The latest issue of Famitsu in Japan has a variety of new screen shots from Game Arts' PSX Grandia port. The optimized usage of polygons and sprites on the PlayStation has created an incredibly life-like environment -- contrary to certain reports, however, the backdrops are not hand-drawn.

   Of course, looking at small, scanned screen shots hardly does the game justice. RPG fans have only to wait until August to give one of Japan's most acclaimed titles a try.