Vanillaware-Developed GrimGrimoire OnceMore Details New Features; Grand Magic, Skill Tree, Fast-Forward & More

Following publisher NIS America sharing the release date trailer for the upcoming Vanillaware-developed real-time strategy RPG, GrimGrimoire OnceMore, the former detailed new features fans can look forward to.

• View our announcement coverage housing screenshots, a trailer, and general game information.
• Check out the game’s limited edition, including a poster, artbook, key chains, and more.
• Check out the reversible cover chosen by the public.
• Take a look at the release date trailer.

Firstly, a new gameplay mechanic, Grand Magic, has been implemented. This allows access to exceptional skills, such as Mana Burst, which deals fire damage across a wide radius, and Resurrection, restoring the health of familiars. In addition, a new skill tree has also been added, where players can spend coins earned from completing optional missions to obtain upgrades, including familiar strengthening, magic buffs, and more.

Regarding convenience, fast-forward mode does the self-explanatory to make battle actions pass by more swiftly. Moreover, the newly added Hard difficulty will challenge those who want to push their strategic know-how to their limits. Other new features comprise the aspect ratio being upgraded from 4:3 to 16:9 and voice lines being added to combat.

For more details, check out NIS America’s latest blog post.

Originally released on PS2, GrimGrimoire OnceMore tells the story of Lillet Blan, a young girl who recently joined the Silver Star Tower academy and wishes to become a great magician. As she learns the art of summoning familiars, she will have to do her best to deal with the perils hidden within the tower.

GrimGrimoire OnceMore will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on April 4, 2023.