Romancing SaGa 3

Square

Rank: #5 / 10
Released: 1995
Studio: Square
Genre: role-playing video game

At a glance

Romancing SaGa 3 is a role-playing game first released in Japan in 1995 and remastered for its Windows release. The story follows a world marked by the Rise of Morastrum, an event that returns every 300 years and threatens those born during it. The survivors known as the Archfiend and the Matriarch shape the legend behind the next crisis. Players choose from eight protagonists and take an adventure shaped by their choices. The remaster adds optimized graphics, a new dungeon, new scenarios and a New Game+ function. On Steam, it is single-player and includes achievements, trading cards, full controller support and the ability to save at any time. Other listed features include camera comfort options, color alternatives, a keyboard-only option and play without timed input. Listed platforms also include Wii U and Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

Who it is for

This suits RPG players who want a choice of protagonists and an adventure shaped by their decisions. Its save-anytime and no-timed-input features may be useful for players who prefer a flexible pace.

What is good

Choose from eight protagonists
Adventure shaped by player choices
Remaster adds a new dungeon
Save anytime on Steam

What to know first

Steam release is Windows-only
Single-player only

Verdict

Romancing SaGa 3 pairs a story rooted in recurring catastrophe with eight protagonist choices. The remaster’s added dungeon and scenarios, plus its flexible play features, are central reasons to consider this version.