GRANDIA HD Collection, Two-game compilation for Nintendo Switch

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Two quintessential RPGs have finally gone portable on one of gaming’s most popular console/handheld hybrid platforms. The highly anticipated GRANDIA HD Collection for the Nintendo SwitchTM is available. Additionally, GRANDIA HD Remaster and GRANDIA II HD Remaster for Windows PC will be released in September 2019.

“As one of gaming’s long-standing and classic RPGs, we’re extremely pleased that fans of the GRANDIA series are now able to access their favorite characters and magical combat wherever they go on the Nintendo SwitchTM,” says Jun Iwasaki, President & CEO, GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. “GRANDIA and GRANDIA II are incredible tales, and these HD remasters are the definitive way to experience them for new and veteran players alike.”

GungHo Online Entertainment America (GOEA) invites players to relive the incredible worlds and stories of GRANDIA and GRANDIA II alongside each games’ beloved characters.  GRANDIA HD Collection brings enhanced visuals, as well as handheld support for the SwitchTM.

Key Features:

  • Real-time, turn-based action – Experience and employ a unique action bar system for real-time fighting with distinct characters
  • Magic-based combat – Gather Mana Eggs to learn and use magic-based skills, ranging from elemental attacks to character-enhancing magic for defense and offense statistical boosts
  • Illustrious worlds to explore – The vibrant worlds in GRANDIA HD Collection includes nostalgic starter cities such as Parm (GRANDIA) and Carbo Village (GRANDIA II) to iconic fields and areas such as The End of the World (GRANDIA) and Valmar’s Moon (GRANDIA II)
  • Gather Skill Points and ATTACK! – Skill Points or Skill Coins can be used to earn incredibly intense moves that make for an extraordinary fighting experience
  • Eclectic Enemy Encounters – The worlds of GRANDIA and GRANDIA II bring forth a plethora of challenging and epic enemies in the wild, as well as main storyline bosses
  • Ear-Indulging, Melodious Compositions – Experience world exploration, momentous battles, and legendary in-game experiences in beautiful harmony with musical compositions from acclaimed Japanese composer Noriyuki Iwadare

Along with its classic gameplay features, GOEA is bringing spectacularly new, unique features to GRANDIA HD Collection:

GRANDIA features

  • Enhanced details to UI, sprites, and texture art
  • Original cinematic videos receiving visual enhancements
  • Audio: Japanese and English
  • Language Support: Original English plus French and German translation (Japanese added at a later date)

GRANDIA II features

  • Enhanced details to UI, sprites, and texture art
  • Original cinematic videos receiving visual enhancements
  • Audio: Japanese and English
  • Language Support: Original English plus New French and German translation (Japanese added at a later date)

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