SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
Last updated: 2025-03-31
- Compelling story, characters, and presentation.
- Significant quality-of-life improvements implemented.
- Highly recommended remaster for existing fans.
- Complex, strategic combat system.
- Obtuse mechanics; lacks in-game guidance.
- Tedious and punishing game mechanics.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 97
- Helpful reviews
- 78%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 22%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 97%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 3%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 254
- Negative points
- 47
- Gameplay points
- 32
- Perf. points
- 7
- Rec. points
- 70
- Misc points
- 29
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Compelling story, characters, and presentation | The game features a compelling narrative complemented by memorable characters, enriched by high-quality music and appealing visuals. Many reviewers highlight the story and music as standout features, contributing significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere and emotional impact. | 93% |
| Significant quality-of-life improvements | The remaster includes several quality-of-life improvements that enhance the gameplay experience. These include adjustable game speed, improved UI elements, and faster loading times, all contributing to a smoother and more enjoyable experience compared to the original. | 73% |
| Character stat inheritance added | The remaster introduces a character stat inheritance system, allowing players to carry over progress and strengthen new characters. This feature adds depth to character development and reduces the need for repetitive grinding. | 43% |
| Substantial additional scenario content | The remaster includes substantial additional scenarios that expand the story and provide further content after completing the main game. These additions flesh out the world and clarify previously unclear aspects of the narrative. | 23% |
| PocketStation content fully implemented | The remaster fully implements the PocketStation minigame, previously a peripheral exclusive, allowing players to access additional content and items. This feature provides a more complete experience for those who missed out on the original content. | 13% |
| Immersive interactive elements | The game effectively uses interactive elements and sound design to create an immersive experience. The ability to view dialogue history is also a helpful addition. | 11% |
| Happy to play on modern systems | The reviewer is happy to be able to play the game on modern systems, and considers the main game a bonus to what is essentially a fan disc with improved playability. | 7% |