1997 · Role-playing · Strategy

Paro Wars

PlayStation exclusive

A turn-based strategy game produced by Konami in 1997 in Japan only. It features characters and conflicts based upon the popular Parodius series of video games which in turn is a parody of the long running Gradius series. It is the sixth installment of the Parodius series and is the Parodius equivalent to Cosmic Wars, a turn-based strategy game set in the Gradius universe, or R-Type Tactics, set in the R-Type universe.

Released: 25 September 1997
Platforms: PlayStation
Genres: Role-playing Strategy Turn-based strategy
Developers: —
Publishers: Konami
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Comedy
Country: Japan

About

Paro Wars is a turn-based strategy video game produced by Konami in September 1997 in Japan only (with the re-release as a Konami the Best title in December 1999). It features characters and conflicts based upon the popular Parodius series of video games which in turn is a parody of the long running Gradius series. It is the last installment of the Parodius series and is the Parodius equivalent to Cosmic Wars, a turn-based strategy game set in the Gradius universe, or R-Type Tactics, set in the R-Type universe.

›Story

The "second great world war Parodius" that led the world into a fit of laughter ended more than 50 years ago. Three military organizations: "The Alliance Penta", "Organization Koitsu and Aitsu" and "Alliance Araji" will control each other in secret, and as a result of peace is maintained through this exquisite balance. However, this stability began to alter when a mysterious cat named John Myan Jiro begins to interfere in these relationships. Win the "third great war of the world Parodius" for peace and honor of your country!

Keywords

anime
parody
turn-based tactics

Media

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Gameplay

The object of Paro Wars is to utilize an army composed of Parodius characters (penguins, octopuses, etc.) and battle enemies on various 3D-rendered battlefields. There are many different unit types, ranging from troops, to planes, to tank-like vehicles. A single scenario may take multiple hours to complete.

Story

The "Second Great World War Parodius" that led the world into a fit of laughter ended more than 50 years ago. Three military organizations: "The Alliance Penta", "Organization Koitsu and Aitsu" and "Alliance Araji" have kept each other in check secretly, and as a result, peace is maintained through this delicate balance. However, this stability begins to crumble when a mysterious cat named John Myan Jiro begins to interfere in these relationships. The three organisations are then needed to win the "Third Great War of the World Parodius" for peace and honor of their respective countries.