SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered

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SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Square Enix and was released on March 27, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered follows two protagonists, Gustave, a royal heir, and Wil, an excavator, whose distinct lives intertwine amid political strife and looming calamity. The innovative "History Choice" system lets players shape the narrative by exploring events through multiple characters, blending strategic battles with intense one-on-one duels. This reimagined classic offers a rich, fragmented storytelling experience.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 113 reviews

story32 positive mentions

grinding20 negative mentions

The remaster includes numerous quality of life improvements, such as speed-up options for battles and movement, making the game more accessible and enjoyable.
The story is compelling, spanning generations and featuring rich character development, with new content that fills in narrative gaps from the original.
The watercolor art style remains stunning, and the soundtrack is exceptional, enhancing the overall experience of the game.

Some backgrounds suffer from inconsistent AI upscaling, leading to visual quality issues that detract from the overall aesthetic.
The game can feel overly linear compared to other entries in the SaGa series, which may disappoint fans expecting more exploration and freedom.
New players may find the mechanics and lack of direction challenging, potentially leading to frustration without prior knowledge of the SaGa series.

story
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
64%
3%
The story of *Saga Frontier 2* is a multi-generational narrative that spans approximately 100 years, focusing on two main characters whose arcs intertwine amidst themes of medieval politics and ancient powers. While some players appreciate the depth and unique storytelling approach, others find the execution lacking, particularly due to gaps in the narrative and the episodic structure that can disrupt immersion. The remaster enhances the experience with additional content and improved character development, making it a compelling entry for both newcomers and series veterans.
- “The story is a hundred years long, so the characters age and die, and new generations take over.”
- “The story in Saga Frontier 2 is so rich, so simply plotted, so smoothly interesting, and wraps up so perfectly; there's really nothing I can hold against it.”
- “This is the most story-driven Saga game, and I think it's quite well written for what it's going for.”
- “Honestly, I hated the story for this game when I beat it on the PlayStation.”
- “The scenario structure of the game completely divorces story and combat, making this a less cohesive experience than Scarlet Grace or Emerald Beyond, which are basically just strings of combat encounters punctuated with some light story elements.”
- “The biggest issue from the original was with how some characters will be important for years worth of story only to just vanish without mention.”
gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
73%
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The gameplay of the remastered *Saga Frontier 2* retains its classic JRPG roots while introducing modern quality-of-life improvements, making it more accessible for new players. While the turn-based combat and character progression systems remain familiar, some mechanics have been simplified, and new features have been added to enhance the experience, such as a parameter inherit function to ease grinding. Overall, the gameplay is described as engaging yet occasionally grindy, with a strong emphasis on story and character development, making it a solid entry point for newcomers to the franchise.
- “Gameplay-wise, it's one of the most accessible saga games, right behind the remake of 2.”
- “The familiar gameplay systems, combined with new quality of life features, made my trek across nearly a century of in-game history both enjoyable and memorable.”
- “The gameplay also has a looter side to it, so if you like stacking bonuses and exploring just how far your characters can go with new loadouts, you'll have quite the playfield.”
- “The traditional saga mechanics are watered down.”
- “The turn-based saga combat is some of the least mechanically experimental in the series, and the game might be the easiest in the entire series.”
- “Gameplay leaves much to be desired.”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
33%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its emotional depth and memorable compositions, particularly highlighting Masashi Hamauzu's contributions, which many consider among the best in JRPG history. Players appreciate how the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, complementing the stunning visuals and engaging story, making it a standout feature of the game. The remaster also includes quality-of-life improvements, such as a music gallery, allowing players to enjoy the iconic tracks even more.
- “The music is still incredible, easily one of my favorite game soundtracks ever and the inclusion of the PocketStation features, which were Japan-only in the original, is a dream come true.”
- “Coupled with a stellar soundtrack that has a playful lilt to it, the overall mood of the game feels dreamlike, with maybe a dash of fairytale.”
- “The story, gameplay, characters, the gorgeous watercolor art and the music... oh man the music, it's so damn good!”
- “I did have much more appreciation for the watercolors and soundtrack, but that wasn't enough to keep me on board.”
- “Music….”
- “The OST alone is worth playing this game, nevertheless the storyline and gameplay improvements.”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the remastered version of the game introduces several quality-of-life improvements that significantly reduce the need for grinding, such as a parameter inheritance system that allows players to transfer stats from benched characters to active ones. While some players still find the gameplay a bit grindy, especially in the early and mid-game, the option to speed up battles and cutscenes, along with the ability to opt-in to the new mechanics, makes the experience more manageable. The game maintains its narrative focus, allowing players to enjoy the story without being overly burdened by grinding.
