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A really charming classic JRPG. Grandia doesn't have a mindblowing story or particularly good combat but it does carry a strong sense of adventure, likable cast of characters and really nice soundtrack. Normally I'd hate having to play as a kid, it took a long time to warm up to Rex in xenoblade 2, but I found Justin and Sue to be really likable straight away and I think Justin's naivete fit really well with the tone of the story. Feena was really cute and the other party members that swap in and out throughout the game were pretty solid too. The story has several nice moments like Justin and Feena chillin' at the seaside and watching the spirits, Justin's departure on his grand adventure and leaving his mom, and the part where Justin loses his way was really well-done. While the combat is very simple and a lot of boss fights are made easier by just spamming normal attacks, the animations have a pretty satisfying whack to them so I didn't mind it much.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2022


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