Corecell Technology has announced that Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart is available now on Nintendo Switch 2. It will later release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 10.
The release trailer is available below:
Here’s an overview of the game, via Gematsu:
ITSARAAMATA x Corecell Technology presents Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart, an indie action tactical RPG set in the fierce world of rival Japanese delinquent schools.
The game blends tactical decision-making with dynamic action-timing combat. Players must plan their moves, position their allies, and master the timing of punches, kicks, guards, counters, and special attacks to win each battle.
Players follow Kusumi Kyoshiro as he fights alongside memorable allies, challenges rival schools, and rises through the ranks in a story of friendship, pride, and the drive to become the strongest. Along the way, he will encounter colorful heroines and unexpected story moments that add charm to the school rivalry drama.
With its Japanese school rivalry setting, active combat timing, and nostalgia-friendly tactical battles, Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart delivers a fresh indie action tactical RPG experience for players who enjoy strategy with a hard-hitting action twist.
The first Banchou Tactics launched for PC via Steam on August 10, 2023, later releasing for Nintendo Switch on February 15, 2024. Here’s an overview of Banchou Tactics, via the game’s official Steam page:
About Banchou Tactics
Banchou Tactics is a strategy turn-based role-playing game in a Japanese gangster high school (banchou). The game is inspired by CROWS (Japanese manga), River City Ransom, and Final Fantasy Tactics.
Story
For several years of conflicts, there were bloody struggles between three high schools around this area (somewhere in Japan). This madness played by the three schools: Sakae High School, Nakamura Technical High School, and Minato High School. They engaged in many fierce battles with the aim to show who’s the boss in this town.
When Kitagawa Seiichi, the demon king of Minato High School just graduated last year, all the balance of three power came to doubt once again.
The game is set in Minato High School; The story focuses on Taiga Arashi.
Key Features
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- High-quality 2D pixel on 3D stage.
- Turn-based strategy game.
- Blood group system.
- Special Attack.
- Knock back system.
- Combo system.
