Square Enix offered a new trailer for Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven at Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 that revealed a demo – which allows progress to be carried over to the full game – and the opening of pre-orders for the game.
The digital version comes in at 9.7GB / 9.9GB and $49.99 / £49.99 on the Nintendo Switch eShop in the US and UK.
Here’s what Square Enix has to say about pre-orders on the US eShop:
Customers who purchase the game during the pre-order period (until October 23, 2024, at 11:59 PM EDT) can receive the following gear from the treasure chest on the ground floor of Avalon Castle.
Pre-order bonuses
· Cat amulet
An amulet made by a certain famous thief. Increases income earned after victorious battles by 10% until the end of Imperial Year 1001.・Shiyuan’s Tactical Primer
A book that captures the wisdom of a brilliant military strategist. Increases the amount of Tech Points gained after victorious battles by 10% until the end of Imperial Year 1001.
Readers can watch the TGS trailer and the description of the game in the eShop below:
Save your empire. Defend your legacy.
The fifth entry in the SaGa franchise returns as Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, a full 3D remake of the original RPG from 1993. Embark on an exciting adventure tailored for both new players and longtime fans, highlighting classic and new SaGa franchise features, full voice in Japanese and English, rearranged tracks and more!STORY
In the past, warriors known as the Seven Heroes fought to save humanity. Praise slowly turned into curses as their fellow Ancients began to fear their power and banished them to another dimension. Their good deeds lived on as legends passed down through the ages, foretelling that the Heroes would return when the world needed them most…
True to legend, the Heroes have re-emerged…but their long exile has corrupted their form and now they seek revenge on all who have wronged them.Take on the role of the Emperor of Avalon as legions of enemies spread across the territories under the command of the Hero. Defend your Empire through successive generations, expand your kingdom and defeat seven vengeful heroes one by one to save the world!
KEY FEATURES
-Characters and imperial legacy
Join forces with characters from more than 30 different classes with a wide range of professions and races, each with their favorite weapons, unique abilities and effective tactics. Choose the next emperor from this wide pool of candidates, each of whom has the right to inherit the throne and become the next protagonist.
The knowledge and abilities of previous rulers are passed on to the next through the mystical art of inheritance magic, creating a lasting bond between you and your chosen characters.– Freeform script
The game features a unique story structure that offers a wide variety of narrative experiences in response to your choices and the goals you tackle first – from how you expand the Empire to the order in which you challenge the Seven Heroes. Your actions and decisions will dramatically change the course of the Emperor’s journey.-Fight
The strategic turn-based combat system from the original has been further enhanced into a timeline system. Enjoy all the classic SaGa mechanics like “Glimmers”, where you learn new abilities while in the heat of battle, and “Formations”, which provide unique advantages to companions based on composition. Furthermore, the remake welcomes a new “United Attack” feature to perform combo attacks with members of your entourage to turn the tide of battle!-Graphics
The original 2D pixel sprites are now modeled in full 3D, retaining their charming, familiar looks based on Tomomi Kobayashi’s beautiful concept illustrations. All cities and dungeons are now also fully rendered with reworked terrains and layouts.– Difficulty settings
Choose one of three difficulty levels to suit your preferred play style, from Casual, Normal to Hard (Classic).
Casual offers a story-driven experience with less emphasis on combat, while Normal is recommended for veteran RPG players looking for a balanced game. Hard (Classic) is perfect for players looking for the brutal yet satisfying challenge of the original 1993 version.– Music and voices
Kenji Ito returns to present a beautiful soundtrack full of new arrangements! The music can be switched between the original and the new version in the options screen.
Furthermore, all event scenes now have full voice acting in both Japanese and English.
