PoPoLoCrois Monogatari (ポポロクロイス物語), known internationally as PoPoLoCrois Story, for the Sony PlayStation. Developed by Epics (G-Artists) and published internally by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCEI), it hit store shelves in Japan on July 12, 1996. Embark on a heart-warming, beautifully animated fairytale quest with PoPoLoCrois Monogatari for the Sony PlayStation. Celebrated by JRPG purists as one of the most charming and visually distinct masterpieces of the 32-bit era, this narrative-driven tactical adventure follows the emotional journey of the young, ten-year-old Prince Pietro on a brave crusade to wake his comatose mother from the grips of the underworld. Moving far beyond traditional rigid sprite grids, the gameplay transitions into exceptionally fluid, multi-frame isometric battle sequences where character positioning, spatial area-of-effect spells, and rhythmic physical combos are vital to downing monstrous bosses. Delivering stunningly vibrant hand-drawn environmental backgrounds, touching fully animated cinematic cutscenes, and an incredibly memorable orchestral CD-audio soundtrack, this foundational Sony classic stands as a prized crown jewel cornerstone for any serious retro collection. BUYERS NOTE: DIsc is scuffed but plays without issue.
