Square Enix’s SaGa Emerald Beyond has received trailers showcasing its core cast, and today, some more extensive gameplay is available. In Vol. 1 of “Let’s Play SaGa Emerald Beyond with the Devs!”, localization director Neil Broadley goes over several mechanics, from exploration to combat.
There are 17 different worlds to explore, which change based on players’ decisions. Players access them by traversing the Junction with various doors offering battles or story events. One such door leads to The Sealed Castle but requires clearing four combat encounters and collecting their keys to open it.
Skipping ahead in the star, Broadley showcases the combat. One unique feature is Glimmering, where party members learn new abilities based on an encounter’s difficulty. A neat twist on this is Tsunanori Mido’s puppets that mimic techniques from other characters since they can’t learn any.
SaGa Emerald Beyond launches on April 25th for PS4, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android. Stay tuned for more Let’s Plays en route to launch.