The strategy RPG is making its way to Nintendo’s portable console
Tactics fans keep getting more games, and that now includes a surprising port from Aksys Games.Record of Agarest Waris making its way to Nintendo Switch in March 2023.
This strategy RPG originally released in 2007 in Japan, eventually making a western debut on the PlayStation 3 in 2009. It’s since been ported to many other platforms and now, years and years later, it pops up again on Nintendo Switch.
You can check out the trailerhere:
No details have been listed yet about whether this will have any new enhancements or features.
Generations of war
If you’re unfamiliar withRecord of Agarest War, it’s a strategy RPG with a dating twist. Developed as a collaboration between Compile Heart, Red Entertainment, and Idea Factory, you play as several different protagonists embroiled in conflict.
But the way you navigate through the plot is, well, through generations. As the first protagonist, you can romance and marry one of several party members. Then, your child goes on to be protagonist number 2. This plays out across several generations, with the chosen bride affecting the next hero’s stats and aspects of their appearance.
So yes, fans ofFire Emblem: Awakening‘s child-unit min-maxing might want to take note. This is a bit of a surprise, asAgarest Warhas been a more niche series in the pantheon of SRPG discussion. But the genre has been surging, with bothnew titlesandremasters of old classics. It looks like Aksys wasn’t going to letAgarest Warsit on the sidelines for this tactical resurgence.
The news arrived as part of an Aksys announcementstream, alongside several other game announcements.Cuddly Forest Friendsis set to arrive on Switch in 2023,Spooky Spirit Shooting Galleryheads to Switch in summer 2023, andTengoku Struggle -Strayside-is set for Switch in 2024.
