Square Enix has been putting out some AA mid-tier entries for some of its forgotten franchises lately, including Visions of Mana (not on Switch) and not one, but two SaGa games in 2024. The first one was SaGa Emerald Beyond in April and now Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven . As a remake of the original 1993 Romancing SaGa 2 , Revenge of the Seven attempts to bring one of the more popular SaGa entries to the modern age.
The original was groundbreaking during its time of release, embracing a non-linear narrative structure and a unique generational party mechanic that not many RPGs had. Revenge of the Seven retains what made the original special, but loses a bit of charm along the way with its poor presentation and load times. The story follows the Emperor of Avalon as they expand their empire and fight back against the Seven Heroes, a group of warriors who saved the world in the past but have now succumbed to dark magic.
It’s a rather basic plot set-up for an RPG, but the story stretches over 1000 years. At first, Avalon’s ruler, Leon, and his son Gerard lead the charge. However, they eventually abdicate to make way for successors, which are other party members that the player recruits over time.
This paves the way for Revenge of the Seven’s non-linear storytelling. The emperor goes around the world solving other nations’ problems in exchange for joining the empire, such as stopping an active volcano nearby or cruising through whirlpools to get a ship to a new nat.