"Romancing Saga2 Revenge of the Seven" the best introduction to the SaGa series.
2024.12.26
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a full remake of the groundbreaking non-linear RPG Romancing SaGa 2,
which originally launched in Japan in 1993.Embark on an adventure featuring both new and classic SaGa franchise features,
complete with Japanese and English voiceovers, original and rearranged compositions, and much more! This is an ideal entry point for new players and provides an amped-up experience for longtime fans.
_Story and Setting
It is the Imperial year 1000.
Terrifying fiends plague the land and various nations struggle to contend with both this incursion and their own internal conflicts. The people wait in hope for the fulfilment of an ancient legend that foretells the coming of seven great heroes who will save their ravaged kingdoms.
The people wait in hope for the fulfilment of an ancient legend that foretells the coming of seven great heroes who will save their ravaged kingdoms.
Then, one fated day, Avalon, the capital of the Varennes Empire, is suddenly and brutally attacked. The aggressor is none other than Kzinssie, one of the seven heroes of legend. The people are crushed underfoot and Prince Victor, the brave and noble heir to the imperial throne, is slain.
The citizens of the empire are overcome with despair in the realisation that the legends were false, But Victor’s father, Emperor Leon, swears his vengeance on the Seven and their mighty powers.
He uses the fabled “inheritance magic” bestowed by the seeress Orieve to pass his powers on to his other son Gerard, trading his own life for a chance for his heir to strike back. This act marked the first chapter in a deadly tale of a war fought long ago, an epoch-spanning struggle between the imperial line of Varennes and the Seven Heroes.
Character Introduction
Gerard
Second prince of the Varennes Empire
Second in line to the throne of Varennes.
A man of mild temperament who dislikes conflict,
Gerard is entrusted with the secrets of inheritance
magic as well as the throne and the future of the empire itself by his father Leon.
As the first generation of the new imperial line, he begins the war to defeat the Seven Heroes.
Leon
Ruler of the Varennes Empire
Incumbent emperor of the Varennes Empire.
Leon strives to unite the lands and bring
peace amidst the growing fiendish threat.
When the imperial capital of Avalon is attacked by Kzinssie,
he takes the fight to the invaders, but is
slain in cold blood.
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Inheritance
All playable characters can become an emperor.
You can use Inheritance to move on to the next ruler in the imperial line at a time of your choice.
(However, is not possible to have two emperors abdicate in a row)
The game presents a unique story structure that offers a vast array of narrative experiences in response to your choices and which objectives you tackle first—from how you expand the Empire to what order you challenge the Seven Heroes.
Your actions and decisions will dramatically alter the course of the Emperor's journey.
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Classes
There are over 30 individual character classes to choose from, covering a wide variety of different races and professions.
Each class has its own unique characteristics, with different proficiencies for weapons and spells.
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Battle Systems
Battles are triggered by touching enemy models.
Enemies may be weak against certain weapons or spells, so choose your attacks carefully to gain an advantage in combat.
In battle, the turn order for every ally and enemy is shown on a timeline.
Once that character’s turn comes around, they can act immediately.
If a character is incapacitated, their life points (LP) are reduced, and they will die if the LP total reaches zero.
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Abilities and Spells
There are eight weapon types to wield, each opening up different abilities. Fight using swords,
greatswords, shortswords, spears, axes, clubs or martial arts.
Your mages can also manipulate the powers of six magical disciplines with unique characteristics.
Master pyrology, hydrology, aerology, terrology, cosmology and umbrology.
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Glimmer and Evasion
Glimmers trigger more easily when fighting powerful foes.
An ability that you have evaded once can be automatically evaded in future as well.
If you use an ability with a lightbulb icon in battle,
you can sometimes trigger a“glimmer" and learn a new technique.
When targeted by an enemy attack, it is also possible to"evade"and completely avoid taking damage.
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United Attacks
Once the overdrive gauge is charged to maximum…
You can then trigger a mighty United Attack which enhances your character’s abilities and spells!
The overdrive gauge will charge up whenever you use a spell or attack an enemy’s weakness.
Once this gauge is full, it can be spent to unleash a potent United Attack.
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Formations
By arranging your fighters into formations before a battle, you can enhance them with a variety of advantageous effects and status boosts.
Different formations offer different benefits and new ones can be learned depending on the class of the character who becomes the Emperor.
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Free-Form Scenario
In this game,
every action the player takes will have a major effect on story progression,
from the options they choose to the order they visit locations and the actions they take there.
The story will progress whatever you do, but the events that occur can have countless variations. Act as you wish and write your own heroic tale in the history of the empire!
In the intrigue surrounding the succession to the throne of Cumberland,
the Emperor’s decision will have a major impact on the kingdom’s survival.
Depending on the player’s choices…
The succession crisis is solved, and Cumberland comes under the empire’s control.
Civil war breaks out and the kingdom is destroyed.
The player is free to adventure in the different regions on the world map in any order they please.
Each region is beset by its own problems and solving these crises allows you to win over the local forces and bring them under your influence.
Aim to unite all the lands under your banner as the Emperor of Varennes!
The player is free to visit regions in any order,
but the story can play out very differently depending on the order chosen.
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City Development
In Avalon, capital city of the Varennes Empire, the player can research and build various facilities,
Smithy and the Incantations Lab where you can develop new weapons and spells.
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Difficulty and BGM Options
Difficulty level can be adjusted from the options menu at any time.
Includes a new, fully re-worked version of the BGM tracks as well as newly composed tracks for this title by original composer Kenji Ito.
You can select from three difficulty levels: “casual,” “normal” and “hard (classic).”
“Casual” is an easier, more accessible experience for newcomers to the SaGa franchise,
while “normal” is ideal for players who are familiar with standard RPGs.
“Hard (classic)” offers more of a challenge based on the difficulty of the original Romancing SaGa 2.
It is also possible to switch the BGM between the original score and a new, fully rearranged version from the options screen.
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