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'''Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song''' is the PS2 remake of ''[[Romancing SaGa]]'' on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It was released in North Americia on October 11, 2006. [[File:Saga10.jpg|right|170px]]
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|jname = ロマンシング サガ -ミンストレルソング-
|developer = Square Enix
|publisher = Square Enix
|artist =
|composer =
|platform = PlayStation 2
|release = {{vgrelease|JP|April 21, 2005}}<br />{{vgrelease|NA|October 11, 2005}}
|genre = Role-playing
|modes = Single-player
}}
'''''Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song''''' is the [[PlayStation 2]] remake of ''[[Romancing SaGa]]'' published by [[Square Enix]]. It was released in 2005.


Aside from changing the 16-bit graphics of the SNES into 3D-style graphics, [[:Category:Romancing SaGa characters|several characters]] have been changed in design, the battle system and [[Classes (Minstrel Song)|class system]] was changed and a few new characters were added/removed. ''Minstrel Song'' received mixed to positive reviews when released in North America, although the game was better received in Japan. The game was, however, never released in Europe or PAL regions.
Aside from changing the 16-bit graphics of the SNES into 3D-style graphics, several characters have been changed in design, the battle system was changed, the class system was changed and many minor changes. ''Minstrel Song'' recived mixed to positive reviews when released in North America, although the game was better recieved in Japan.


== Story ==
== Story ==
[[File:RomancingSagaPs2-Logo.jpg|right|250px]]
Once The Evil God [[Saruin]], his brother [[Death]] and his sister [[Schirach]] fought a battle against the other Gods and their mortal children. The God [[Elore]] created [[Fatestones]] and gave them to the hero [[Mirsa]], he gave his life to defeat Saruin and seal him.
Once The Evil God [[Saruin]], his brother [[Death]] and his sister [[Schirach]] fought a battle against the other Gods and their mortal children. The God [[Elore]] created [[Fatestones]] and gave them to the hero [[Mirsa]] in order to save the world. He gave his life to defeat Saruin and seal him, the Fatestones being scattered all over [[Mardias]].


Many centuries later, this legend slowly grows forgotten, but signs appear that the return of Saruin is near. Who might be able to defeat the wicked God if he returns to [[Mardias]]? Can the Fatestones really prevent his revival, and if so, where do they now lay dormant?
Now many centuries later, this legend slowly grows forgotten, but signs appear that the return of Saruin is near. Who might be able to defeat the wicked God if he returns to [[Mardias]]?


==Main Characters==
==Characters==
All 8 characters from the SNES original make a return, but many are re-designed.
All 8 characters from the SNES original make a return, but many are re-designed.
*'''[[Albert]]''' - When [[Isthmus Keep]] was attacked by monsters, [[Lord Rudolf]], Albert's father, send him out to [[Crystal City]] to warn [[Neidhart|Prince Neidhart]], but the journey turns out more difficult than assumed.
*[[Albert]] - When [[Isthmus Keep]] was attacked by monsters, Rudolph, Albert's father, send him out to [[Crystal City]] to warn [[Prince Neidhart]], but the journey turns out more even more difficult than assumed.
*'''[[Aisha]]''' - A [[The Taralians|Taralian]], grand-daughter of tribe elder Nizan. Soon her tribesmen vanish and she embarks on a journey to find them.
*[[Aisha]] - A [[The Taralians|Taralian]], granddaughter of tribe elder Nizan. Soon her tribemen vanish and she enbarks on a journey to find them.
*'''[[Jamil]]''' - A thief from [[South Estamir]]. Embarks on a journey.
*[[Jamil]] - A thief from [[Estamir]]. Embarks on a journey.
*'''[[Claudia]]''' - A young girl raised by the witch [[Eule]] in [[Mazewood]]. She soon ventures out into Mardias.
*[[Claudia]] - A young girl raised by a witch in [[Mazewood]]. She soon ventures out into Mardias.
*'''[[Hawke]]''' - A pirate captain betrayed by a fellow pirate named [[Butcher]]. His ship sinks, and he's forced to travel by land.
*[[Hawke]] - A pirate captain, his crew become betrayed by a pirate named [[Butcher]]. His ship sinks and he's forced to travel by land.
*'''[[Sif]]''' - A [[Valhalland|Valhallan]] warrior. Embarks on a quest to uncover the secret of the Dragon Orb.
*[[Sif]] - A [[Valhalland|Valhallan]] warrior. Embarks on a quest to uncover the secret of the Dragon Orb.
*'''[[Gray]]''' - A traveler. Accompanied by [[Galahad]] and [[Myriam]], he finds an ancient sword called [[Falcata]] near [[Jelton]]. The sword is able to talk and asks Gray to restore it.
*[[Gray]] - A traveler. Accompanied by [[Gallahad]] and [[Myriam]], he finds an ancient sword called [[Falcata]] near [[Jelton]]. The sword is able to talk and asks Gray to restore it.
*'''[[Barbara]]''' - A dancer. The mysterious [[The Minstrel|Minstrel]] grants her The Amethyst, one of the [[Fatestones]].
*[[Barbara]] - A dancer. The mysterious [[Minstrel]] grants her The Amerthyst, one of the [[Fatestones]].


