Grand Kingdom

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 101 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 15 out of 101
  3. Negative: 20 out of 101
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  1. Jajooka
    Aug 24, 2021
    6
    I enjoyed playing around with party setup and characters for a while. But after I have hunted down all the bounties in the exploration maps there wasn't any challenge left sadly. Normal and "Hard" fights are so easy that any of your characters can handle them solo. It is a shame because I would really like to play more but there is just nothing else left to do. I don't know how it was withI enjoyed playing around with party setup and characters for a while. But after I have hunted down all the bounties in the exploration maps there wasn't any challenge left sadly. Normal and "Hard" fights are so easy that any of your characters can handle them solo. It is a shame because I would really like to play more but there is just nothing else left to do. I don't know how it was with the online content available, but now without it, the content runs out fairly quickly. I bought the game at a 80% discount price so I am not THAT disappointed, but I would strongly disencourage anyone to buy it at full price now, without the online content available.… Expand
  2. ThePSButton
    Apr 8, 2020
    6
    Inofensivo, pero bonito. Un interesante sistema de combate, pero en general un juego de calidad bastante promedio.
  3. drlowdon
    Jun 8, 2018
    6
    Set on the fictional continent of Resonail, where four nations are vying for dominance following the fall of the Uldein Empire, Grand Kingdom is a tactical role playing game in which the player command groups of mercenaries in turn based battles.

    After a quite frankly overwhelming tutorial section, that introduces far too many gameplay aspects for most people to understand, the majority    Set on the fictional continent of Resonail, where four nations are vying for dominance following the fall of the Uldein Empire, Grand Kingdom is a tactical role playing game in which the player command groups of mercenaries in turn based battles.

    After a quite frankly overwhelming tutorial section, that introduces far too many gameplay aspects for most people to understand, the majority of the gameplay is taken up with the aforementioned turn based battles. These battles are suitably deep and offer plenty of freedom in terms of tactics, the issue is they're not enough to support an entire game by themselves. The rest of the game consists of little more than clicking through menus to hire staff, by weapons etc and even just a few hours in everything started to become incredibly repetitive.

    I'd love to see the battle template from Grand Kingdom in an RPG that offered more outside of the battles but as it is I'll not be sticking with Grand Kingdom any longer.    … Expand
  4. LawSH93
    Mar 23, 2018
    7
    For the first 10 hours, I thought it was a great game. 30 hours later, I left with mixed feeling. The game itself is a solid S-JRPG with great art style and interesting system. However, it is cleverly designed so that you would either grind your eyes blind or submit to microtransaction.

    Character level doesn't matter in this game, level 99 is just the beginning. Character attributes    For the first 10 hours, I thought it was a great game. 30 hours later, I left with mixed feeling. The game itself is a solid S-JRPG with great art style and interesting system. However, it is cleverly designed so that you would either grind your eyes blind or submit to microtransaction.

    Character level doesn't matter in this game, level 99 is just the beginning. Character attributes decide how powerful your squad is. And of course the characters you hired are mediocre. Attribute leveling up scrolls are farmable from treasure missions. Sadly, for these rare missions to show up, you need to refresh mission list using game currency.

    The actual process of leveling up a character is making money, getting scroll, leveling your character to lv20, train up(improve one attribute), repeat from step one. To grind effectively, you need to build a very specific power leveling squad first. In the end, this is still very time consuming. Major attribute scrolls don't show up often. Or, you could just simply buy scroll/tome(could level up attribute by 2 ranks) from Playstation store using real money.

    This game is designed to be extremely grindy and repetitive to encourage microtransaction. In a way, it is a somewhat pay to win mobile game disguised as a console RPG.    … Expand
  5. Turbodowg
    Feb 21, 2018
    8
    Grand Kingdom was a nice little surprise as a freebie for the month of Feb 2018 on PS+.
    I've put in around 12 hours so far and thoroughly enjoyed them. Even if I stopped playing at this point I feel I've got value out of the game (since it was free!)
    The graphics are nice, sharp and colorful. Character designs are interesting and pleasing. The combat works very well and gameplay is fun    Grand Kingdom was a nice little surprise as a freebie for the month of Feb 2018 on PS+.
    I've put in around 12 hours so far and thoroughly enjoyed them. Even if I stopped playing at this point I feel I've got value out of the game (since it was free!)

