Seiken Densetsu 3 – 1995 Developer Interview (Patreon)

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This 1995 interview covers the development of the Square action-RPG Seiken Densetsu 3, the sequel to the beloved Secret of Mana and a game that was famously denied--and has still yet to receive--an official overseas release. Over the course of this discussion, director Tanaka, designer Ishii and composer Kikuta outline their initial concepts for the game’s cast, the realization of ideas that couldn’t be implemented in the previous game, and the points of differentiation between Seiken Densetsu and its sister series, Final Fantasy.