Ronde

About

Ronde is a tactical RPG with strategy elements set in a world where ancient relics trigger a demonic invasion. Players lead Asuka and his allies through turn-based battles to rescue his kidnapped brother from cyberspace-infested demons. The game blends party management with grid-based combat requiring precise positioning and skill timing. Released in 1997 as the third Majin Tensei entry, Ronde stands out for its intricate battle systems and occult-inspired narrative. While overshadowed by later entries in the series, it retains a cult following for its challenging tactics and atmospheric blend of Aztec mythology and sci-fi. Its Sega Saturn port remains a niche but respected relic among strategy RPG enthusiasts.

Storyline

The year is 2008 as researchers from T University discover a crystal statue in the ruins of an Aztec civilization along with a series of characters. When decoded by a computer, these characters invoke the revival of a demon and an outbreak of demons within cyberspace. At the start of the game in August, the protagonist, Asuka Miroku and his younger brother, Satoshi Miroku, are attending an exhibition of the Aztec culture at the Tokyo National Museum with two of Asuka's old friends from school, Keita Matsumoto and Sakurako Saotome. Suddenly, the crystal statue comes to life as the demon Moloch and abducts Satoshi, forcing Asuka and his friends into a battle to rescue him.