Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
15th Dec 2017 — $24.99
15th Dec 2017 — £19.99
- Also Available On
- Series
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Romancing SaGa 2 (Switch eShop)
Heir to the empire
To this day, there is still a number of prestigious Japanese role-playing games western audiences have not had the opportunity to play. Up until recently, Romancing SaGa 2 was one of these titles. First released in Japan in 1993 on Super Famicom, the second instalment actually counts as the fifth entry in Akitoshi Kawazu’s SaGa...
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"I’m really glad for the chance to expose the world to this game"
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"We plan on continuing to release titles overseas in the future"
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Nintendo Download 14th December (North America)
Yooka-Laylee! Brawlout! Romancing SaGa 2! Enter The Gungeon! Many more!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download update. This week is a bit of a beauty for Switch owners with a whopping 21 new download titles, many of which look rather tempting. There's a lot to get through, so that's enough pre-amble... Switch...
Nintendo Download 14th December (Europe)
Yooka-Laylee! Poly Bridge! Romancing SaGa 2! Mudds Collection! Many more!
Well, the European Nintendo Download Update is live, and it's another big 'un. The Switch is packed with high profile downloads which is sure to lead to stiff competition, while there are also some tempting DLC and demo options. As an additional note, you'll notice this...
News Square Enix Is Bringing Romancing SaGa 2 To Switch Next Week
The Super Famicom classic returns to a Nintendo console
Square Enix is releasing Romancing SaGa 2 on the Switch eShop next week, it has been revealed. The game was previously a Japanese Super Famicom exclusive, having originally seen release in Japan in 1993. Recently, Square Enix localised the game for smartphones and the Switch version is...
About The Game
Sit upon the throne of the Varennes Empire and control several generations of rulers in a valiant battle against the Seven Heroes. A dynamic free form scenario system – a hallmark of the million-selling SaGa RPG series – enables you to take command of a variety of protagonists along the line of imperial succession, and experience the history of a nation as it grows and changes based on your actions.
- Experience a compelling narrative that served as the cornerstone of the title's success on its initial release back in 1993
- Use weapons and martial arts in heated battles to learn and master new combat techniques
- Take advantage of each character attributes, learn new battle formations, concoct spells and temper weapons to grow the Varennes Empire
Comments 2
People have told me the SaGa series is something I'd enjoy. Curious how this one looks/plays.
@SmaMan the series is pretty much like a older final fantasy but with a different story is all.
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