Phenomonel game, solid politically inspired storyline mixed with tactical rpg style gameplay, excellent and original....

User Rating: 9 | Vandal Hearts: Ushinawareta Kodai Bunmei PS
This is the chess mans video game, personally I was never any good at chess but then again I never liked it either, but this game is another matter.......

By todays standards the graphics are a bit lame but still hold up the more you play the game... rpg's are based on many factors graphics coming low down the list of priorities....

The storlyine is excellent with many twists and a cast of charecters that work well together and add a hint of humour and charm to a deep storyline.

The gameplay is where I liken it to marmite (for all the us people, marmite is a yeast based spread for sandwiches which has a love it or hate it tag synonomous with it) you have a isometric view of a cubed area which you take control of a small group of multi skilled individuals who partake in a turn based attack method of enemies located on set areas of the map. You have to play with tactics and a mix of aggressive onslaught and careful approach gameplay depending on the situation. Personally this is an excellent method of playing and really gets you thinking about how to defeat your opponents.

Value for money of money is not an issue as this game is short but can be played again and again as its so good.....

The sound is the old school konami regal, funky royal battle type music, I like it....