Growlanser PS1 box art

PlayStation · RPG

Growlanser

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreRPG
DeveloperCareer Soft
PublisherAtlus Co
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesGrowlanser
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Growlanser is a role-playing game developed by Career Soft and published by Atlus Co.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

It is part of the Growlanser series. Career Soft also made Langrisser IV, Langrisser II and Langrisser V: The End of Legend for the PS1.

Growlanser is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Growlanser is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Growlanser gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Growlanser walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Growlanser FAQ

When did Growlanser come out on the PS1?

Growlanser was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Growlanser?

It was developed by Career Soft and published by Atlus Co.

Is Growlanser multiplayer?

No. Growlanser is a single-player game.

How long does Growlanser take to play?

As a role-playing game, Growlanser typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Growlanser on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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