Romancing Sa-Ga 2

Romancing Sa-Ga 2 is a role-playing game following the dynasty of the Kingdom of Avalon across multiple generations. Players begin as King Leon and choose successors among four heirs at the end of each reign, inheriting skills and abilities through a special magic system that carries over powers and experiences. The story involves battling the corrupted Seven Heroes (Kzinssie, Subier, Dantarg, Noel, Bokhohn, Rocbouquet, Wagnas) who once saved the world but now threaten it, while expanding the empire and handling politics, public works, and fund management. Battles use formations of up to six characters with a unique Glimmer system where weapon use can randomly learn new skills (up to eight per character, which can be forgotten). The game emphasizes non-linear exploration, multiple paths, and generational succession. What makes it stand out is its innovative inheritance mechanic allowing skill transfer between rulers, strategic battle formations, open-world expansion of the empire, and the sense of legacy across dynasties that influences later SaGa titles.