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Vanguard Bandits

In a world where technology and mythology are one, a young rebel and his ragtag crew are unwittingly drawn into a holy war being waged by the bloodthirsty General Faulkner and his mercenary forces. Guide the…

30 July 1998

Vanguard Bandits is a role-playing (rpg) developed by Human Entertainment, released 30 July 1998 on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

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What Vanguard Bandits is

Vanguard Bandits is a role-playing (rpg) game developed by Human Entertainment and released in 1998. It was published by Hamster Corporation. It is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In a world where technology and mythology are one, a young rebel and his ragtag crew are unwittingly drawn into a holy war being waged by the bloodthirsty General Faulkner and his mercenary forces. Guide the charasmatic Bastion as he realizes his destiny to lead the rebellion against the Junaris Kingdom, and to save the people of his world from an eternity of oppression. Lead powerful squadrons of robotic warriors into battle and take complete command of their actions. Smite your foes with cleaving swords, piercing spears, and sizzling magic spells. Use the terrain to your advantage and maneuver your forces into superior combat positions. Witness the results of your tactical decisions in…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are fantasy and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Vanguard Bandits launched on 30 July 1998, within three weeks of SoulCalibur, F-1 World Grand Prix and The King of Fighters '98.

Released around the same time: SoulCalibur, F-1 World Grand Prix, The King of Fighters '98.

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When did Vanguard Bandits come out?
Vanguard Bandits was released on 30 July 1998 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

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