Phantom Brave is a strategy RPG that takes place in the world of Ivoire. Ivoire consists of vast seas and numerous islands; it used to be a peaceful place, but an ancient (and powerful) force is now threatening life in the various lands. The character you control in the game is Marona, a 13-year-old orphaned girl. Marona has the ability to communicate with phantoms, which brings resentment from other people but will help her solve problems in the world. A phantom named Ash acts as Marona's guardian; as the game progresses, other phantoms will join your party, each having different capabilities.
The game features a turn-based combat system. During battles, Marona can attack enemies alone, and she can also summon phantoms to help out. To summon phantoms, you'll need to confine them to an object on the screen, such as a rock or tree. Once confined, you'll control the phantom in battle, but they only remain controllable for a limited number of turns. The object you confine a phantom to will affect its abilities; for example, a rock may make a phantom stronger but slower.
The game's story takes place over 20 episodes. Each episode has a unique goal to complete before moving on. Between episodes, you can visit your home on Phantom Island and summon additional phantoms to join your party. Initially, only a few types of phantoms can be summoned, but more become available as experience is gained. You can replay already completed episodes or enter a random dungeon to level up your party and earn money to buy items.
Phantom Brave was released on the PlayStation 2 in 2004 . The game's genre is RPG, making it a great option for fans of strategy games with deep storytelling.