John Farrell
GamingTrendRomancing Saga 2 Revenge of the Seven review — a flawed masterpiece
Published 1/1/2025
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Series X|S / PS4 / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 10/24/2024
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a full remake of the groundbreaking non-linear RPG Romancing SaGa 2, which originally launched in Japan in 1993. Embark on an adventure featuring both new and classic SaGa franchise features, complete with Japanese and English voiceovers, original and rearranged compositions, and much more! This is an ideal entry point for new players and provides an amped-up experience for longtime fans.
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- Xeen, Square Enix
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- Square Enix
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The critic average is 82 across 14 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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80–896 reviews · 43%
70–793 reviews · 21%
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Heidi Kemps
GameSpotRomancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven Review
Published 11/5/2024
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Read originalKhayl Adam
Push SquareReview: Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (PS5) - Hardcore Remake Is a JRPG Blast from the Past
Published 10/29/2024
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsRomancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Review (PS5)
Published 10/25/2024
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90
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Read originalJoe Richards
PlayStation UniverseRomancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Review (PS5) - Revisiting a Grand Legacy - PlayStation Universe
Published 10/23/2024
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85
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Read originalBen Love
RPGFanRomancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Review | RPGFan
Published 10/23/2024
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95
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott White
RPG SiteRomancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Review | RPG Site
Published 10/23/2024
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80
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Read originalLucas White
ShacknewsRomancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven review: A SaGa for everyone
Published 10/23/2024
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Kennedy
TheGamerRomancing Saga 2: Revenge Of The Seven Review
Published 10/23/2024
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70
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Read originalVictor Tan
Checkpoint GamingRomancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Review - The hardest years of your lives - Checkpoint
Published 10/23/2024
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75
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