Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
October 24, 2024
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
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"Overall, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is an excellent remake of an already fantastic JRPG. Despite some drawbacks, the game sports several well-crafted features that hardcore fans will appreciate."
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92.0
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78.0
"As with most SaGa games, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven isn&s;t for everyone but those who enjoy it will love it a lot. Spanning generations and a huge stand-out game world, it&s;s one of the grandest RPGs ever …"
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87.0
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92.0
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86.0
"Romancing SaGa 2: Return of the Seven is a fantastic remake. It keeps the soul of the original alive, while refreshing it in a way that makes it a great modern RPG experience. Though the time hopping could sometimes feel …"
Read original review"The history of Japanese role-playing games may have been very different if Romancing SaGa 2 had reached the whole world at the time, but it&s;s never too late: today, and thanks to this fantastic remake, we can discover and enjoy …"
Read original review"Already author of the appreciated remake of Trials of Mana, the Xeen studio has subjected Romancing SaGa 2 to a targeted rejuvenation work and limited almost exclusively to the technical component, making just a couple of adjustments to the gameplay …"
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60.0
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80.0
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70.0
"Square Enix returns again this year in another attempt to revitalize some of its old titles and introduce them to a new generation of players in Romancing SaGa 2, and although some aspects of this remake are weak compared to …"
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85.0
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92.0
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96.0
"A landmark achievement in remaking a classic RPG where every change brings value to the experience, and none of the core essence of the original is lost in the transition."
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88.0
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92.0
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86.0
"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is everything a remake should be. It polishes and shines the strongest elements of the original game while adding just enough modernization and new features to make it feel accessible to a newer …"
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90.0
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90.0
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70.0
"Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven pulls an overlooked piece of JRPG history from the shadows with an admirable makeover in modern 3D."
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85.0
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85.0
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85.0
"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven revives an iconic JRPG, staying true to the original while taking a modern approach."
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85.0
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92.0
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73.0
"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a classic turn-based JRPG that has been reinvigorated with deeper gameplay and new ideas that will keep it relevant for years to come. It&s;s faithful where it counts and improves upon the …"
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96.0
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100.0
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"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a flawless JRPG experience. It takes an old gem masterpiece from the golden age and refines it into an epic masterpiece with an AA budget than what Square Enix typically spits out …"
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"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a bit of an underwhelming RPG that has some unique gameplay mechanics. The open-ended world narrative structure feels freeing, but the characters are boring. The glimmer mechanic is fun, but the battle …"
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35.0
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85.0
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"Xeen and Square Enix, in stark contrast with what the original development team did 31 years ago, played it very safe, with a remake that changes nothing in terms of gameplay, even where some corrections where badly needed. Therefore, this …"
Read original review"This polished remake of an obscure JRPG gem is the most inviting way to dive into Square Enix&s;s long-running SaGa series."
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"Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven is likely to be your weirdest friend’s favorite RPG. It is a playfully obtuse, mechanically deep outing paired with a story that is almost charming in its simplicity. It feels dated, but it …"
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78.0
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92.0
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"Every aspect of Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is impressive and left me feeling satisfied that this game was given the lucky treatment to be put on a new platform. This remake meaningfully builds on the foundations of …"
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"Romancing Saga 2 - Revenge of the Seven is a brilliant culmination of many of my favorite aspects of JRPGs. While I have some complaints about technical issues and details about implementation, the quality of mechanics and exploration easily blow …"
Read original review"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a remake that beautifully blends classic JRPG elements with modern gameplay features. You take on the role of various characters across generations as they face off against seven former heroes who have …"
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85.0
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"From the moment I played the demo at PAX West to when I rolled credits and immediately dove back in, I&s;ve been completely enamored with its nonlinear trappings and charming world-building. It&s;s my sincere hope that the team that brought …"
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"One of Akitoshi Kawazu&s;s most experimental titles from the Super Famicom, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven shows that a classic JRPG can be given a complete overhaul to turn into something brand new while still retaining its unique …"
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"Romancing SaGa 2 boasts an expansive 3D world to explore, gorgeous character models and equipment, and compelling enemy designs. You can even choose between the original and a remastered orchestral score full of earworms from the glory days of the …"
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"As one of games media’s self-described SaGa Sickos, I had one question on my mind coming into Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. Could a SaGa be rebuilt, explicitly for approachability, and still feel like SaGa? Or would sanding …"
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"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven delivers a faithful remake of the original game, preserving all the aspects that made the SNES classic a timeless masterpiece, while introducing a range of quality-of-life improvements and new story elements, making this …"
Read original review"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a wonderful remake of a game few in the west have played, with seriously compelling combat."
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"A welcome generational transition that elevates the staples of the 1993 classic. A must for fans."
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"Square Enix picked an exceptional game to remake, and then did an exceptional job in remaking it. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a true epic and a game that comes across as ambitious to this day. While …"
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78.0
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"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is an amazing remake from developer and publisher Square Enix. It takes an already beautiful classic and properly retools it with a modern look and gameplay backbone. While not everything is perfect, it …"
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"Enjoyable, rich and long-lived, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven arrives with the aim of carving out its own space in today&s;s market. Coming out in a truly fiery October is a little self-defeating, it must be said, but …"
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"All in all, I can certainly see why Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a remake of a classic. I just wish the monsters were a bit more menacing and the narrative was a little more solid. And …"
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"Thirty years since the original release of the game is a raggedy time, but the creators of the remake have managed to preserve the old-school atmosphere while dressing it in more contemporary clothes. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven …"
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"Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven is a fantastic JRPG and I hope this is the opportunity for it to connect with more people. SaGa is a series whose experimentation makes it have very high good moments, but extremely …"
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"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven flees from the idea of the lone hero and puts us in the shoes of an entire dynasty focused on recovering the splendor of the empire. A very interesting point of view in …"
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"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven&s;s Nintendo Switch 2 version is a must-try for JRPG enthusiasts, offering a story focused not on one character but on the entire world. Its entertaining, if slightly grinding, gameplay, and its sheer volume …"
Read original review"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven shows the SaGa series at its best. It may be a remake but it is one with a lot of love for the series."
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"The unique approach to genre staples may not be for everyone, but for anyone looking to check out one of Square&s;s legacy franchises, I’d recommend Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven in a heartbeat, or at the very least …"
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"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a great remake of a classic that deserves a lot more attention than it has received over the years. It&s;s the perfect blend between the series&s; traditional systems and has a greater …"
Read original review"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a remake of a 30-year-old classic that, much like its inheritance system, preserves and inherits the best traits of the original while improving upon its visuals, combat, and overall experience. Though some …"
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"Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven shines when it comes to its story and unique take on character development. Passing down the skills you learned to future generations immerses you in the long battle against evil. This also happens …"
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