Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven: Japanese reviews are 96.4% positive

Overall review numbers

Of the 1,603 reviews collected, 1,546 recommend the game. That gives a positive rate of 96.4 percent. This collected count sits slightly lower than Steam's historical figure. Steam lists a positive percentage of 96.5 percent across 1,606 reviews. Both figures were recorded on 24 September 2026. The collected reviews carry a 95 percent confidence interval between 95.4 percent and 97.2 percent.

What reviewers praise

Gameplay, combat, and core mechanics appear in 70.1 percent of reviews that recommend the game. Players writing reviews in Japanese describe the battle system as demanding yet rewarding. They note that enemies scale with player progress. Strategic equipment changes become necessary for success. The scaling mechanic adds weight to every encounter. Amount of content, length, and replayability are mentioned in 31.7 percent of positive reviews. Reviewers highlight the multiple difficulty settings. They appreciate the freedom of the free scenario structure. Graphics and art direction comes up in 23.4 percent of recommending reviews. Commenters praise the three-dimensional character models.

原作愛にあふれながら新規にも裾野を広げたスクエニ史上最高のリメイク作品

A remake overflowing with love for the original that broadens its appeal to newcomers, the highest in Square Enix history

Detailed enemy designs receive frequent mentions. Characters and character design is discussed in 21.2 percent of positive reviews. Players note that visual updates make the cast feel more alive. Voice acting adds significant appeal to the experience. Difficulty and balance is referenced in 17.1 percent of reviews that recommend the title. Readers appreciate the challenge of the Original difficulty mode. Clear visibility of hidden statistics improves the learning curve. Story, scenario, and writing appears in 15.1 percent of positive reviews. Commenters appreciate how added dialogue clarifies the original plot. Expanding the Seven Heroes arc receives approval.

What reviewers criticise

Gameplay, combat, and core mechanics appear in 77.2 percent of reviews that do not recommend the game. Players writing reviews in Japanese criticize the lack of equipment presets. Stressful gear swaps occur frequently. Random number generation sometimes ignores formation bonuses. Difficulty and balance is mentioned in 36.8 percent of negative reviews. Readers point out that leveling up strengthens enemies. The Original difficulty feels punishing to many. Amount of content, length, and replayability comes up in 35.1 percent of non-recommending reviews. Commenters feel that added story segments for the Seven Heroes are incomplete. Fast travel options could be expanded further.

ゲームがカクつく、動作が重い方々へ

For those who experience stuttering or heavy performance

Performance, optimization, bugs, and crashes is discussed in 31.6 percent of negative reviews. Players report that the game can stutter during battles. Resolution scaling sometimes causes frame drops. Story, scenario, and writing appears in 15.8 percent of non-recommending reviews. Readers find the narrative thin in places. The emperor stops speaking after the first major event. Characters and character design is referenced in 12.3 percent of negative reviews. Commenters miss the darker art style of the original. Some modernized designs look too soft to veteran players.

Who wrote these reviews

Players writing reviews in Japanese have spent a median of 72.1 hours with the game. The collected sample contains 1,603 reviews. Recommending reviews focus heavily on gameplay, combat, and core mechanics at 70.1 percent. Non-recommending reviews mention that same topic in 77.2 percent of cases. The gap widens with performance, optimization, bugs, and crashes. This topic appears in 4.1 percent of positive reviews but 31.6 percent of negative ones. Difficulty and balance splits the audience as well. It shows up in 17.1 percent of recommending reviews and 36.8 percent of non-recommending ones. Amount of content, length, and replayability is cited by 31.7 percent of supporters and 35.1 percent of detractors. Music, sound, and voice acting remains a minor topic across both groups. It appears in 5.3 percent of positive reviews and 3.5 percent of negative ones.

[H1]JRPGを求める人は買うな。[/H1]

If you want a JRPG, do not buy it.

The data shows that players who recommend the title prioritize core systems and visual presentation. Those who do not recommend it frequently cite technical hiccups and pacing issues.