Shangrlia

About

Shangrlia is a turn-based strategy game where you lead ten female commanders in tactical battles across varied environments. Each commander controls a distinct unit type like swordsmen, archers, or mages, with strengths and weaknesses tied to terrain and positioning. You plan attacks and defenses in a grid-based format, balancing mobility, range, and enemy threats to capture castles and secure victories. Progressing through battles gradually reveals character interactions, blending strategic gameplay with narrative elements. The game mixes deep tactical mechanics with adult-themed rewards, making it a niche entry in early 90s RPG design. Its blend of resource management, unit customization, and turn-based combat stands out for players seeking tactical depth alongside unconventional storytelling. Released in 1991, it predates many modern strategy hybrids but remains a curiosity for fans of retro genre experimentation.

Storyline

Tooru has always been a rather ordinary young man living in modern-day Japan. One day he was taking a stroll with his girlfriend and the two followed a strange cat to a mysterious castle. There, they met an old man who said he was Fermata, the court magician of the Kingdom of Nyuckel located in a parallel dimension where magic dominates over technology. A great war is taking place there. Erion, prince of Nyuckel, was cursed, and his soul transmigrated into Tooru's body. Taking the role of the prince, Tooru must command ten female officers and their armies and repel the invaders.