Growlanser

Prophesied as an infant to become either "the darkness to destroy the world" or "the light which saves it", Sandra carefully watches over him and never allows him to leave Rolandia's capital city, Rosaria, or have any contact with the outside world.

However, throughout his childhood Carmaine experiences strange and vivid dreams of people and places he knows nothing about.

When at last he becomes old enough, Sandra tells him it is time to go out and explore beyond the city gates.

Accompanied by Tippi, his tiny fairy-like companion, he leaves the city to discover his destiny.

The game has a complex storyline with branching paths.

During his travels Carmaine will discover different lands and peoples.

Among them are the Growsians, humans who can wield ancient magic, and the Featherians, a winged race of people.

As the story progresses, Carmaine discovers that there are conspiratorial enemies seeking to cause trouble for the land and people.

Carmaine's personality, stats and skills are determined by answering questions at the beginning of the game.

Eventually other characters can join Carmine's party, some whose recruitment requires fulfilling certain conditions.

Romance elements are possible with some party members.

Combat between enemies and the large party of controllable characters is a mixture of real-time and turn-based styles.

Strategic battles occupy the entire location; depending upon where the battle occurs, non-party members nearby (such as townspeople, soldiers etc.) may help the party by joining in.

The 2001 Windows release of the game includes redrawn character portraits of a higher quality.

The 2009 PSP port adds several new characters as well as a new story branch and ending.

Growlanser for PlayStation is currently worth €47.08 loose, €19.27 complete in box, and €74.08 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Growlanser has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Growlanser, loose is €47.08 and CIB is €19.27 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.