It’s an intriguing story that holds up surprisingly well, especially when you can choose to skip large portions of the story at any time. Along the way, you find the chosen child and (without getting too into spoilers) save the world from the expanding darkness of the Abyss. Now, after the third eclipse has occurred, the world fears the unknown third chosen child, as they could decide whether good or evil triumphs again.Īs your chosen character, you aim to close the Archfiend’s deadly Abyss Gates that have re-opened as a result of the eclipse. The first child became the evil Archfiend that conquered the world, while the second child became the holy Matriarch that gave the world hope. All children born in that year die by the year’s end, with the exception of a sole destined child. Every 300 years, an eclipse called “The Rise of Morastrum” endangers the world. Though each character has differences in their narratives, they follow the same basic story. Each one has their own backstory and role to play, as well as their own playstyles and interactions with the main story. You start Romancing SaGa 3 by choosing one of eight characters. Be warned though, this is one JRPG that doesn’t hold your hand. After playing Romancing SaGa 3, I can understand the enthusiasm, as there’s really nothing quite like it. While the series doesn’t have an enormous following in the West, Japan’s love for it has led to remakes, mobile games, and even a stage-play. It’s incredible to think that the SaGa franchise has been going since 1989.

MonsterVine was supplied with a PS4 code for review. Platform: PS4 (reviewed), Playstation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC Though the non-linearity can also provide its fair share of problems, those who are willing to put some time into Romancing SaGa 3 will find it to be a rewarding, intricate, and occasionally frustrating JRPG. The amount of freedom that comes from its non-linear format is incredible, even in 2019, and its characters and sprite work are excellent. Romancing SaGa 3 is best described as a great “sink or swim” JRPG experience.

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