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Bahamut Lagoon

Bahamut Lagoon combines RPG mechanics with squad-based combat. Characters have HP, MP (SP for fighter characters), EXP, equipment, stats and class-specific, SP-draining special elemental abilities very much…

9 February 1996

Bahamut Lagoon is a role-playing (rpg) developed by Square, released 9 February 1996 on Wii U, Wii and Super Famicom. The main story takes about 30 hrs to finish.

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What Bahamut Lagoon is

Bahamut Lagoon is a role-playing (rpg) game developed by Square and released in 1996. It is available on Wii U, Wii and Super Famicom.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Bahamut Lagoon combines RPG mechanics with squad-based combat. Characters have HP, MP (SP for fighter characters), EXP, equipment, stats and class-specific, SP-draining special elemental abilities very much like traditional console RPGs. The player can explore his surroundings, talk to people and visit shops when not in battle, though to a limited degree as there is no world map and no way to leave the current area. The game's core is its turn-based battles fought on a 2d grid. Characters are assembled into parties of four and the player allowed a maximum of six parties, which are usually well outnumbered. The two opposing sides act in alternating turns so that each party can move once…
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How it plays

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

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 30 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 45 hrs, roughly 1.5 times the length of the critical path.

What it launched against

Bahamut Lagoon launched on 9 February 1996, within three weeks of Pokémon Red Version, Sid Meier's Civilization II, Street Fighter Alpha 2 and Soul Edge.

Released around the same time: Pokémon Red Version, Sid Meier's Civilization II, Street Fighter Alpha 2, Soul Edge.

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Quick answers

Bahamut Lagoon — frequently asked questions

When did Bahamut Lagoon come out?
Bahamut Lagoon was released on 9 February 1996 for Wii U, Wii and Super Famicom.
How long does it take to beat Bahamut Lagoon?
The main story of Bahamut Lagoon takes around 30 hrs, or 45 hrs for 100% completion.

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