More JRPG, more fun for Nintendo Switch users as Grandia HD Collection comes out for the platform.
GRANDIA HD Collection
Nintendo Switch is getting another classic JRPG on its library, and it is the highly anticipated Grandia HD Collection, which includes both Grandia and Grandia 2.
Jun Iwasaki, President & CEO, GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc., has said;
As one of gaming’s long-standing and classic RPGs, we’re extremely pleased that fans of the GRANDIA series are now able to access their favorite characters and magical combat wherever they go on the Nintendo SwitchTM,
GRANDIA and GRANDIA II are incredible tales, and these HD remasters are the definitive way to experience them for new and veteran players alike.
Grandia HD Collection is available now on Nintendo eShop for $39.99, and it features enhanced details to UI, sprites, and texture art while retaining the original cinematic scenes with both English and Japanese audio as well. Moreover, PC version for Grandia HD Remaster and Grandia 2 HD Remaster will come out in September 2019.
Game Information
Key Features:
- Real-time, turn-based action – Experience and employ a unique action bar system for real-time fighting with distinct characters
- Magic-based combat – Gather Mana Eggs to learn and use magic-based skills, ranging from elemental attacks to character-enhancing magic for defense and offense statistical boosts
- Illustrious worlds to explore – The vibrant worlds in GRANDIA HD Collection includes nostalgic starter cities such as Parm (GRANDIA) and Carbo Village (GRANDIA II) to iconic fields and areas such as The End of the World (GRANDIA) and Valmar’s Moon (GRANDIA II)
- Gather Skill Points and ATTACK! – Skill Points or Skill Coins can be used to earn incredibly intense moves that make for an extraordinary fighting experience
- Eclectic Enemy Encounters – The worlds of GRANDIA and GRANDIA II bring forth a plethora of challenging and epic enemies in the wild, as well as main storyline bosses
- Ear-Indulging, Melodious Compositions – Experience world exploration, momentous battles, and legendary in-game experiences in beautiful harmony with musical compositions from acclaimed Japanese composer Noriyuki Iwadare
GRANDIA features
- Enhanced details to UI, sprites, and texture art
- Original cinematic videos receiving visual enhancements
- Audio: Japanese and English
- Language Support: Original English plus French and German translation (Japanese added at a later date)
GRANDIA II features
- Enhanced details to UI, sprites, and texture art
- Original cinematic videos receiving visual enhancements
- Audio: Japanese and English
- Language Support: Original English plus New French and German translation (Japanese added at a later date)
