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Romancing SaGa 3 (ロマンシング サ・ガ3 Romanshingu Sa・Ga 3?) is the sixth title in the SaGa series released originally in 1995 in Japan for the Super Famicom. A remastered version of the game was first announced late 2018. The global release had been announced for release in 2019 at E3. The game's global version was released digitally on November 11, 2019.

Gameplay[]

Free-Form scenario[]

Battle System[]

Players get to choose what a character will specialize in, and whether or not to strengthen their physical or magic power. If a player constantly has a character attack, then their strength will grow along with their TP (tech points). If a player constantly has a character attack with a specific weapon, then they will learn special attacks that use only that weapon. Special physical attacks use up TP. If a player constantly has a character use magic, then their magic power will grow along with their MP (magic points). If a player constantly has a character attack with a specific element of magic, then their magic power with that element will grow, and magic attacks (obviously) use up MP. Characters that you have more focus on physical attacks have a tendency to get higher maximum HP than characters that you have more focus on magic attacks. Items need to be individually equipped with characters in order to use them in battle. Each character has eight slots in their inventory: four for weapons, shields, and items and four for armor and accessories.

Story[]

Setting[]

"The Rise of Morastrum--an event where the dark star blocks out the sun--threatens the very existence of our world. All born in that year are doomed to perish before its end.

However, during the first Rise of Morastrum 600 years ago, a sole child did survive. He came to be known as the Archfiend, leading the world to ruins.

Another 300 years passed, and again a child defied fate. She came to be known as the Matriarch, defeating the evil and bringing peace back to the world.

Now, 300 years later, the Rise of Morastrum strikes again, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Will there be another child of destiny? Will the child be righteous, evil, or another force that the world cannot fathom?

And now, we relive the grand story revolving around the “Child of Fate” who survived...
"
—Official English website

Characters[]

RS3 Cast

Official artwork of the cast. From left to right: Michael, Khalid, Julian, Thomas, Elen, Sarah (below), Monica, & Katharina

Main article: List of Romancing SaGa 3 characters

At the beginning of the game, there are 8 protagonists to choose from. However, as you explore the world, you will meet many different individuals who may aid you in combat.

Playable characters
Recruitable Characters
  • Minstrel - A man who knows many tales (very similar to the bard from the first two Romancing SaGa games).
  • Fullbright XXIII - The 23rd generation of the Fullbright family and leader of the Fulbrite Firm.
  • Muse - The heir to the Claudius family.
  • Tatyana - Heir to the Rzhyev firm in Ryblov (she constantly changes her real name to various sweets when recruited multiple times).
  • Charl - A man who serves as Muse's protector.
  • Nora - Current owner of a Workshop in Pidona.
  • Ward (also called Ward) - A man from the north who does odd jobs.
  • Paul - A thief from Krydlund.
  • Black - An old man who seems to harbor a secret.
  • Leonid - The vampire earl of Podul who is in possession of the Holy Grail.
  • Robin - A masked hero who defends the people of Yamas.
  • Fat Robin - An imposter of Robin who also attempts to defend the people of Yamas.
  • Undine - A water magician from Moses who is at odds with the fire magician Volcano.
  • Tiberius - Head priest of the Divine Church.
  • Zhi Ling - A girl who lives in the Mung village.
  • Yang Fan - A general of Xuan City's army.
  • Bai Meininang - An eastern magician.
  • Peony - A fairy who is held captive by a traveling circus.
  • Flurry - An animated snowman from a town full of them.
  • Boston - A lobster-man who wishes to see the world.
  • Rukh - An elephant-man from an eastern town under the spell of the Devil King.
  • Young Boy - A strange young boy wearing purple seen in various towns.
Other Characters
  • Gwayne - The descendant of Dora, a dragon that once aided the Holy King.
  • Matriarch - The one responsible for the sealing of the 4 abyss gates years before the start of the game.
  • Nina - A girl who is concerned with the sacrifices at Kidlanto.
  • The Professor - A female scientist who makes inventions for the Duke of Zweig.
  • Maximus - The leader of the Pidona division of the Divine Church.
  • Ludwig - The current commander of Pidona.
  • Holy King Family, descendants of the Holy King, they reside in Lance, keeping watch over the temple.
  • Captain - The current mayor of Vanguard.
  • Dophore - Leader of the Dophore firm of Yamas which holds a monopoly on some types of items.
  • Alloces - The Abyss Lord of Earth.
  • Buné - The Abyss Lord of Wind.
  • Forneus - The Abyss Lord of Water.
  • Aunus - The Abyss Lord of Fire.
  • The Destroyer - The game's final boss.

Plot[]

The plot revolves around an event named "The Death Eclipse" which hits the Earth every 300 years. The Star of Death is a star that travels before the sun, occurring a deadly eclipse. Blocking the sun, it then radiates a powerful energy that kills any newborn life on the planet, be it plants, animals, monsters, or humans. However, one day, about 600 years ago, when the Death Eclipse hit the land, a newborn human child survived before the mortal grasp of the star. Gifted with incredible power, this child grew up and became a powerful king, naming himself "The Devil King". He ruled with an iron fist over the land, lavishing terror all over the land and destroying countries that didn't pleased him. With Pidona as its capital, he ruled the world, and eventually even opened the Abyss, freeing the fearsome Devil Lords to serve him. But one day, the Devil King vanished, and the Devil Lords were left without anyone to contain their infinite maliciousness. So they started a rule of destruction and terror over the condemned world. However, 300 years after the last, the Death Eclipse occurred again. And then again, a single child survived and been blessed by the Abysses. However, he didn't grow as a devil this time. Growing up in a desolate land ruled by the Devil Lords, he became a true hero, and supported by many strong allies and legendary artifacts, he became the Holy King and vanquished the terrible Devil Lords, which were brought back to the depth of the Abyss, once again closed. This all started a new age for the world under the peaceful watch of the Holy King. However... Around 15 years, the Death Eclipse occurred at new, and the time when the blessed child will be revealed drew nigh. No one knew yet who it is, and if he will be a King of Salvation... Or a King of Destruction.

