Kagura Games has partnered with Alicesoft and MangaGamer to bring the Rance RPG series to Steam for the first time ever. Rance 01 + 02, Rance 03, Rance IX, Rance X, Rance Quest Magnum, Rance IV, and Sengoku Rance will be coming to Steam, with more updates and announcements for the Rance series to come at a later date.
Here’s an overview of Rance 01 + 02, via the official Steam page:
Rance 01 – Quest for Hikari
Story
Rance has been traveling around with his faithful mage companion, Sill Plain, but now he has a new purpose in mind. His target this time—or rather, his destination—is the wealthy Kingdom of Leazas.
Hikari, the daughter of a noble family who attended Paris Academy there, has gone missing, and Rance has taken up the quest to find her.
Gameplay
Investigate Hikari’s whereabouts in adventure mode, then delve into dungeons as you progress through the story. Uncover clues, side plots, and perhaps even powerful items by talking to everyone you meet. Dungeons are represented by cards, and you must choose your cards carefully to find treasure and avoid traps, because a card could be hiding anything when it’s face down. Combat involves a wide variety of weapons, shields, and items all represented as “chips.” Bet chips to perform attacks, and manage your combos and cooldowns wisely to defeat powerful foes.
Rance 02 – The Rebellious Maidens
Story
The peerless warrior Rance is a great fighter, a quick thinker, and a man of powerful luck. These qualities alone would mark him as a hero for the history books, but unfortunately, he has no interest in using his talents for world peace or justice, and acts only on his own desires. Now the town of Custom is in danger, and who else will take a stand to help them but our hero, Rance (and his helper Sill). Now that Rance is on the job, Custom is saved! …Or is it?
Gameplay
The town of Custom is imperiled by four witches, and it’s Rance’s job to stop them. Explore Custom in adventure mode, interacting with its residents, stocking up on items, and preparing for battle. Once you’re suitably prepared, delve into the dungeon surrounding Custom, avoiding traps, solving puzzles, and fending off monsters as you search for the witches. Form new alliances and trample anyone who stands in your way as you explore and uncover the mystery surrounding the witches’ origins.
