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in September 1997 in Japan only (with the re-release as a Konami the Best title in December 1999). It features characters and conflicts based upon the popular ''Parodius'' series of video games which in turn is a parody of the long running ''Gradius'' series. It is the last installment of the ''Parodius'' series and is the ''Parodius'' equivalent to '' Cosmic Wars'', a turn-based strategy game set in the ''Gradius'' universe, or '' R-Type Tactics'', set in the ''

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'' universe.

Plot

The "second great world war Parodius" that led the world into a fit of laughter ended more than 50 years ago. Three military organizations: "The Alliance Penta", "Organization Koitsu and Aitsu" and "Alliance Araji" will control each other in secret, and as a result of peace is maintained through this exquisite balance. However, this stability began to alter when a mysterious cat named John Myan Jiro begins to interfere in these relationships. Win the "third great war of the world Parodius" for peace and honor of your country!

Characters and voices

* Hikaru - Voiced by

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* Akane - Voiced by Mariko Onodera * John Nyan Jiro - Voiced by

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* ( Pentarou) - Voiced by

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* (a.k.a. Michael) - Voiced by

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* (a.k.a. Yoshiko) - Voiced by

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Gameplay

The object of ''Paro Wars'' is to utilize an army composed of ''Parodius'' characters (penguins, octopuses, etc.) and battle enemies on various 3D-rendered battlefields. There are many different unit types, ranging from troops, to planes, to tank-like vehicles. A single scenario may take multiple hours to complete.

Board Game

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based on the video game ''Paro Wars'' was Developed by Konami on February 11, 1998, in Japan.

Notes

References

Information about Paro Wars at Gamestone.co.uk
1997 video games Japan-exclusive video games Parodius PlayStation (console)-only games Turn-based strategy video games PlayStation (console) games Board games Video games developed in Japan {{strategy-videogame-stub