The WhatsNext verdict
Vandal Hearts II is a fascinating, demanding strategy RPG for players willing to learn its unusual battle system and untangle its grim political saga. It is best suited to patient tactics fans who value distinctive ideas over polish.
What it does best
A tactical system built around anticipating the enemy
A sprawling war story full of betrayal and political reversals
What might put you off
The simultaneous-turn battle system
The convoluted story and dated presentation
The setup
What you are walking into
Vandal Hearts II is a tactical role-playing game for the PlayStation and the sequel to Vandal Hearts.
Where it lives
PlayStation
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)Tactical
Vibe
FantasyWarfare
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