Langrisser III

Langrisser III is a prequel to the first two Langrisser games, set roughly a thousand years before their events. The story follows knight Diharuto, ancestor of Leon from Langrisser II, as he confronts the evil Boser and the sword Alhazzard.

The game focuses on the creation of the holy sword Langrisser and the first Descendants of Light, the only people able to wield it. In combat, players move generals across the battlefield rather than directly controlling entire armies. When opposing generals meet, a 3D battle sequence determines the result based on the victory or defeat of the generals.

Relationship-focused choices are also included: responses to various female characters can raise their “love level.”

Game Details

• Release date: October 18, 1996
• Platforms: PlayStation 2, Sega Saturn
• Genres: Role-Playing, Strategy
• Developer: NCS Corporation
• Publisher: Masaya