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| series = ''Brandish''
| series = ''Brandish''
| director = Yoshio Kiya
| director = Yoshio Kiya
| composer = Tenmon<br />Mieko Ishikawa
| composer = Tenmon <br /> Mieko Ishikawa
| artist = Isutoshi<br />Tsuyoshi Matsumuro<br />Hidekazu Suzuki
| artist = Isutoshi <br /> Tsuyoshi Matsumuro <br /> Hidekazu Suzuki
| producer = Masayuki Kato
| producer = Masayuki Kato
| programmer = Yukio Takahashi
| programmer = Yukio Takahashi
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| platforms = PC-9801, [[Engineering:FM Towns|FM Towns]], Super NES, PC Engine CD-ROM²
| platforms = PC-9801, [[Engineering:FM Towns|FM Towns]], Super NES, PC Engine CD-ROM²
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{{nihongo foot|'''''Brandish'''''|ブランディッシュ|Burandisshu}} is an [[Software:Action role-playing game|action role-playing game]] by [[Company:Nihon Falcom|Nihon Falcom]]. Originally released in 1991 for the [[Software:NEC PC-9801|NEC PC-9801]] and [[Engineering:FM Towns|FM Towns]], it was later ported to the Super NES and PC Engine CD-ROM² in the mid 1990s, including an expanded re-release titled '''''Brandish Renewal'''''. The game was the first in the ''Brandish'' series and was followed by three sequels. A remake, '''''Brandish: The Dark Revenant''''', was released for the [[Engineering:PlayStation Portable|PlayStation Portable]] in Japan in 2009 and worldwide in 2015.
{{nihongo foot|'''''Brandish'''''|ブランディッシュ|Burandisshu}} is a 1991 [[Software:Action role-playing game|action role-playing game]] developed and published by [[Company:Nihon Falcom|Nihon Falcom]]. Originally released in 1991 for the [[Software:NEC PC-9801|NEC PC-9801]] and [[Engineering:FM Towns|FM Towns]], it was later ported to the Super NES and PC Engine CD-ROM² in the mid 1990s, including an expanded re-release titled '''''Brandish Renewal'''''. The game was the first in the ''Brandish'' series and was followed by three sequels. A remake, '''''Brandish: The Dark Revenant''''', was released for the [[Engineering:PlayStation Portable|PlayStation Portable]] in Japan in 2009 and worldwide in 2015.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:PC-98 Brandish (Brandish Renewal).png|thumb|left|PC-98 version screenshot]]
[[File:PC-98 Brandish (Brandish Renewal).png|thumb|left|[[Engineering:PC-98|PC-98]] version screenshot]]
''Brandish'' is a top-down view dungeon crawler game. The original version of the game uses mouse controls from a [[Engineering:Real-time game|real-time]] overhead view, where the player can move the warrior character Ares (known as Varik in the English version<ref name=hg1>{{cite web |last=Kalata |first=Kurt |url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/brandish/brandish.htm |title=Brandish |publisher=Hardcore Gaming 101 |access-date=2014-06-23 |archive-date=2013-11-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125152838/http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/brandish/brandish.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref>) forward and backward, turn, strafe, and attack by clicking on boxes surrounding the [[Software:Player character|player character]]. The player's objective is to escape from a labyrinth of over 40 floors in 5 different areas such as the 'Ruins', 'Tower', 'Cave', 'Dark Zone', and 'Fortress', each filled with various monsters, traps and puzzles.
''Brandish'' is a top-down view dungeon crawler game. The original version of the game uses mouse controls from a [[Engineering:Real-time game|real-time]] overhead view, where the player can move the warrior character Ares (known as Varik in the English version<ref name=hg1>{{cite web |last=Kalata |first=Kurt |url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/brandish/brandish.htm |title=Brandish |publisher=Hardcore Gaming 101 |access-date=2014-06-23 |archive-date=2013-11-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125152838/http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/brandish/brandish.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref>) forward and backward, turn, strafe, and attack by clicking on boxes surrounding the [[Software:Player character|player character]]. The player's objective is to escape from a labyrinth of over 40 floors in 5 different areas such as the 'Ruins', 'Tower', 'Cave', 'Dark Zone', and 'Fortress', each filled with various monsters, traps and puzzles.


''Brandish: The Dark Revenant'' turns the game's female antagonist Dela Delon (known as Alexis in the English version) into an optional alternate player character. Dela, a magician, plays differently from the protagonist Ares the warrior.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2008/12/08/brandish-the-dark-revenant-turns-the-tables-with-a-bonus-character/ |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant Turns The Tables With A Bonus Character |publisher=Siliconera |date=2008-12-08 |access-date=2013-09-09}}</ref> The game's "Dela Mode" is shorter (lasting about 10 hours as compared to some 20 hours with Ares) but harder than the main scenario.<ref name="se" />
''Brandish: The Dark Revenant'' turns the game's female antagonist Dela Delon (known as Alexis in the English version) into an optional alternate player character. Dela, a magician, plays differently from the protagonist Ares the warrior.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2008/12/08/brandish-the-dark-revenant-turns-the-tables-with-a-bonus-character/ |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant Turns The Tables With A Bonus Character |publisher=Siliconera |date=2008-12-08 |access-date=2013-09-09 |archive-date=2014-04-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410005655/http://www.siliconera.com/2008/12/08/brandish-the-dark-revenant-turns-the-tables-with-a-bonus-character/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The game's "Dela Mode" is shorter (lasting about 10 hours as compared to some 20 hours with Ares) but harder than the main scenario.<ref name="se" />


