Grand Fantasia is a game about restoring the balance of nature that was destroyed by the green human and is now threatened by the forces of darkness. The land of Saphael, once peaceful, was now being ravaged by war. The humans had turned their backs on the old ways and now divided into different factions.
Only a special few kept the old ways and were granted the magical power of the goblins. They were called the Sprite Messengers. The different tribes united under these warriors and fought against the evil that plagued the land.
This game features unique characters that have different specialties. Fighters, hunters, acolytes and spell casters. You can find screenshots on my game review blog. Upon reaching a certain level, these classes branch into two subclasses, two for each job class. For example, fighters can choose between Berserker and Paladin. The hunters would be Rangers or Assassins. Acolytes can be clerics or sages. Wizards can be wizards or necromancers.
And yes, your partner, i.e. the Sprite spirits, play an important role in this game. They give special bonuses for your characters. Yes, those little things that jump and follow you around are very useful. Capable of crafting different weapons and armor, they even have their own house and items they can equip. Taking good care of them can be quite demanding at times, but I assure you that it is very rewarding. Of course, they are sometimes quite talkative (ok, do it all the time) to the point of being annoying. But if you think they just stick around as little fluffy balls throughout the game, you’re wrong. Sprite companions gain experience as the player gains experience. They also evolve and change their appearance. They could even grow wings!
You must also train them to perform tasks such as hunting, mining, and foraging. The items they obtain are often used for crafting purposes, so you better train them hard for your own good!
The main objective of the game is to gather wild sprites and return them to the Altar of the Sprite Kings. For each sprite returned, the balance is slowly restored. You could also get items that you could only get from the altar.
Grand Fantasia offers all this and more, which of course is for you to discover. Also, the game is one of the best free multiplayer games. So get that little elf spirit and let your own story begin.