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"Panzer Dragoon Saga" is a critically acclaimed role-playing video game released for the Sega Saturn in 1998. Developed by Team Andromeda, one of Sega's internal studios, the game is the third installment in the Panzer Dragoon series, diverging from its predecessors’ rail shooter format to introduce RPG elements. Set in a post-apocalyptic world filled with ancient ruins and flying creatures, the story follows Edge, a young hunter who becomes embroiled in a conflict involving a mysterious girl named Azel and the enigmatic Empire. Players navigate through a richly detailed world from the back of a dragon, engaging in real-time combat that seamlessly blends strategy and action, a novel approach for RPGs of that era.

The gameplay in "Panzer Dragoon Saga" is distinctive for its innovative battle system, which allows players to control their dragon in 360-degree aerial combat, focusing on positioning and tactical maneuvers. The game's graphics were revolutionary at the time, making extensive use of the Sega Saturn’s 3D capabilities to create immersive environments and fluid character animations. Despite its late release in the console’s life cycle and limited production run, which rendered it a rare collector's item, "Panzer Dragoon Saga" received widespread acclaim for its unique gameplay mechanics, compelling narrative, and atmospheric setting. It remains a cult classic and one of the most celebrated RPGs in the genre, symbolizing a pinnacle of Sega Saturn’s potential.

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