Title: Vandal Hearts [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Developer(s): Konami

• Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (PS1)
• Konami Computer Entertainment Nagoya (SS)
• Konami Computer Games Aoyama, System Sacom (PC)

Publisher: Konami

Platforms: PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Microsoft Windows

Release date(s):

• October 25, 1996 (PS1: JP)
• March 27, 1997 (PS1: US)

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SHOWNOTES: On the latest episode of Collateral Gaming, Ash and Beau review Konami's take on the tactical RPG genre: Vandal Hearts! Originally released on the PS1, this underrated title was accessible with its straightforward turn-based mechanics, and alluring with its surprisingly deep political story, but would unfortunately be overshadowed by Final Fantasy Tactics in 1997. If you enjoy this episode, stay tuned for our Bad Game April episodes on Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero and Big Rigs!

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