Vanguard Bandits (1998)

In a world where technology and mythology are one, a young rebel and his ragtag crew are unwittingly drawn into a holy war being waged by the bloodthirsty General Faulkner and his mercenary forces. Guide the charasmatic Bastion as he realizes his destiny to lead the rebellion against the Junaris Kingdom, and to save the people of his world from an eternity of oppression. Lead powerful squadrons of robotic warriors into battle and take complete command of their actions. Smite your foes with cleaving swords, piercing spears, and sizzling magic spells. Use the terrain to your advantage and maneuver your forces into superior combat positions. Witness the results of your tactical decisions in glorious 3D combat sequences.

Role-playing (RPG)Strategy Fantasy Science fiction anime mech magic turn-based war multiple endings mecha grid-based movement playstation network digital distribution leveling up psone classicsPlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable

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Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Developer: Human Entertainment
Publisher: Working Designs, Human Entertainment, Hamster Corporation, MonkeyPaw Games
Released: July 30, 1998
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric

IGDB rating 8.4/10 from 11 ratings.

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