justin]
Justin: OWWW!
Shed Owner: Oh, Justin, not you again! You just don't learn, trashing my shed again!
Justin: I didn't trash it! Why won't you listen to me! I'm staking my pride as a man and my soul as an adventurer on this treasure hunt!
Shed Owner: SHUT UP! There's no treasure in all that junk! Now you've completely trashed it!
[the Shed owner pounds Justin to the ground with his fist]
Shed Owner: Anyway! Don't ever hunt for treasure in my shed again! You hear me boy!
[the Shed Owner walks inside back to his shed and slams the door]
Justin: Ouuch... That awful man. he... NEVER, EVER understands...
Sue: [Sue and Puffy run over to Justin] Jussstiiiin! Justin, Justin, you OK? It sounded like it hurt.
Justin: Oh, Sue! Did ya see that? Don't worry! A punch like that? Nothin' to it! For a first rate adventurer, it comes with the territory!
Sue: Right! So how'd it go? Did you find anything in the shed?
Justin: Nah. Nothin' at all. It really was all junk. Must have guessed wrong... But Sue, what about you?
Sue: [Pulls out a dirty apron] Of course, I found something! Tada! Here it is, the Legendary Armor! I found it all by myself!
Puffy: Puff puff!
[Puffy files around in circles]
Sue: Oh, yeah! Puffy helped, too. Here you go Justin! The Legendary Armor!
[Sue gives Justin her apron. Dirty Apron acquired]
Justin: Great Sue! That's the first one! That leaves the Shield of Light, the Warriors Helmet and the Spirit Sword!
Sue: Don't forget, we gotta get 'em by sundown or we'll lose. Yuck! I don't wanna marry that awful Gantz! You know, it's really your fault, Justin. You're the one that took Gantz up on his dare! You better take responsibility.
Justin: OK! I know, I know. Come on, let's go show this to Gantz!
Sue: Puffy let's go too!
Puffy: Puff, puff!