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.
Role-playing (RPG)FantasySandboxOpen worldanimemangaturn-basedjrpgmultiple protagonistsparty-based combatmultiple endingsmultiple storylinesvirtual consolefan translationmoral decisionsbranching storylineWii, WonderSwan Color, Legacy Mobile Device, Super Famicom
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Character
Epic, earnest, grave and contemplative.
- intimateepic
- earnestironic
- gravecomic
- contemplativerelentless
- contemporarynostalgic
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About the game
- Platforms
- Wii, WonderSwan Color, Legacy Mobile Device, Super Famicom
- Developer
- Square, Kan Navi
- Publisher
- Square, Square Enix
- Released
- January 28, 1992
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Third person, Bird view / Isometric
IGDB rating 6.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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