==Plot==
==Plot==
A long time ago, the small kingdom of Vittoria was built around a lofty tower, which pierced the sky. The people of the city, guarded by a mighty Dragon, lived in peace and abundance. However, King Bistalle, the ruler of Vittoria, desired to expand his kingdom and ordered the scholars to research the Tower. Soon he was brought a tome written in an ancient language. As they were deciphering the tome, some scholars feared that they might be laying their hands on the forbidden knowledge of the ancients. The tome reads: "The Great Guardian of Vittoria, the Dragon, and the Essence of Power lies in the top of the Tower; the one who possesses the Essence will possess all". Undaunted by these otherwise ominous words, Bistalle decided to make this Essence of Power his own. He secretly organized an army which soon attacked the Tower and overwhelmed the Dragon. But as Bistalle grasped at the Essence of Power, the Dragon gave up its own life to destroy it. The Essence, losing control, transformed the King into a hideous monster and sank the entire kingdom of Vittoria, including the great tower, under the ground. All people on the surface forgot about Vittoria and the Tower in its center, and a thousand years passed.
A long time ago, the small kingdom of Vittoria was built around a lofty tower, which pierced the sky. The people of the city, guarded by a mighty Dragon, lived in peace and abundance. However, King Bistalle, the ruler of Vittoria, desired to expand his kingdom and ordered the scholars to research the Tower. Soon he was brought a tome written in an ancient language. As they were deciphering the tome, some scholars feared that they might be laying their hands on the forbidden knowledge of the ancients. The tome reads: "The Great Guardian of Vittoria, the Dragon, and the Essence of Power lies in the top of the Tower; the one who possesses the Essence will possess all". Undaunted by these otherwise ominous words, Bistalle decided to make this Essence of Power his own. He secretly organized an army which soon attacked the Tower and overwhelmed the Dragon. But as Bistalle grasped at the Essence of Power, the Dragon gave up its own life to destroy it. The Essence, losing control, transformed the King into a hideous monster and sank the entire kingdom of Vittoria, including the great tower, under the ground. All people on the surface forgot about Vittoria and the Tower in its center, and a thousand years passed.


One day, a swordsman named Ares is pursued by his nemesis, the sorceress Dela Delon who seeks revenge for his slaying of her master.<ref name=se>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/05/xseed-announces-brandish-dark-revenant-psp/|title=Xseed Announces Brandish: The Dark Revenant For PSP|date=5 June 2014 |publisher=Siliconera|access-date=2014-06-07}}</ref> When Dela catches up with Ares and attacks, her magic causes the ground beneath them to collapse and both fall into the cursed Ruins of Vittoria. The player assumes the role of Ares and must escape from the dangerous ruin, with the vengeful Dela constantly in pursuit of him. She is also interested in escaping the maze herself and the two meet repeatedly. The ending changes slightly depending on whether or not Ares helps her out of danger during certain events late in the game.
One day, a swordsman named Ares is pursued by his nemesis, the sorceress Dela Delon who seeks revenge for his slaying of her master.<ref name=se>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/05/xseed-announces-brandish-dark-revenant-psp/|title=Xseed Announces Brandish: The Dark Revenant For PSP|date=5 June 2014|publisher=Siliconera|access-date=2014-06-07|archive-date=2014-06-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140608003211/http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/05/xseed-announces-brandish-dark-revenant-psp/|url-status=live}}</ref> When Dela catches up with Ares and attacks, her magic causes the ground beneath them to collapse and both fall into the cursed Ruins of Vittoria. The player assumes the role of Ares and must escape from the dangerous ruin, with the vengeful Dela constantly in pursuit of him. She is also interested in escaping the maze herself and the two meet repeatedly. The ending changes slightly depending on whether or not Ares helps her out of danger during certain events late in the game.


==Release==
==Release==
Originally released by [[Company:Nihon Falcom|Nihon Falcom]] in 1991 for the [[Software:NEC PC-9801|NEC PC-9801]] and [[Engineering:FM Towns|FM Towns]] home computers (and also ported to [[Software:MS-DOS|MS-DOS]] exclusively in Korea by Mantra and Ssangyong in 1996<ref name="hg101.kontek.net">{{cite web|url=http://hg101.kontek.net//korea/gameindex-conversions-publisher.htm|title=A History of Korean Gaming|access-date=10 October 2017|publisher=HardcoreGaming101}}</ref>), ''Brandish'' was later released for the [[Engineering:Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] (SNES) and PC Engine CD-ROM². The PC Engine version was published by [[Company:NEC|NEC]] and features CD quality music as well as vocal dialogue and narration. The PC-98 version was re-released as ''Brandish Renewal'' in 1995, with some new music and hard drive support.
Originally released by [[Company:Nihon Falcom|Nihon Falcom]] in 1991 for the [[Software:NEC PC-9801|NEC PC-9801]] and [[Engineering:FM Towns|FM Towns]] home computers (and also ported to [[Software:MS-DOS|MS-DOS]] exclusively in Korea by Mantra and Ssangyong in 1996<ref name="hg101.kontek.net">{{cite web|url=http://hg101.kontek.net//korea/gameindex-conversions-publisher.htm|title=A History of Korean Gaming|access-date=10 October 2017|publisher=HardcoreGaming101}}</ref>), ''Brandish'' was later released for the [[Engineering:Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] (SNES) and PC Engine CD-ROM². The PC Engine version was published by [[Company:NEC|NEC]] and features CD quality music as well as vocal dialogue and narration. The PC-98 version was re-released as ''Brandish Renewal'' in 1995, with some new music and hard drive support.


