PART FOUR: Grave Granseal
Before I begin this part, I should point out that this game has a pretty creative file/options screen. Apparently you, the player, is lost in this dark forest until you come across this witch looking woman. You have to help her (beat the game) before you can escape! When you quit, you basically see the same thing, but she goes back to tending whatever she is making in that pot.
If you had to take a shot of something whenever you get in a battle when you step outside, you'd have a pretty good buzz going by now.
Hmmm? Maybe they can talk their way out of this, after all!
Oh geez, that excuse again! Well, it did work when Mankey used it on the Granseal guards...
*sigh* It looks like the Galam forces could be just as incompetent!
Nope, they have the right idea. Actually EXAMINE the people who want to catch up with your forces!
The Galam soldiers finally recognize the party, and a battle begins!
In battle, Lenny is very fast and has some awesome movement range. He also hits decently hard too. However, he becomes much more useful down the line...
Oh, and I told you that Squall would soon start raining hell on enemies!
With the Galam forces disposed of, Sephex and his gang quickly rush into Granseal...
Dead guard from the get go. Not a good sign. Also, this music is playing: Shining Force II (GENESIS) Music - Devastation Theme - YouTube
This is also heard if you lose in battle.
Mom is alright, at least, and since she doesn't want me to go to the Castle, that's where I obviously have to go! You should have said, "Don't go in the house and hide under the bed!"
On the way to the castle, it turns out that Galam soldiers even had it in for defenseless animals! It looks like they set them free, but that's still kind of a dick move!
Looks like I found one!
Had a falshback of watching "Rugrats" when his name prompt came up. Another one joins the force!
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I have a feeling the Granseal forces didn't fare too well.
Condom seems reluctant to be put in use. Many feel the same way about him, so to speak.
Astral does his best to talk Condom out of a sticky situation.
And if you haven't guessed it by now, that's where the Pink Gizmo went off to!
Either Princess Barbie lost her iPod again, or maybe a certain possessed King is up to no good.
Condom is still weary of trusting Granseal people, so Astral convinces him to be more at ease if they go investigate together with a couple of soldiers.
The party, King Granseal, and his minister decide to follow them. Granseal really doesn't want to have to buy a new iPod for Princess Barbie AGAIN.
Right when we get to the entrance, Condom is near death and the soldiers are long gone (they're being covered by the dialogue box). It took the possessed King Galam directly attacking them to finally convince Condom 100% that s*** was going down! Astral managed to avoid the attack and pursued the King inside the ancient tower.
Back to the room the party fought the Gizmos in the first battle, but now there are stairs leading down. They lead to a series of pathways until they come cross a large room that holds....
Yeah, I would say the demon possessing the King knows the jig is up at that point.
Good news: Princess Barbe can still listen to the Smashing Pumpkins. Bad news: Possessed Galam has her in his clutches!
Galam wants to kill Astral before the party gets a chance to do anything. Astral brings his bar fighting trash talk to the table and they throw down!!
Their scuffle ends in a draw, but still feel well enough to continue the trash talking.
Galam had enough and another battle begins!!
Reptar has two methods of attack:
A) Throw his hat at enemies
B) Cause enemies to double over laughing at his bowl cut.
I also love how FABULOUS the enemy archers look when they fire arrows.
After the battle is won, Astral continues to trash talk from the floor.
Too bad Galam took that time to recover!
Whoa, calm down there Gruber.
Normally, this is where I would make a joke about the bad guy being stupid enough to fall for a distraction by getting him to talk about his plan, but Astral is genuinely talking to him!
Alright, cool. So what does that exactly do?
Asshole! You just said you'd tell us!
Oh, wait! More enemies?
Oh. Light tubes....alright. Oh, and Sephex isn't commenting on the situation. He is correcting Astral from misquoting Star Wars wrong hours ago. Look at the smug face, he knows what he did!
Looks like Galam wants to take Princess Barbie to the evil world with him. Princess Barbie normally would be opposed to this, but it's a good chance to get some Marilyn Manson on her iPod.
Uh, what? Wait a minute, guys...
Never mind. Guess I have to deal with this garbage now.
Whoa, it worked! And I got a firm grasp on the other Jewel!
Princess Barbie misheard Galam and switches over to M.C. Hammer on her playlist.
Sorry babe, you aren't my type. Just in this for the adventuring!
Yoink!
Even if I break every bone in my body from this drop it will be totally worth it! Did you see his face!?
Oh, thank God I landed on STAIRS. I was worried for a second!
I hope there isn't a major bad guy that will be totally pissed at you or anything...
I know that it's not fair, but you know we'll come to your rescue later. You're a princess! You oughta know!
Again, tough to tell with a screen shot, but the whole place is shaking. Time to make a hasty retreat. Oh, and this music is playing: Shining Force II (GENESIS) Music - Panic Moment - YouTube
This theme is commonly used for when a major boss attacks you in battle. I love it. It carries the appropriate amount of terror.
Everyone quickly escapes the tower and the castle as everything is violently shaking. These guards were loyal enough to wait for everyone in order to escort them to the harbor, where the kingdom plans on making its escape!
More like JERKquake!
Still, everyone else safely makes it to the ship.
Yo Astral, I don't think this Earthquake is waiting on my decisions! Let's go!
I think it might be best if Granseal relocates.
STOP TALKING! It's so strange to see the main character talk in these games!
Oh.
Anywhere else seems like a fantastic idea at this point.
Ah yes, BEEEEER usually does make the best decsions.
Our newest member spots land and....
The ship carrying the remaining Granseal citizens has reached a new territory. What's in store for the kingdom and our heroes now that they have forcibly relocated to a foreign land? Stay tuned to find out!
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