Summary
Romancing SaGahas always been a little bit different in the way it handles New Game Plus. Usually, the mode allows someone to play through an entire game a second time, yet keep their progression from their first playthrough, allowing them to tackle higher difficulties with a bit more of an advantage. Romancing SaGa’s version is relatively similar, but you’re able to activate the mode pretty much whenever you like.
It’s a big tradition, and a feature that many games across the series have utilized - especially in the earlier titles - but theRomancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Sevenremake has decided to walk a different path. In fact, it’s deviated from the original game quite a bit, in that it has absolutely no New Game Plus mode at all. Instead, players will be able to choose different difficulty modes to help them get through sections of the game in which they might find themselves stuck.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven Doesn’t Have New Game Plus
That’s an absolutely massive change for both fans of the series and the original Romancing SaGa 2, and just like the games themselves, the change is likely to divide opinion. You may also be asking yourself exactly what is replacing New Game Plus in Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven since it was such a massive part of the game’s progression system.
Instead of New Game Plus, players will be able to delve into an optional super dungeon that you’ll unlock after you roll credits for the first time. This dungeon is filled with tough fights, ultimate bosses, and the expected level of rewards to go with them, which developer Square Enix will be hoping makes up for the lack of a traditional New Game Plus mode.
Understandably, that’s going to ruffle some feathers among the more dedicated of you out there, so if you want to know whether we think Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven’s new difficulty modes and optional super dungeons make up for the lack of New Game Plus,you can check out our review of the game here, which our very own James Kennedy describes as a fun yet likely divisive title.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
WHERE TO PLAY
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.STORYThe 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 FEATURESCharacters & Imperial SuccessionJoin 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 ScenarioThe 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.CombatThe 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!GraphicsThe 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 SettingsSelect 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 & VoicesKenji 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!
