SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered

I’m not sure why Square Enix has decided to become so prolific with the SaGa property. Three games in a single 12-month timespan is the most ambitious release schedule we’ve ever seen for it. But I’m also not complaining. SaGa has always been something of the forgotten child of Square Enix’s JRPG properties. With any luck, that’s changing now, and a whole bunch of people are going to realise just how good Frontier 2 here is for the first time.

MonsterVineFrank Wood

SaGa Frontier 2 tells an ambitious, generational story that involves two major familial lines over the years and the way a mysterious object intertwines these stories. Originally a little bit of a messier experience, SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered smoothes out some of the rougher edges and adds some greatly appreciated quality of life aspects while also slapping a nice coat of paint on its beautiful watercolor art.

Loot Level ChillLyle Pendle

8/10

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered is a wonderful experience even in 2025, thanks to great combat, gorgeous visuals and some modern tweaks.

Twisted VoxelSalal Awan

8/10

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered revitalizes a cult classic with stunning visual preservation and crucial quality-of-life upgrades. While its uneven gameplay systems show their age, the game's breathtaking watercolor aesthetic and ambitious dual-narrative structure remain uniquely captivating.

Nintendo LifeTrent Cannon

8/10

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered is a solid port of a great JRPG from more than two decades ago. It keeps what was special about the original — the story and the characters — and adds to it with new plot elements. While we weren’t in love with the combat mechanics or the exploration puzzles, they don’t get in the way of a great story. Just like we don’t love everything about our family, we could overlook the game’s shortcomings to focus on what made it memorable.

Console CreaturesBobby Pashalidis

8/10

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered brings another excellent cult classic to modern audiences. While not a standard RPG, it does some bold things with intertwined storytelling, and beautiful, updated watercolour visuals draw out the best of this title.

ShackNewsLucas White

8/10

It’s a great time to be into SaGa. Kawazu’s team has been able to build on the success of some risky remasters, all the way to making a brand-new game and a full remake that has helped solidify SaGa as one of Square Enix’s secret weapons. As such, SaGa Frontier 2: Remastered was seen as the perfect time to try a “shadow drop,” and see how the RPG community reacts. I hope it does well, because not only is a new SaGa always a good time, but this remaster is a beautiful example of how an older game can be preserved and refined at the same time.

Final WeaponEstelle Mejia

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered is a wonderful way to experience this classic RPG. Regardless of whatever story path you may choose, you are guaranteed a good time.

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

7.4/10

I have fond memories of playing this RPG back in the PS1 days and here's SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered so let's see how well it has held up.

Nintendo World ReportJoel A. DeWitte

7/10

Saga Frontier 2 Remastered is a unique, complicated relic of its time. A compelling cast of characters in a game that gives you glimpses of their personal struggles while focusing more on the long arc of history. A fresh feeling, flexible combat system tied to a series of dungeons that are thematically interesting but fundamentally humdrum. Special features and additions to this remaster that highlight its beauty, give better accessibility to weapon stocks, and give the tempo a much-needed speed boost, but feels incomplete compared to its remaster contemporaries. Ultimately, I had a gratif...

Playstation UniverseGarri Bagdasarov

7/10

SaGa Frontier 2 was ahead of its time. Though not everyone will feel the love with this remaster considering its notorious difficulty, SaGa Frontier 2 maintains a special place in the genre for its unique combat, storytelling, and incredible art style. It's just a shame it can be such a brutally difficult game.

GamesticDaRmaZat

Unscored

This remaster of SaGa Frontier 2 strikes the perfect balance between preserving the authenticity of the original—out of respect for this timeless JRPG classic—and implementing modern enhancements that make the game more accessible to both veterans and newcomers alike. The many valuable additions, emotional storylines, strategic and deeply rewarding turn-based combat, and the gorgeous soundtrack more than make up for the somewhat pixelated visuals (depending on your screen size) and the slower-paced gameplay. A must-have for fans of classic (J)RPGs.