Publisher: Atlus USA
Developer: Nippon-ichi Software
Category: Strategy
Release Dates
N Amer - 08/31/2004
Interviews
Nippon Ichi Discusses What it Was Like to Develop The
Spiritual Successor to Disgaea – “Phantom Brave”
“With a grid-less game system, players are allowed to move about freely on the map, which opens a new array of opportunities for battle tactics and strategies.”
News
Vast, Near-Infinite RPG to Get Detailed, High-Quality Guide
DoubleJump Publishing, Inc., in partnership with NIS America, Inc., announced that DoubleJump will publish and distribute the official guide for the upcoming strategy-RPG, Phantom Brave.
Atlus continues the tradition of bringing over games from Japan that
usually would be left to the Japanese market.
The games on display from Atlus were Digital Devil Saga, Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, Pro Fishing Challenge and Phantom Brave by NIS
NIS America and Atlus U.S.A., Inc. announce Phantom Brave
The spiritual successor to 2003’s hit strategy role-playing game Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, Phantom Brave comes to North America on the Playstation 2 this fall.
Description
Marona, a young little girl that has the ability to control phantoms and Ash the phantom lives on Ghost Island as chromas. chromas are those who receive compensation by accomplishing their client’s request. Periodically Marona will receive requests from clients through drifting bottled mail for work as a chroma. Unfortunately, Marona has a difficult time living in society because of her abilities. People ridicule her, but kind hearted and positive thinking Marona believes her parent’s words that “by helping others they will learn to like you” and continues her duties as a chroma. Initial goal is to purchase Ghost Island to secure Marona’s home. Marona and Ash’s adventure gradually begins like waves that come and go. *Total number of stories will be 20.
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ESRB Rating
GameZone's Review/Preview
7.8
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 8 |
| Graphics | 7 |
| Sound | 7 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Concept | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.8 |
Reviewer: Michael Lafferty
Review Date: 08/30/2004
Phantom Brave relates a tale of prejudice and triumph in a somewhat childish manner, but features thoughtful tactical combat







