Baek Yeong-woong’s ‘Guardian of Fantasy’ Successor: A Review of ‘Baek Hero Battle’ 2024

‘The Guardian of Fantasy’, published in 1995, is still remembered by many as a masterpiece. He received favorable reviews in many areas, including his unique worldview that harmonizes East and West, and unique but diverse collaborations. However, many users were disappointed that no sequel was released after the other work ‘Phantom Guardian: The Last Hundred Years’ which was released in 2012.

Meanwhile, ‘Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes’ was announced in 2020. This game was produced by Rabbit and Bear Studio, which was founded by the creators of Phantom Guardians, including Yoshitaka Murayama (Phantom Guardians 1 and 2) and Junko Kawano (Phantom Guardians 1 and 4), and attracted the attention of users. In the previous Kickstarter funding, it also proved its popularity by raising $4.6 million (about KRW 6.3 billion), which is more than 9 times the funding goal.

Baek Hero Battle, which has received so much attention, will be released on the 23rd. As a spiritual successor to Fantasy Guardians, the production company has announced several elements that are similar to Fantasy Guardians, and with the announcement of official Korean language support, it is expected that not only overseas users but also -domestic use collecting. We have summarized what kind of game Baek Hero Battle is based on publicly available information.

Redefining classic games with a modern sensibility

The Battle of the White Warriors is set in a medieval Western fantasy and is set on the continent of Alaan, where there are nations of different races and cultures. On the continent, many countries cooperate and fight again for hegemony, based around a device called the Rune Lens, which has a mysterious power. The story begins with the Chaldean Empire, a country that expands its power through rune lens research, sending search parties to different parts of the continent to find special rune lenses.

Players adventure across the continent of Alaan from the perspective of three people: country guard ‘Noah’, imperial official ‘Sey’, and keeper of the rune ruins ‘Merissa’. In the process, you have to meet different colleagues, build connections, and face enemies in the flames of war.

As it is the work of the creators of Fantasy Guardians, the game has a complete classic JRPG feel, including classic pictures and dot graphics. Here, new sensations are added, such as the surrounding environment expressed in 2.5D graphics and a camera composition that changes dynamically according to the flow of the battle.

In terms of combat, it also follows the usual JRPG style. The order of attack is determined by speed, and when orders are submitted in advance, they are executed in order. The overall framework does not deviate too much from the existing JRPG style, so the combat may be simple, but several gimmicks are used here to increase the richness of the combat. Different aspects of battle appear depending on the gimmick, such as hiding behind a rock to avoid enemy attacks or pulling a lever to change some of the terrain.

Various colleagues who deserve the name Baek Yeong-woong-jeon

Players travel through the world of Baek Hero Jeon and meet various companions. As befits the game’s name, you can meet over 100 companions, all of whom receive full voice dubbing to bring them to life.

In addition, each colleague was given a unique story to add depth to the character. In addition, your companions will say a word or their lines will change slightly during the main story, giving you the feeling of seeing living companions rather than just a simple AI.

Content exclusive to Baek Hero War, such as war mode and city building

In addition to basic turn-based battles, Baek Hero Battle also features a ‘war mode’ where a large number of people fight. In war mode, you can command the units run by your colleagues, and unlike regular battles, it is a fast, real-time battle, which allows you experience a battle that emphasizes the strategic aspect.

In addition, various contents such as city building and mini games are also available. The Allied HQ that appears as you progress through the game is located near some ruined ruins, but each time you recruit an alliance, various resources such as fields and runways are added. the city, allowing you to grow the city. As the town grows, more products will be sold at stores, and mini-games such as cooking competitions, card games and fishing will be unlocked, giving players a more diverse experience in addition to combat.