Romancing SaGa 3
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| Developer(s) | Squaresoft |
| Publisher(s) | Squaresoft |
| Designer(s) | Akitoshi Kawazu |
| Release date(s) | JPN November 11, 1995 |
| Genre(s) | Console role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Platform(s) | Super Famicom |
| Media | 24-megabit cartridge |
Romancing SaGa 3 (ロマンシング サ・ガ3 Romanshingu Sa Ga Surī?) is the 6th title in the SaGa console role-playing game series developed and published by Squaresoft and released exclusively for the Super Famicom system in Japan. It was also the last SaGa title to be released for the Super Famicom. The game was noted for having a less linear (albeit less developed) plotline than its cousins, the Final Fantasy series and Chrono Trigger. It is also notable because it was fan translated through means of emulation.
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[edit] Story
..Death Eclipse..
Every 300 years the Death Eclipse occurs: The Star of Death blocks the sun, and all newborn lives die.
None of the people, animals, plants, and monsters can escape this fate.
But one day, a baby survived. Escaping Death's attraction this child grew up became the Devil King, and ruled the world. Also The Devil King opened the Abyss Gate and unleashed the devil lords from within, until one day he suddenly vanished.
After that the world was ruled by the 4 Demon Lords. 300 years later the Death Eclipse hit the world again, one baby survived, grew up, and became the Holy King. Supported by many friends he drove back the demon lords to the Abyss and the Abyss Gate was closed.
After another 300 years, the Death Eclipse hit the world again around 10 years ago. The whole world is watching closely for the new child of destiny, feeling both eager and uneasy, will it be a devil king or a holy king?
[edit] Gameplay
The gameplay is similar to other console RPGs of the era, but with several notable differences. For example, instead of 'level ups', characters stats increased individually depending on their participation in a battle. Also, a character has a certain amount of 'LP'; it was decreased when a characters HP went below zero or when they were hit without any HP. If the LP of a character was zero, they are removed from the party, they can be recruited again.
During battle you can glimmer techniques: instantly learn a new technique which could turn the battle in your favor, the same goes for gaining the ability to evade certain enemy attacks. There is also a Commander mode, however it requires the party be full and your lead character is on the back lines, You can have the characters fight normally or in a certain formation, Commander mode is required to use the Multi Tech Magic that is acquired throughout the game.
- Playing as Mikhail
When you choose to play as Mikhail, you will start with a mini-war campaign (this will be echoed later on in the game for him). Some of these war campaigns must be won or the player loses the game. In these battles, the player controls a band of soldiers instead of individual characters. The player issues commands (forward, quick forward, rush, defend, retreat, morale up, etc). The point of the battle is to advance to the other side of the map (the player starts on the right and must advance to the left).
- Business Game
During a certain point in the game: you can play a business minigame that involves buying and selling businesses found in the various regions in the world. There are 3 Rounds, you can't participate if you have Fullbright in your party. If you talk to a certain person in each town the screen will shift to the status screen of the business game; explore each town to see if anyone is a business agent there.
The Basics of the game: The rule is simple, outbid the company you are trying to buy. There are several options during each round:
Request Cap.: Capital you gain from each business that you select here, if you select a business and hear a gleaming sound, with the message: ________ will come here for sure, that means you get a group accessible, this makes the game much easier, try and get as many groups as possible.
Request Group: The Pooled resources from various businesses in one group, like Sugar, Farm tools, or Paper for example.
Bargain: Use various methods of bargaining to give you an edge in the round.
Ally Support: Receive extra funding from ally companies
Our own money: Use your company's money.
Every so often, a rival company will try to buy off one of your businesses
Warning: If you over exert a company's funding they will break off with you due to mistrust, use the Bargain ability Make Arrangements to decrease mistrust.
[edit] Main characters
When you begin you choose from eight characters to be your 'main'. The main character will always be in the party and have several advantages and some have disadvantages as well.
Julian, a bright, green haired swordsman.
Thomas, a merchant who will soon inherit his father's wealth.
Mikhail, the arrogant but talented marquis of Loanne.
Harid, a dark mercenary, and a swordsman without parallel.
Sarah, a quiet, shy archer. Ellen's sister.
Ellen, an aggressive, powerful axewoman.
Monica, Mikhail's sister, a regal and dedicated princess.
Katrina, Monica's bodyguard, who feels obliged to hunt and return the Masquerade: A relic of the Holy King.
[edit] Other Characters
Characters you can find and recruit in your battles
Tatyana, A Runaway Girl who loiters around various towns, goes under various names
Sharl, A Former Knight who has lost the use of one of his hands
Muse, Young woman who is the daughter of the late Claudius
Nora, Woman who runs a workshop
Fullbright, A business man from Wilmington
Poet, A man who strives to make new music and stories from the events that occurred
Tiberius, Leader of the Divine Church
Undine, A Water mage
Boston, A Lobster from Limit Island
Fairy, One of the Faeries from the Jungle
Leonid, The Vampire Earl from Podol
Elephant, A human that was transformed by the Devil King's Curse, he watches over his brother who has fallen asleep after a tragedy occurred.
