Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber is a tactical RPG where Magnus Gallant leads the revolution for the kingdom of Palatinus. The kingdom's Lord, Holy Lodis Empire, is rumored to be planning the domination of the entire continent of Zeteginia, creating concern among the people. It is up to Magnus to rid the people of the Lord and free them from slavery forever.
The game is a semi-sequel to the original Ogre Battle series and features tactical RPG gameplay similar to its predecessors. The main character, Magnus, leads many troops into each battle, and the player must control how each group attacks or defends, deciding whether straightforward attacks or magic shall be used.
The game offers branching levels with varying difficulty levels depending on the player's choices. As the player faces more battles and completes them, their team members gather experience, allowing for improved performance in future battles.