Romancing SaGa 3
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| Developer(s) | Square |
| Publisher(s) | Square |
| Designer(s) | Akitoshi Kawazu |
| Series | SaGa |
| Platform(s) | Super Famicom |
| Release date | JP November 11, 1995 |
| Genre(s) | Console role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| 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 Square (now Square Enix) and released exclusively for the Super Famicom system in Japan. It was also the third and final 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.
[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, but they can be recruited again.
During battle the players can glimmer (or better known as "spark") techniques: instantly learn a new technique which could turn the battle in their favor, the same goes for gaining the ability to evade certain enemy attacks. There is also a Commander mode, however, it requires at least one character more than the lead character, with the lead character on the back lines, out of the battle. If the player has less than a full party of 6 he or she may use one person smaller formations (i.e. using a four-person formation with a party of five so the main character can direct in Commander mode) by pressing left or right on the formation selection screen. Commander mode is required to use the Multi Tech Magic that is acquired throughout the game.
When choosing to play as Mikhail, the player 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).
[edit] Characters
When the game begin the player choose from eight characters to be the lead. The lead character will always be in the party and have several advantages and some have some 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. She is also one of the two destined child.
- 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.
Characters that can be found and recruit in throughout the game:
- Tatyana, a runaway girl who loiters around various towns, goes under various food names, such as Candy or Bavara
- 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, The second destined 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
Supporting cast include:
- 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.
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
Minor villains include:
- 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
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