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==Development== ''Unlimited SaGa'' was [[game director|directed]] and [[game producer|produced]] by [[Akitoshi Kawazu]], the creator of the ''SaGa'' series. The characters were designed by [[Yuichi Shiota]], and the art direction was handled by [[Yusuke Naora]], who previously worked on ''[[Final Fantasy X]]''. For the graphics, Square partnered with [[Adobe Systems]] to create "Sketch Motion" during battles. Using programs such as [[Adobe Photoshop|Photoshop]] and [[Adobe After Effects|After Effects]], hand-drawn 2D designs were combined with 3D models to create a unique hybrid look.<ref name="Sketch">{{cite web | author=Adobe | title=SQUARE - UNLIMITED SaGa Feature | url=http://www.adobe.com/jp/digitalimag/features/square_saga/index.html| publisher=Adobe.com | accessdate=2008-06-12}}</ref> As with other games in the series, director Akitoshi Kawazu chose a non-traditional way of designing the game. He stated, "As far as ''Unlimited Saga'' is concerned, we said let's tackle the basics of game design once again. We didn't try to emphasize the realistic details, but rather symbolize, and cut out the parts we didn't need. We thought, let's dare to do a 'not express' thing and we calmly [stuck] to that route."<ref name="Quote">{{cite web | author=Chris Winkler, Eve C. | date=2003 | title=Creator's Talk Interview #1: Akitoshi Kawazu | url=http://www.rpgfan.com/features/creatorstalk/index1.html | publisher=[[RPGFan]] | accessdate=2008-06-12}}</ref> ===Audio=== {{seealso|Music of the SaGa series}} The music was composed by [[Masashi Hamauzu]], while [[synthesizer]] programming was done by [[Ryo Yamazaki]]. The two previously collaborated on the soundtrack for ''[[SaGa Frontier 2]]'' after the departure of previous series composer [[Kenji Ito]]. Because the game uses [[streaming audio in video games|streaming audio]], it was possible for the sound team to use real acoustic instrument sounds in place of a synthesizer.<ref name="songs">{{cite music release notes| Name=UNLIMITED: SaGa Original Soundtrack | Artist=Masashi Hamauzu and Ryo Yamazaki | Type=album| Year=2002| Format=CD liner| Publisher=DigiCube| PID=SSCX-10078~9| Location=Japan}}</ref> Three pieces, including "March in C", were written for full [[orchestra]]. Live recording of [[chamber ensemble]]s of tracks such as "Feel Uneasy About the Wonders" and "Battle Theme IV" pitted solo instruments against one another to create what Hamauzu considered a [[Latin American music|Latin sound]]. The ending vocal piece "Soaring Wings" was written specifically for singer [[Mio Kashiwabara]].<ref name="songs"/> ''Unlimited Saga'' features 5-channel [[surround sound]] support from [[Dolby Laboratories|Dolby]]'s [[Dolby Pro Logic#Dolby Pro Logic II|Pro Logic II]].<ref name="Dolby">{{cite web | author=Heath Hindman | date=2003 | title=Preview: Unlimited SaGa | url=http://www.rpgamer.com/games/saga/usaga/usagaprev.html | publisher=RPGamer | accessdate=2008-06-10}}</ref> The game's soundtrack consists of 58 songs spanning two discs. It was released on January 22, 2003.<ref name="Soundtrack">{{cite web | title=Unlimited SaGa Original Soundtrack | url=http://www.squareenixmusic.com/albums/u/unlimitedsaga.shtml | publisher=SquareEnixMusic.com | accessdate=2008-06-13}}</ref> ===Merchandise=== ''Unlimited Saga: Limited Edition'' was released in Japan on the same day as the regular version of the game. It included a promotional ''Unlimited SaGa Maxi Single CD'', a 3-song [[Compact Disc|CD]].<ref name="Maxi">{{cite web | title=UNLIMITED SaGa MAXI SINGLE CD | url=http://www.gmronline.com/info.asp?CatNumber=none0173 | publisher=GMROnline.com | accessdate=2008-06-12}}</ref> ''Unlimited Saga Collector's Edition'' was released in Europe and included a bonus [[DVD-ROM|DVD]] titled ''[[Final Fantasy X-2|Eternal Calm Final Fantasy X-2: Prologue]]''.<ref name="EUrelease"/><ref name="Prologue">{{cite web | author=Justin Calvert | date=September 10, 2003 | title=Final Fantasy X-2: Prologue for US and Europe | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/rpg/finalfantasy10/news.html?sid=6074857 | publisher=[[GameSpot]] | accessdate=2008-06-12}}</ref> A number of books were published by [[DigiCube]], including ''Unlimited Saga: The First Guide Book for Beginners'', a strategy guide; ''Unlimited Saga Material Collection: Lead to the Destiny'', an artbook; and ''Unlimited Saga: Visual Arts Collection'', a book containing CG images.<ref>{{cite web | title=UNLIMITED: SaGa - The First Guide Book for beginners | url=http://store.animebooks.com/unsagfirguid.html | publisher=AnimeBook.com | accessdate=2009-01-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Unlimited: Saga Material Collection ~Lead to the Destiny~ | url=http://store.animebooks.com/unsagmatcoll.html | publisher=AnimeBooks.com | accessdate=2009-01-17}}</ref> Studio Bent Stuff also published a companion book.<ref>{{cite web | title=株式会社スタジオベントスタッフ | url=http://www.bent.co.jp/main/works/ks14/naiyo_fr.htm | publisher=Bent.co.jp | language=Japanese | accessdate=2009-01-17}}</ref> A set of postcards and posters was released by Square via its DigiCube distribution service.<ref>{{cite web | author=IGN staff | date=September 3, 2002 | title=New Square Merchandise Wave | url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/369/369873p1.html | publisher=[[IGN]] | accessdate=2009-01-12}}</ref> To promote ''Unlimited Saga'' in North America, Square Enix held the "Hall of Valor" contest beginning on the game's release date, June 17, 2003 and ending on July 27, 2003. It consisted of three challenges where players would have to send in answers to difficult questions related to the game. Prizes included products by electronics manufacturer [[Denon]].<ref name="Contest">{{cite web | author=Square Enix staff | date=2003 | title=Hall of Valor Contest | url=http://www.u-saga.com/contest.html| publisher=U-Saga.com | accessdate=2008-06-10}}</ref>
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