==Other Characters==
==Other Characters==
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|[[Aldora|Darque/Aldora]]
|[[Aldora]]
|[[Farah]]
|[[Farah]]
|[[Neidhart]]
|[[Neidhart]]
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|[[Brau]]
|[[Brau]]
|[[Frielei]]
|[[Freilei]]
|[[Patrick_(Minstrel Song)|Patrick]]
|[[Patrick]]
|-
|-
|[[Capt. Silver]]
|[[Capt. Silver]]
|[[Galahad]]
|[[Galahad]]
|[[Raphael (Romancing SaGa)|Raphael]]
|[[Raphael]]
|-
|-
|[[Theodore]]
|[[Darque]]
|[[Gian]]
|[[Gian]]
|[[Red Mage]]
|[[Red Mage]]
|-
|-
|[[Diana_(Minstrel_Song)|Diana]]
|[[Diana]]
|[[Guella Ha]]
|[[Guella-Ha]]
|[[Sylvan]]
|[[Sylvan]]
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|[[Dragon Knight]]
|[[Dragon Knight]]
|[[Myriam]]
|[[Myriam]]
|[[Theodore]]
|}
|}
==Not-playable Supporting Cast==
*[[The Elemental Lords]]: Pyrix, Adyllis, Strom and Avi
*[[Constance]], [[Lady Flammar]], [[Lord Heinrich]] - Knights Dominion
*[[Eule]], [[Monica (Minstrel Song)|Monica]] - Bafal Empire
*[[Gato]] - Valhalland
*[[Marina]] - Coastal areas


==Antagonists==
==Antagonists==
*'''[[Saruin]]''' -The main antagonist of the game and youngest of the Three Gods of Evil. Seeks the destruction of the world he wishes for revenge on the world of man for he was defeated by mortals and this was his only defeat. He believes it to be a trick of [[Elore]] mortals should never been able to defeat a God. While sealed by the Fatestones his soul manifested into the minions which now serve him.
*'''[[Saruin]] '''-The main antagonist of the game and youngest of the Three Gods of Evil. Seeks the destruction of the world he wishes for revenge on the world of man for he was defeated by mortals and this was his only defeat. He beleives it to be a trick of Elore mortals should never been able ot defeat a God. While sealed by the Fatestones his soul manifested into the minions which now serve him.
*'''[[Saruin Minions|Minions]]''' (Scorn, Spite, and Strife) - Servants of Saruin and a manifestation of his power, their main purpose is to find the Fatestones to unseal Saruin and the destruction of all that would pose a threat to the return of their master.
*'''[[Minions]]''' - (Scorn, Spite, and Strife) Servants of Saruin and a manifestaion of his power, their main purpose is to find the Fatestones to unseal Saruin and the destruction of all that would pose a threat to the return of thier master.
*'''Cultists''' - Cultist are servants of Saruin that worship him as their patron God. Cursing and kidnapping maidens as sacrifices to Saruin. They act with the accordance with the Minions.
*'''Cultists '''- Cultist are servants of saruin that worship him as their partron God. Cursing and kidnpaing maidens as sacrifices to Saruin. they act with the accordance with the Minions.
*'''[[Duke Loban]]''' - The Duke (Duke Cornelio) is a noble under the Emperor. He is married to the Emperor's sister [[Matilda]]. He has ambitions for the throne and seeks to get it by any means necessary.
*'''[[Duke Loban]] '''- The Duke (Duke Cornelio) is a noble under the Emperor, he is married to [[Matilda ]]Sister of the Emperor. He has ambitions for the throne and seeks to get it by any means nessasary.
*'''The [[Butcher]]''' - The Current leader of the pirates after the betrayal of Captain Hawke. Has committed many murders as well as being responsible for kidnapping as slave trading as well as conspiring to attack the [[Bafal Empire]].
*'''The [[Butcher]]''' - The Current leader of the pirates after the betrayal of Captain Hawke. Has commited many murders as well as being responsible for kidnapping as slave trading as well as conspiring to attack the Empire.
*'''Tuman''' - Tuman is the Viceroy of [[Tarmitta]] the former capital of [[Kjaraht]]. He seeks power to topple the current leader [[Wuhan]] and return power to the Kjari, the original rulers of [[North Estamir|North]] and [[South Estamir]]. He has ties to the[[Assassins' Guild| Assassins' Guild]], responsible for kidnappings and murder.
*'''Tuman '''- Tuman is the Viceroy of Tarmita the former capital of Kjaraht. Seeks power to topple the current leader [[Wuhan]]. Seek to to return power to the Kjari the original rulers of [[Estamir]]. Has ties to the [[Assasins Guild]], responsible for kidnappings and murder.
*'''[[Ifrit]]''' - Demon of fire in the service of Saruin's Minions. Seeks to destroy the [[Knights Dominion]] and steal their Fatestone from [[Lady Flammar]].
*'''[[Ifrit]] '''- Demon of fire in the service of Saruin's Minions. Seeks to destroy the Knights Dominion and steal there Fatestone from Lady [[Flamar]]. The Minions use him as a agent of destruction they pose a threat to Saruin. An also for the simple fact that it was Mirsa's home.
 
==Merchandise==
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Image:RSMSOST.png|Original soundtrack
Image:RSUltimania.png|Ultimania
Image:RSPerfectGuide.png|Perfect Guide
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==Box art==
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Saga10.jpg|NA Box
RomancingSagaPS2JP.jpg|Japanese Box
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