Romancing Sa Ga 2 is one of the many titles in the lauded Sa Ga roleplaying game series. In this popular entry, released in Japanese only in 1993 & boasting sales in excess of one million copies, the player's struggle spans multiple generations as he assumes the role of a series of rulers of the Varennes Empire in a valiant struggle against the Seven Heroes. A free scenario system—a hallmark of the Sa Ga series—enables the player to take command of a variety of protagonists along the line of imperial succession & experience the history of a nation as it grows & changes. This freedom of choice provides a compelling narrative that served as the cornerstone of the title's success on its initial release.