Fantasy SRPG “Vestalia Saga I+” released for free on PC. The battle drawn by game creator Shozo Kaga has been remade for easy play – -

On April 25th, Vestaria Project announced theVestalia Saga I+ (Vestalia Saga I+ ~The Exiled Knight and the Star Maiden~)‘ was released for PC. It can be downloaded for free from Vestaria Project’s Ci-en. It seems that new elements have been incorporated while adjusting the unreasonable parts based on “Vestalia Saga I”.

“Vestalia Saga I+” is a remake of the free PC game “Vestalia Saga I” released in September 2016. The original “Vestalia Saga I: The Exiled Knight and the Star Maiden” is an original fantasy SRPG mainly created by creator Shozo Kaga. The setting is Vestalia Island, located northwest of the Cerulon continent. The island is ruled by eight factions. The Kingdom of Mereda, located in the southeast, was considered the strongest country in Vestalia, as it was solely responsible for trade with the empire that ruled the continent. However, one day, a war broke out between the Mereda Kingdom and the Empire. It is said that the Kingdom of Mereda is on the verge of extinction after Duke Hrist of the Kingdom of Mereda burned an imperial ship.

The main character, Zeid, is a prince of the Kingdom of Redessa, a vassal state of the Kingdom of Mereda. During the battle, Zeid escapes from the capital with Princess Atle and sets off on a journey to the Republic of Venekia in the southwest. Armed with the sword entrusted to him by his late father, he confronts his harsh fate.

The battle between Zeid and his friends is expressed as a turn-based SRPG. In this game, players control friendly units on a tactical map and fight against numerous enemy units. Each map represents the situation of the scenario, and if the victory conditions are met, the map is cleared. Units are moved to achieve certain conditions, such as reaching a specific point or defeating a boss. Items, including weapons and magic books, have a number of uses. Growth elements such as level and class changes, as well as terrain effects, are also available. It is also characterized by challenging gameplay due to its high difficulty level. As for the game mode, there was also a relief mode that made it easier to train units.

This work, “Vestalia Saga I+”, is based on “Vestalia Saga I” with changes made. A major change is that you can now save/load at any time. In the original version, saves during strategy were limited to every 5 turns. This game allows you to save/load at any time, making it much easier to play. Not only have save/load restrictions been lifted, but a rating point system has also been introduced. It is said that if you load during battle, your evaluation points will decrease. There are also things you can do to get a high rating.

This work also includes adjustments from the original version. The aim is to eliminate unreasonable parts, and the overall difficulty level has been lowered. According to posts on X (formerly Twitter), the map and some units will be subject to adjustments, and additional events are also being prepared. Other new elements include shield items, special attack skills before movement, and provocation items. Physical/magical damage rates for escort skills, lances, and defensive skills are also set. In the latter half of the game, a “base system” will also appear, allowing players to organize and level up on small maps. This is a remake version that is easier to play and has evolved.

This work is produced by Vestaria Project, which is led by Shozo Kaga. He is a creator who has been involved in the early “Fire Emblem” series. According to the official website, “Vestalia Saga I” was developed as an SRPG with the participation of about 15 volunteers, triggered by a request for replay posted on his blog. It was released in 2016 as free software for a doujin project created by participants for their own enjoyment. The paid Steam version, which supports English/Chinese (Simplified), has received a positive rating of 86% out of 875 user reviews at the time of writing, giving it a status of “Very Positive”.

This work “Vestalia Saga I+” is a self-remake of such “Vestalia Saga I”. Related works include “Vestaria Saga Gaiden – The Sacred Sword of Silvavirch” and “Vestaria Saga Gaiden – The Hero of Lucca”. “Vestalia Saga” consists of two parts, and as of 2022, it is in the preparatory stage.

“Vestalia Saga I+” is now available for PC. It can be downloaded for free on Ci-en.