Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia
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Brigandine Abyss Review – One step forward, five steps back
Brigandine Abyss, a strategy RPG from Adglobe and NIS America, fails to impress with its dated design and uninspired story. While the game offers approachable grand strategy elements and a decent soundtrack, its repetitive gameplay, bland visuals, and balancing issues make it a significant step back for the series. The narrative is particularly weak, lacking depth and failing to engage players.
Brigandine Abyss launch trailer – latest entry in the series arrives on Nintendo Switch 2
Brigandine Abyss has launched on Nintendo Switch with a new trailer showcasing its tactical strategy RPG gameplay. Players can command troops, develop bases, and conquer the continent of Meltitea across six story campaigns or in a unique Mission Mode with 24 playable factions. The game features hexagonal-grid-based strategy with resource management and monster rallying.
Confront The Dark In BRIGANDINE ABYSS
Brigandine Abyss has launched on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, priced at £44.99. This tactical strategy game blends war simulation and RPG elements, allowing players to command armies, manage resources, and engage in hex-based battles across six distinct storylines or in a varied Mission Mode.
Nintendo Download – August 27, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its European download list for the week of August 27, 2026, featuring new titles for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. Notable releases include Elden Ring, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta.
We sink our teeth into Duskbloods on Switch 2! Pure Nintendo Podcast E176
The Pure Nintendo Podcast episode 176 features discussions on the Duskbloods network test, expectations for Gamescom, and recent Kingdom Hearts news. Hosts Jemma and Kirk also cover retro-inspired titles like Future Knight and share their current gaming experiences, including The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Disgaea.
Famitsu review scores – August 23, 2026 – first score for Neptunia Unlimited plus Brigandine Abyss and more
Famitsu released its latest review scores for the week of August 23, 2026, featuring new titles like Neptunia Unlimited and Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia. Neptunia Unlimited received scores of 8/8/8/7, while Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia scored 8/8/8/8. The article also includes reviews for Starsand Island and Pizza Delivery.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 24, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms. Highlights include the pixel remake Apidya, the shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the strategy game Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, and the prequel Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Other notable releases are Star Wars: Zero Company, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2, Aggelos 2, Elden Ring for Switch 2, Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters, and Toaplan Arcade Garage titles Flying Shark and Fire Shark.
Brigandine Abyss demo on the way to Nintendo Switch 2
NIS America and Happinet announced that a demo for Brigandine Abyss will be available on Nintendo Switch starting July 30, 2026. The demo will allow players to experience the first two seasons of the Gran Dragnica and Scarlet Will campaigns, though save data will not transfer to the full game. Brigandine Abyss is a new entry in the franchise featuring hexagonal grid-based strategy battles and multiple story campaigns.
Brigandine Abyss Demo Available Now on Steam
NIS America has released a free Steam demo for the upcoming strategy RPG, Brigandine: Abyss. The demo allows players to experience the first two seasons of two different story campaigns, with save data not transferring to the full game. A Limited Edition for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 is also available for pre-order.
Demos and Freebies
Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia is now available on PC via Steam, featuring a demo for players to try. The strategy RPG allows players to choose one of six factions to conquer the continent of Meltitea by commanding troops and developing bases.
Release Dates/Windows
Several games have announced their release dates or windows. The 7th Guest Remake released a trailer on June 4th. Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia announced its release date for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Xbox. Echo Generation 2 also revealed its official release date.
Cult PS1 SRPG Brigandine Returns to Fill the Fire Emblem Gap
Brigandine: Abyss, a new entry in the classic PlayStation 1 strategy RPG series, is set to release globally on August 26th. The game features a new world and story campaigns, alongside a Mission Mode with 24 distinct factions. A 10% discount is available for PlayStation Plus subscribers during pre-order on the PlayStation Store.
For Producer Masaru Saito, Brigandine Abyss Has Been a Long Time Coming
Masaru Saito, producer of Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, discussed the game's story, mechanics, and novelties during an interview at PAX East. He highlighted the collaborative effort with a team of artists, composers, and directors assembled for the project.
For Producer Masaru Saito, Brigandine Abyss Has Been a Long Time Coming
Producer Masaru Saito discussed Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia at PAX East, detailing the game's story, mechanics, and the collaborative effort of the development team. The interview highlighted the long development cycle and the assembly of artists, composers, and directors.