The SNES port is the only English language version of the game ever released. It was published by [[Company:Koei|Koei]] in 1994 in Japan and a few months later (in February 1995) in North America. Due to Nintendo of America's policies at that time, the game was regionally censored in its depiction of Dela's revealing costume and the plot was considerably altered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/12/delving-into-brandish-the-dark-revenant/ |title=Delving Into Brandish: The Dark Revenant |publisher=Siliconera |date=2009-05-12 |access-date=2013-09-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227195133/http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/12/delving-into-brandish-the-dark-revenant/ |archive-date=2014-02-27}}</ref>
The SNES port is the only English language version of the game ever released (excluding the remake). It was published by [[Company:Koei|Koei]] in 1994 in Japan and a few months later (February 1995) in North America. Due to Nintendo of America's policies at that time, the game was regionally censored in its depiction of Dela's revealing costume and the plot was considerably altered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/12/delving-into-brandish-the-dark-revenant/ |title=Delving Into Brandish: The Dark Revenant |publisher=Siliconera |date=2009-05-12 |access-date=2013-09-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227195133/http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/12/delving-into-brandish-the-dark-revenant/ |archive-date=2014-02-27}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
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| Fam_TG16 = 27 / 40<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=7692 |title=ブランディッシュ まとめ [PCエンジン&#93; / ファミ通.com |publisher=Famitsu.com |date=2014-11-27 |access-date=2015-11-03}}</ref>
| Fam_TG16 = 27 / 40<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=7692 |title=ブランディッシュ まとめ [PCエンジン&#93; / ファミ通.com |publisher=Famitsu.com |date=2014-11-27 |access-date=2015-11-03}}</ref>
| rev4 = HonestGamers
| rev4 = HonestGamers
| rev4_SNES = 8 / 10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.honestgamers.com/1279/snes/brandish/review.html |title=Brandish (SNES) review by Marc Golding |publisher=Honestgamers.com |date=2003-09-02 |access-date=2015-11-03}}</ref>
| rev4_SNES = 8 / 10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.honestgamers.com/1279/snes/brandish/review.html |title=Brandish (SNES) review by Marc Golding |publisher=Honestgamers.com |date=2003-09-02 |access-date=2015-11-03 |archive-date=2015-09-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924031148/http://www.honestgamers.com/1279/snes/brandish/review.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
| rev6 = RPGFan
| rev6 = RPGFan
| rev6_SNES = 75%<ref name="RPGFanSNES" />
| rev6_SNES = 75%<ref name="RPGFanSNES" />
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''GamePro'' gave the SNES version a mixed review, commenting that the combat, though simplistic, is "more fun than it sounds". They criticized the "practically nonexistent" sound effects and repetitive music, and complained that the way the automap does not rotate along with the scenery is confusing, but concluded that the game's long length and addictive maze-crawling make it worthwhile. They gave it ratings of 4.0 for control, 3.5 for graphics, 2.5 for sound, and 4.5 out of 5 for funfactor.<ref name="GPro68">{{cite magazine|title=Brandish|magazine=GamePro|issue=78|publisher=IDG|date=March 1995|page=120}}</ref> ''VideoGames'' gave it a score of 7 out of 10; while noting its relatively weak graphics, the magazine called its gameplay as "solid".<ref name="VideoGames">''Video Games The Ultimate Gaming Magazine'' 76 (May 1995) page 87.</ref> RPGFan gave it an overall score of 75%.<ref name="RPGFanSNES">{{cite web |url=http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/brandish/Brandish.html |title=RPGFan Reviews – Brandish |publisher=Rpgfan.com |access-date=2014-06-07 |archive-date=2014-07-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714172959/http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/brandish/Brandish.html |url-status=dead}}</ref>
''GamePro'' gave the SNES version a mixed review, commenting that the combat, though simplistic, is "more fun than it sounds". They criticized the "practically nonexistent" sound effects and repetitive music, and complained that the way the automap does not rotate along with the scenery is confusing, but concluded that the game's long length and addictive maze-crawling make it worthwhile. They gave it ratings of 4.0 for control, 3.5 for graphics, 2.5 for sound, and 4.5 out of 5 for funfactor.<ref name="GPro68">{{cite magazine|title=Brandish|magazine=GamePro|issue=78|publisher=IDG|date=March 1995|page=120}}</ref> ''VideoGames'' gave it a score of 7 out of 10; while noting its relatively weak graphics, the magazine called its gameplay as "solid".<ref name="VideoGames">''Video Games The Ultimate Gaming Magazine'' 76 (May 1995) page 87.</ref> RPGFan gave it an overall score of 75%.<ref name="RPGFanSNES">{{cite web |url=http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/brandish/Brandish.html |title=RPGFan Reviews – Brandish |publisher=Rpgfan.com |access-date=2014-06-07 |archive-date=2014-07-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714172959/http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/brandish/Brandish.html |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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==''Brandish: The Dark Revenant''==
==''Brandish: The Dark Revenant''==
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| programmer =
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| collapsible = yes
| released = {{vgrelease|JP|March 19, 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2008/12/01/brandish-revived-with-a-psp-remake/ |title=Brandish Revived With A PSP Remake |publisher=Siliconera |date=2008-12-01 |access-date=2013-09-09}}</ref>|NA|January 13, 2015|PAL|April 15 2015}}
| released = {{vgrelease|JP|March 19, 2009<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2008/12/01/brandish-revived-with-a-psp-remake/ |title=Brandish Revived With A PSP Remake |publisher=Siliconera |date=2008-12-01 |access-date=2013-09-09 |archive-date=2014-07-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715154814/http://www.siliconera.com/2008/12/01/brandish-revived-with-a-psp-remake/ |url-status=live }}</ref>|NA|January 13, 2015|PAL|April 15 2015}}
| genre = Action role-playing
| genre = Action role-playing
| modes = Single-player
| modes = Single-player
| platforms = [[Engineering:PlayStation Portable|PlayStation Portable]]
| platforms = [[Engineering:PlayStation Portable|PlayStation Portable]]
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[[File:Brandish 1 gameplay.png|thumb|left|upright=1.1|A comparison montage of gameplay screenshots from the SNES version (above) and the PSP remake (below).]]
''Brandish: The Dark Revenant'' is a 3D remake of ''Brandish'' developed by Nihon Falcom for the [[Engineering:PlayStation Portable|PlayStation Portable]]. It was released in Japan in 2009 and worldwide by [[Company:Xseed Games|Xseed Games]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2014/060514d.html |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant Makes its E3 Debut |publisher=RPGamer |access-date=2014-06-07 |archive-date=2014-06-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140608105319/http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2014/060514d.html |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.destructoid.com/brandish-the-dark-revenant-gets-its-very-own-trailer-276679.phtml |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant gets its very own trailer |date=16 June 2014 |publisher=Destructoid |access-date=2014-06-23}}</ref>
''Brandish: The Dark Revenant'' is a 3D remake of ''Brandish'' developed by Nihon Falcom for the [[Engineering:PlayStation Portable|PlayStation Portable]]. It was released in Japan in 2009 and worldwide by [[Company:Xseed Games|Xseed Games]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2014/060514d.html |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant Makes its E3 Debut |publisher=RPGamer |access-date=2014-06-07 |archive-date=2014-06-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140608105319/http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2014/060514d.html |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/brandish-the-dark-revenant-gets-its-very-own-trailer-276679.phtml |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant gets its very own trailer |date=16 June 2014 |publisher=Destructoid |access-date=2014-06-23 |archive-date=2014-06-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140621015804/http://www.destructoid.com/brandish-the-dark-revenant-gets-its-very-own-trailer-276679.phtml |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[File:Brandish 1 gameplay.png|thumb|left|upright|A comparison montage of gameplay screenshots from the SNES version (above) and the PSP remake (below).]]


