History VideoGame / SagaFrontier

** Asellus herself is similar to [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVI Terra]], both being [[HalfHumanHybrid Half Human Hybrids]], and have a similar color scheme, and look, but Asellus is a bit more masculine. Both also have identity crysises, albeit for diffrent reasons. Both also have the abbility to transform into a form that accentuates their nonhuman blood.

* {{Engrish}}: Not nearly as bad as many examples, especially back in '98, but there are a few minor ones-- "Facinatur'''u'''" was likely meant to be "Facinatur'''e'''," while "Omb'''l'''e" was probably supposed to be "Omb'''r'''e." The Region of Margmel likewise seems to be a mistranslation of [[CelticMythology "Mag Mell"]]. In addition, "katana" is always translated as "sword", rather than left "katana", which leads to some swords having "sword skill usable" as their description and katana moves being labeled as "sword move" in the sword technique folder.

** Averted in the case of exactly four swords--Asura, Kusanagi, Light Sword, and Ray Sword are colored differently in battle than any other. Shields are also colored differently depending on which you have, but only appear when being used.

** Dr. Nusakan bears a rather creepy resemblance to [[FinalFantasyVII Dr. Hojo]], as well.

So reads the back of the case for ''[=SaGa=] Frontier'', the first ''VideoGame/{{SaGa}}'' game released in North America since ''VideoGame/{{SaGa 3}}'' (aka ''Final Fantasy Legend III'') and the first one on the {{PlayStation}}. It came out March 25 1998, (July 11 '97 in Japan) and was produced by {{Square|Enix}}soft's Production Team 2 (referred to as "2nd Division" in-game.) The 75 song soundtrack was composed and arranged by KenjiIto, who also did the soundtracks for previous ''[=SaGa=]'' titles.

* KenjiIto

* OptionalPartyMember: There's a grand total of 31 recruitable characters, though depending on who you're playing, the number is closer to 20. That said, all but one of the protagonists can be recruited in another's game.

** With the help of a couple items in the game that allow you to cast a spell from certain schools, it is possible for someone with the gift of Rune Magic or Mystic Magic to have some Arcane or Realm spells and then use the item to regain all the spells of the gifted school, though the use in the latter case is questionable since the strongest Realm spell is gift-only.

* MutuallyExclusiveMagic: As detailed in MagicAIsMagicA, no one can learn both a school of magic and its opposite, though you can still buy spells from opposing schools. [[spoiler: Except Blue and Rouge, who are specifically designed to break this rule.]]

* DualWielding: Possible, and required by some moves, like Cross Slash and Two Gale Slash

* CuttingOffTheBranches: Some of the recruitable characters can be bought to your party the same way (for example, you can always have Emelia join your party in the other scenarios after you complete one of the Rune quests) in several scenarios, with some only changing if you play as a certain character (some of the mystics that can be sought after in other scenarios are recruited automatically during Asellus' scenario). On the other hand, Red and Blue are mutually exclusive to their scenarios, and cannot be recruited in any of the others.
** ''Entire races'' cannot be found in some scenarios. In Asellus', she cannot recruit any Mecs.

** There are two [[ManaSeries Rabite statues]] just outside the shrine in Devin. They also exist as enemies in-game, though it's unlikely you'll see them.

* EmergencyTransformation: Asellus to a half-mystic thanks to Orlouge, Red to a super hero thanks to Alkarl. Their reactions to their respective changes are opposite eachother- While Red [[JumpedAtTheCall is excited]] about his new-found power to defeat evil, Asellus is afraid and confused about exactly what being a half-mystic entails.

* BlandNameProduct: "Bucci[[hottip:*: Gucci]]" brand handbags.

* CodeName: The IRPO operatives- they're all {{Appropriated Appellation}}s, too. "[[BerserkButton Crazy]][[hottip:*:'Short' would probably be a better translation]]" Fuse, [[TheVoiceless Silence]], Rabbit and [[IceQueen "Icy" Doll]]. Probably Cotton as well.

** The DSC[[hottip:*:Dream Super Combo, Deadly Super Combo, Deadly Suplex Combo, or Dangerous Suplex Combo, depending on who you ask]] , if you have a character proficient at physical attacks, can be unlocked very early in some quests.

* EleventhHourSuperpower: Blue learns and masters all magic after you fight Rouge. Also, during Red's game, you get to walk around as Alkaiser towards the very end[[hottip:*:This is actually bad if you haven't leveled properly, as Alkaiser's stats are based on Red's, and Alkaiser doesn't get ''any'' stat increases, so you can be stuck with a ''very'' underpowered Alkaiser if you're not careful]].

* PublicDomainArtifact: The Treasures of Amaterasu can be found in Sei's Tomb. The Kusanagi is one of the most powerful swords in the game, and one of a few that are colored differently than normal[[hottip:*:It's blue. The others are Asura, Lightsword, and Alkaiser's Raysword]], ''and'' comes with a special attack. The Mirror is a shield that grants immunity to fire and water attacks, and equipping the Necklace allows access to the Sacred Song attack, a powerful move that's especially effective on undead creatures. Interestingly, Murakumo, the other name for the sword, can be found there, but it's half as strong as the Kusanagi.

** Red's not the only person to become a super hero after Black Cross destroyed his [[strike:base]] home- [[HimitsuSentaiGoranger Himitsu Sentai]] did it first. Late in his game, one of the fights in the [=BlackX=] base consists of a Red Fighter, a Yellow Fighter, a Green Fighter, a Pink Fighter, and a Blue Fighter, the same colors the protagonists from the show wear.

So reads the back of the case for [=SaGa=] Frontier. [=SaGa=] Frontier was the first "{{SaGa}}" game released in North America since [=SaGa III=], (Final Fantasy Legend 3) and the first one on the {{Playstation}}. It came out March 25 1998, (July 11 '97 in Japan) and was produced by SquareSoft's Production Team 2 (referred to as "2nd Division" in-game.) The 75 song soundtrack was composed and arranged by KenjiIto, who also did the soundtracks for previous {{SaGa}} titles.

Saga Frontier is unique in that there are seven playable protagonists, each with their own individual quest. It also uses a 'system data' feature, which, if you complete one character's story, will [[NewGamePlus give bonuses to the characters in subsequent quests.]]

There's also a [[Characters/SagaFrontier Character Sheet]] in progress.

!! This game provides examples of:

* CompleteImmortality: Mystics seem to have a combination of TheAgeless and a HealingFactor.

* AmazingTechnicolorBattlefield: Boss X, Orlouge, and Genocide Heart

* [[spoiler: DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu: Averted in Blue's ending, in which he fights Hell's Lord for eternity.]]

* PowerCopy: Mystics, Monsters, and Mecs learn new skills from defeated opponents.