SaGa Frontier 2

SaGa Frontier 2 is a deep, intelligent RPG. Though similar in method of play to SaGa Frontier, is a much more sophisticated game.

The plot of this game [made for Sony Playstation] centers around Emperor Gustav XII and his sometimes tyranical family and political dynasty...for 5 generations.

The Gustav timeline also crosses paths with the secondary storyline of Will and his multi-generational quest for vengeance against the extremely powerful soul-stealing Egg.

One has the option of starting with either the Gustav or Will storyline, which offers differing historical events depending upon which is started first.

An in-game journal helps the player keep track of the timeline.

As for the battle system, SaGa Frontier 2 is pretty much the same as it's predecessor; but with many more options and creative magic, weapon, and ability choices per character. Weapon and magic skills are called 'arts' in SF2.

Also, there are 3 battle modes: single, team, or tactical. The single mode allows one selected character to fight the villian - great for developing new physical and weapon arts.

Team mode is the standard RPG battle mode. Up to 4 characters fight a single enemy, sometimes combining their powers at random for a deadly, massive attack. Yes...the combos are back.

Tactical mode is a planned, grid-like, military type battle mode - used in the war or campaign parts of the game.

To sum up this scant review of SaGa Frontier 2 - if you liked SaGa Frontier....you'll really enjoy this one.