===Reception===
===Reception===
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| rev1_PSP = 8.5 / 10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gamer.nl/articles/review/brandish-the-dark-revenant/ |title=Archived copy |website=gamer.nl |access-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054131/http://gamer.nl/articles/review/brandish-the-dark-revenant/ |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| rev3 = ''Hardcore Gamer''
| rev3 = ''Hardcore Gamer''
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| rev3_PSP = 4.5 / 5<ref name="Hardcore" />
| rev3_VITA = 4.5 / 5<ref name="Hardcore" />
| rev5 = Push Square
| rev5 = Push Square
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| rev5_PSP = 7 / 10<ref name="PushSquare" />
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| rev7 = RPG Site
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| GR_PSP = 79%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/psp/955153-brandish-the-dark-revenant/index.html |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant for PSP |publisher=GameRankings.com |date=2015-01-13 |access-date=2015-05-21 |archive-date=2015-09-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910034553/http://www.gamerankings.com/psp/955153-brandish-the-dark-revenant/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
| rev8 = ''VG&CE''
| GR_PSP = 79%<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/psp/955153-brandish-the-dark-revenant/index.html |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant for PSP |publisher=GameRankings.com |date=2015-01-13 |access-date=2015-05-21}}</ref>
| MC_PSP = 81%<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/brandish-dark-revenant/critic-reviews/?platform=psp |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant for PSP Reviews |publisher=Metacritic.com |access-date=2015-05-21}}</ref>
| MC_PSP = 81%<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/brandish-dark-revenant/critic-reviews/?platform=psp |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant for PSP Reviews |publisher=Metacritic.com |access-date=2015-05-21}}</ref>
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Kurt Kalata of Hardcore Gaming 101 was positive to the game, calling the PSP version as the definitive version of the first ''Brandish'', and the best game in the series.<ref name=hg1 /> The English version of ''Brandish: The Dark Revenant'' was universally well received in the West upon its delayed release for a Metacritic score of 81%. It got an 8/10 from [[Social:Destructoid|Destructoid]],<ref name="Destruct">{{cite web|url=http://www.destructoid.com/review-brandish-the-dark-revenant-286365.phtml |title=Review: Brandish: The Dark Revenant |publisher=Destructoid.com |date=2014-01-13 |access-date=2015-05-21}}</ref> a 4.5/5 from ''Hardcore Gamer'',<ref name="Hardcore">{{cite web|url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/01/22/review-brandish-the-dark-revenant/130348/ |title=Review: Brandish: The Dark Revenant |date=22 January 2015 |publisher=Hardcoregamer.com |access-date=2015-05-21}}</ref> and four out of five stars from USgamer.<ref name="USgamer">{{cite web|url=http://www.usgamer.net/articles/brandish-the-dark-revenant-pspvita-review-niche-but-nice |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant PSP/Vita Review: Niche, But Nice |date=21 January 2015 |publisher=USgamer.net |access-date=2015-05-21}}</ref> Other review scores included B+ from Gaming Age,<ref name="GamingAge">{{cite web|last=Pollesel |first=Matthew |url=http://www.gaming-age.com/2015/01/brandish-dark-revenant-review-psp-ps-vita/ |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant review for PSP, PS Vita |publisher=Gaming-age.com |date=2015-01-23 |access-date=2015-05-21}}</ref> 7/10 from Push Square,<ref name="PushSquare">{{cite web|url=http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psp/brandish_the_dark_revenant |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant (PlayStation Portable) Review |publisher=Pushsquare.com |date=2015-01-29 |access-date=2015-05-21}}</ref> 79% from RPGFan,<ref name="RPGFanPS">{{cite web |url=http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/Brandish_The_Dark_Revenant/index.html |title=RPGFan Review – Brandish: The Dark Revenant |publisher=Rpgfan.com |date=2015-01-13 |access-date=2015-05-21 |archive-date=2015-03-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150313201735/http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/Brandish_The_Dark_Revenant/index.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> and 7/10 from RPG Site.<ref name="RPGSite">{{cite web|url=http://www.rpgsite.net/review/4095-brandish-the-dark-revenant-review |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant Review |publisher=RPGsite.net |date=2015-01-20 |access-date=2015-05-21}}</ref>
Kurt Kalata of Hardcore Gaming 101 was positive to the game, calling the PSP version as the definitive version of the first ''Brandish'', and the best game in the series.<ref name=hg1 /> The English version of ''Brandish: The Dark Revenant'' was universally well received in the West upon its delayed release for a Metacritic score of 81%. It got an 8/10 from [[Social:Destructoid|Destructoid]],<ref name="Destruct">{{cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/review-brandish-the-dark-revenant-286365.phtml |title=Review: Brandish: The Dark Revenant |publisher=Destructoid.com |date=2014-01-13 |access-date=2015-05-21 |archive-date=2015-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150603234351/http://www.destructoid.com/review-brandish-the-dark-revenant-286365.phtml |url-status=live }}</ref> a 4.5/5 from ''Hardcore Gamer'',<ref name="Hardcore">{{cite web |url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/01/22/review-brandish-the-dark-revenant/130348/ |title=Review: Brandish: The Dark Revenant |date=22 January 2015 |publisher=Hardcoregamer.com |access-date=2015-05-21 |archive-date=2015-07-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702103326/http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/01/22/review-brandish-the-dark-revenant/130348/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and four out of five stars from USgamer.<ref name="USgamer">{{cite web |url=http://www.usgamer.net/articles/brandish-the-dark-revenant-pspvita-review-niche-but-nice |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant PSP/Vita Review: Niche, But Nice |date=21 January 2015 |publisher=USgamer.net |access-date=2015-05-21 |archive-date=2015-05-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521140035/http://www.usgamer.net/articles/brandish-the-dark-revenant-pspvita-review-niche-but-nice |url-status=dead}}</ref> Other review scores included B+ from Gaming Age,<ref name="GamingAge">{{cite web |last=Pollesel |first=Matthew |url=http://www.gaming-age.com/2015/01/brandish-dark-revenant-review-psp-ps-vita/ |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant review for PSP, PS Vita |publisher=Gaming-age.com |date=2015-01-23 |access-date=2015-05-21 |archive-date=2015-02-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207021942/http://www.gaming-age.com/2015/01/brandish-dark-revenant-review-psp-ps-vita/ |url-status=live }}</ref> 7/10 from Push Square,<ref name="PushSquare">{{cite web |url=http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psp/brandish_the_dark_revenant |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant (PlayStation Portable) Review |publisher=Pushsquare.com |date=2015-01-29 |access-date=2015-05-21 |archive-date=2015-03-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150316072710/http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psp/brandish_the_dark_revenant |url-status=live }}</ref> 79% from RPGFan,<ref name="RPGFanPS">{{cite web |url=http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/Brandish_The_Dark_Revenant/index.html |title=RPGFan Review – Brandish: The Dark Revenant |publisher=Rpgfan.com |date=2015-01-13 |access-date=2015-05-21 |archive-date=2015-03-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150313201735/http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/Brandish_The_Dark_Revenant/index.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> and 7/10 from RPG Site.<ref name="RPGSite">{{cite web|url=http://www.rpgsite.net/review/4095-brandish-the-dark-revenant-review |title=Brandish: The Dark Revenant Review |publisher=RPGsite.net |date=2015-01-20 |access-date=2015-05-21}}</ref>
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==Related media==
==Related media==
''Brandish Storybook'' (ブランディッシュ・ストーリーブック) ({{ISBN|978-4944000142}}) is a novelization of the game, co-authored by Katsunori Inoue and Suzuki Noriyuki and published in 1992. The story is told from the perspectives of both Ares and Dela. Another novel, {{nihongo|''Brandish Ares: Yobisamasu Unmei''|ブランディッシュ・アレス 呼び覚ます運命}} ({{ISBN|978-4893661463}}), is a prequel for the game, originally published in 1993. It was later made available for free (in Japanese) at Falcom's official website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falcom.co.jp/download/novel_br/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130430233741/http://www.falcom.co.jp/download/novel_br/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-04-30 |title=A serial novel "BRANDISH ARES" |publisher=Falcom.co.jp |access-date=2013-09-09|language=ja}}</ref>
''Brandish Storybook'' (ブランディッシュ・ストーリーブック) ({{ISBN|978-4944000142}}) is a novelization of the game, co-authored by Katsunori Inoue and Suzuki Noriyuki and published in 1992. The story is told from the perspectives of both Ares and Dela. Another novel, {{nihongo|''Brandish Ares: Yobisamasu Unmei''|ブランディッシュ・アレス 呼び覚ます運命}} ({{ISBN|978-4893661463}}), is a prequel for the game, originally published in 1993. It was later made available for free (in Japanese) at Falcom's official website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falcom.co.jp/download/novel_br/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130430233741/http://www.falcom.co.jp/download/novel_br/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-04-30 |title=A serial novel "BRANDISH ARES" |publisher=Falcom.co.jp |access-date=2013-09-09|language=ja}}</ref>