    The graphics are nice, sharp and colorful. Character designs are interesting and pleasing. The combat works very well and gameplay is fun and exciting. The mechanics work well and the game is polished.
    I'm not keen on the war mode, at times there's a fair bit of unexplained info such as war stats popping up when you log in. I much prefer just playing the campaign. The campaign lacks a good structure and story but the gameplay has kept me playing. The sound and music are good and complement the game's style. It's easy to play but much deeper under the surface and there's a lot you can learn and do.
    All in all a solid fun JRPG and free on ps+!    … Expand
  6. Bijan1984
    Jul 2, 2017
    10
    As a fan of S-JRPG, I've played so many games in this genre. I can say that a few of them has the addictive feeling of Grand Kingdom. Even after 150 hours of playing it, there are so many things left to discover for me.

    The battle system is very unique and it feels like a combination of so many different games. The result is very satisfying. If you like this genre, give the game a    As a fan of S-JRPG, I've played so many games in this genre. I can say that a few of them has the addictive feeling of Grand Kingdom. Even after 150 hours of playing it, there are so many things left to discover for me.

    The battle system is very unique and it feels like a combination of so many different games. The result is very satisfying.

    If you like this genre, give the game a chance. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  7. Drakxldp
    Jul 16, 2016
    0
    There is no balance to the game. The online system would be fun, if it was fair. Sadly, you go in with a party you have worked hours on to grind up to level 9 and fight AI parties of 15+, with A rankings in prime stats. And there is no 'surrender' option in a fight, so you WILL be killed, if you run away the AI WILL chase you down, and WILL keep killing you untill you abandon the missionThere is no balance to the game. The online system would be fun, if it was fair. Sadly, you go in with a party you have worked hours on to grind up to level 9 and fight AI parties of 15+, with A rankings in prime stats. And there is no 'surrender' option in a fight, so you WILL be killed, if you run away the AI WILL chase you down, and WILL keep killing you untill you abandon the mission or run out of moves, all while being forced to watch each attack and loading screen.

    The items that let you raise your attributes affinity (needing less bonus points to gain extra stats) are on the cash shop for real money, making this game a freemium game you have to BUY first. I want to love this game, but it lacks and sort of balance and exp gains are less battle related and more quest bonuses leading to those same high level units winning and you wasting time on a lost cause.    … Expand
  8. megabear
    Jul 8, 2016
    6
    This game does some things extremely well, and other things extremely poor.

    Pros: - Seamlessly combine RPG, strategy, action and puzzle - Satisfying turn based combat - War is a nice touch, albeit without real rewards other than occasional scroll if you're very lucky - Japanese voice acting is very well done - High replay value, provided that you can get past the repetitiveness of    This game does some things extremely well, and other things extremely poor.

    Pros:
    - Seamlessly combine RPG, strategy, action and puzzle
    - Satisfying turn based combat
    - War is a nice touch, albeit without real rewards other than occasional scroll if you're very lucky
    - Japanese voice acting is very well done
    - High replay value, provided that you can get past the repetitiveness of battle scenes.

    Cons:
    - Story is as generic and cliche as it gets.
    - Lack of variety in items and enemies. Items especially, because you end up with either just one or two choices for your slots at given levels.
    - Classes are unbalanced. Valkyries are clearly the best char, while Challengers are clearly the worst.
    - Induces claustrophobia after a while, because you spend most of your time in that same battle scene, over and over.
    - No surprise but English voice acting is below average.
    - Oversexualization of some characters. Gets embarrassing in front of kids.

    Conclusion: While it was entertaining for a short while, I've already moved on as of 7/7. I think it's a decent game, but I won't be buying a sequel.    … Expand
  9. JoePortes
    Jun 29, 2016
    9
    From my review here http://www.popculturebeast.com/grand-kingdom-review/ :

    "Grand Kingdom is a game that will fly under the radar for many, but it really shouldn’t be missed if you are a strategy game fan. I’ve been playing the PlayStation Vita version (on a PSTV) of the game for a few weeks now, and I absolutely love it. But I am a huge SRPG fan, with Final Fantasy Tactics being my    From my review here http://www.popculturebeast.com/grand-kingdom-review/ :

    "Grand Kingdom is a game that will fly under the radar for many, but it really shouldn’t be missed if you are a strategy game fan. I’ve been playing the PlayStation Vita version (on a PSTV) of the game for a few weeks now, and I absolutely love it. But I am a huge SRPG fan, with Final Fantasy Tactics being my favorite game of all time. If you aren’t a fan of FFT, Disgaea, Tactics Ogre, and the like then this game may not be for you. Grand Kingdom is all about strategy. The battle system is the most unique I’ve seen in years, maybe ever. And before battle you move around the “field” (kind of like a world map) using a chess piece, plotting your route and using items — you aren’t simply moving from spot A to B. Both moving around the field and battling require a lot of thought, as well as party formation and item management. If you are into deep strategy JRPG’s then you should check this game out ASAP..."

