The 7th Saga
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| Developer: | Produce |
| Publisher: | Enix |
| Release date: | 1993 |
| Genre: | Role Playing Game |
| Game modes: | Single player |
| ESRB rating: | Pre-ESRB |
| Platform: | SNES |
| Media: | Cartridge |
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Overview
The 7th Saga is a role playing game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, known as Elnard in Japan. The player chooses one of seven playable characters, all of whom separately embark on a quest to locate seven magical runes. During the game, the player may join with one of the other playable characters to fight as a team, and may also fight against other playable characters.
The game is also known for its unforgiving difficulty, considered by many to be one of the most difficult RPGs ever created.
Story
You can choose from the following characters: Lux Tizer (Tetujin), Lejes Rimul (Demon), Kamil Dowonna (Knight), Valsu Saizer (Priest), Esuna Busy (Elf), Wilme Pelin (Alien), and Olvan Jaess (Dwarf). All seven characters were brought before King Lemele and trained for a purpose. That purpose was to discover the runes.
Each rune gives the wielder great power. The one who brings all of them back to the king, becomes the king's heir. To find them, the king gives each character a Crystal Ball to assist them in their search.
Gameplay
There are 3 modes of play: Safe area, enemy-infested area, and in-battle.
When the player is in a safe area, usually in a city, they can walk around as much as they want. The player can talk to NPCs, buy and sell items, search for hidden items, and rest at an inn. Also the player may duel the other characters, or even convince one to join you.
When the player is in an enemy-infested area, the Magic Crystal item in the top-left appears. That crystal shows where enemies are, where cities and dungeons are, and where a rune is located. If a white dot get too close to the center, a battle will break out. The player must move around quickly while grabbing chests and finding the way, since the enemies are always getting closer.
When the player is in battle, the perspective shows your character and ally, if any, from behind looking at one to three enemies. You have to select an option and take turns with the enemy and ally. The goal is to kill the enemy and not die in the process. The player can attack, defend, cast a spell, use an item, or run. If the player wins, their character gets experience points and money.
Gaining experience results in attaining levels which improve a character's skill. Buying better weapons and armor with the money, improves a character's fighting ability.
Ports/Sequels
The 7th Saga has a sequel called Mystic Ark. It was not released outside of Japan.