Several soundtracks with the music from the game were also released, including ''Perfect Collection Brandish'' (KICA1102) and ''Falcom Neo Classic'' (KICA1114-5) in 1992, ''Falcom Special Box '93'' (KICA9012-5) and ''Falcom Ending Collection 1987–1992'' (KICA1132-3) in 1993, ''Brandish Piano Collection'' (KICA1153) in 1994, ''Falcom Special Box '96'' (KICA9026-28) in 1996, ''Falcom Classics'' (KICA1201) in 1997, and ''Brandish ~The Dark Revenant~ Original Sound Track'' (NW10102800) and ''Brandish Original Sound Track ～FM TOWNS & Renewal～'' (BR-OST-FR) in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.oninet.ne.jp/t_sera/brmss/index.html |title=Brandish Music |publisher=.oninet.ne.jp |access-date=2013-09-09|language=ja}}</ref>
Several soundtracks with the music from the game were also released, including ''Perfect Collection Brandish'' (KICA1102) and ''Falcom Neo Classic'' (KICA1114-5) in 1992, ''Falcom Special Box '93'' (KICA9012-5) and ''Falcom Ending Collection 1987–1992'' (KICA1132-3) in 1993, ''Brandish Piano Collection'' (KICA1153) in 1994, ''Falcom Special Box '96'' (KICA9026-28) in 1996, ''Falcom Classics'' (KICA1201) in 1997, and ''Brandish ~The Dark Revenant~ Original Sound Track'' (NW10102800) and ''Brandish Original Sound Track ～FM TOWNS & Renewal～'' (BR-OST-FR) in 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www2.oninet.ne.jp/t_sera/brmss/index.html |title=Brandish Music |publisher=.oninet.ne.jp |access-date=2013-09-09 |language=ja |archive-date=2014-12-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141206103846/http://www2.oninet.ne.jp/t_sera/brmss/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


