-84%Shadows: Awakening
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About
Sit upon the throne of the Varennes Empire and control several generations of rulers in a valiant battle against the Seven Heroes. A dynamic freeform scenario system - a hallmark of the million-selling SaGa RPG series - enables you to take command of a variety of protagonists along the line of imperial succession and experience the history of a nation as it grows and changes based on your actions.
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128 reviews
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- Languages:
- Developer:
- Square
- Publisher:
- Square Enix
- Engine:
- Unity
- Release date:
- 15 December 2017
- Genre:
- Recent Steam reviews:
- Not specified
- All Steam reviews:
- Mostly Positive (128)
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Description
Sit upon the throne of the Varennes Empire and control several generations of rulers in a valiant battle against the Seven Heroes. A dynamic freeform scenario system - a hallmark of the million-selling SaGa RPG series - enables you to take command of a variety of protagonists along the line of imperial succession and experience the history of a nation as it grows and changes based on your actions.
- Experience a compelling narrative that served as the cornerstone of the title's success on its initial release back in 1993.
- Use weapons and martial arts in heated battles to learn and master new combat techniques.
- Take advantage of each character attributes, learn new battle formations, concoct spells and temper weapons to grow the Varennes Empire.
Recommended system requirements
minimum*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *:
- Windows 7/8/8.1/10(64bit)
- Processor:
- Intel Core i3 1.6GHz
- Memory:
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- Intel HD Graphics 3000 (onboard CPU)
- DirectX:
- Version 11
- Storage:
- 2 GB available space
recommended*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
User reviews
Sarge Beach Time Bonkers Pup
Recommended | 10 Jan 2024
10.7h played
I dunno why this has mixed reviews its a SaGa game, they have wonky mechanics, perma death for your characters if you lose all your LP and wild wacky formations + skill combos. It looks great, runs great on the deck.
Helpful: 17
Banang
Recommended | 22 Sept 2023
68.1h played
A lot of the negative reviews are about how bad the port was a long time ago, that is not the case anymore. There are some minor issues, but not enough to detract from the game, I'll go over them. 1. No volume slider, I
Helpful: 16
Priyanshu
Recommended | 25 Jul 2025
81.8h played
"A rough start, but a legendary journey awaits." This was my first time playing Romancing SaGa, and as a fan of classic JRPGs—especially the Final Fantasy series—I was curious to try this often-overlooked gem from
Helpful: 13
Carlos Danger
Recommended | 20 Jun 2024
28.3h played
This game should be mentioned with Chrono Trigger and FF6 as the SNES rpg kings. Masterpiece. If you don't like it then I blame you for being weak, not the game.
Helpful: 13
Arbiter Libera
Recommended | 14 Dec 2024
40.1h played
tl;dr A blast from the past Romancing SaGa 2 feels almost like an alternate evolutionary route for the JRPG genre. One where story takes a backseat and character drama is far less important than mastering the glimmer
Helpful: 9
Clawplach32
Recommended | 16 Jul 2025
28.9h played
A remarkable piece of gaming history that is definitely worth your time, if you can get past some of the funky stuff. The remake is an improvement in every way, but there will always be a soft spot in my heart for the
Helpful: 9