The 7th Saga

Description

Choose your champion from seven wildly diverse heroes—including a robot, demon, elf, and alien—in this ambitious Enix RPG where you're all hunting the same seven magical runes. The twist? Your fellow apprentices aren't just NPCs—they're active competitors you'll encounter, fight, and potentially team up with throughout your journey. An innovative radar system lets you see enemies approaching in real-time, turning dungeon exploration into a strategic cat-and-mouse game. The story takes a dramatic turn when you discover your mentor is actually the ancient villain Gorsia, who time-traveled from the past to manipulate you into collecting his scattered power. Known among RPG enthusiasts for its punishing difficulty (enemies were significantly buffed for the US release while player stats were nerfed), The 7th Saga rewards persistence with one of the SNES's most mind-bending time-travel narratives. Each playable character offers completely different equipment and magic, making multiple playthroughs feel genuinely distinct.