- “I hated how grinding early and mid-game characters was a waste, but now I can give some of their stats to my end-game characters.”
- “Additional hours of grinding or reading a guide for the optimal strategy are the only ways to get through the end of the game in any efficient manner.”
- “This is a remaster, which means that mechanically it's the same as the original. If you played the original game and did not like the weird attack attribute system, the duel mode, chips, or the army fights, they're still there and they're fundamentally the exact same minus some bug fixes and minor rebalances.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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16%
The graphics of the game are a polarizing topic among users, with many praising the beautiful 2D watercolor art style and its ability to create an immersive atmosphere alongside the music. However, some players find the visuals lacking, describing them as "ugly" or reminiscent of a "lazy remaster," which detracts from their overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the unique aesthetic and charm of the graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, especially when compared to other titles from the same era.
- “The 2D graphics look beautiful.”
- “The game's artful visuals are intact, and still amazing.”
- “Graphics 5/5: 2D hand-drawn backdrops are done in the same style as 'Legend of Mana', allowing both games to age way better than most 3D PS1 era games.”
- “First off, I refunded the game, but I do recommend it if you don’t mind the graphics.”
- “As much as I enjoy it, I couldn’t get past how ugly the game looks. I’m not complaining about the watercolor art style; the game looks like a lazy remaster, in my opinion.”
- “Similar to 'Legend of Mana', the watercolor art style can make it difficult to make out where you can go on a screen.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered low due to its linear structure, which limits varied experiences. However, the addition of bonus post-game content and quality of life improvements enhances its playability for those willing to revisit it. While some players find it less engaging compared to previous titles in the series, it still maintains the essence of a traditional JRPG.
- “The developers added bonus post-game content that enhances replayability.”
- “Quality of life improvements make this game infinitely more enjoyable to play.”
- “While replayability is somewhat limited, it still remains true to the essence of a JRPG.”
- “As someone who's played through Romancing Saga 3 dozens of times, I do feel this game is lacking in replayability the same way the rest of the series has due to the linear aspect of the game.”
- “Replayability is pretty low, but nonetheless it stays true to a JRPG.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The character development in the remastered game is significantly enhanced, featuring an effective inheritance system that allows for grinding and long-term character progression. The aging of characters and well-utilized dialogue contribute to a deeper narrative, making players eager to continue through the time skips and expanded story elements.
- “But this remaster takes it above and further, managing to expand the story and character development to new levels that make an already fantastic game even better, decades later.”
- “The inheritance system also makes the game easier because you can grind character development at numerous points in the game and still lean on those characters for stats later.”
- “There's a lot of character development as they age; dialogues are generally straightforward (meaning flavor dialogue is used responsibly), and the changes introduced by time skips make you want to keep going.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a memorable soundtrack that enhances its touching and dramatic narrative, particularly through the battle theme variations. While it may not serve as the best entry point for newcomers due to its unique conventions, the story of two contrasting families set in a vibrant, medieval-inspired world is filled with heartfelt moments that resonate deeply with players.
- “While Ito’s absence is certainly felt, Hamauzu delivers a memorable and emotionally resonant soundtrack, particularly with his various iterations of the Feldschlacht battle theme that showcase his distinctive style.”
- “If you have never played a Saga game but are looking for a touching, dramatic story of two families of radically different people living in a colorful world inspired by medieval and Renaissance Europe, you're very much in the right place, and I hope this will make you interested in the rest of the series as well.”
- “It's got so many beautiful, heartfelt moments that I couldn't imagine any other musical track for the game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The remastered game was released with minimal advertising and fanfare, leading to user surprise regarding its monetization strategy.
- “The monetization in this game is excessive and feels like a cash grab.”
- “I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully, which ruins the experience.”
- “The in-game purchases are overpriced and offer little value for what you get.”

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SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered is a role playing game.

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 20 hours playing SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered.

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered was released on March 27, 2025.

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered was developed by Square Enix.

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered is a single player game.

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