Breath of Fire II
English Retranslation (Super Nintendo - US, RPG)
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Released On:
01 Dec 1995
Ryu was a young boy who had memories of a strange village far away and a magical doorway that sucked him through. However those were only distant memories. Ryu and his best friend Bow were apprentices in the Ranger's Guild. As adventurers they took on posted jobs needed by the townspeople. However it wasn't long before one job went awry and Bow was accused of stealing a valuable item. In order to clear his friend's name and find the meaning of his dreams, Ryu would explore the world, eventually discovering the truth behind the mystery.
Breath of Fire II is an RPG. The majority of game play is from a top-down map, however battles are seen from an isometric view. Ryu will form parties from among 8 other characters, each with their own set of skills and powers that will help him discover the truth behind the mystery.
The game features a community system where you can link to friends using a link-cable and exchange weapons and items to defeat higher evils. Additionally, in the Game Boy Advance version, you can build and maintain your own city while exploring.
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this fantasy role-playing adventure, players embark on a quest with their companion Bow to find a lost pet and establish a new home. To succeed, players must navigate treacherous environments like Mt. Fubi and the Tagwoods, defeat the troublesome Joker Gang, and survive a deadly arena battle in the Coliseum.
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, if you can defeat him.
The Coliseum
You must fight a deadly opponent in the arena. 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 in one of three available slots. Enter your four-character name using the control pad Up or Down, then press START or the A button to begin. You must play through a story introduction before normal play proceeds.
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COPY: Copy a saved game to another slot.
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ERASE: Delete a saved game slot.
Basic Button Controls
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A BUTTON: The all-purpose action controller. Use it to confirm choices in Command Screens, talk to characters, 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 Elements
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Location: Shown in the upper left (displays the current town, castle, or dungeon).
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Monster Meter: Located in the upper middle. When the figure is sleeping, no monsters are 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 experience needed for the next level.
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Sub-Menus: Listed on the left side of the screen.
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Battle Order: A diagram in the bottom left corner showing the current battle formation.
Items Menu Commands
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USE: Use an item on a specific character. Items that cannot be used are grayed out.
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TRASH: Discard an item from your inventory.
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ORDER: Organize the items in your inventory.
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CLEAN: Automatically clean up and organize your inventory.
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SPCLS: Access special items.
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B BUTTON: Press at any time to back up to the previous screen.
Character Stats Definitions
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LV (Level): Reflects how experienced the character is and how good they are with their abilities.
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HP (Hit Points): How much damage a character can take before going 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): A measure of the character's ability to endure.
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AGIL. (Agility): The character's ability to move and strike fast.
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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 attacking ability.
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DEF. (Defense): Measures 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) Menu Options
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Swch: Change the party formation to Normal, Scramble, Defense, or Parallel. Characters in the front of the formation 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 vulnerable characters in protected positions.
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End: Exit back to the Main Command Screen.
Combat Messages
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"Special": Indicates a very good 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
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Action Area: The upper screen shows characters, opponents, and active spell effects.
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Command Center: The bottom screen displays character HP, AP, and Levels.
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X Button: Press and hold to view status bars comparing each character's current HP to their total HP.
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B Button: Backs out of a selected command, unless it is the last character's turn.
Combat Commands
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AUTO: Characters automatically attack the first enemy with weapons, moving to the next target once it is destroyed. Press the B button to exit Auto mode at the end of the round.
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ATC. (Attack): Attack a selected enemy with a weapon.
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SPECIAL: Perform a character-specific special combat ability.
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SPL. (Spell): Select and cast a spell. Grayed out if you lack sufficient AP.
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ITEM: Use an item from your inventory. Grayed out if the item cannot be used in combat.
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RUN: Attempt to escape combat. If it fails, enemies get a free round of attacks.
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SWCH (Switch): Press the L Button to reveal this option and change combat formations. Marching order cannot be changed
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. She loves to fight, and she's very competitive, loyal, and 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.
STEN
A travelling entertainer who was once an elite soldier, he's always joking around. Those long arms of his 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 and reliable.
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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