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Nihon Falcom is a name synonymous with high-quality action RPGs, and the Brandish series remains one of their most unique and daring experiments. Specifically, Brandish 2: Expert serves as a specialized, high-difficulty iteration of the second chapter in the saga, Brandish 2: The Planet Buster. Released exclusively for the Super Famicom in Japan, this title was designed specifically for veteran players who had already mastered the nuances of the original game's engine. It represents a era where developers weren't afraid to push their audience to the absolute limit, offering refined mechanics and revamped challenges that cemented its status as a cult classic among dungeon-crawling enthusiasts.
The narrative of Brandish 2: Expert follows the continued adventures of Ares Toraernos, a master swordsman who is constantly pursued by misfortune and bounty hunters. After the harrowing escape from the sunken city in the first game, Ares finds himself traversing the vast, unforgiving deserts of Bundevia. His journey takes a turn for the worse when he is captured by the local authorities, stripped of his legendary equipment, and cast into the depths of a sprawling underground prison.
The setting is a grim, atmospheric fortress filled with dark corridors, laboratory-like chambers, and ancient ruins. Unlike many RPGs of its time that focused on sweeping world maps, Brandish 2 is claustrophobic and intense. The world feels like a living trap, where every floor of the fortress tells a story of the kingdom's military might and its dark magical experiments. Ares must not only find a way out but also recover his gear and contend with his persistent rival, the sorceress Dela Delon, who returns to haunt him throughout his escape.
The hallmark of the Brandish series is its unconventional perspective. While the game uses a top-down view, the camera is locked behind Ares. When the player turns left or right, the entire world rotates 90 degrees around the character. This mechanic can be disorienting for newcomers, but it allows for a unique brand of tactical movement and spatial puzzle-solving.
In the Expert version, the core mechanics of Brandish 2: The Planet Buster are maintained but tuned for extreme difficulty. Real-time combat requires precise timing, as players must jump over projectiles, block incoming strikes with shields, and manage their stamina while swinging their swords. The Expert edition specifically features redesigned maps that are significantly more complex than those in the standard release. Enemies are more aggressive, traps are more frequent, and the distribution of restorative items is far more scarce. Character progression involves using skills to level them up; for instance, attacking with a sword increases strength, while casting spells improves magic proficiency. This creates a deeply immersive