The original Brandish game was released in Japan by Nihon Falcom.
A remake of the original Brandish game, titled Brandish: The Dark Revenant, was released for the PlayStation Portable in Japan.
Xseed Games released Brandish: The Dark Revenant in North America for the PlayStation Portable, localizing the game for English-speaking audiences.
Brilgis, a formidable demon lord, is sealed within the labyrinthine dungeon known as the Dungeon of Lorelei, where the game begins.
The protagonist Ares ventures into the Dungeon of Lorelei seeking the legendary sword Brandish and to uncover the truth about the demon lord's seal.
Ares encounters Lila, a mysterious young woman also trapped within the dungeon who has her own motives and secrets.
Ares discovers and wields the powerful sword Brandish, which is crucial to confront the demon threat within the dungeon.
Ares faces off against the dungeon's guardians who protect the seals and challenge his progress.
Ares and Lila uncover the history and truth about the demon lord Brilgis and the curse affecting the dungeon inhabitants.
The seal containing Brilgis starts to weaken due to dungeon disturbances and the actions of adventurers.
Ares battles Brilgis in an intense confrontation to prevent the demon lord's resurrection and stop the dungeon's destruction.
Following Brilgis' defeat, Ares and Lila escape from the collapsing dungeon, bringing an end to the demon's threat and sealing the dungeon's fate.