Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator is a 1999 role-playing game developed by Valkyrie Studios and published by Monolith Productions . Set on the layered world of Septerra, seven continents orbit a massive biocomputer known as the Core . An ancient prophecy foretells the convergence of these continents, while a radical faction called the Chosen attempts to force this event, threatening global catastrophe .
Players follow Maya, a young scavenger from the lowest layer, as she becomes entangled in a struggle to save her world . The game blends sci-fi and fantasy themes with a story-rich narrative and a distinctive layered setting . Gameplay features exploration across a world map and detailed location maps, interaction with NPCs, dungeon crawling, and strategic battles . Combat combines turn-based mechanics with real-time elements, offering tactical depth .
Praised for its characters and world-building, the game earned a 70 Metascore on Metacritic . With its classic JRPG-inspired style and PC-focused design, Septerra Core remains a nostalgic favorite among retro RPG fans.
Features:
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Over 140 characters in a multi-layered world
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Intriguingly varied storyline
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Up to nine unique party members
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Strategic combat blending turn-based and real-time elements
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Explore 200+ diverse locations
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Adventure-style interactive interface
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Hundreds of voiced lines by professional actors
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World map and location-based exploration
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Sci-fi and fantasy fusion setting
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Single-player story-driven experience
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 98 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
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Processor: Intel/AMD Single Core CPU
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Memory: 512 MB RAM
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Graphics: 3D with DirectX support, 64 MB VRAM
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DirectX: Version 9.0c
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Storage: 750 MB available space
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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Keyboard and mouse required
