''Growlanser Generations'' is both a collection of '' Growlanser II'' and '' Growlanser III'' and the sole North American release of both games. The North American localizations of both games were produced by

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. This is also the last video game Working Designs released in the U.S. before they became defunct in December 2005. ''Growlanser Generations'' is not to be confused with '' Growlanser V: Generations'', the Japanese name of the fifth entry in the '' Growlanser'' series.

Development

''Growlanser Generations'' can be considered an American version of the 2003 ''Growlanser Collection'', which contained '' Growlanser I'', ''II'' & ''III''. However, ''Growlanser II'' and ''Growlanser III'' were originally planned for separate American releases by Working Designs. Due to opposition from

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, Working Designs was forced to release both games together.

Differences

The versions of ''Growlanser II'' and ''III'' presented in ''Growlanser Generations'' are slightly different from their Japanese counterparts. Working Designs opted to add an Auto-Battle feature to both games, as well as enhanced voice acting options, such as the ability to switch voice acting on or off for specific characters. Each game also has a newly added gallery of artwork, vocal

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s (a staple of Working Designs titles), and music available upon completion. The deluxe version also included: - A game-themed analog watch and case. - A game-based ring, chain, and storage pouch. - A deck of playing cards with a case and customized artwork (Customized artwork is limited to the case, the back of the cards, and the Jokers). - A soundtrack with over 20 specially arranged themes.

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