Comparison

Vay vs ROMANCING SAGA 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vay

Embark on an epic quest to rescue your kidnapped fiancée and save your kingdom from destructive war machines. This cult classic RPG offers a compelling story, challenging gameplay, and numerous improvements for a modern experience.

Highlights
  • Compelling and engrossing story
  • User selectable difficulty
  • Animated cutscenes with audio
  • Auto-save feature
  • Over 100 enemies and bosses
  • Expansive areas to explore
  • Updated music
Features
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The 16-bit cult classic RPG from 1994 returns with tons of improvements! When your peaceful kingdom is attacked on your wedding day and your wife-to-be is kidnapped, it falls to you to journey across the world and stop the terrible machines of war that threaten to lay waste to it. FEATURES: User selectable difficulty makes this title great for both beginners and RPG veterans Compelling and engrossing story Nearly ten minutes of animated cutscenes with English and Japanese audio Auto-save feature allows you to play in small increments Over 100 enemies and a dozen challenging bosses Over 90 expansive areas to explore Updated music that loops seamlessly Bluetooth controller support Achievements Absolutely no microtransactions Please note that as of version 2.2, this game requires an A9 or better processor.

About

ROMANCING SAGA 2

Embark on an epic journey as a succession of emperors in this remastered RPG. Experience a vast, open-ended story where your actions shape the world's history. Discover new dungeons, classes, and features in this classic tale.

Highlights
  • Succession of emperors gameplay
  • Open-ended free-form scenario system
  • Remastered graphics and English translation
  • New dungeons and classes
  • New Game+
  • Autosave functionality
  • Smartphone-optimized UI
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Romancing SaGa 2, originally released only in Japan in 1993, has been completely remastered and now receives its first ever official English translation! ■Supported Devices■ iPhone 5 or later iPad third generation or later iPad mini second generation or later iPod touch sixth generation or later only. We are unable to guarantee that the app will function on unsupported devices. ■No two players will experience the story in the same way■ Alongside DRAGON QUEST and FINAL FANTASY, the SaGa series is one of Square Enix’s most beloved. The first three titles were originally branded overseas under the “FINAL FANTASY LEGEND” moniker for Game Boy, and garnered critical acclaim for their complex yet compelling combat system. Romancing SaGa 2 takes the varied gameplay of other entries in the series and combines it with an open-ended free-form scenario system whose story is as vast as the world in which it plays out. The player takes the role of a succession of emperors, painting the history of the world with each and every action. Familiar series hallmarks such as formations and glimmers make a return in this unique title. ■Story■ It all begins with the song of a lone bard in a bustling pub. Great nations such as the Varennes Empire, which had once ensured peace throughout the world, stagnated and atrophied over the course of centuries, and sinister forces started emerging in outlying areas. Ere long, peace spiraled into war and the common folk spoke in hushed words of the Seven Heroes—historical figures who saved the world once and who, it was hoped, would do so again. ■Additional Elements■ ▷New dungeons ▷New classes: diviner and ninja ▷New Game+ ▷Autosave ▷UI specifically designed for smartphones

Screenshots

Vay4 screens
ROMANCING SAGA 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vay at $5.99 against ROMANCING SAGA 2's $17.99. Vay also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months). ROMANCING SAGA 2's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Vay costs $5.99 and ROMANCING SAGA 2 $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ROMANCING SAGA 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 69 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Vay's written reviews are positive against 66% of ROMANCING SAGA 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, ROMANCING SAGA 2 every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vay versus ROMANCING SAGA 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVayROMANCING SAGA 2
Price$5.99 — better$17.99
Rating4.0 (78 ratings)4.2 (69 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews — better66.3% of reviews
Number of ratings78 — better69
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB389 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSoMoGa, Inc.SQUARE ENIX

Customer experience

Vay

All ratings78 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews403 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral12.9%
Negative13.6%

ROMANCING SAGA 2

All ratings69 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative25.0%

User reviews

Vay

From 78 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great classic RPG
  • 👍 Lots of gameplay content
  • 👍 Smooth controls and UI
  • 👍 Excellent value for money
  • 👍 Nostalgic experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🐛 Buggy cutscenes
  • 🔍 Lacking information on equipment
  • 🤔 Dated graphics and animations
  • 🤔 Repetitive music

ROMANCING SAGA 2

From 69 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Deep and challenging gameplay
  • 🎶 Godly soundtrack
  • 🗺️ Open world exploration
  • 🌟 Unique mechanics
  • 💯 Rewarding experience

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Confusing mechanics
  • 🕹️ Wonky controls
  • ❓ Lack of direction
  • 📉 Steep learning curve
  • 🐌 Slow battles

Bugs and requests

Vay

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after using certain spells
  • Inability to access some areas due to glitches
  • Saved data loss after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a virtual d-pad for movement
  • Improve equipment comparison at shops
  • Enhance cutscenes and animations
  • Provide more in-game hints and guidance

ROMANCING SAGA 2

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Game stuck in storyline
  • Crashes in dungeons (Gemstone Cave, Termite Den)
  • PS4 controller not working properly
  • Freezes during Noel fight
  • Game freezes during Noel fight
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  • Game crashes every few battles
  • Can't get through castle gate
  • Thieve's Guild quest not available
  • Pay NPC disappeared
  • Sound not working
  • LP can't rise from sleeping
  • Sealing skills instead of selling
  • Accidentally removed all skills
  • Game freezes in Noel fight
  • Noel fight freezes game

Requested features

8 requests
  • Controller support
  • Korean localization
  • Selectable language options
  • Fix controller issues
  • Add dark mode
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  • Add visible virtual control panel
  • More languages embedded
  • Digital copy of game manual

In-app purchases

None

Vay

No in-app purchases

None

ROMANCING SAGA 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vay free?
Vay costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ROMANCING SAGA 2 free?
ROMANCING SAGA 2 costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vay or ROMANCING SAGA 2?
ROMANCING SAGA 2 is rated higher. Vay averages 4.0 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while ROMANCING SAGA 2 averages 4.2 from 69 ratings.
Do Vay or ROMANCING SAGA 2 have ads?
Neither Vay nor ROMANCING SAGA 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vay or ROMANCING SAGA 2?
Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, and ROMANCING SAGA 2 every 23 months. Most recently, Vay was updated on September 29, 2026 and ROMANCING SAGA 2 on September 28, 2026.

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