Specific in-game footage for the new Langrisser series title, 'Langrisser: Sea of Swords', has been revealed. As the first new entry in eight years, it has generated significant anticipation, but it has also sparked controversy regarding its similarities to Vanillaware’s 'Unicorn Overlord' in terms of art style and exploration systems.

The Chinese developer, BlackJack Studio, released the trailer for Langrisser: Sea of Swords on the 22nd. Announced on the 16th, the game is set on a mysterious, mist-shrouded continent and follows the protagonist's journey through conflicts between nations and factions that will determine the fate of the world.

This trailer provides a detailed look at the gameplay. Unlike the linear progression of previous titles, players can freely explore the world and establish camps to build their own fortresses in specific regions. While combat remains a top-down turn-based system as in previous entries, it shifts to a side-view perspective upon engaging enemies, adding a new layer of visual appeal.

However, users have raised concerns about its similarity to Vanillaware's 2024 SRPG, 'Unicorn Overlord'. The core of the controversy lies in the character art, side-view perspective, and exploration systems. On the other hand, some argue that because the tile-based top-down combat remains consistent with the classic Langrisser style, it still retains a distinct identity.