Brigandine Abyss Reviews
Brigandine Abyss is a new strategy RPG in the classic Brigandine series.
Brigandine Abyss is a clear step forward for the franchise's formula, but it's not yet a heavy-hitter strategy game.
All in all, this is a game designed for a niche audience that will love it. If you think Fire Emblem doesn’t have enough base building and Disgaea is only slightly too much of a number cruncher, Brigandine Abyss might be up your alley.
This isn't the sort of tactical RPG that leaves you rueing decisions you've made and mourning the allies you've lost. Brigandine Abyss is practically cosy at times, working much better as a satisfying but unremarkable grind than as a tense battle of wits. I was fine with that, and enjoyed it for what it was rather than what I wished it would be.
Brigandine Abyss is a deeply involved SRPG that is here to weed out the strategy dilettantes and reward dedicated. The fun here is in the planning, which is good, but the lack of focus on the actual turn-based combat means many will not stay with it for the hundreds of gameplay hours it offers.
Brigandine Abyss had the potential to be great, but it is held back by some issues that make it a disappointing follow-up to its predecessor.
Brigandine Abyss attempts to make the complex strategy/tactical RPG hybrid formula more accessible, but in doing so betrays the core ideas that made the series a cult hit.
BRIGANDINE ABYSS is an addictive time. You can organize a plethora of troops to accomplish a lot of goals all at once. Taking over the continent is a big swig of dopamine. It might have some edges that need to be sanded, but it is enjoyable.
Once you get a solid grasp of the tactics, resource management, and intricate systems the game leans on, Brigandine Abyss becomes a deeply rewarding experience. Just don’t expect the easy accessibility of a Final Fantasy Tactics or Fire Emblem, because this game has no interest in holding your hand.
Brigandine Abyss lost some of the series identity in exchange for its efforts to try and find a broader audience.
Will you be able to defeat the evil Abyssloa Empire?
A title like Brigandine Abyss is a design nightmare. It takes two genres with a massive mental overhead cost and tries to make them both work in the same game. The result is a game that may not appeal to fans of either genre, but will be a must-buy for fans of both. For those who wanted Fire Emblem with more strategic freedom, this is the game, and for those who love Dynasty Warriors Empires but want more engaging combat, this is the ticket. Brigandine Abyss knows its niche extremely well.
I had a superb time with Brigandine Abyss in all of its strategic greatness on so many levels from large battles to an even larger war on top of carefully managing each one of your many combatants. Plus, there's a campaign that stars adorable fairies and that's pretty cool. ⚔️
Brigandine Abyss delivers a deep and engaging tactical RPG experience, combining six distinct factions, compelling stories and a versatile combat system where every decision can change the outcome of a battle. Its strategic depth, varied units and strong replayability make it a rewarding experience for fans of the genre, although the lack of Spanish localization and a somewhat chaotic interface hold it back from reaching its full potential.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Brigandine Abyss offers a surprisingly deep blend of tactical RPG combat and territory management, with satisfying army building, a clever Rally system, and a Mission Mode that greatly expands its long-term replayability. Weak enemy AI, repetitive Story Mode progression, awkward map restrictions, uneven scaling, and an initially overwhelming number of systems keep it from reaching its full potential, but even as a newcomer to the series I found it far more engaging than its mixed reception suggests.
Review in Czech | Read full review
Brigandine Abyss is a game with many facets. It has all the typical elements of a good SRPG: the tactical gameplay is solid, the whole invasion concept is engaging, and there’s plenty of depth. At the same time, there are also clear shortcomings: the story isn’t all that great, the AI is inconsistent, and the animations and character portraits simply look terrible.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Brigandine Abyss is a fun game that while it does have some negatives its focus on tropes and certain aspects of gameplay to keep you in a loop is strangely addicting.
I think Brigandine Abyss is probably a game where my own circumstances affected my experience quite a lot. I simply struggled to understand the ins and outs of the perceived complicated strategy system before I felt comfortable playing and enjoying it. Brigandine Abyss demands an investment, and I wasn’t able to give it that. It just didn’t click with me compared to other strategy games. That doesn’t mean I think it’s a bad game. Quite the opposite, actually. I can see the appeal. The tactical battles are enjoyable, the army management has plenty of depth, and there is a huge amount here for dedicated strategy fans to get stuck into. It’s just not particularly welcoming to someone looking for a quick introduction to the genre. So if you’re a complete strategy newcomer, I wouldn’t necessarily point you towards Brigandine Abyss as your starting point. But if you’ve got the patience, enjoy grand strategy and don’t mind spending some time learning how everything works, there’s clearly a substantial game underneath that intimidating first layer. For me, it was more a case of “I like what you’re doing, Brigandine Abyss, but I’m not sure I have the time to become friends with you.” There is a free demo, which I highly recommend trying.
Those looking to buy Brigandine Abyss, perhaps drawn in by its strategic elements, should still approach it with a degree of caution. This is hardly a masterpiece of the genre, and even the game’s best ideas are ultimately undermined by a repetitive overall structure.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Brigandine Abyss has a personality. After conquering territories, building bases, recruiting monsters, leveling units, and preparing armies, tactical battles form a satisfying cycle that's hard to put down. Accessible but unmemorable, function but little form. Better tactical RPGs and cinematic plots are available. I prefer Brigandine Abyss for running a faction and directing units on the battlefield.