This article discusses the upcoming release of Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, a remake of the classic RPG, and includes an interview with its producer, Shinichi Tatsuke. The article also provides impressions of the game's Steam Deck performance.
The interview covers various aspects of the remake process, including the challenges of balancing faithfulness to the original with improved accessibility for modern players. Tatsuke discusses the addition of multiple difficulty settings ("normal" and "casual") to cater to both veteran SaGa fans and newcomers. He explains the rationale behind these changes, emphasizing that the goal was not just to reduce difficulty, but also to address elements of the original that felt unfair or unnecessarily obscure.
The discussion also touches on the lessons learned from the Trials of Mana remake, including the importance of soundtrack options (allowing players to choose between original and rearranged music) and the adaptation of graphic styles to suit the distinct aesthetic of the SaGa series. Tatsuke clarifies that while some elements were directly carried over, many aspects of Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven's visuals and sound were developed specifically for this remake.
The interview concludes with questions about potential future ports to mobile and Xbox platforms (currently no plans are confirmed) and the producer's coffee preferences.
The article's second half offers a preview of the game's Steam Deck performance. The reviewer praises the game's visual and audio quality on the handheld, noting its excellent performance even with high graphical settings. The detailed graphics options available on PC are highlighted, along with the ability to choose between original and remastered soundtracks and English or Japanese audio.
The reviewer concludes by expressing enthusiasm for the full game release and recommending the available demo. The article mentions the game's release date (October 24th) and its availability on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PS4.
