Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia

KeenGamerVictor Tan

8/10

Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia delivers a solid turn-based strategy experience that runs smoothly on the PC, testing your tactical prowess with empire management and army configurations. However, the game’s simple storylines and potentially long turn length can interfere with a solid strategy experience.

Nintendo World ReportDaan Koopman

8/10

Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia is a really fun game. The Risk-like strategy gameplay is quite enjoyable and makes sitting through the six campaigns a breeze. Both on and off the battlefield, there is a lot to tinker with, giving you the freedom to play the game by your design. The battles can take a little long, though it never really bothered me. That being said, the models and story could definitely be a bit better. Nothing reaches below par, but some polish would've made this adventure even more memorable.

Pure NintendoKirk Hiner

8/10

Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia doesn't bother you with gimmicks to cross genres. This tactical RPG doesn't simplify itself to appeal to casual gamers. It's made for people who enjoy a turn-based, strategic challenge, and then it challenges them.Read More

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

8/10

Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia might sound like an epic name for a series debut, but this Switch exclusive is actually a sequel to a game originally released in 1998 for the original Playstation. I’d be lying if I told you I played this game back in the day. Even some of our most well-versed strategy and RPG specialists at WayTooManyGames had never even heard of the franchise before, but I ended up finding out that those few who have actually played the game, love it to this day.

COGConnectedThi Chao

79/100

Grand strategy titles are fun, but when it comes to the tedious micromanaging that comes with such titles like Nobunaga’s Ambition and others of the genre, it can be a bit of a drag especially when it comes to the importance of economics. Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia takes away the economic micromanaging elements we might be used to and focuses more on the combat. With more of a focus on strategic maneuvering and tactical gameplay, I found a game that I was able to adequately play and not feel like I was scratching my head in confusion most of the time.

Game InformerKimberley Wallace

7.5/10

Brigandine debuted over two decades ago on the original PlayStation, and only now is it getting a sequel. It may seem like an unlikely candidate for revival, but Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia comes at a time when the strategy/RPG genre is getting renewed attention – partially thanks to Fire Emblem’s success. For those who want something in that vein, this certainly scratches a similar itch. Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia personalizes the strategy/RPG experience by letting you recruit and get to know your combatants in side stories. Watching your team grow in strength and invading new ...

TechRaptorRobert Grosso

7.5/10

Though a bit thin on content, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia offers a solid tactical experience with in-depth mechanics that hardocre and casual fans alike may enjoy.

Capsule ComputersDustin Spencer

7/10

A Strategic Favorite Looks for new Fervor in the West

Attack of the FanboyDean James

Even with a new developer in charge, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia builds upon the previous game with a lengthy campaign that has a ton of replayability, though players may feel pretty overwhelmed at first due to the complex gameplay.

TwinfiniteJake Su

At the end of the day, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia is a good addition to a genre that is gaining in popularity. While it may lack the accessibility or even the swifter pace of other titles, it still manages to deliver a strategy roleplaying experience that is largely good on all fronts, supported by six distinct kingdoms and storylines. As long as you can accept that it might feel repetitive in a long game, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia is an experience worth trying out.

WellPlayedHarrison Tabulo

6/10

Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia feels a little antiquated, nailing the fundamentals of the tactics genre but leaving a lot to be desired.

Brigandine is missing some pretty valuable features. A multiplayer mode would have been appreciated given that this is really just a glorified board game. Additionally, while I appreciate that the developer’s goal wasn’t to create a 4X, Civilization-like strategic experience, some rudimentary town-building, resource management, and diplomacy options would have been appreciated. I think back to the classic Heroes of Might & Magic titles, and they always managed to maintain the focus on the roleplaying and tactical combat while still letting you mess around with building up cities. Brigandin…