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Romancing Saga 3’s improvisational JRPG battles have finally turned me into a fan
A hands-on preview of the remake of Romancing Saga 3 has turned a previously uninterested player into a fan, thanks to combat that rewards experimentation. Its Glimmer system can transform certain attacks into new abilities during battle, making routine encounters feel like opportunities to discover ways to strengthen the party.
The preview took place at New York Comic Con and focused on a dungeon and a fight against the dragon Gwayne. Players can also choose formations that change party attributes, such as improving melee capability or speed; the game’s developer is Xeen, with Square Enix as publisher, and it is due on 16 February 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
In short
- Glimmer can turn attacks into new abilities.
- Formations adjust the party’s combat strengths.
- The remake is due in February 2027.
Explained simply
Romancing SaGa 3 is a Japanese role-playing game in which players guide a party of characters through a fantasy adventure. This remake updates the game for current consoles and computers while retaining its turn-based battles, where players choose actions for their party.
A central feature is Glimmer: during combat, some attacks can spark new abilities, giving players reasons to try different moves. Party formations also affect strengths such as speed and melee combat. The remake is being developed by Xeen and published by Square Enix, and is scheduled for release on 16 February 2027.
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