Ronde #BestOfSaturn

Released in time for Halloween 1997, Atlus’ Ronde is an SRPG set in the Majin Tensei universe. Strange crystal statues have been unearthed, and one comes to life as the demon Moloch and captures your younger brother.

The gameplay is turn-based SRPG fare, with sprites overtop a 3D environment. Battles see the two fighter sprites superimposed on a diorama-like dais as they execute their moves.

Very text-heavy, laden with FMV cutscenes, and slow-moving, this two-disc game is nevertheless interesting and highly atmospheric.

	Peter Malek
		A Saturn fan since the beginning, Peter plays Saturn almost exclusively. For Peter, Saturn represents a moment in time where 2D games were at their best, 3D was just rising, and fascinating gaming 'firsts' were commonplace.  There are very few Saturn games that Peter cannot find some enjoyment in!