Brave Soul
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| Developer(s) | Crowd (Company) |
| Publisher(s) | Peach Princess |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release date(s) | JP March 30, 2001 NA August 7, 2006 |
| Genre(s) | Eroge, Visual Novel, Action RPG |
| Mode(s) | Single Player |
| Rating(s) | 18+ |
| Media | CD-ROM DVD-ROM |
| System requirements | Minimum: 128 MB RAM, 166 MHz processor, 1.6 GB of Hard Disk space Recommended: 266 MHz processor |
Brave Soul is an eroge action RPG for Microsoft Windows, released by Crowd in Japanese. It was translated to English by Peach Princess. Character designs were done by Nakayohi Mogudan.
[edit] Gameplay
Brave Soul is an unusual combination of the role-playing game and dating sim genres. The player directs the main character, Rudy, through an epic adventure of swords and sorcery, including many standard RPG features such as monsters, spells, weapons, armor, hit points and inns. Other characters join Rudy's party such as a healer, a sorceress, a thief, a catgirl or, after beating the game at least once, a princess.
However, the player can also guide the actions of Rudy and the party such that a romantic relationship can develop between Rudy and one of the female characters in the party. Each female character has a different worldview and preferences, and the player seeking to match Rudy with her must understand what she will like and guide Rudy appropriately. The choices involved can be whether to release prisoners, whether to take on dangerous or morally dubious missions, and also choices in conversation. As a female character's affection for Rudy grows, so does her effectiveness in combat. However, unlike some other dating sims, Rudy can only have a relationship with one of the female characters each game.
The game has multiple playing modes which the player can unlock that make the game harder and allow him to take items, gold or stats over to the next game.
[edit] Characters
Rudy
The main character of Brave Soul. After being disowned by his father for being a lazy son, he embarks on a quest to become a Hunter, despite often acting without deep consideration of his actions. A secondary personal goal of his is to find a beautiful woman he has nicknamed the "Moon Goddess"; a vision of whom he saw ten years ago.
Shell/Claire
A loyal tiny dragon Rudy found injured and nursed back to health ten years ago, and who he named after one of the legendary Seven Heroes. However, no one realizes that Shell is actually the cursed form of Claire - Alicia's sister and Rudy's "Moon Goddess".
Alicia
Alicia is a skilled healer who doesn't like to fight. After her family disappeared ten years ago, Alicia found herself traveling the world searching for them. Rudy is awestruck how Alicia strikes a stunning resemblance to the "Moon Goddess" he is searching for.
Caroll
Caroll tries to act tough even when she's not. She's terribly afraid of the undead, although her skills as a sorceress are second to none.
Marin
Marin, a catgirl, is a member of the elder race from the Western Continent. She has trouble listening to others. She is adept at summoning elemental spirits to fight for her.
Ruby
Ruby leads a secret life as Rose the Thief, robbing corrupt nobles of their jewels and giving the money to orphanages. She saves a little for herself on the side, too.
Frederick Ampholtes Cobden
Frederick Ampholtes Cobden is a member of the famous Cobden clan of nobles. When Rudy gets on his bad side, he declares him to be his eternal enemy and pops up from time to time to issue a challenge.
Princess Karen
The runaway princess of Minstrel. She seeks to learn about the world that's been kept from her all her life. She is naturally forgetful but has excellent luck.