1995's audio drama ''CD Drama Brandish Gaiden'' (CDドラマ ブランディッシュ外伝) features voice acting by Yasunori Matsumoto (Ares), Kikuko Inoue (Dela), Junko Iwao, Yūko Mizutani, Kyōko Hikami, Yūko Miyamura, Minoru Inaba, Ryōtarō Okiayu, Yuri Amano, Kaori, Jūrōta Kosugi and Masako Katsuki (the cast is different from in the game's PC Engine CD-ROM² version). The drama was released as a part of ''Falcom Special Box '96'' and ''Falcom Special Box '97'' (KICA9029-31).
1995's audio drama ''CD Drama Brandish Gaiden'' (CDドラマ ブランディッシュ外伝) features voice acting by Yasunori Matsumoto (Ares), Kikuko Inoue (Dela), Junko Iwao, Yūko Mizutani, Kyōko Hikami, Yūko Miyamura, Minoru Inaba, Ryōtarō Okiayu, Yuri Amano, Kaori, Jūrōta Kosugi and Masako Katsuki (the cast is different from in the game's PC Engine CD-ROM² version). The drama was released as a part of ''Falcom Special Box '96'' and ''Falcom Special Box '97'' (KICA9029-31).


==Legacy==
==Legacy==
''Brandish'' proved popular enough in Japan to warrant two direct sequels exclusively in Japan that continued the adventures of Ares and Dela: 1993's ''Brandish 2: The Planet Buster'' and 1994's ''Brandish 3: Spirit of Balcan''. Another game, 1996's ''Brandish VT'' (''Brandish 4''), features a new story and characters. Dela also makes an appearance as a support character in Falcom's ''[[Software:Ys vs. Trails in the Sky|Ys vs. Trails in the Sky]]'' (2010),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2010/07/15/brandish-sorceress-guest-stars-in-ys-vs-sora-no-kiseki/ |title=Brandish Sorceress Guest Stars In Ys vs. Sora No Kiseki |publisher=Siliconera |date=2010-07-15 |access-date=2013-09-09}}</ref> and her costume was added to Rachel's wardrobe in ''[[Software:Dead or Alive 5 Last Round|Dead or Alive 5 Last Round]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2015/09/14/dead-or-alive-5-last-round-video-shows-off-its-falcom-collaboration-costumes/ |title=Dead or Alive 5: Last Round Video Shows Off Its Falcom Collaboration Costumes |publisher=Siliconera |date=2015-09-14 |access-date=2015-11-03}}</ref>
''Brandish'' proved popular enough in Japan to warrant two direct sequels exclusively in Japan that continued the adventures of Ares and Dela: 1993's ''Brandish 2: The Planet Buster'' and 1994's ''Brandish 3: Spirit of Balcan''. Another game, 1996's ''Brandish VT'' (''Brandish 4''), features a new story and characters. Dela also makes an appearance as a support character in Falcom's ''[[Software:Ys vs. Trails in the Sky|Ys vs. Trails in the Sky]]'' (2010),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2010/07/15/brandish-sorceress-guest-stars-in-ys-vs-sora-no-kiseki/ |title=Brandish Sorceress Guest Stars In Ys vs. Sora No Kiseki |publisher=Siliconera |date=2010-07-15 |access-date=2013-09-09 |archive-date=2014-04-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410034100/http://www.siliconera.com/2010/07/15/brandish-sorceress-guest-stars-in-ys-vs-sora-no-kiseki/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and her costume was added to Rachel's wardrobe in ''[[Software:Dead or Alive 5 Last Round|Dead or Alive 5 Last Round]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2015/09/14/dead-or-alive-5-last-round-video-shows-off-its-falcom-collaboration-costumes/ |title=Dead or Alive 5: Last Round Video Shows Off Its Falcom Collaboration Costumes |publisher=Siliconera |date=2015-09-14 |access-date=2015-11-03 |archive-date=2015-11-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151115011207/http://www.siliconera.com/2015/09/14/dead-or-alive-5-last-round-video-shows-off-its-falcom-collaboration-costumes/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 11:34, 12 August 2025

Short description: 1991 video game
Brandish
PC-98 Brandish cover art.jpg
PC-98 cover art by Nobuteru Yūki
Developer(s)Nihon Falcom
Mantra (DOS)
NEC (PC Engine CD-ROM²)
Koei (SNES)
Publisher(s)Nihon Falcom (PC-9801, FM Towns, PSP)
Mantra (DOS)
NEC (PC Engine CD-ROM²)
Koei (SNES)
Director(s)Yoshio Kiya
Producer(s)Masayuki Kato
Programmer(s)Yukio Takahashi
Artist(s)Isutoshi
Tsuyoshi Matsumuro
Hidekazu Suzuki
Composer(s)Tenmon
Mieko Ishikawa
SeriesBrandish
Platform(s)PC-9801, FM Towns, Super NES, PC Engine CD-ROM²
ReleaseNEC PC-9801, FM Towns
  • JP: October 25, 1991
PC Engine CD-ROM²
  • JP: June 17, 1994
SNES
  • JP: June 25, 1994
  • NA: February 1995
Brandish Renewal
  • JP: October 3, 1995
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player

Lua error in Module:Lang/utilities at line 332: attempt to call field '_transl' (a nil value). is a 1991 action role-playing game developed and published by Nihon Falcom. Originally released in 1991 for the NEC PC-9801 and FM Towns, it was later ported to the Super NES and PC Engine CD-ROM² in the mid 1990s, including an expanded re-release titled Brandish Renewal. The game was the first in the Brandish series and was followed by three sequels. A remake, Brandish: The Dark Revenant, was released for the PlayStation Portable in Japan in 2009 and worldwide in 2015.

Gameplay

PC-98 version screenshot

Brandish is a top-down view dungeon crawler game. The original version of the game uses mouse controls from a real-time overhead view, where the player can move the warrior character Ares (known as Varik in the English version[1]) forward and backward, turn, strafe, and attack by clicking on boxes surrounding the player character. The player's objective is to escape from a labyrinth of over 40 floors in 5 different areas such as the 'Ruins', 'Tower', 'Cave', 'Dark Zone', and 'Fortress', each filled with various monsters, traps and puzzles.

