Finding S1 strategy games that are fun without a slow ramp-up can be difficult, but titles like Brigandine: The Legend of Forsena jump straight into the action. Released for the original PlayStation, the game avoids the typical rags-to-riches setup by letting players choose from multiple heroes, each featuring an individual story campaign.
Quick Facts
- Platform: PlayStation 1
- Release Era: 1990s (Original release in 1998)
- Genre: Strategy / Tactical RPG
Gameplay and Army Building
Units are plentiful in Brigandine, leaving how players build and kit out their armies completely up to choice. The gameplay shares elements with Fire Emblem, though it operates in a more free-form manner and features larger armies on screen during battles.
The title also includes voice acting from the late 90s alongside cutscenes that break out directly on the battlefield. Cementing itself as a cult classic on the platform, it remains one of the notable strategy options for players looking for immediate action on the PS1.