Bai Mei Ling, An elderly mage from Xuan City
Robin, A Self proclaimed hero from Yamas
Fat Robin, Same as Robin (Impostor)
Paul, An adventurer that turned thief
Young boy, A Strange child
Snowman, A Walking Talking Snowman
Ward, Man from the north
Yan Fan, General from East Kingdom
Herman, An Elderly Pirate
Black, A Young Pirate
Zhi Ling, Mung Girl who lives on the plains
[edit] Supporting Cast
Professor: A Woman with Intellect and Beauty, at least she says that. She invents many things and lives in the forest near Zweig.
Duke Zweig: Ruler of Zweig
Nina: Paul's Girlfriend
Johannes the Astronomer: An Astronomer studying the stars and their connection to the Abyss
Anna: Johannes' Sister
Fatima: Princess of Naj Kingdom
Captain: Mayor of Vanguard.
Gwayne: Child of Dora; Dragon that helped the Holy King battle Byunei.
Ken: Helps Nora run the workshop in Pidona
Volcano: Fire Mage that lives in the same town as Undine, Quarrels w/her over something hidden in the town's well.
[edit] The 4 Devil Lords
The Major Villains of the Game, in truth, the Abyss gates are far too small to allow entry, so they send clones to capture the destined child to open the gate fully. Each of the Devil Lords Governs an Element.
Arakes: Earth Devil Lord
Byunei: Wind Devil Lord
Aunas: Fire Devil Lord
Forneus: Water Devil Lord
[edit] Minor Villains
Godwin: Former Servant of Mikhail that plans a Coup de etat to overthrow Mikhail and dominate Loanne.
Maximus: Leader of the Pidona Division of the Divine Church, plans to use the Holy King's Relics to dominate the world.
Dophore: Leader of a major trading organization, handles many illegal goods
Great Thief: Leader of the Highwaymen blocking trade routes
[edit] Shinon Secret
This area is hidden and can only be accessed through the following steps in order (Mana Sword Translation only)
- Defeat Forneus w/ Poet in your party (Forneus must not be the last of the 4 Devil Lords)
- Remove Poet from party
- Have Poet sing Forneus Legend (Do not go after another one of the Devil Lords, or you will be unable to continue, also Forneus must not be the last of the Devil Lords you defeat)
- Kick Poet out Again by LP Killing him
- Go to Lance and take Mana's Icon from Storehouse
- Go to Divine Tower and talk with the non robed man there, then give him Mana's Icon, keep talking to him until he tells you to Pray with Tiberius for a Miracle
- Recruit Tiberius
- Go to the Devil King Palace in Pidona and open one of the chest in one of the lower levels to discover the Prayer of Death
- Go to Ancient Ruins w/ Tiberius in Party
- Choose Prayer of Life
- Shinon should appear on the Map next to Loanne
You can get powerful equipment here
- Armor: Dragonscale, Hid. Leather, and Dusk Robe
- Weapons: Charged Seven Star Sword, Dragon Spear
[edit] Relics of the Devil and Holy Kings
Throughout your adventure you will attain various weapons and armor used by the Devil and Holy Kings
Seven Star Sword
Ice Sword
Glory Staff
Holy King's Spear
Fairy Bow
Holy King's Helmet
Holy King's Boot
Royal Ring: Needed to Enter Arakes' Lair
Devil King's Axe: Strongest Axe; Doubles Technique point consumption
Devil King's Shield: Protects from various attacks. Doubles Technique point consumption
Devil King's Armor: Strongest Armor; Doubles Technique point consumption
Silver Hand: It's primary function seems to be giving Sharl his paralyzed hand back, but it has another purpose. If given to a character without a Shield, the Silver Hand can cause the user to attack with 2 equipped weapons (the weapon chosen and the next weapon) with the following requirements, that 1)The user does not have a shield equipped. 2)The user is not using a 2-handed weapon to attack. 3)The user is not using a hit-all art. 4)The next weapon inline is not a 2-handed weapon.
[edit] Skill development
The game also introduced an intricate skill development system; at the onset, the player would choose a class and specialized weapon.
Classes:
Hunter: Focuses on Speed, Dexterity, and a little on Strength.
Scholar: Focuses on thinking and a little on Speed/Dexterity.
Royalty: Very good Charisma and Will, bad Speed and Dexterity.
Fighter: Focuses on fighting skill and Constitution.
Merchant: Has good Speed/Dex, not great Magic or Strength.
Weapons:
Sword Arts: Contains one-handed and two-handed swords, as well as scimitars and katana.
Spear Arts: Contains rapiers and spears, as well as lances.
Axe Arts: Contains axes and hammers.
Bow Arts: Contains bows.
Martial Arts: Unarmed combat.
[edit] External links
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