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'''Romancing SaGa''' (ロマンシングサ·ガ) is a role-playing video game originally developed and published by Square as the fourth game of their ''[[SaGa (series)|SaGa]]'' series in 1992 for the Super Famicom. The game was designed by [[Akitoshi Kawazu]] who had served as head developer for the previous ''SaGa'' titles, with fellow series veteran [[Kenji Ito]] providing the game's soundtrack. The original Super Famicom version sold over a million copies worldwide and was voted by readers of Japanese ''Famitsu'' magazine as the 53rd greatest game of all time in a 2006 poll. | |||
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The game was later ported to the WonderSwan Color handheld system in December 2002, being exclusive to Japanese players. In April 2005, an enhanced remake of the title for the PlayStation 2 called ''[[Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song]]'' was released in April 2005 in Japan, and in English for the first time in North America the following October simply under the title ''Romancing SaGa'' | The game was later ported to the WonderSwan Color handheld system in December 2002, being exclusive to Japanese players. In April 2005, an enhanced remake of the title for the PlayStation 2 called '''''[[Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song]]''''' was released in April 2005 in Japan, and in English for the first time in North America the following October simply under the title ''Romancing SaGa'' In 2009, the original Super Famicom version was ported to mobile phones and the Wii Virtual Console service in Japan. | ||
The game serves as the basis for most of the series that comes after, featuring the ability to choose between eight different characters to play as, a non-linear adventure with free access to the whole world, dozens of quests to embark on, and a unique leveling system. It is also the first entry that [[Tomomi Kobayashi]] did character designs for, and established her as the main character designer for the franchise. | The game serves as the basis for most of the series that comes after, featuring the ability to choose between eight different characters to play as, a non-linear adventure with free access to the whole world, dozens of quests to embark on, and a unique leveling system. It is also the first entry that [[Tomomi Kobayashi]] did character designs for, and established her as the main character designer for the franchise. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Romancing SaGa | ''Romancing SaGa'' is a non-linear RPG more in line with Western RPGs than Final Fantasy. At the start of the game, the player is given the option of assuming the role of one of eight main characters, each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and starting points throughout the game's world. In addition, the player must select the profession of the character's parents from a list of eight choices each, which go towards determining their strengths. As a staple of the ''[[SaGa (series)|SaGa]]'' series, both gameplay and story are largely open-ended, giving the player the ability to play through scenarios in a number of different orders, with some areas and portions of the narrative only becoming available once they have spoken to specific characters or performed certain tasks. By completing story objectives and meeting new characters, the player is brought closer to the game's end, leading to the final confrontation where they must use all of their acquired skills to succeed. | ||
While traveling through dangerous environments, the player's party can do battle with enemy monsters which roam around the screen and will enter combat when touched. Using a turn-based approach to combat, battle scenes are played out by having the player input commands for each individual party member at the start of each round, with the selected actions taking place in accordance with a character's "speed" statistic. | While traveling through dangerous environments, the player's party can do battle with enemy monsters which roam around the screen and will enter combat when touched. Using a turn-based approach to combat, battle scenes are played out by having the player input commands for each individual party member at the start of each round, with the selected actions taking place in accordance with a character's "speed" statistic. A player may choose to attack an enemy, use a special weapon skill, cast a magic spell, defend themselves, or flee from battle entirely. Parties can consist of up to five characters that the player will recruit automatically as part of the story, or after they have completed certain story scenarios. As characters take part in more battle, they will randomly learn new weapon skills by attacking normally, as well as randomly gain increased statistics at the end of every few battles, thereby becoming stronger. All characters may become equipped with up to two different kinds of weapons, as well as become outfitted in protective gear that increases their defense against attacks. | ||
==Plot== | |||
''Romancing SaGa'' is set in the fictional world of [[Mardias]], which was created by the God [[Marda]]. Long ago, war raged between three wicked gods, [[Death]], [[Saruin]], and [[Schirach]], and the lord of all gods, [[Elore]]. The battle grew so firece that many gods fell, until only Elore and [[Nisa]] remained along with the three wicked gods. At the end of that long conflict, Death and Schirach were stripped of their powers, and Saruin was imprisoned through the might of the ten [[Fatestones]] and the hero [[Mirsa|Mirsa's]] ultimate sacrifice. For his great deeds, Mirsa was transformed into a fellow god to live with them. Nisa and Elroe then set out to restore the world. The devastation so great, that all the gods swore an oath to never wage war with each other again. | |||
A millennium had passed, and the Fatestones were scattered throughout Mardias. All this time the powers of evil festered, bent on releasing Saruin from his prison. As his agents cause strife to erupt across the land, eight heroes emerge, all of them simply engaging in their own lives until fate swept them up into a conflict with Saruin. | |||
== Main Characters == | |||
[[Albert]] is the son of [[Lord Randolph]] of [[Isthmus Keep]], which protects Rosalia from the Bafal Empire, wishes to prove his worth as a knight and aspires to lead the Frontier Guard. He is insecure about his lack of skill compared to his older sister Diana. | |||
[[Aisha]] is a member of the nomadic [[Taralian|Taralian Tribe]] who make their home on the [[Steppes of Galissa]]. Despite her grandfather's warnings, Aisha is bored and wishes to see the world that her tribe spends so much time avoiding, so she sneaks away from her village. | |||
[[Hawke]] is a pirate who sails the seas on his ship the [[Lady Luck]] with his [[Geckling]] first mate [[Guella Ha]]. A fearsome pirate by reputation, he is in conflict with a fellow pirate known only as [[The Butcher]]. | |||
[[Sif]] is a warrior from the Southern ice lands of [[Valhalland]]. A famed warrior, she is tasked by her chief [[Gato]] to investigate the rising temperatures of the region and it's connection to the monster uprisings. | |||
[[Gray]] is a renowned swordsmen and adventurer who is once again out on a dangerous treasure hunt on [[Ligau Island]]. He often travels with [[Galahad]] the Paladin and [[Myriam]] the Pyromancer | |||
[[Claudia]] is a young girl raised in isolation by the Witch [[Eule]]. She has befriended many animals and is adverse to other humans due to her isolation, but even she is unaware of the true secret concerning her past.She is always accompanied by her animal companions [[Brau]] the Bear, and [[Sylvan]] the Wolf. | |||
[[Jamil]] is a cunning thief from Estamir always in accompanied by his friends [[Dowd]] and [[Farah]], his world is turned upside down when he helps his friend Farah escape the retribution of a loan shark. | |||
[[Barbara]] is a a dancer and part of a traveling troupe of performers who are currently making their living on the [[New Road]] into the [[Frontier]]. She is given the [[Fatestones|Amethyst]] necklace by a traveling [[The Minstrel|Minstrel]]. | |||
== Other Versions == | == Other Versions == | ||
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=== PlayStation 2 Remake === | === PlayStation 2 Remake === | ||
[[Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song]] was developed in 2005 and featured several changes to the game such as adding in gameplay mechanics from later installments, a new redesign of the characters, 3D Graphics and Voice Acting. It was released in the West the following year and marks the only version of the game released outside of Japan. In the West it was simply called Romancing SaGa. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.jp.square-enix.com/archive/romasaga/ Official Super Famicom version info page] | |||
*[http://www.jp.square-enix.com/archive/rs_ws/ Official WonderSwan version info page] | |||
*[http://www.square-enix.co.jp/mobile/sem/romasaga/ Official Mobile Phone version website] | |||
* [http://www.romhacking.net/translations/2377/ Fan translation of the Super Famicom version] | * [http://www.romhacking.net/translations/2377/ Fan translation of the Super Famicom version] | ||
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