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Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time (2003)

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A deep, intriguing story. Unique strategy and turn-based RPG gameplay. Near limitless player freedom. Multiple endings that emphasise choices matter to a level no other ATLUS game reaches - even Persona. A complex legacy for both ATLUS and the wider Growlanser series. Wayfarer of Time has all this and more in spades. Let's talk about it.

Milla x (she/her)

Many thanks to Alvist Mave for much of the footage in the video, including fansubbed content from the PS2 original / fandisc, Dulkheim and Modified Original Routes, some battles, alongside other choices/endings/scenes I missed in my playthrough)

All the vocal tracks in this video also came from the official Growlanser IV Character Album: https://vgmdb.net/album/8862

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
2:30 What is Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time?
5:23 An Interesting Story & Premise
8:21 Choices Matter, And So Do Crevanille's Allies
15:38 An awesome gameplay loop...
22:25 ...for one of the hardest games I've ever played
27:01 A deep dive into the presentation
30:07 Wayfarer of Time's Localisation is Peak 2010s ATLUS
36:13 Overall Story Thoughts
37:55 Is Over Reloaded (PSP) the best way to experience Growlanser IV?
39:43 Branching Paths Weave an Alignment or Three
41:22 Balancing Hope, Heroism, Despair and Consequences [SPOILERS]
45:10 The Dulkheim Route [SPOILERS]
46:45 Growlanser IV Return - The Retconned Fandisc [SPOILERS]
50:38 The Legacy of Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time