GrimGrimoire OnceMore Reviews

GrimGrimoire OnceMore is ranked in the 75th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
75 / 100
May 20, 2023

GrimGrimoire One More seems like a solid remake of the original game from 2007. It is lacking something though that makes it another special entry in the roster of VanillaWare's games.

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No Recommendation / Blank
May 19, 2023

While GrimGrimoire OnceMore may overwhelm players with its numerous mechanics and lack of narrative freedom, it also offers a vibrant glimpse into Vanillaware's roots.

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May 1, 2023

Once More is a gorgeous game with a strong story and a lot of depth, it just drops you into the deep end quickly.

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7 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2023

Despite its specific issues, it's possible to consider GrimGrimoire OnceMore a very capable representative of its genre, but, even so, it's hardly inviting for the general public. Even so, this is a respectable entry in Vanillaware's catalogue.

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75 / 100
Apr 25, 2023

GrimGrimoire OnceMore serves as a solid remaster with a fantastic visual upgrade and new gameplay additions. Some control issues and repetitive gameplay hold it back but overall is a good strategy sim with an alluring setting.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 20, 2023

GrimGrimoire OnceMore is a great example of a remake done right. Instead of doing the bare minimum with a simple upscale and calling it a day, the game throws in several new mechanics such as Great Magic spells and a skill tree plus several quality of life additions. The RTS gameplay might be a bit too simple for hardcore fans of the genre. Its solid mechanics combined with an excellent story and beautiful hand-drawn visuals, however, make it a unique experience that’s certainly worth checking out.

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3.5 / 5.0
Apr 19, 2023

The gameplay is a bit of a learning curve, but once it clicks, it’s addictive. Battles move at a brisk pace and challenge the player to be constantly aware of what is happening in every corner of the map.

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7.5 / 10.0
Apr 18, 2023

GrimGrimoire OnceMore is a tower defense with an incredible artwork. Despite being a PlayStation 2 game, it looks great thanks to the facelift of this edition.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 18, 2023

Lillet Blan returns once more to the Silver Star Tower, but this time fixes some of the problems of the original game from 2007. Thanks to new content like the gallery, the skill tree and the quality of live improvements, GrimGrimoire OnceMore is the best and most beautiful version of the 15-year-old RTS game from VanillaWare and Nippon Ichi Software.

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7.5 / 10.0
Apr 15, 2023

It’s got a great set of characters, some solid gameplay and a lot of heart. It’s engaging, maybe more tower defense than true strategy, but still a great time sink for upwards of an hour at a time. I highly encourage players to take a look at this stunning update to a classic game and see what happens in a magic school where at least someone is competent.

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85 / 100
Apr 14, 2023

GrimGrimoire OnceMore was the first Vanillaware game to be published in 2007 and now it has been given a fine-tuning with the GrimGrimoire OnceMore remaster. This revision that has just landed for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch has improved the technical section with HD graphics and higher resolution, and has added some gameplay and accessibility improvements to finish polishing the original mechanics, as well as other extras. As a remaster, you can't ask for more because it clearly improves the original game, the only drawback is that it has not been translated into Spanish and that despite the improvements, GrimGrimoire is a very particular game and may not reach all audiences.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2023

GrimGrimoire rises from its ashes, picking up and greatly improving a product that initially showed Vanillaware's inexperience in the RTS sector. It's still not perfect, but console-powered real-time strategy fans will hardly find better at the moment.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 10, 2023

Vanillaware fans will probably be sold based on the artwork and faith in the company alone. So if you’re sitting on the fence still, you’re going to have to trust your gut. All in all, I had a great time playing and my problems with the game are a symptom of how unique it is rather than an actual flaw.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 10, 2023

undefined.GrimGrimoire OnceMore (with feeling) is a textbook example of how to retain an enjoyable experience and modernize it for a contemporary audience. The whimsical characters and art shine in HD, and the RTS gameplay holds up well on Switch. The stages do get a little repetitive as you make your way through the main story, but there's more than enough meat on these bones to justify a purchase for fans of Vanillaware's previous works or anyone looking for a satisfying RTS with a fantasy coat of paint.

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7.3 / 10.0
Apr 7, 2023

Except for the fascinating artistic component, which from that distant 2007 would have become the trademark of Vanillaware, GrimGrimoire OnceMore is an imperfect product and not exactly up to the fame that the Japanese developer enjoys today, also because the reissue has preserved most of the defects detected in the original.

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7.7 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2023

Interesting characters, some drama, and a pretty light but engaging take on real-time strategy help this stand out some

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7.1 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2023

I mostly enjoyed GrimGrimoire OnceMore and it still looks lovely but at the same time, its gameplay isn't all that involving, especially after you master the basics which doesn't take all that long.

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7 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2023

GrimGrimoire OnceMore offers tower defense and RTS fans a level of learning and resource management that engages without ever hitting overload. It's not my favorite tower defense game, but the quality artwork, interesting story, and solid gameplay should have genre fans (and fans of the original version) pleased with its Switch release.

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Unscored
Apr 3, 2023

Grimgrimoire OnceMore will allow us to enjoy Vanillaware's debut, a studio that has brought us authentic works of art, especially on an artistic level, such as Odin's Sphere, Dragon's Crown or the recent and magnificent 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim . This case is no exception, since it is noticeable that, despite the simplicity of its mechanics, it is a game that has its own charm and a certain magic that traps the player, encouraging him to reveal its secrets and unravel its plot. A fun adventure whose conclusion is around 15 hours, depending on how skilled we are, and whose difficulty will oscillate between very simple combats and real nightmares, which will force us to lower the difficulty or fill the skill tree to advance. A highly recommended game, especially for strategy lovers, with a lot of personal charm and charisma.

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7.5 / 10.0
Apr 3, 2023

GrimGrimoire OnceMore is a remastered strategy RPG set in a magical world, boasting a captivating story and strong characters. Despite its repetitive gameplay and dated concepts, the game offers adjustable difficulty and a unique gameplay blend for committed players.

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