    Click link above to read the rest of this lengthy, in-depth review!    … Expand
  10. Cherryleaf
    Jun 23, 2016
    8
    This S-JRPG is delivered in a beautiful art style similar to Dragon's Crown and Odin Sphere, and it had totally gone under my radar, until just a month ago. I admit that I was a bit sceptic, but went for it anyway, and I don't regret it at all that I took this leap of faith.

    There is four nations, and since you are a mercenary - you are free to pick which of the nations you want to    This S-JRPG is delivered in a beautiful art style similar to Dragon's Crown and Odin Sphere, and it had totally gone under my radar, until just a month ago. I admit that I was a bit sceptic, but went for it anyway, and I don't regret it at all that I took this leap of faith.

    There is four nations, and since you are a mercenary - you are free to pick which of the nations you want to support and sign a contract with. The War between the nations is delivered in a online PvP element, where you face other gamers troops (though I think they are handled by AI, but not sure) where you either are the defender or invader. There is also some side-missions that is delivered via online PvP-element.

    Worth mentioning:

    1. The Mainstory (which is single-player) is short, but the characters made it worthwhile and handed me a nice set of hours.

    2. It is a very grindy game, but if you aint afraid of "exp-grinding", then you cant go wrong with this game, and will be a great addition in your PS4 collection.

    3. You have 17 classes to pick from (or rather, you need to hire them, and they appear randomly in the recruitment list, and is renewed after a quest or war-battle), and there is lots of skills, magical spells and melee attacks to discover.    … Expand
  11. Letiste-Gaming
    Jun 22, 2016
    8
    Su sistema de combate y línea de progresión es magnífica, y a pesar de no tender la mano al usuario casi nada logramos dominar por completo el título y cada derrota tenemos la certeza de que ha sido por nuestra culpa. Una pena que su historia sea tan floja, típica e inexistente, ya que es el único apartado que lo aleja del sobresaliente (junto a la ya mencionada herencia portátil). ResultaSu sistema de combate y línea de progresión es magnífica, y a pesar de no tender la mano al usuario casi nada logramos dominar por completo el título y cada derrota tenemos la certeza de que ha sido por nuestra culpa. Una pena que su historia sea tan floja, típica e inexistente, ya que es el único apartado que lo aleja del sobresaliente (junto a la ya mencionada herencia portátil). Resulta una compra segura para los fans del género y una opción magnífica para iniciarse en el género del rol táctico por turnos. Una joyita que esperemos que no pase desapercibida.… Expand
  12. muffinman1
    Jun 21, 2016
    10
    It's a smart, complex strategy game with so much feeling and reward - the style is beautiful, the 3 lane combat is extremely satisfying, and the multiplayer "world" battles are great. Equipment changes character look which is a nice bonus.
  13. muffinman1
    Jun 21, 2016
    10
    It's a smart, complex strategy game with so much feeling and reward - the style is beautiful, the 3 lane combat is extremely satisfying, and the multiplayer "world" battles are great. Equipment changes character look which is a nice bonus.

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Games Master UK
    Aug 21, 2016
    80
    A solid and beautiful tactical RPG with neat 2D brawling and unique multiplayer. [Aug 2016, p.80]
  2. GameCritics
    Aug 2, 2016
    70
    I enjoyed Grand Kingdom quite a bit. On paper this game is everything I want in an SRPG, but it did leave me feeling a little underwhelmed. With a stronger narrative stitching everything together, I think it really would be the total package.
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  3. RPG Site
    Jul 22, 2016
    60
    I feel mixed on Grand Kingdom because I want to like it, but it just seems lackluster on its feedback loop of repetitive mission design; there is nothing that significantly caught my attention outside of the intricacies of battle from constantly building parties of different classes. Its story is severely lacking, and the War mode has a few neat quirks that overstayed its welcome rapidly. Grand Kingdom is an entertaining experience that presents neat, unconventional approaches to the genre, but there are so many aspects of its infrastructure that just seem haphazardly unrealized.
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