I tried RS2 some time ago and went grinding for XP first to get a good start. But then I read the game only gets harder if you kill too many mobs while not progressing in the story. Is this the case in all of the SaGa games, grinding being punished?

1. Are these games like the Final Fantasy games where they don't follow a specific order in each game has their own story? 2. I had read that there is no exp in this game. And that your stats gains are based on your actions in combat. What exactly does that mean? 3. Do I have to play each character to get the whole story? Or is this one of those games where you pick a character and then everyone else eventually meets up?...

I've been playing for a few hours, and I don't "get it." I want to like this game. It seems so unique. I like exploration, a game doesn't need to hold my hand, but there needs to be something interesting to explore. I just see monsters or towns with nothing to do. I like not having quest markers or being told exactly what to do, but there need to be clues. It was neat to look for someone and talk to the innkeeper when I returned and she wasn't there, but that seems to be the exception. Everything else has ...

+1 german, I would love to play this game

So they're doing a physical edition in the West finally: Romancing SaGa - Minstrel Song- Remastered International. It has a few versions, comes with various languages, and a Deluxe (some merch) or Collectors (LOTS of merch) version. The official website states that it has the following Key features: * Brand New Localization * Full HD graphical update * 4 characters (possibly spoiler IDK) can now be recruited * New Game + Mode with superbosses Are these new to the International edition, or are they just...