PlayStation · RPG
SaGa Frontier
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Squaresoft |
| Publisher | Sony Computer Entertainment America |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | SaGa |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
SaGa Frontier is a role-playing game released in 1997 for the PlayStation, developed by Squaresoft and published by Sony Computer Entertainment America.
It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D.
It is part of the SaGa series; on the PS1 you can also try SaGa Frontier 2. The series also appears on other systems with Final Fantasy Legend III (DS) and Final Fantasy Legend II (DS). Squaresoft also made Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy IX for the PS1.
SaGa Frontier is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing SaGa Frontier is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
SaGa Frontier walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for SaGa Frontier.
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
SaGa Frontier FAQ
When did SaGa Frontier come out on the PS1?
SaGa Frontier was released for the PlayStation in 1997.
Who made SaGa Frontier?
It was developed by Squaresoft and published by Sony Computer Entertainment America.
Is SaGa Frontier multiplayer?
No. SaGa Frontier is a single-player game.
How long does SaGa Frontier take to play?
As a role-playing game, SaGa Frontier typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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