Lufia
エストポリス
Sold in Japan as Estpolis Denki II (Estpolis Biography II) and in the US as Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals. As the prequel was cancelled in PAL territories before release, Lufia II was sold as Lufia. Release date estimated from OFLC classification date (06/03/1997)
Description
Lufia (Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals) is a turn-based JRPG game that did receive a PAL release. Published by Taito in Japan and Nintendo locally. The title blends overworld exploration with puzzle-focused dungeons common in the genre at the time. Its combat relies on an Initiative Point (IP) system, enabling characters to execute normal and special attacks according to accrued points. Character progression is driven by equipment upgrades rather than excessive level grinding. The game has a tight narrative and memorable soundtrack.
Lufia is absolutely a solid and highly recommended title for lovers of the genre and this era of gaming. The SFC/SNES had a wealth of these types of games during what was a golden period for the genre. In this context, the fact Lufia is not better remembered and celebrated titles reflects mostly on its quality of peers than.
Datasheet
| Item Name | Lufia |
|---|---|
| Original Name | エストポリス |
| Item Code(s) | SNSP-ANIP-AUS |
| GTIN | 045496330545 |
| Series/Theme | Lufia |
| Type | Software |
| Genre | RPG |
| Region | PAL |
| Territory | Australia |
| Packaging | Yes |
| Documentation | Yes |
| Developer | Neverland |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Distributor | Nintendo Australia |
| Media | 20 Mbit ROM Cartridge |
| Players | 1 |
| Classification | ACB: G |
| Release Date | April 1997 |
| Launch Price | 59.00 AUD |
| Date Added | 14 March 2002 |
