Grandia's main hero is Justin, the son of an adventurer who isn't content to just let the world move on. The adventurers of old, so respected for uncovering the secrets, are being put out to pasture in favor of scientific exploration. Want to learn more about Grandia for the PS1? Check out the following resources.In the world of Parm, the world's known secrets have dwindled to precious few. Faster characters move across the meter more quickly and player’s should be aware that taking damage often slows a character’s progress on the turn meter (this counts for the enemy as well).Ĭlick the link(s) below for more information. Turn order is determined by a meter on the bottom of the screen that features portraits of the party members and active mobs. Once a character’s turn begins the player can select actions from the usual spell/fight/run/item menu. Spells, ranged weapons and some skills can hit enemies from a distance. Under normal circumstances, both the enemy and player’s party can move around on this plain and must do so in order to successfully hit with melee attacks (it should be noted that the game’s AI controls both mob and player movement). Running into a mob initiates combat and the game transitions into the battle screen which consists of the player’s party and hostile NPCs facing off on a flat plain. All hostile mobs are visible on screen can be avoided (usually) by moving evasively. Grandia’s battle system requires some explanation due to it being somewhat unique. Towns feature the usual array of NPCs, shops, and inns. Players will often have to navigate mazes and solve simple puzzles in order to find the boss and clear dungeons. Dungeons in particular are often stocked with weapons, armor, items as well as the occasional mana egg. Grandia’s dungeons and towns are fairly large and provide players with plenty to explore.

For the most part Grandia’s magic and special attack systems are fairly straightforward and orthodox, but it bears mentioning that in order to buy spells players must find “mana eggs” that are hidden in dungeons. Improving skills grants a character stat bonuses as well as unlocks new spells and special attacks. Character development is also governed by a variety of skills (IE sword skill, fire magic skill, bow skill) that improve with use. Like most RPGs, characters that participate in battles gain experience in order to level up and become more effective in combat.

As a result, this title is semi three dimensional. Characters are represented by 2D sprites, while the environment is made up of polygons. Much of the story is narrated by the characters and game progression is linear aside from a few optional dungeons. Grandia follows the traditional JRPG formula rather closely.

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