Radiata Stories is a fantasy role-playing game developed by tri-Crescendo and released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2. Set in a world where humans and fairies have long lived in relative peace, the story centers on two young protagonists caught in an escalating war that threatens the land of Radiata with destruction. Combat operates in real time through a link system that allows party members to combine their individual abilities into more powerful joint attacks. Outside of battle, the game offers a heavily interactive environment and an unusually large cast — more than 175 characters scattered throughout the world, each of whom can potentially be recruited as an ally. This recruitment system gives the game considerable scope, encouraging exploration and repeated interaction with the population as players work to build their party and avert catastrophe.
