Brandish: The Dark Revenant (PSP)

jeffx · 12-01-2008, 06:08 PM

Brandish is BACK with a revenge, bitches!!! Nihon Falcom have finally caved in to my furious emails and put the underrated series back in the spotlight. While I wish this was on the DS (where all roguelikes and dungeon crawlers should belong), I'm still damn happy about today's announcement (and I think kakizaki knows why).

The original (SNES in USA, PC in Japan) Brandish was much maligned for its extreme learning curve, devilish traps and unforgiving difficulty. The confusing controls also drew much ire but this was easily fixed with a trip to the option screen. Other than that, doesn't this sound like one of the Faithful's favorite games? That's right, this is in line with Etrian Odyssey (though more on the action tip) and it would be a crying shame if Atlus USA didn't at least consider picking it up, especially with their recently announced Ys I & II combo.

Comes out for PSP on March 19 2009. USA? Let the speculation begin... September 2009 is my guess!

UPDATE: Official Trailer (w/ Gameplay), Official Website, Tons of gameplay screenshots

Here are some pictures, but for more background on the series, check out the hardcore gaming 101 article (best site ever).

Sources: Siliconera.com, Dengeki Online

Prepare to get your ass KICKED

Yup, this is the bad guy!

Giant enemy... something.

More dungeon crawling than you can handle?

This guy will hook you right up.

Make your voices heard, Atlus Faithful!!!

dragonlife29 · 12-01-2008, 06:14 PM

Damn! I was hoping DS, too XD

I've never heard of this series, but yeah, Hardcore Gaming 101 is one the coolest sites ever.

Green Card · 12-01-2008, 07:13 PM

Heh I always thought this was a Koei game but I am guessing now they just did the SNES port. I had wanted to try it out before but I never got around to it. I would consider picking this up if Atlus brings it over but I will pass if Bandai brings it over (Legend of Heroes had an awful translation which was a real shame).

Baddbear · 12-02-2008, 05:24 AM

Full support! I'd love to see Atlus bring this one over!

Kakizaki · 12-02-2008, 07:41 AM

Read about this last week. I'm surprised it took you this long to suggest it Jeffx.

Looks pretty interesting.

Sei · 12-02-2008, 07:48 AM

Day one. I loved the Snes one. I'm actually glad it's PSP, rather prefer its screen and controls.

Sanctine · 12-03-2008, 02:28 AM

I loved Brandish. Day one.

jj984jj · 12-03-2008, 03:09 AM

Out of all the games Falcom published for PSP, this not the one I want to see localized most. Brandish was never a favourite of mine, I'd still get it if it came over though.

Gen Eric Gui · 12-03-2008, 05:45 AM

I always wanted to try this on the SNES, but could never find it for sale anywhere. I'd be interested in this, probably.

Zachalmighty · 12-03-2008, 10:09 AM

Day one, I have come to love all games dungeon crawling thanks to Atlus.

Kaibigan · 12-03-2008, 12:43 PM

No thanks.

Soushi_Grapple · 12-03-2008, 06:27 PM

I got this for the SNES awhile back.. Box/game/map combo.. sucks Im missing the manual. I never got around to playing it but I really loved the art. Glad to hear when I read about this that it is related to the SNES game. Id buy this, I prefer the PSP to DS, too.

ceifadorx · 12-03-2008, 08:02 PM

The game look nice.
Count me in to support the game

dunno001 · 12-04-2008, 01:08 PM

PSP... that's a real shame, as I don't have one, nor will I be getting one, since it doesn't suit my style of portable play. I remember painstakingly getting 100% in the SNES version (and that map picture reminds me a lot of the first floor...), but I think I'd have to pass on this. I'd jump on a DS version in half a second, though!

jeffx · 12-05-2008, 12:44 PM

I have updated the OP with a (FANTASTIC!) new trailer as well as link to website.

C'mon, you gotta admit the theme song sounds brutal. JDK band at its finest. The trailer also shows the new playable character in action and the smoother camera rotation.

This looks like a winner to me!

Paranoia Dragon · 12-16-2008, 06:52 PM

I actually have the Turbo Grafx CD version of this game:
http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Brandish.htm

Great game ofcoarse, great music, too bad is was never released in english. Anyhoo, I too would love to see this come over, Atlus, are you listening?

jeffx · 01-28-2009, 07:27 PM

New gameplay trailer!!

Same trailer on youtube, but without the narration (so you can focus on the awesome BGM!)

Pibbman · 01-29-2009, 05:41 AM

Wow. This game looks HOT! I want to play this badly!

I also cast my vote for this one! The art looks great. It is kinda strange to see the character walking sideways like that lol, but its no big deal or anything, actually it's not an issue at all.

Keep your furious e-mail going jeffx (directed at Atlus USA now i guess?)

Paranoia Dragon · 01-29-2009, 07:43 PM

I'm glad they kept the gameplay the same as the original, where you have to turn the screen to turn the character, gives it some strategy.

slayn · 01-30-2009, 05:15 AM

I don't understand why anyone would fight against that badguy. There needs to be a way to join her

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jeffx · 01-30-2009, 09:06 AM

She's actually a playable character in this version. But yeah she's a bitch.

hanseo · 02-03-2009, 10:45 PM

bring it over

triverse · 02-04-2009, 09:29 PM

It would be awesome to see more RPG type games on the PSP. I hope it comes out.

kat_ears_kahrain · 02-05-2009, 02:17 PM

Support this idea.
I imported the SNES title because I couldn't find a US copy. T_T

At first I hated the game, but since I went thru the trouble of importing it, I kept at it, and before I knew it I was enjoying myself, and loving the game. It just kinda grows on ya like any other dungeon crawl.

Omatic · 02-21-2009, 11:28 PM

This game looks great. I really hope this'll get localized. It seems that nowadays, Atlus is one of the few hopes for the U.S. to get even a fraction of the great games Japan is getting for the PSP.

jeffx · 02-24-2009, 08:22 PM

This is my 1000th post!

Today is a very good day:

Ys Legacy I&II is released for the DS
SMT: Persona is confirmed for NA PSP
I passed the **** out of JLPT4!!

So in celebration, I have changed my avatar! I really hope Atlus USA are considering Brandish PSP and Growlanser PSP as we speak.

edit: Looks like my post count was decremented by 40 when they moved out the AtlusOnline forums. Oh well!

Enzeru · 02-28-2009, 02:17 PM

Nice avatar, jeffx. xD

Vincent Alexander · 02-28-2009, 03:24 PM

I never post in game suggestions, because I'm too cool and too rebellious. But this game grabbed my attention. I would buy this. Twice.

anbu · 02-28-2009, 10:04 PM

for some reason the presentation reminds me of nightmare of druaga.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-t6Z4uTqkQ

Damien · 03-01-2009, 01:35 AM

Please Atlus get me this game 0-0 the trailer looks awesome and I love it's style!