
Release Date: April 15, 2021
Remaster of the underrated classic of the jRPG genre developed by Square Enix. The game takes the player to a planetary system called Regions, where magic intertwines with technology. We play as eight heroes, each of whom has a separate story.
SaGa Frontier Remastered is a refreshed version of the underrated classic for the first PlayStation, SaGa Frontier. It was developed by Square Enix, the Japanese company responsible for Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger and Kingdom Hearts. The re-release improves the game in many ways and brings back elements removed from the base game.
The action of SaGa Frontier takes place in a system of planets called The Regions. Each of the worlds located there has a different culture and is inhabited by different races. In the presented universe player encounters both magic and technology.
The structure of the game is similar to Octopath Traveler, also published by Square Enix. Instead of one long campaign, the game features eight scenarios that are different in terms of plot and characters. Each scenario offers a different protagonist and a completely different atmosphere. For example, the young mage Blue is tasked with mastering the secrets of magic to surpass his brother's skills. Model Emilia is framed for the murder of her fiancé and embarks on a personal crusade to find the real killer. Red, on the other hand, is a superhero fighting the terrorist organisation responsible for his family's death. Although the characters often meet each other by accident, they do not permanently join forces, and each scenario acts as a separate campaign. The remaster also brings back an eighth scenario, removed from the base game due to lack of time during the development process. Its protagonist is the interplanetary law enforcement officer Fuse.
The combat system in SaGa Frontier is turn-based, and allows the player to control a team of five. During the fight we can attack, use items and magic. Quite a unique element is the presence of LP, or life points. Despite their name, they are quite a different statistic from health points, and play the role of endurance. More powerful techniques cost us a certain number of LP. If the hero's LP are exhausted, he will not be able to take part in battle until he rests in an inn. The system forces us to be cautious in battle and to save resources. The remaster changes the interface to a more accessible one and adds the possibility of accelerating skirmishes.
The game features a non-linear structure. Almost the entire game world is open to us from the very beginning. Depending on the choices we make, the recruited team members and the chosen protagonist, different events await us. The game also contains many side missions, which can be undertaken by each of the characters.
SaGa Frontier Remastered features only single-player mode.
The graphic style of Remastered is very similar to the original version of the game. The characters are represented by 2D sprites on pre-rendered backgrounds. However, all sprites and backgrounds have been re-created in HD quality, making the game pleasing to the eye.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Android
Apple iOS
Nintendo Switch
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
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System Requirements for SaGa Frontier Remastered Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 1.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card Intel HD 4000 or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows 8.1/10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Celeron G1610T 2.3 GHz / AMD A4-5300 3.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 730 or better or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows 8.1/10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for SaGa Frontier Remastered Video Game.
GameSkinny: 8 / 10 by Ashley Shankle
SaGa Frontier Remastered brings nothing but good things to this classic and unforgiving RPG.
COGconnected: 86 / 100 by Nicola Kapron
SaGa Frontier Remastered is a nostalgic trip back to the 90s that encapsulates the best and worst of retro JRPG design. There’s a ton of fun to be had here, but don’t be afraid to pull up a walkthrough if you’re stuck–and it is very easy to get stuck.
PlayStation Universe: 7 / 10 by Garri Bagdasarov
Saga Frontier Remastered is a great remaster for those who already enjoyed the original. The unique take on exploration and non-linear storytelling may throw some people off expecting a traditional RPG but those who stick with it may find the charm that so many found back in when it originally released. Simple but fun combat and a great skills system make it a joy to play and the improvements in the remaster may help bring in new fans while invigorating older fans with the inclusion of originally cut content.
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