Joshua
The protagonist, a young soldier whose life changes after he becomes involved in a political conspiracy and a widening war.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the cursor or select a tile |
|---|---|
X | Confirm a selection |
Circle | Cancel or return to the previous menu |
Control notes
Button functions can vary by menu context and regional version.
How it plays
How does Vandal Hearts II play?
Battles take place on elevated, tile-based maps viewed from an angled overhead perspective. The player moves a party, attacks, uses skills or items, and manages positioning while planning around the opposing force's expected actions.
Each encounter has a specific objective, such as defeating enemies or reaching a location. Characters improve through combat, equipment, and available abilities, while new maps and story events unlock as the campaign advances. Town and menu sequences provide preparation between battles.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Vandal Hearts II?
Study the entire map before committing to a turn, especially enemy attack ranges and terrain heights. Keep vulnerable characters protected, use elevation and chokepoints to control movement, and avoid ending a planned sequence with isolated units.
Upgrade equipment regularly and vary abilities to match the map. Objectives do not always require defeating every enemy, so prioritize the stated goal when a battle becomes unfavorable.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Plan several actions ahead because friendly and enemy actions are resolved through the game's simultaneous-turn system.
- 2
Check elevation, movement range, and attack range before confirming an action.
- 3
Save equipment and healing resources for difficult story battles.
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