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[Beowvlf]

Yeah, I know. But I got the chance to snag it last month for a whopping $3, and I figured what the hell.

I don't like it. At all. And I honestly wasn't bothered by the idea of any of the aspects of the game many complained about upon release. Until I played it.

Is it just me, or is everything in this game randomized? The whole movement system on that board game field thingie is completely random, and despite thinking I wouldn't mind it at all, I absolutely despise it. It's just too boring. I feel like I'm barely doing anything myself.

Then there are the spinning wheels. Which control everything. EVERYTHING. Why can't I just open a treasure box without spinning a wheel? And what the fuck does that third symbol even mean?! And why do I get no tutorial? I had no idea what the hell I was doing for the first 30 minutes, and didn't even realize how to open a treasure chest until I found it accidentally.

One great aspect is the soundtrack though, which is damn fine.

Did anyone enjoy this game? What am I missing, if anything? And is Romancing Saga any different/better?

 

[jiggle]

Awesome soundtrack, and great artworks from Naora. Too bad the game is so.... untraditional.




Romancing Sagas and Saga Frontiers are quite different from Unlimited.

 

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Did anyone enjoy this game? What am I missing, if anything?

Some people did. Check out Joewoof's comments on the game on the GameFAQs USaGa board for some reaons to like it. Personally, I found things to like about it, but the whole thing was so poorly documented - and often sloppy - that I gave up on it eventually. And yeah, the soundtrack and art are lovely (heya, jiggle!).

And is Romancing Saga any different/better?

Yes, and yes. It's much more fleshed-out, much more playable, and much better-documented. It's also more fun.

I wrote up semi-extensive thoughts on both, with some comparisons: USaGa | Romancing Saga