SaGa Frontier 2
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π 7.2/10
(Playstation - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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$55.22
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Developed by:
Squaresoft
Published by:
Square Enix
Released On:
01 Apr 1999
The sequel to Saga Frontier 2 , but also to the less known Romancing SaGa games, allows you to play the stories of two main characters - a young prince Gustave XIII, who has been exiled from his homeland because he was unable to use the mysterious power of Anima and to become a worthy successor to the throne, and William Knights, a treasure hunter, who strives to find ancient artifacts containing great powers. Their stories are connected to each other, and each story occupies almost a lifetime: the characters grow up and die, new characters are born, etc.
Saga Frontier 2 breaks with the non-linear approach of its predecessor by introducing a new event based scenario system, telling the stories in a more straightforward way, and limiting available characters and the places to visit. As typical for the series, stat upgrades and new abilities are gained directly in battle, and not by gaining experience points and levels like in most other RPGs. Magic spells are divided into six elements which may also be combined, and rely on items being equipped and the environment to draw the right Anima from. Hybrid techniques that combine weapon commands with spell elements also exist. Similar to Konami's Suikoden series, there are three types of combat: turn-based party combat, one-on-one (duel), and strategic army battles.
UPC-A:
711719144229 (Great Britain)
UPC-A:
711719145028 (Germany)
UPC-A:
711719145226 (Spain)
Sony PN:
SLES-02112 (Denmark)
Sony PN:
SLES-02118 (Germany)
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Gamepads Supported:
DualShock
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Miscellaneous Attributes:
PocketStation
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a historical simulation RPG where players shape a unique timeline by freely selecting events, which can alter the main characters and story progression. Players explore a world map, gather information in towns, and engage with facilities to advance the narrative and build their own chronicle of events.
Story
Multi-Scenario System
The unique Multi-Scenario System allows events to be selected freely, creating a unique flow of history. Main characters will change depending on the events selected.
This allows the player to experience history from a perspective that differs from that of the main character, Gustave.
Event Development (Story of Gustave XIII)
The saga starts with the main character, Gustave XIII. The game can begin from the birth of Gustave.
When this event is completed, a save confirmation message will be displayed. Move the cursor to <Yes> and press the button to save.
Event Selection (Experience Different Events)
When the save is completed, the display will switch to the Event Selection Screen. Here, different events from history can be selected.
This allows a different story to be experienced. Main characters may change, depending on which event is selected.
Additions to the Chronicle (New History is Added)
After an event is completed and saved, the display will return to the Event Selection Screen. From here, move the cursor to one of the two <Atlas> options and press the button to display the World Map.
Then move the cursor to one of the two <Chronicle> options and press the button to view experienced events. These events will be added to the Chronicle as part of history. The story continues in this manner.
Event Selection & Switching Screens
Event selection allows players to select events from several possibilities displayed on the Event Selection Screen. The operations for each screen are explained below.
EVENT SELECTION SCREEN
The name of the country appears on top of the Event Selection Screen.
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Events that have already occurred are displayed in a darker font.
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Events that have not yet been experienced are displayed in a lighter font.
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To get a quick briefing on unexperienced events, move the cursor to any event displayed in a lighter font.
Switching the Event Selection Screen
The Event Selection Screen displays the map of individual countries.
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Pressing the L1 or R1 button allows the player to scroll through the maps of various countries.
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Events that are underlined and displayed in a lighter font may be selected with the directional button.
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Once an event is selected, press the button to go to that particular event.
THE WORLD MAP
To display the World Map, move the cursor to one of the two <Atlas> options shown on either side of the Event Selection Screen and press the button.
On the World Map, information about a particular country can be obtained by placing the cursor on a desired country and pressing the button. Doing this will bring up the Event Selection Screen for that particular country.
THE CHRONICLE
To display the Chronicle, move the cursor to one of the two <Chronicle> options shown on either side of the World Map, and press the button. Here, the history of the Gustave War and the events that have already been experienced will be displayed.
Reading the Chronicle
The Chronicle begins with the birth of humanity and continues through the events leading up to the Gustave War.
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The player will be able to move through the dates forward or backward by pressing the R1 or L1 button, respectively.
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To return to the Event Selection Screen, move the cursor to the mark shown on the lower right corner of the screen, and press the button. Doing so will bring up the World Map.
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On the World Map, the player can display the Event Selection Screen by moving the cursor to a desired country, and pressing the button.
Before Clearing an Event
From the very start of the game, major historical events have been arranged into the Chronicle. It may help to refer to the Chronicle frequently, as it is possible to check the dates of historical events.
After Clearing an Event
Depending on the event, there will be instances when the cleared event will be added to the Chronicle as a new entry. This feature creates an original history that is unique to each player.
FACILITIES & INFORMATION GATHERING
For the story to progress, it is necessary to gather information within towns, make use of the shops, and buy items.
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To talk to people, position the character in front of another person and press the button.
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To enter buildings in the towns, continue to press the directional button in the direction of the door.
By listening to the stories of the townspeople, the player will be able to understand the situation in each country. The story will move forward by gathering more information.
Facilities
In towns, there are useful facilities besides houses, such as shops and inns.
Shops
In the shops, weapons and armor can be bought, and Anima Chips can be sold.
Inns
Staying at the inns will enable the character to recover HP, LP, WP, and SP.
Pubs
In the pubs, allies who are willing to help in the characters' journey can be found.
Enemies & Characters
GUSTAVE XIII (THE STEEL)
Son of Gustave XII and Sophie, he was exiled from the Kingdom of Finney at age seven for lacking Anima. The pain he endured as a young boy forever haunts him, despite possessing his mother's caring nature and his father's power.
