SaGa Frontier

About

SaGa Frontier is a role-playing game set across a sci-fi/fantasy universe of interconnected worlds. You play as one of seven protagonists, each with distinct personalities and goals, navigating stories that range from a vengeful woman’s quest to a robot’s existential journey. The game’s open-ended structure lets you freely explore diverse regions, interact with characters, and tackle turn-based battles at your own pace. Progression is non-linear, with choices shaping your experience as you jump between locations and story threads. The game’s Free Scenario System stands out for its flexibility, allowing you to approach quests and conflicts in almost any order. Though released in 1997, its layered narratives and sci-fi meets fantasy setting have earned it a dedicated cult following. Available on PlayStation platforms, it rewards curiosity and experimentation, offering a large, player-driven adventure that feels ahead of its time.

Storyline

The plot of SaGa Frontier takes place in a science fiction/fantasy universe called "The Regions", a group of worlds with varying degrees of culture, unique races, technology, and magic. The game allows the player to follow the exploits of one of seven protagonists, each with his or her own storyline and goal. The game's "Free Scenario System" offers a large amount of non-linear gameplay, allowing the player to freely travel between many of the Regions, interact with other characters, and take part in turn-based combat.