SaGa

Square Enix’s experimental RPG series, launched in 1989 on Game Boy as The Final Fantasy Legend in the West, is the brainchild of Akitoshi Kawazu. It’s known for non-linear storytelling, multiple protagonists, open-world exploration, and unconventional progression systems like “sparks” for learning abilities. From Romancing SaGa to SaGa Frontier and Scarlet Grace, it has cultivated a devoted fanbase drawn to its freedom and unpredictability.