Development[]

Romancing SaGa 3 is the sixth game in the SaGa series (third and final in the Romancing SaGa trilogy). The main characteristics of the series are an emphasis on non-linearity and replay value. In the beginning, the player chooses which of the 8 main characters to play as, each with their own storyline and perspective. Not only does the player journey through their selected character's story, but there's also a great deal of side quests they may choose to complete. The only connection between the three Romancing SaGa games is the presence of The Bard, mascot of the entire Romancing trilogy, only playable in this game.

A fan-based English rom translation project for Romancing SaGa 3 was completed in the summer of 2000 by Mana Sword. In 2017, Kawazu announced the game would be getting a remaster on mobile devices and PlayStation Vita. When asked by a fan concerning a Western release, he tweeted that it would be coming but not until after the Japanese release and that he wouldn't be able to discuss anymore until after the release of the remastered Romancing SaGa 2[1]. At the 2018 Tokyo Game Show, Square-Enix revealed that Romancing SaGa 3 remaster was going to follow suit with Romancing SaGa 2 and be released for all current gaming consoles in addition to the announced PlayStation Vita, PC, and mobile versions. It was released worldwide on November 11, 2019[2].

Packaging artwork[]

Artwork Links
Android
RS3 Android Cover Artwork
JP Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.RomancingSaGa3ww&hl=ja
Global Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.RomancingSaGa3ww
iOS
RS3 iOS Cover Artwork
JP Link: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/ロマンシング-サガ3/id1442497118?l=ja&ls=1
Global Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/romancing-saga-3/id1442497118
Microsoft & Xbox
RS3 Microsoft & Xbox Cover Artwork
JP Link: https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/product/JP0082-CUSA13585_00-ROMANCINGSAGA3HD
Global Link: https://www.microsoft.com/ja-jp/p/romancing-saga-3/9nqt1336lcnz
Nintendo
RS3 Nintendo Cover Artwork
JP Link: https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000016519
Global Link: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/romancing-saga-3-switch/
PSN
RS3 PSN Cover Artwork
JP Link: https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/product/JP0082-CUSA13585_00-ROMANCINGSAGA3HD
Global Link: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0082-CUSA13952_00-ROMANCINGSAGA3HD
Steam
RS3 Steam Cover Artwork
JP Link:
Global Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/952540/Romancing_SaGa_3/
Super Famicon
RS3 Super Famicon Cover Artwork
JP Link: N/A
Global Link: https://www.romhacking.net/translations/416/

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External Links[]

References[]

Navigation[]

RS3Logo
Characters
Main characters
Julian - Thomas - Ellen - Sarah - Khalid - Mikhail - Katarina - Monika - Young Boy
Recruitable characters
Minstrel - Fullbright - Muse - Tatyana - Nora - Ward - Paul - Herman - Leonid - Robin - Fat Robin - Undine - Tiberius - Zhi Ling - Yang Fan - Bai Meiniang - Peony - Flurry - Boston - Rukh
Minor characters
Gwayne - Nina - The Professor - Captain - Volcano
Antagonists
Sinistrals Alloces - Aunus - Buné - Forneus
Minor Ludwig - Maximus - Dophore - Tsao Gao
Locations
Loanne Region Sinon - Sinon Woodlands - Loanne - Myules - Mount Taftan - Buné's Lair
Zweig Region Kyrdlund - Sacrificial Cave - Zweig - Westos Forest - Podorui - Castle Leonid - Swamp Ruins
Pidona Region Pidona - Archfiend Palace - Ryblov - Edessa Fortress - Phantom Maze
Lance Region Lance - Matriarch's Mausoleum - Frostburg - Ice Galaxy - Justerm
Mt. Louv Region Yarmouth - Mount Louv - Gwayne's Den - Tinyville
Messana Region Faros - Stanley - Bandits' Hideout - Temple Ruins
Mt.Demanda Wilmington - Mahzoz - Vanguard - World's End - Undersea Palace
Tepid Sea Great Arch
The Great Jungle Ache - Fairyville - Fire Fortress
Mt. El Bourg Ryblov - Naj Desert - City of Kings
Desert Region Archlord Tower - Desert of Death
Great Plains Muenge Village - Nefte Tribe
Twisting Forest Rashkuta - Rotten Sea Ruins
Huang Xuan - Huang - Northern Abyss Gate
Beyond Huang Toukai - Archfiend's Tomb
Abyss
Gameplay
Mechanics Skills - Spells - Bestiary
Inventory Armor - Items - Weapons -
Lore Adventure Log - Death Eclipse - Matriarch - Archfiend - Child of Destiny - Abyss Gates - Oblivion
Other Translations - Achievements - Theatre Adaptation - Prototype
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