Breath Of Fire II - Retranslated
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Released On:
01 Jan 1990
In this adventure role-playing game, players embark on a journey with their companion Bow to find a lost pet and establish a new home. To succeed, players must navigate dangerous environments like Mt. Fubi and the Tagwoods, defeat the troublesome Joker Gang, and overcome a deadly opponent in the Coliseum. Along the way, players will battle enemies, search for treasure, and conquer various challenges to secure their future.
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this adventure role-playing game, players embark on a journey with their companion Bow to find a lost pet and establish a new home. To succeed, players must navigate dangerous environments like Mt. Fubi and the Tagwoods, defeat the troublesome Joker Gang, and overcome a deadly opponent in the Coliseum. Along the way, players will battle enemies, search for treasure, and conquer various challenges to secure their future.
Story
Hometown
Your old friend Bow is your companion as you set forth to find a lost pet. What does the future hold for you and Bow?
Mt. Fubi
Hidden in this mountain is great danger and treasure. Beyond the mountain lies your future home, if you can survive to reach it.
The Joker Gang
These hoodlums have been making life miserable for the people of the area. Can you stop their evil?
The Tagwoods
Deep in the forest, you'll find the woodsman who can show you the way into the Coliseum. You must defeat him first to learn the way.
The Coliseum
You must fight a deadly opponent in the arena. Be careful, as danger lurks outside, too.
How to Play
Getting Started
1. Insert your BREATH OF FIRE II Game Pak into your Super Nintendo Entertainment System and turn the power ON.
2. Watch the introduction or press the START button to skip to the title screen.
3. When the title screen appears, use the control pad to move the cursor next to an option and press the START button.
Title Screen Options
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GAME START: Select this option and press the START or A button to display a list of previously saved games. If no games have been saved, this takes you to the NEW GAME option.
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NEW GAME: Select this option to begin a new game. Choose one of the three available game slots using the control pad and press the A button. Enter your name (up to four characters) by pressing Up or Down on the control pad, then press START or the A button to begin. You must play through an introductory story before normal play begins.
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COPY: Copy a saved game to another slot.
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ERASE: Delete a saved game slot.
Button Functions
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A BUTTON: The all-purpose action controller. Use it to confirm choices in Command Screens, talk to characters (once positioned next to them), open treasure chests and doors, and operate switches.
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X BUTTON: Mainly used to access your Command Screens. It is not available during combat.
Main Command Screen
Press the X button to access this screen, which displays the following information:
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Location: Shown in the upper left (if you are in a town, castle, or dungeon).
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Monster Meter: Located in the upper middle. When the figure is sleeping, there are no monsters around. The more active it gets, the more dangerous things are.
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Coins: Shown in the upper right, followed by a slashed Z.
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Character Stats: The large central area displays each character's picture, name, Hit Points (HP), Ability Points (AP), Experience points, current Level, and the experience needed for the next level.
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Command List: Located on the left, showing available sub-screens.
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Battle Order: A diagram in the bottom left corner showing the party's current combat formation.
Items Menu
Select this command and press the A button to view your inventory. Move the highlight over an item to see a brief description at the top of the screen. Press the B button at any time to return to the previous screen.
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USE: Select this to use an item. If the item targets a specific character, you will be prompted to select them. Unusable items are grayed out.
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TRASH: Discard an item from your inventory.
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ORDER: Rearrange the items in your inventory.
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CLEAN: Automatically organize your inventory.
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SPCLS: View special items.
Stats Screen
Select this command and choose a character to view their overall status:
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LV (Level): Reflects the character's experience and ability proficiency.
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HP (Hit Points): Damage a character can take before falling unconscious. Displays current amount on the left and maximum on the right.
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EXP (Experience): Total experience points accumulated, followed by the amount needed for the next level.
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AP (Ability Points): Points used to cast spells. Displays current amount on the left and maximum on the right.
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STR (Strength): Affects the character's offensive capability.
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STMNA (Stamina): Measures the character's ability to endure damage.
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AGIL. (Agility): Affects movement and striking speed.
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WISDOM: Measures intelligence, which affects magic performance.
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LUCK: Influences various random factors in a dangerous world.
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OFF. (Offense): Measures overall attacking ability.
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DEF. (Defense): Measures overall defensive ability.
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VIGOR: Shows how well the character holds up in long battles.
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COND. (Condition): Shows the general health of the character.
Switch (SWCH) Command
This command lets you change the order and formation of the party. Selecting it takes you to the Order screen, which displays marching order at the top and combat formation at the bottom.
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Swch: Change the combat formation to Normal, Scramble, Defense, or Parallel. Each formation has different combat effects. Characters in the front are more likely to be hit.
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Order: Change the marching order. Choose Manual to swap any two characters, or Auto to automatically place the most vulnerable characters in protected positions.
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End: Return to the Main Command Screen.
Combat Messages
During combat, messages will appear to provide information on the battle:
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"Special": Indicates a highly effective hit.
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"Lead-off Attack": Allows your entire party to strike before the normal combat round begins.
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"Defense": Indicates an enemy has adopted a defensive posture for the turn.
Combat Screen & Controls
The upper screen shows characters, opponents, and action effects. The bottom area displays character HP, AP, and Levels.
Hold the X button to view status bars comparing current HP to total HP. Use the Control Pad to select commands, the A button to confirm, and the B button to back out of a command (unless it is the last character's turn). Once all characters have orders, the round plays out.
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AUTO: Characters automatically attack the first enemy with their weapons, moving to the next target once it is destroyed. Press the B button
Controls
A BUTTON
Action controller; see next page
B BUTTON
Press the B button to back up one step in any Command screen.
X BUTTON
Press the X button to display your Command screens.
Y BUTTON
Press the Y button to activate a special power (when available).
L BUTTON
Shift the current character order back one while in the field.
R BUTTON
Shift the current character order forward one while in the field.
START BUTTON
Not used
SELECT BUTTON
When in the field, this button displays the Map
CONTROL PAD
Use the control pad to move your characters in the field and move the cursor in the Command screens.
Enemies & Characters
THE HERO
Separated from his parents at birth, the Hero has grown up strong and independent. He is brave, a born leader, and has mysterious powers of the dragon.
BOW
He's a thief, a rogue, and the Hero's best friend since childhood. He's good with his hands, an expert with a bow, and a great hunter.
RAND
A giant of a man with immense strength, Rand also commands some magic. He's brave, honest, and a fearsome fighter.
KATT
She's fast and deadly, an arena fighter of amazing skill who loves to fight. She's also very loyal, inquisitive, and fiercely protective of her friends.
NINA
This exiled princess of Windia is a magician of great power. While she's not as tough as some of the party, she wields tremendous magics that can be very effective in a fight.
STEN
A travelling entertainer who was once an elite soldier, he's always joking around. His long arms can come in very handy in special situations.
JEAN
He's very self-absorbed and often unaware of what's going on, but he's very chivalrous and good-hearted. He's also a good warrior and possesses some unusual powers.
SPAR
He's a creature of the forests who can communicate with plants. Calm and unemotional, he's also strong, reliable, and possesses invaluable unusual powers.
Tips & Maps
Character Experience
Each character is valuable and gains extra powers with experience, which is only earned while adventuring, so avoid leaving characters in the inn.
Special Powers
Press the Y button in the field to activate the special powers of the lead character in the marching order.
Gathering Information
Talk to everyone for valuable information, and revisit previously cleared areas after important accomplishments as things might have changed.
Overcoming Obstacles
When stuck, ensure you have visited every possible location, spoken to everyone, and tried using each character's special ability in difficult spots.
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