KELVIN (CLOSE FRIEND)
As the Count of Jade, Kelvin possesses elegance and composure. He becomes friends with Gustave after Gustave and his mother move to Jade.
LESLIE (CLOSE FRIEND)
Leslie is the daughter of the merchant family Bering of Gruegel. She helps Gustave on the path to recovery and is one of the few who can confront him face to face.
GUSTAVE XII (FATHER)
As the King of Finney, Gustave XII is a distinguished political figure and elite soldier. He forms an alliance with Lord Nohl and works against Lord Otto and Lord Schud.
SOPHIE (MOTHER)
The Queen of Finney and daughter of Lord Nohl. After her father's death, she is married to Gustave XII to protect her father's domain.
PHILIPPE (YOUNGER BROTHER)
The son of Gustave XII and younger brother of Gustave, he later governs Nohl. He develops bitter feelings towards Gustave, blaming him for his mother's exile.
MARIE (YOUNGER SISTER)
The daughter of Gustave XII and younger sister of Gustave. She is forced to marry Lord Cantal at age eighteen for political reasons, having no memory of her exiled mother and brother.
How to Play
The Menu Screen
Pressing the button while the character is moving brings up the Menu Screen. There are nine headings in the Menu Screen. To select a heading, move the cursor to the desired heading and press the button.
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1. PARTY STATUS β Status of the Main Party and general information.
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2. CHARACTER STATUS β Personal data of each character.
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3. EQUIP ITEM β Switching Weapons & Armor.
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4. EQUIP ARTS β Switching Weapon Arts & Spell Arts.
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5. BATTLE STYLE β The player may voluntarily determine the settings during battle.
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6. PLAYER NOTES β Check Combo techniques and sudden techniques performed during battle.
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7. SYSTEM CONFIG
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8. ITEM
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9. SAVE β Saving records of the journey
1. Party Status
This command allows the player to view the status and general information relating to the Main Party. From the Menu Screen, select <Party Status>.
When pressed, the Party Status Screen will be displayed. Positioned in the middle of this screen is a dialogue box that displays the Main Party's general information. Within this box, the current year, current location, the number of chips held, and the total amount of money (CR=Crowns) held are displayed.
Displayed in the four corners of the screen are the Status Windows of the four Main Party members. The number in parentheses next to the maximum WP and SP value represents the recovery rate. During battle, each character will recover this amount each turn.
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Within any of the menu command screens, it is possible to access the Character Status Screen by pressing the L1 and L2 buttons, respectively.
2. Character Status
This command allows the player to scroll through the personal data of each character. From the Menu Screen, select <Character Status>. When the button is pressed, the Character Status Screen will appear.
Press the directional button to the LEFT/RIGHT to scroll through each character's status display.
Within the Skill Levels Window of the Character Status Screen, if there is a (+) mark to the left of an icon, this indicates that the character is naturally talented with the properties that correspond to that particular icon. These properties will affect the learning rate (to learn new Arts) during battle and raise proficiency after battle.
Beginning from the top, the status information displayed is as follows:
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Current/Maximum HP (Hit Points)
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Current/Maximum LP (Life Points)
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Current/Maximum (recovery rate): WP (Weapon Points)
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Current/Maximum (recovery rate): SP (Spell Points)
When HP reaches zero, the character will fall into a comatose state. When LP reaches zero, the character will fall into a comatose state. WP and SP are consumed when the character uses Weapon Arts and Spell Arts, so if these points are low, it is possible to reduce LP in order to draw out Weapon Arts and Spell Arts.
Character Status Screen Elements
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1. Character Name/Sex/Age
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2. Character Graphic
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3. Character Status
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4. Character Properties (indicated by +) and Arts Skill Level
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5. Equipped Weapon
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6. Equipped Armor
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7. Equipped Arts
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Within any of the menu command screens, it is possible to access the Character Status Screen and the Party Status Screen by pressing the L1 and L2 buttons, respectively.
3. Equip Item
With this command, equip (switch) or remove weapons and armor from characters. From the Menu Screen, select <Equip Item>. When the button is pressed, the cursor will move to the Equipped Items Window.
To remove an item, first select the item and press the button. Pressing the button again will move the cursor to the Items Window. From this window, select <Unequip Item> and press the button to remove the item.
Similarly, to equip or switch an item, first move the cursor to the item (or to a blank spot, if no weapons and armor) in the Weapon or Armor section and press the button. Press the button again to move the cursor to the Items Window. Select an item to be equipped or switched and press the button again to complete the process.
4. Equip Arts
With this command, equip (switch) or remove Weapon Arts and Spell Arts from characters. From the Menu Screen, select <Equip Arts>. When the button is pressed, the cursor will move to the Equipped Arts Window.
In this window, a line separates the items into two zones. The top zone includes the Arts that will remain unchanged (these items will be located above the line). The bottom zone includes those items that will be changed upon learning new Weapon Arts and/or Spell Arts (these items are located below the line).
From the Equipped Arts Window, select an item from either above or below the line, and press the button twice to cause a second cursor to appear in the Arts Window. From this window, select a Weapon Art or Spell Art (when removing a Weapon Art, choose <Unequip>) and press the button again to complete the process.
Reading Icons
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Weapon Arts
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Martial Arts
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Sword Arts
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Axe Arts
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Staff Arts
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Spear Arts
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Bow Arts
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Spell Arts
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Tree Arts
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Stone Arts
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Flame Arts
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Water Arts
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Tone Arts
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Beast Arts
5. Battle Style
This command switches allies or Party order so that battles involving the entire Party can be used in the most advantageous manner possible. From the Menu Screen, select <Battle Style>.
When the button is pressed, the cursor will move to the following
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