Underplayed Gems

Romancing SaGa (1992)

Romancing SaGa cover
Developer
Square, Kan Navi
Publisher
Square, Square Enix
Platforms
Wii, WonderSwan Color, Legacy Mobile Device, Super Famicom
Genres
Role-playing (RPG)
Rating
2.4 of 5, 6 player ratings

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How it feels

A non-linear JRPG with free-form exploration and a minstrel guide leading heroes against a reawakening ancient evil.

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About

A thousand years ago, Saruin was imprisoned. Now the barriers that contain him are weakening, and his foreboding shadow threatens to swallow the world of Mardias once again. Who will rid the world of Saruin's scourge? A mysterious minstrel appears and guides the group to adventure, at times shielding them from adversity. Occasionally, the minstrel forces grave choices upon them, which change their world and twist the plots they encounter. Romancing SaGa reclaims the renowned features of the series and boasts all new elements enhancing gameplay, bringing the player even deeper into the story. The free-roaming scenario system gives gamers a choice of eight intriguing playable characters, each with their own unique adventures and individual goals. Depending on the character and actions chosen, the plot and the subsequent events differentiate dramatically. This free-roaming scenario system promises the ultimate in open-ended adventure.

Screenshots

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