Square Enix has announced today that Romancing SaGa will ship to retailers on
October 11, 2005, exclusively for the PlayStation 2. The game will be available
for a suggested retail price of $39.99, and is rated "E10+" for Everyone 10 and
older.
Some more info from the press release:
A thousand years ago, Saruin was imprisoned. Now the barriers that contain
him are weakening, and his foreboding shadow threatens to swallow the world of
Mardias once again. Who will rid the world of Saruin's scourge? A mysterious
minstrel appears and guides the group to adventure, at times shielding them from
adversity. Occasionally, the minstrel forces grave choices upon them, which
change their world and twist the plots they encounter.
Romancing SaGa reclaims the renowned features of the series and boasts all new
elements enhancing gameplay, bringing the player even deeper into the story. The
free-roaming scenario system gives gamers a choice of eight intriguing playable
characters, each with their own unique adventures and individual goals.
Depending on the character and actions chosen, the plot and the subsequent
events differentiate dramatically. This free-roaming scenario system promises
the ultimate in open-ended adventure.