Brandish: The Dark Revenant turns the game's female antagonist Dela Delon (known as Alexis in the English version) into an optional alternate player character. Dela, a magician, plays differently from the protagonist Ares the warrior.[2] The game's "Dela Mode" is shorter (lasting about 10 hours as compared to some 20 hours with Ares) but harder than the main scenario.[3]

Plot

A long time ago, the small kingdom of Vittoria was built around a lofty tower, which pierced the sky. The people of the city, guarded by a mighty Dragon, lived in peace and abundance. However, King Bistalle, the ruler of Vittoria, desired to expand his kingdom and ordered the scholars to research the Tower. Soon he was brought a tome written in an ancient language. As they were deciphering the tome, some scholars feared that they might be laying their hands on the forbidden knowledge of the ancients. The tome reads: "The Great Guardian of Vittoria, the Dragon, and the Essence of Power lies in the top of the Tower; the one who possesses the Essence will possess all". Undaunted by these otherwise ominous words, Bistalle decided to make this Essence of Power his own. He secretly organized an army which soon attacked the Tower and overwhelmed the Dragon. But as Bistalle grasped at the Essence of Power, the Dragon gave up its own life to destroy it. The Essence, losing control, transformed the King into a hideous monster and sank the entire kingdom of Vittoria, including the great tower, under the ground. All people on the surface forgot about Vittoria and the Tower in its center, and a thousand years passed.

One day, a swordsman named Ares is pursued by his nemesis, the sorceress Dela Delon who seeks revenge for his slaying of her master.[3] When Dela catches up with Ares and attacks, her magic causes the ground beneath them to collapse and both fall into the cursed Ruins of Vittoria. The player assumes the role of Ares and must escape from the dangerous ruin, with the vengeful Dela constantly in pursuit of him. She is also interested in escaping the maze herself and the two meet repeatedly. The ending changes slightly depending on whether or not Ares helps her out of danger during certain events late in the game.

Release

Originally released by Nihon Falcom in 1991 for the NEC PC-9801 and FM Towns home computers (and also ported to MS-DOS exclusively in Korea by Mantra and Ssangyong in 1996[4]), Brandish was later released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and PC Engine CD-ROM². The PC Engine version was published by NEC and features CD quality music as well as vocal dialogue and narration. The PC-98 version was re-released as Brandish Renewal in 1995, with some new music and hard drive support.

The SNES port is the only English language version of the game ever released (excluding the remake). It was published by Koei in 1994 in Japan and a few months later (February 1995) in North America. Due to Nintendo of America's policies at that time, the game was regionally censored in its depiction of Dela's revealing costume and the plot was considerably altered.[5]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
SNESTurboGrafx-16
Famitsu27 / 40[6]
HonestGamers8 / 10[7]
RPGFan75%[8]
VG&CE7 / 10[9]
Aggregate score
GameRankings68%[10]

GamePro gave the SNES version a mixed review, commenting that the combat, though simplistic, is "more fun than it sounds". They criticized the "practically nonexistent" sound effects and repetitive music, and complained that the way the automap does not rotate along with the scenery is confusing, but concluded that the game's long length and addictive maze-crawling make it worthwhile. They gave it ratings of 4.0 for control, 3.5 for graphics, 2.5 for sound, and 4.5 out of 5 for funfactor.[11] VideoGames gave it a score of 7 out of 10; while noting its relatively weak graphics, the magazine called its gameplay as "solid".[9] RPGFan gave it an overall score of 75%.[8]

Brandish: The Dark Revenant

Brandish: The Dark Revenant
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Japanese box art
Developer(s)Nihon Falcom
Publisher(s)Xseed Games
  • JP: Nihon Falcom
SeriesBrandish
Platform(s)PlayStation Portable
Release
  • JP: March 19, 2009[12]
  • NA: January 13, 2015
  • PAL: April 15 2015
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player
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A comparison montage of gameplay screenshots from the SNES version (above) and the PSP remake (below).

Brandish: The Dark Revenant is a 3D remake of Brandish developed by Nihon Falcom for the PlayStation Portable. It was released in Japan in 2009 and worldwide by Xseed Games in 2015.[13][14]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid8 / 10[15]
Eurogamer4/5[16]
Gamer.nl8.5 / 10[17]
Gaming AgeB+[18]
Hardcore Gamer4.5 / 5[19]
Push Square7 / 10[20]
RPG Site7 / 10[21]
Aggregate scores
GameRankings79%[22]
Metacritic81%[23]

Kurt Kalata of Hardcore Gaming 101 was positive to the game, calling the PSP version as the definitive version of the first Brandish, and the best game in the series.[1] The English version of Brandish: The Dark Revenant was universally well received in the West upon its delayed release for a Metacritic score of 81%. It got an 8/10 from Destructoid,[15] a 4.5/5 from Hardcore Gamer,[19] and four out of five stars from USgamer.[16] Other review scores included B+ from Gaming Age,[18] 7/10 from Push Square,[20] 79% from RPGFan,[24] and 7/10 from RPG Site.[21]

Related media

Brandish Storybook (ブランディッシュ・ストーリーブック) (ISBN:978-4944000142) is a novelization of the game, co-authored by Katsunori Inoue and Suzuki Noriyuki and published in 1992. The story is told from the perspectives of both Ares and Dela. Another novel, Brandish Ares: Yobisamasu Unmei (ブランディッシュ・アレス 呼び覚ます運命) (ISBN:978-4893661463), is a prequel for the game, originally published in 1993. It was later made available for free (in Japanese) at Falcom's official website.[25]

Several soundtracks with the music from the game were also released, including Perfect Collection Brandish (KICA1102) and Falcom Neo Classic (KICA1114-5) in 1992, Falcom Special Box '93 (KICA9012-5) and Falcom Ending Collection 1987–1992 (KICA1132-3) in 1993, Brandish Piano Collection (KICA1153) in 1994, Falcom Special Box '96 (KICA9026-28) in 1996, Falcom Classics (KICA1201) in 1997, and Brandish ~The Dark Revenant~ Original Sound Track (NW10102800) and Brandish Original Sound Track ～FM TOWNS & Renewal～ (BR-OST-FR) in 2009.[26]

1995's audio drama CD Drama Brandish Gaiden (CDドラマ ブランディッシュ外伝) features voice acting by Yasunori Matsumoto (Ares), Kikuko Inoue (Dela), Junko Iwao, Yūko Mizutani, Kyōko Hikami, Yūko Miyamura, Minoru Inaba, Ryōtarō Okiayu, Yuri Amano, Kaori, Jūrōta Kosugi and Masako Katsuki (the cast is different from in the game's PC Engine CD-ROM² version). The drama was released as a part of Falcom Special Box '96 and Falcom Special Box '97 (KICA9029-31).

