For the first time in the West you can experience La Pucelle: Ragnarok, now loaded with lots of extra content including new scenarios, new recruits, and DLC characters! It even has new voices, new music, and quick travel, dood!
Players can purify dark portals on the battlefield, which not only stops the flow of dark energy but also damages any enemies standing on the purified ground. Purifying a portal also allows the character who did the purifying to take an extra action that turn, adding a strategic layer to how players position their units.
The game also allows players to recruit and convert enemy monsters to fight alongside their party. By purifying enemies before defeating them, players can add them to their team. This enables a high degree of customization, as players can curate a party of unique monster allies with their own abilities and stat growth.
The core of the gameplay is its tactical, turn-based combat. Players must carefully position their units on a grid-based battlefield and time their attacks and abilities to achieve victory. The combat system offers depth, with abilities to combo attacks, use team attacks, and leverage the purification mechanics. Navigating the battlefield and maximizing damage while ensuring survivability requires strategic thinking.
As for character progression, players can level up their characters and equip them with new gear. However, the progression system is more nuanced than simply gaining levels. Characters can increase their stats by equipping corresponding gear and using those stat types in battle. This allows for a high degree of customization and min-maxing as players optimize their party.
The Ragnarok version of the game includes several quality of life improvements, such as the ability to skip cutscenes, speed up battle animations, and a quick travel feature. These additions help streamline the experience and reduce repetitive grinding.