History VideoGame / RomancingWalker

%%* {{Bishonen}}: Ryle.

* {{Bishonen}}: Ryle.

* BuxomIsBetter: Hayami, most obviously. If we use "being able to use the ALL Corset item" (which requires a "bust size of 85") as a marker, then Caris and Mariel also qualify.

* {{Gainaxing}}: Hayami's sprite does this, most notably on the party selection screen. [[SarcasmMode Which is pretty impressive considering that FLARE only had an NES-style sprite to work with.]]

''Romancing Walker'' is an EasternRPG, created by FLARE using [[GameMaker RPG Maker 2000]], and translated into English by rm2Kfanboy. The story is an amusing combination of a traditional RolePlayingGame and a DatingSim, and draws heavily on the HaremGenre of Japanese animation. The original Japanese version was called ''With Walker''.

* {{Meganekko}}: Mariel.

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[[caption-width-right:350:''Title screen of the original Japanese version'']]

* OurDemonsAreDifferent: The Mahzoks are ChaoticEvil beings which exist on another plane, feed off the negative emotions of humans, and who are loyal to [[DemonLordsAndArchDevils their dark lord, CHAOS.]] Twenty years before the events of the game, they were defeated by Flare Delstar in the "Demonic War", but [[spoiler: they return and form the main antagonists of the game.]]

* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Caris and Orubia, though poles apart in temperament, are both blue-haired. Mariel, for some reason, is ''green''-haired. The other three girls have [[BlondeBrunetteRedhead more "normal" hair colours.]]

* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Caris and Orubia, though poles apart in temperament, are both blue-haired. Mariel, for some reason, is ''green''-haired. The other three girls have [[BlondeBrunetteRedhead more "normal" hair colours.]]
* ZettaiRyouiki: Caris and Latyss are both type B, if we go by their battle animations; both have high boots, but Caris uses the "hot pants" variation while Latyss wears a more conventional skirt.

* {{Adorkable}}: Mariel is a female version. She's socially awkward, and churns out a ''faux pas'' every minute, but it's hard not to like her, or at least be amused by her antics.

* OfCorsetsSexy: Played with for laughs. In a secret room at the end of Leon Forest, there's a chest that contains an item called the "ALL Corset". Caris thinks it's useless [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments ("It's just an underwear!")]], [[MostCommonSuperpower Hayami knows what it's good for]], Orubia [[ComicallyMissingThePoint thinks it'll reduce a fighter's efficiency in combat]] and Fina [[ACupAngst throws a tantrum when she finds the user instructions, which recommend using "pads" for those whose bust size is too small.]] It's a fairly useful item, though: it blocks status afflictions, but reduces agility, and only three of the girls - Hayami, Caris and Mariel - can actually wear it.

* TheHeart: Orubia. [[spoiler: In the epilogues, we learn that [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments she spends her reward on setting up an orphanage, and that she was the only one who welcomed Latyss and Preshes when they sought refuge in Lavas Village.]]]]

* FiveManBand: They put in an appearance only at the end of the game:
** BigBad: CHAOS.
** TheDragon: Death Master, who gets to fight Fina one-on-one.
** TheEvilGenius: Demonlord Geo, who uses trickery and sidekicks to offset his lack of attacking power.
** TheBrute: Demonlord Magni.
** TheDarkChick: Demonlord Nofam; don't be fooled by her schoolgirl appearance.
** SixthRanger: Graphost, general of the Mahzoks.

* TheMario: Mariel, who can use lightning and earth-based attacks as well as weapons.

* FiveBadBand: They put in an appearance only at the end of the game:

* OfCorsetsSexy: Played with for laughs. In a secret room at the end of Leon Forest, there's a chest that contains an item called the "ALL Corset". Caris thinks it's useless [[CrowningMomentOfFunny ("It's just an underwear!")]], [[MostCommonSuperpower Hayami knows what it's good for]], Orubia [[ComicallyMissingThePoint thinks it'll reduce a fighter's efficiency in combat]] and Fina [[ACupAngst throws a tantrum when she finds the user instructions, which recommend using "pads" for those whose bust size is too small.]] It's a fairly useful item, though: it blocks status afflictions, but reduces agility, and only three of the girls - Hayami, Caris and Mariel - can actually wear it.

* TheHeart: Orubia. [[spoiler: In the epilogues, we learn that [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming she spends her reward on setting up an orphanage, and that she was the only one who welcomed Latyss and Preshes when they sought refuge in Lavas Village.]]]]

The story is set in a world that, 20 years earlier, had faced the attack of a [[BigBad world-destroying monster]] known as CHAOS. CHAOS was defeated by Flare Delstar, a "Sacred Dragoon" (a young woman with immense magical powers), and the world had enjoyed peace since then. As the actual game begins, you play the role of Ryle Laster, a young man from the small village of Lavas, who has completed his combat training and is looking for adventure. Along the way, he is aided by a variety of attractive and talented young women, with whom he has the chance of developing a closer relationship.

* BadassPrincess: [[spoiler: Hayami, though we don't learn this until the very end, and only if the player choses her ending.]]

* [[spoiler: MagicalGirlfriend: Lucitta, the Mahzok, who is a bonus unlockable character. Ryle can choose to end up with her if he wants to.]]

* NamesTheSame: Flare Delstar, the previous Sacred Dragoon, has the same name as the game's creator. The translation tells them apart by having the author's name in caps: thus Flare is Fina's mom, FLARE is the author.

For those interested, the game can be downloaded [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/5997/ here]].

''Romancing Walker'' is an EasternRPG, created by FLARE using [[GameMaker RPG Maker 2000]], and translated into English by rm2Kfanboy. The story is an amusing combination of a traditional RolePlayingGame and a DatingSim, and draws heavily on the HaremGenre of Japanese animation. The original Japanese version was called "With Walker".

''Romancing Walker'' is an EasternRPG, created by FLARE using [[GameMaker RPG Maker 2000]], and translated into English by rm2Kfanboy. The story is an amusing combination of a traditional RolePlayingGame and a DatingSim, and draws heavily on the HaremGenre of Japanese animation.

* DeclarationOfProtection: If Ryle chooses Caris, then some of his actions - particularly his near-[[HeroicSacrifice heroic sacrifices]] in Danyon Mine and the lighthouse - certainly amount to this, in retrospect.

** [[BigBad The Big Bad]]: CHAOS.

* InstantAwesomeJustAddNinja: The game's main quest begins once Hayami, the female ninja, enters the scene.

* LetsPlay: A comedic one by Sir Exal is available [[http://www.electricferret.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4483 here.]]

* FiveManBand: Played with, because either Ryle or Fina can be considered TheHero:
** TheHero: Ryle.
** TheLancer: Fina, though there's a good case for interchanging her and Ryle.
** TheSmartGuy: Hayami and Latyss take turns playing this role.
** TheBigGuy: Caris, who is the most verbally and physically aggressive character.
** TheChick: Orubia, obviously. She also doubles as TheMedic and TheHeart.
** ''also featuring:''
** TeamMom: Flare Delstar.
** TheMentor: Brad Burnfist
** SixthRanger: Mariel, who joins the party late.

For those interested, the game can be downloaded [[http://www.rpgrevolution.com/game/romancing-walker_149.html here]].

* LiteralMetaphor: Twice. The heroes turn into ice pillars upon Mariel's unexpected questions in a comedic effect, but it turns out they are literally frozen by her ignorance.

* IWillProtectHer: If Ryle chooses Caris, then some of his actions - particularly his near-[[HeroicSacrifice heroic sacrifices]] in Danyon Mine and the lighthouse - certainly amount to this, in retrospect.