Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Debuts October 24th

Square Enix was noticeably absent from gaming’s biggest summer events ten days ago, but they sure made their presence felt during the recent Nintendo Direct, releasing footage, news, and release date information for multiple remake projects, including the newly unveiled Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven.

Developed by the team behind Trials of Mana, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a ground-up remake of Romancing SaGa 2, the hit RPG that sold more than one million copies upon its 1993 release in Japan. Modern visuals, reworked strategic gameplay, and various other enhancements indicate Square Enix is targeting both longtime fans and newcomers alike. An October 24th release date was announced for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.

The SaGa series remains divisive, and is definitely one that newer gamers would have missed out on given its Super Famicom and PSone heyday. Regardless of your level of experience with the series, you’re free to check out the announcement trailer below, as well as some Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven information and screenshots.

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Overview

Save Your Empire. Defend Your Legacy.

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

The Seven Heroes were once hailed as saviors, but the ancients feared their power and banished them to another dimension. It was foretold that they would return to save the world once more…

Thousands of years have passed, and the heroes have become legend. Furious that humankind has forgotten their many sacrifices, they have now returned as villains bent on revenge.

As legions of monsters swarm the world, take on the role of Ruler of the Empire of Varennes. Defend your legacy across successive generations, expand your realm and defeat the vengeful Seven Heroes one by one!

KEY FEATURES

Characters & Imperial Succession

Join forces with characters from over 30 different classes featuring a wide variety of professions and races, each with their own favored weapons, unique abilities, and effective tactics. Choose the next Emperor from this wide pool of candidates, each eligible to inherit the throne and become the next protagonist.

The knowledge and abilities of previous rulers are passed down to the next through the mystical art of inheritance magic, forging a lasting bond between you and your chosen characters.

Free-Form Scenario

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.

Combat

The strategic turn-based battle system of the original has been further enhanced to a timeline system. Enjoy all the classic SaGa mechanics like “Glimmers,” where you learn new abilities whilst in the heat of battle, and “Formations,” which provide unique benefits to the retinue based on composition.

Furthermore, the remake welcomes the new “United Attack” feature to perform combination attacks with your retinue members to turn the tide of battle!

Graphics

The 2D pixel sprites of the original game are now modeled in full 3D while retaining their charming, familiar appearances based on the beautiful concept illustrations by Tomomi Kobayashi. All towns and dungeons are now also fully rendered with reworked terrains and layouts.

Difficulty Settings

Select from one of three difficulty levels to match your preferred playstyle, from Casual, Normal, to Hard (Classic).

Casual offers a story-focused experience with less emphasis on battle, while Normal is recommended for veteran RPG players looking for a balanced game. Hard (Classic) is perfect for players looking for the brutal but satisfying challenge of the original 1993 version.

Music & Voices

Kenji Ito, the composer for the original Romancing SaGa 2, returns with a vengeance to present a beautiful soundtrack full of new arrangements! The music can be toggled between the original and new versions from the Options screen.

Furthermore, all event scenes in Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven now feature full Japanese and English voice acting.

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Screenshots

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is set to be released on October 24th for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam. If you’re someone who loves a pre-order bonus, Square Enix is offering the following accessories, obtainable after the game starts:

• Shiyuan’s Tactical Primer: A tome recording the wisdom of a brilliant military strategist. Boosts the amount of Technique Points gained after victorious battles by 10% through the first Imperial Year of the game.
• Cat’s Amulet: An amulet made by a certain renowned thief. Boosts the revenue gained after victorious battles by 10% through the first Imperial Year of the game.

Thirsty for more info? You can also check out a recent blog post about Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven by Square Enix.

Need a 20-minute analysis of the entire series to see if it might be for you? Our pal (and semi-recent podcast guest) David Vinc can help with that!

Last, but certainly not least, resident SaGa fan Izzy Parsons reviewed the most recent release, SaGa Emerald Beyond, in late April.

As always RPGFan has you covered on the latest RPG news from the summer’s biggest events. Stay tuned to the main page for the rest of the coverage from today’s Nintendo Direct, more Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven news, and all the other most important things RPG!