SaGa Frontier 2 (1999)

Developer: Square Product Development Division 2
Publisher: Square Electronic Arts, Square, Square Enix
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PocketStation, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 5 player ratings

How it feels

A sprawling, hand-painted chronicle of dynasties where you navigate decades of royal intrigue through branching decisions, careful combat positioning, and the weight of consequences unfolding across generations.

epicnonlinearstrategicmethodicalatmosphericcomplexdeliberateartistic

About

Shape History or Be History Select and control decisive moments during decades of royal conflict. Magic, revenge, and assassination will all play a part in determining who will obtain the country and the crown. -Create a unique history with Multi-Scenario System -Influence a variety of characters in an epic saga -Experience hand-painted watercolor artwork -Play Duel, Team, or Strategic battle modes -Choose from various, realistic sword maneuvers during combat -Form hundreds of possible combo attacks -Cast powerful and spectacular magic attacks

What players say

A cult-classic JRPG that flew under the radar but is adored for its breathtaking hand-painted watercolor visuals, sweeping multi-generational story and Hamauzu's score. Its complex systems and uneven, sometimes brutal difficulty are core to its identity and divide players.

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