What are the storylines for the Romancing Saga games?
Meep, sorry I missed this question so long ago. Though it looks like many others missed the question too…
The SaGa part is easy. That’s the name of the series. I don’t know if it stands for anything or is just a play on the word saga. As for romancing, definitions 2, 3a and 3b from the link should explain its meaning in the context of Romancing SaGa.
What are the storylines for the Romancing Saga games?
Like the Final Fantasy series, the SaGa series is a collection of unrelated games with numerous recurring themes. Unlike the FF series, the Romancing SaGa series has a wide variety of smaller plots with one general plot arc that ties the game together. I know RS3 is like this, and from what I know of RS1 I think it may be as well. From what I know of RS2, it’s probably a bit more focused on the big plot, but as I haven’t played it I can’t comment.
Anyway, the main plot arc of RS3 is that a phenomenon known as the Death Eclipse occurs every 300 years. The Death Eclipse has the unfortunate effect of killing all newly born life when it occurs. Several centuries ago, one small boy managed to survive the Death Eclipse, and he went on to become a tyrant known as the Devil King. He opened the gates to the Abyss and let terrible monsters roam freely, plunging the world into darkness.
During the next Death Eclipse, another boy lived who went on to become a hero known as the Holy King. With the aid of his allies and some legendary items, he was able to fight off the Abyss Lords and re-seal the gates, bringing a time of peace back to the world. Another Death Eclipse happened a mere 16 years before the game, so it’s just about the time at which the surviving ‘destined child’ will be coming into adulthood. Will he be another Holy King, or another Devil King?
From here you pick up the story based on which character you choose. While each character starts with their own story, and have a few minor twists here and there, the overall game tends to be the same collection of smaller stories as you build towards the ending. The main plot arc is that the Abyss Gates have re-opened enough for the Abyss Lords to send their shadows into the world to stir up trouble. It’s up to whatever hero you choose to seal them, though it seems you start sealing the gates quite by accident. Once you finally seal the fourth Abyss Gate, the identity of the destined child becomes apparent (though you can figure it out a lot sooner). I’ll leave out the last bit of the game, as it’s a big spoiler.
That synopsis is probably way too short and wrong on a few small details, but you should get the gist of it. Of course, that doesn’t help explain the first Romancing SaGa, which is the basis for Minstrel Song. But since I can’t read Japanese and there’s no really good patch out, I haven’t played RS1.
Yeah, I was wondering if the first two RS games have been translated yet? How would these games rank up against the later games of the series like the Frontier games and Unlimited?
I do not know the status of their translations. As for how they would stack up it depends on what you want in a game. Take FFIV vs FFV for example. FFIV is set job classes while FFV is customized job classes. One person will hate FFV because they can make everyone the same while another will hate FFIV because there is no customization or freedom in the battle system.
Romancing SaGa, I have played. However I guessed my way through it. It’s kind of fun. More or less I just explored and eventually won. I’m too tired to explain how the game works and I have to double check anyway. I’ll let someone else do it hopefully.
Some good news for you people. This is quote from a poster (yazarc420) at Gamefaqs. Oh yes a link to the topic.
I have some good news.
I have this habit of hanging out at the USPTO website and seeing what’s been trademarked.
This morning, I saw at the top of the results for “Kabushiki Kaisha Square Enix” was none other than “Romancing SaGa”.
It’s status is “Intent to Use” which is a great sign that it could possibly come to the US after its Japanese release.
After hearing that news I’ve gone into supraventricular tachycardia. My heart is beating out of my chest. Well really that’s good news, I hope it does come over.
Do a search for the game at Gamestop. Unless they are lying the game is coming out to the U.S. Hence probably why the trademark was registered.
That seems pretty legitamate (the gamestop entry). Keep in mind, though, that these are the same people who were taking preorders for an Xbox version of Suikoden 3… -_-
Love the original at least they changed the looks on them mainly the whole deal, battle music, and such never really beaten either of the three saga games :runaway:
Should i buy unlimited saga? I like the game its different than the other 8 SaGa games including the ones on GB. 
That game is definitely hard?!
What character did you pick?
Oh and btw who edited terra’s look :too bad: like she has black/brown hair
Like Thomas is Edgar and
Gau is Mikal
Relm is Monica
and other such mess.
It was great the storyline was perfect and revamped to look and act like Romancing Saga 3. Oh and i seen Ellen’s ending from a save state in an emulator.
If you like Unlimited Saga than you should buy it…it’s cheap. The first character am playing with is Judy…it’s not really hard…except for some of those optional bosses. “yikes”!
Well how hard U.SaGa is depends on quest and your experience with the system. Judy is probably one of the easier quests while Mythe is one of the harder quests for example. Still I found the game to be worth the money. It should be noted I’m one who pre-ordered the game and paid full price.
If I hated Saga Frontier and loved SaGa Frontier 2, how would I feel about Unlimited SaGa?
Because it wasn’t posted here, and so that we all know it’s definite:
http://www.rpgfan.com/news/2005/1399.html
Confirms the release of a few Square-Enix RPGs to come stateside, including Romancing SaGa. Rock on.
Way too many games being developed for cell phones sadly. I’m really looking forward to Romancing SaGa.
Has S-E set a firm date for release of RS:MS in the US? I know it was on their E3 lineup, but I have yet to hear when the release date is.
You may like it. The storyline is not generational. Paper pencil type rpg. Give it a try.
Unlimited SaGa is a lot like SaGa Frontier 2 in that it gives you a lot more options on combat and character building than it does in plot progression. It has watercolor art as well but it’s more “art-ish” and less cartoony. Really, most of the gameplay is navigating maps and taking on the challenges/fights in each “room”, kinda like the OLD dungeon crawler games that were meant to mimic D&D. Be warned: Like SaGa Frontier 2, finishing a scenario as quickly as you can isn’t always the best idea.
For those who may be curious. Romancing SaGa aka Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song comes out to the U.S on October 11th. So about a month to go.
Yeah man…can’t wait! Especially with all the other not-interesting stuff that’s been released lately. I think I’ve bought like what…two games since January? One of them, Stella Deus, I only bought like three days ago, heh.