RPGFan checked out the strategy RPGs Langrisser I & II:

Langrisser I & II Review:

I'm not overly familiar with the Langrisser SRPG series, having never played any of the games that were localized previously. My curiosity for Langrisser was piqued largely due to the cosmetic similarities the series holds to another strangely titled SRPG series that I happen to adore called Growlanser: thus, I decided to give the Langrisser I & II remake compilation on the Nintendo Switch a try. Ultimately, I found the experience to be both challenging and rewarding.

Langrisser I tells the story of Ledin, a prince who survives an attack on his country. His quest to put a stop to the empire that started the war and reclaim his throne ends up becoming a battle against the forces of darkness. Naturally, those forces can only be subdued using the power of the legendary holy blade Langrisser.

Langrisser II is the story of a young man named Elwin who travels the countryside. Elwin and his friend Hein are drawn into conflict with the powerful Rayguard Empire when they put a stop to the empire's attempted abduction of Liana, the Priestess of Light. The Rayguard Empire wishes to use both the sacred blade of light, Langrisser, and the cursed blade of darkness, Alhazard, to completely subjugate the world and enforce peace through the use of sheer power. As a Descendant of Light, young Elwin is the only one who can truly harness Langrisser and halt their ambitions. 

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Overall, despite knowing next to nothing about the Langrisser series before diving into these remakes, I enjoyed my time with them. Fans of old-school SRPGs will find two excellent games here for the price of one, with quite a lot of replay value as well. I'm certainly hopeful that other games in the series receive the same remake treatment after having played this collection, as Langrisser I & II are solid games if you can get past their hiccups. 

Noisy Pixel checked out Langrisser I & II:

Langrisser 1 and 2 Review - Noisy Pixel

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The remastered version of Langrisser I & II is now available:

Langrisser I & II

Langrisser I: The forces of darkness are descending on the kingdom of Baldea. Take up your sword as Prince Ledin, and discover the evil that lies in the heart of the Dalsis empire.

Langrisser II: The forces of darkness once again threaten the realm. Thrust between warring factions, it is up to our hero Elwin to navigate this war and determine which path will bring peace to this conflict.

Both Langrisser I & II have returned with their classic stories of good and evil, complete with beautiful high-definition visuals, reorchestrated music, and quality-of-life improvements to the classic gameplay that made these strategy RPGs truly LEGENDARY.

Key Features:

• A Blade Honed to Perfection - Experience two classic titles with new art, music, and presentation.
• Modernizing a Timeless Tale - Perfectly re-tuned gameplay for a modern SRPG feel.
• Langrisser and Alhazard - Two legendary swords, two legendary tales—revitalized with new localization and a new character!

SwitchUp checked out the upcoming remake of Langrisser I & II:

Langrisser I & II Switch Review - CLASSICS REBORN?

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The Langrisser games first came out in the early 90s, in 1991 and 1994 respectively. This version packs both games in together and they have been completely remastered from the ground up. It's now on the Nintendo Switch, is it worth getting? Well, let’s find out!

RPG Site checked out the remake of the upcoming Langrisser I & II:

Langrisser I & II Review

Langrisser was once a beloved franchise from studio Career Soft, and the original title was localized on the Sega Genesis under the title Warsong. The 1991 western release also came with many drastic changes, from character portraits along with many translation changes. The series was renowned for its tactical elements and was even known to be one of Fire Emblem's biggest rivals during its prime. Fast forward to today, the series has been nearly forgotten and has faded into obscurity.

However, along with a recent release of a mobile game, we also got ourselves a new remake of the original games by Chara-ani and Kadokawa Games titled Langrisser I & II. Due to the first two Langrisser games being very similar in gameplay, the series often release the two games bundled together in ports back in the day.

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Langrisser I & II is like a studio adding color to a classic Hollywood movie from the golden age. It's not necessarily better now than it was, but a touch up might make it more appealing to some. In the end, the remakes of the first two Langrisser games don't quite add anything to make them automatically better than their original counterparts - it's more just a different take on the original games. It's not a really high effort remake, but since the first Langrisser games are already good, it would've taken a lot of effort to make the games really awful.

Score: 7/10

A trailer for Langrisser I & II which shows the story for Langrisser I.

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Experience the legendary story of Langrisser I! The kingdom of light finds itself in peril when dark forces steal away the Sacred Sword Langrisser and threaten to destroy them. It is up to the Descendants of Light to rise up, reclaim Langrisser, and battle for the fate of their kingdom!

Coming March 10, 2020 to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.

@Gematsu Strategy RPGs Langrisser I & II are coming to PC in March 2020.

Langrisser I & II will launch for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 10, 2020 in North America, March 13 in Europe, and March 20 in Australia and New Zealand, publisher NIS America announced.

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PC remakes for the classic J-RPGs Langrisser I & II has been announced for 2020:

Langrisser I & II - Announcement Trailer (Nintendo Switch, PS4, Steam)

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Langrisser I: The forces of darkness are descending on the kingdom of Baldea. Take up your sword as Prince Ledin, and discover the evil that lies in the heart of the Dalsis empire.

Langrisser II: The forces of darkness once again threaten the realm. Thrust between warring factions, it is up to our hero Elwin to navigate this war and determine which path will bring peace to this conflict.

Both Langrisser I & II have returned with their classic stories of good and evil, complete with beautiful high-definition visuals, reorchestrated music, and quality-of-life improvements to the classic gameplay that made these strategy RPGs truly LEGENDARY.

Key Features:

• A Blade Honed to Perfection - Experience two classic titles with new art, music, and presentation.
• Modernizing a Timeless Tale - Perfectly re-tuned gameplay for a modern SRPG feel.
• Langrisser and Alhazard - Two legendary swords, two legendary tales—revitalized with new localization and a new character!