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Warsong

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Also known as
Langrisser Langrisser: Hikari no Matsuei ラングリッサー・光輝の末裔

This strategy RPG challenges you to command troops and reclaim a kingdom through tactical combat.

Warsong is the North American Sega Genesis version of Langrisser, released in 1991 by Treco. The original Langrisser was released in Japan for the Sega Mega Drive in 1991, making both the original and this platform version's earliest commercial release year 1991.

About Warsong

Warsong introduced its strategy series to audiences outside Japan, where it is titled Langrisser. The gameplay revolves around commanding generals, who are individually powerful characters, and the groups of units they lead.

Battles are turn-based and take place in a medieval fantasy world. Terrain plays a significant role in these engagements, affecting combat outcomes. When conflicts between units are resolved, brief battle animations are displayed.

Each general can direct up to eight units, which include standard military types such as soldiers and archers, as well as more unusual creatures. These units possess specific tactical attributes, creating a system of strengths and weaknesses; for instance, cavalry will typically overcome soldiers. Beyond basic movement and attacks, generals have access to additional commands like healing or spellcasting.

Warsong Screenshots

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Japanese Title
Intro
US Title
Buying troops
Conversation with NPCs
Battle screen
Enemy's unit
Zoomed out
Archer vs mermen
Casting a spell
A great battle
Taking on a general