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Romancing SaGa 3

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Also known as
ロマンシング サ・ガ3

Choose from eight protagonists in this non-linear RPG to survive the apocalyptic Death Eclipse.

Romancing SaGa 3 was originally released for the Super Famicom (SNES) in Japan on November 11, 1995. This is the earliest commercial release of the game on any platform, and the SNES version is the original version.


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About Romancing SaGa 3

Romancing SaGa 3 is a role playing game where players select one of eight protagonists to experience a shared narrative. The setting is defined by a recurring cosmic event called the Death Eclipse, which occurs every three centuries and is fatal to all newborn life. Historical cycles show that a single child survives each Eclipse, with one past survivor becoming a demon king and another a holy king who defeated him. The approach of the next Eclipse creates uncertainty over the fate of the coming survivor.

Gameplay involves turn based party combat and includes large scale strategic battles between armies. A central progression system allows characters to improve their weapons and spells through repeated use in battle. The story follows the chosen protagonist, such as Princess Monica, who uncovers a plot against her brother and must journey to warn him, gathering allies along the way.

Romancing SaGa 3 Screenshots

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Title screen
Lovely intro
The story, the story...
The game has some really beautiful graphics...
Meeting outside of an inn
Riding through the forest...
The fates of several heroes meet in this tavern
The game will take you to deserts...
...and snowy regions!
A mysterious place...
Battle against low-level wild animals
This scenario begins in a palace