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Romancing SaGa 2

Romancing SaGa 2

|Japan|Role-playing (RPG)

6.9 /10

Okay

Niche

355 ratings
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Why play it

The Emperor or Empress of Avalon begins the game as King Leon and later plays as his various heirs down through the game years. Leon hands his kingdom over to his son, Gellard. At the end of Gellard's reign, the player is able to choose his or her own successor and pass on Gellard's abilities to them. At the end of each generation, he or she will be given a choice of four heirs. Their identity is based on a combination of chance and anyone whom the player has assisted or allied within in a past generation.

Game highlights
Rating momentum

Okay: 6.9/10 across 355 ratings. Decent score — check if the gameplay loop clicks for you.

Play style

Leans into Role-playing (RPG) — a quick read on whether that fantasy matches what you usually enjoy.

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Push SquareRobert Ramsey · 7 Jan, 2018
6/10

In its systems and its storytelling, Romancing SaGa 2 is still a unique RPG -- one that genre enthusiasts may want to experience for its unorthodox methods alone. For all of its strange intricacies, though, this is a flawed fantasy adventure, hindered by potentially significant balancing issues and a horrible looking user interface. As a curiosity, Romancing SaGa 2 is worth looking into, but a lot more could have been done to bring the overall package up to speed.

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Nintendo LifeLiam Doolan · 15 Jan, 2018
7/10

Romancing SaGa 2 is really intriguing new JRPG. The combat system has a great sense of depth thanks to its distinctive take on levelling, the inclusion of formations and how the player is held accountable for each party member. The kingdom management aspects also provide a greater sense of player agency and helps set it apart from conventional role-playing games. Due to this design, the story and character development – including the dialogue throughout – aren't quite as refined as other Square Enix titles. Regardless, the entire concept has aged surprisingly well – even by modern standards.

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RPG SiteZack Reese · 19 Dec, 2017
7/10

If you're willing to put up with a few gameplay flaws, uneven game balancing, and an unsightly user interface, this is one RPG that belongs in your collection.

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RPG FanAlana Hagues · 22 Jan, 2018
7.5/10

A welcome rerelease for this 1993 relic, Romancing SaGa 2 is endearing, interesting and difficult for better or worse.

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Hardcore GamerChris Shive · 26 Dec, 2017
7/10

Romancing SaGa II is not without its issues, but it's an entertaining title overall.

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Gaming AgeDustin Chadwell · 12 Nov, 2024
8/10

I really enjoyed my time with Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. It’s a solid RPG and a great remake that I think a lot of people should check out. I’m glad to see Square Enix try to diversify their RPG catalogue a little more beyond Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, and if you’ve been curious about the SaGa series, this entry would be a great one to jump into.

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IGN KoreaSeulki Lee · 13 Dec, 2021
7/10

It’s a bit of a shame that the improved graphics don’t really dance along with the audio. But Romancing Saga 2 being available to be played by the modern fans of RPG is always a good thing, and also a history lesson for some, which may be an eye opener to show how the 90s RPGs were played like.

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IGN ItalyFrancesco Destri · 18 Nov, 2019
8.8/10

In many ways Romancing SaGa 3 shows its age, but it remains one of the most fascinating JRPGs of the 1990s. This new edition allows us to rediscover it in the best way.

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GameblogFilipe Da Silva Barbosa · 17 Nov, 2019
6/10

Far less linear than most of the JRPG at the time, Romancing SaGa 3 might be confusing at first but it's for the benefit of a large leeway for the player. Already pretty in 1995, the graphics of the game are polished in this remaster. It remains feeble though, as it doesn't provide any intersting new features.

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Pure NintendoKaelyn Daugherty · 22 Feb, 2018
8.5/10

Overall Romancing SaGa 2 was a great experience on the Switch. The console is a nice home for this retro gem and a lot of people are going to enjoy playing it for the first time. I highly recommend checking it out if you're a fan of this genre.

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