Legacy

Brandish proved popular enough in Japan to warrant two direct sequels exclusively in Japan that continued the adventures of Ares and Dela: 1993's Brandish 2: The Planet Buster and 1994's Brandish 3: Spirit of Balcan. Another game, 1996's Brandish VT (Brandish 4), features a new story and characters. Dela also makes an appearance as a support character in Falcom's Ys vs. Trails in the Sky (2010),[27] and her costume was added to Rachel's wardrobe in Dead or Alive 5 Last Round.[28]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kalata, Kurt. "Brandish". Hardcore Gaming 101. http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/brandish/brandish.htm. 
  2. ↑ "Brandish: The Dark Revenant Turns The Tables With A Bonus Character". Siliconera. 2008-12-08. http://www.siliconera.com/2008/12/08/brandish-the-dark-revenant-turns-the-tables-with-a-bonus-character/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Xseed Announces Brandish: The Dark Revenant For PSP". Siliconera. 5 June 2014. http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/05/xseed-announces-brandish-dark-revenant-psp/. 
  4. ↑ "A History of Korean Gaming". HardcoreGaming101. http://hg101.kontek.net//korea/gameindex-conversions-publisher.htm. 
  5. ↑ "Delving Into Brandish: The Dark Revenant". Siliconera. 2009-05-12. http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/12/delving-into-brandish-the-dark-revenant/. 
  6. ↑ "ブランディッシュ まとめ [PCエンジン] / ファミ通.com". Famitsu.com. 2014-11-27. http://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=7692. 
  7. ↑ "Brandish (SNES) review by Marc Golding". Honestgamers.com. 2003-09-02. http://www.honestgamers.com/1279/snes/brandish/review.html. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "RPGFan Reviews – Brandish". Rpgfan.com. http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/brandish/Brandish.html. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Video Games The Ultimate Gaming Magazine 76 (May 1995) page 87.
  10. ↑ "Brandish for Super Nintendo". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/snes/588228-brandish/index.html. 
  11. ↑ "Brandish". GamePro (IDG) (78): 120. March 1995. 
  12. ↑ "Brandish Revived With A PSP Remake". Siliconera. 2008-12-01. http://www.siliconera.com/2008/12/01/brandish-revived-with-a-psp-remake/. 
  13. ↑ "Brandish: The Dark Revenant Makes its E3 Debut". RPGamer. http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2014/060514d.html. 
  14. ↑ "Brandish: The Dark Revenant gets its very own trailer". Destructoid. 16 June 2014. http://www.destructoid.com/brandish-the-dark-revenant-gets-its-very-own-trailer-276679.phtml. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Review: Brandish: The Dark Revenant". Destructoid.com. 2014-01-13. http://www.destructoid.com/review-brandish-the-dark-revenant-286365.phtml. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Brandish: The Dark Revenant PSP/Vita Review: Niche, But Nice". USgamer.net. 21 January 2015. http://www.usgamer.net/articles/brandish-the-dark-revenant-pspvita-review-niche-but-nice. 
  17. ↑ "Archived copy". http://gamer.nl/articles/review/brandish-the-dark-revenant/. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Pollesel, Matthew (2015-01-23). "Brandish: The Dark Revenant review for PSP, PS Vita". Gaming-age.com. http://www.gaming-age.com/2015/01/brandish-dark-revenant-review-psp-ps-vita/. 
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Review: Brandish: The Dark Revenant". Hardcoregamer.com. 22 January 2015. http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/01/22/review-brandish-the-dark-revenant/130348/. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Brandish: The Dark Revenant (PlayStation Portable) Review". Pushsquare.com. 2015-01-29. http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psp/brandish_the_dark_revenant. 
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Brandish: The Dark Revenant Review". RPGsite.net. 2015-01-20. http://www.rpgsite.net/review/4095-brandish-the-dark-revenant-review. 
  22. ↑ "Brandish: The Dark Revenant for PSP". GameRankings.com. 2015-01-13. http://www.gamerankings.com/psp/955153-brandish-the-dark-revenant/index.html. 
  23. ↑ "Brandish: The Dark Revenant for PSP Reviews". Metacritic.com. https://www.metacritic.com/game/brandish-dark-revenant/critic-reviews/?platform=psp. 
  24. ↑ "RPGFan Review – Brandish: The Dark Revenant". Rpgfan.com. 2015-01-13. http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/Brandish_The_Dark_Revenant/index.html. 
  25. ↑ "A serial novel "BRANDISH ARES"" (in ja). Falcom.co.jp. http://www.falcom.co.jp/download/novel_br/. 
  26. ↑ "Brandish Music" (in ja). .oninet.ne.jp. http://www2.oninet.ne.jp/t_sera/brmss/index.html. 
  27. ↑ "Brandish Sorceress Guest Stars In Ys vs. Sora No Kiseki". Siliconera. 2010-07-15. http://www.siliconera.com/2010/07/15/brandish-sorceress-guest-stars-in-ys-vs-sora-no-kiseki/. 
  28. ↑ "Dead or Alive 5: Last Round Video Shows Off Its Falcom Collaboration Costumes". Siliconera. 2015-09-14. http://www.siliconera.com/2015/09/14/dead-or-alive-5-last-round-video-shows-off-its-falcom-collaboration-costumes/. 

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