Magic Carpet
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(Sega Saturn - JP, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Krisalis Software
Published_By:
Electronic Arts
Released On:
01 Jan 1996
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This compilation contains:
Magic Carpet (base game)
Magic Carpet: The Hidden Worlds (add-on)
In Europe, this version was made available as a re-release of Magic Carpet , not using Plus in the title.
EAN-13:
4938833002235 (Japan)
EAN-13:
4938833004031 (Japan)
ASIN:
B000092P8Y (Japan)
Sega Region Code:
T-10611G (Japan)
Sega Region Code:
T-10614G (Japan)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This game is a fantasy role-playing adventure where players navigate a series of magical realms and fortified locations, each threatened by unique supernatural dangers like undead hordes, giant bees, and evil sorcerers. The player acts as a powerful wizard or adventurer, seeking to restore order and uncover ancient secrets by overcoming these specific threats through exploration and spellcasting.
Story
Cesseca
Settlers on the island of Cesseca are plagued by swarms of giant bees.
Qazziel
The Seer of Qazziel has foreseen the destruction of his city by undead hordes and other terrors.
Ar Ulunan
The port of Ar Ulunan is under siege by air and sea.
Gillah
Evil trollish tribes have returned to Gillah for the first time in a thousand years.
Rannaxior
Griffins have invaded the sacred mana grounds of Rannaxior.
Zanzandria
Would-be sorcerers have been lured to Zanzandria by rumors of great magic there.
Mehhel
Magical mirrors provide a route through Mehhel - land of exile. Seek and you shall find.
Dullighir
The maze of Dullighir guards its secrets well.
Nazzajahn
Follow the endless path of the stones of Nazzajahn to unleash great power.
Al Saumam
Beware, the shores of Al Saumam harbor scuttling nightmarish creatures.
Aflahkstahn
The key lies in unlocking the four ways of the fortress.
Jan Tabar
A great wyvern has been sighted near the mountains of Jan Tabar.
Ar Vilim
Devilish traps spring from every corner of this realm.
Jondd Warr
The island of Jondd Warr is infested with dragons...and other things.
Khaghabal
Mana guarded in the watchtowers of Khaghabal has attracted many scuttlers to the realm.
Ul Ramin
Banish evil from Ul Ramin and beware your adversaries for their skills are increasing.
Naqual
The souls of the fallen heroes of Naqual have been possessed by necromancy.
Quaddimar
Of those who have ventured beyond the borders of Quaddimar, few have returned.
Otcommia
Zimbaliza, greatest of the original warlocks fell here centuries ago and his magic still remains, so they say.
Xikhypt
Restore order to this land and you will be well prepared for the realms beyond.
Warning
Be warned. Beyond this point your journey will take you to realms guarded by mana vampires who will steal many of your spells.
Shebbahn
Seek the sacred forest of Shebbahn to recover spells stolen from you - but beware the consequences.
Hazzanjahn
The isles of Hazzanjahn are linked by magical mirrors but not all of them take you where you want.
Banahstur
Your adversaries have never conquered this realm. Can you?
Idirya
Do not anger the griffin of the Idiryan Sea until you have the spell to defeat them.
Thammon
The impassable walls of Thammon guard great power and great danger.
Jahrrid
It is said that to survive the maze of Jarhrid a wizard must have eyes in the back of his head.
Shai Yulim
The city of Shai Yulim is under attack but to save it you must first defeat the genie at the gate.
Moorrok
Your enemies await you in the hills of Moorrok.
Quahaahn
All who practice the magic arts must be tested in the ancient training grounds of Quahahhn.
Yoggohr
The pools of Yoggohr are an enigma only the worthy will unravel.
Ar Zaljan
Merchants returning from Ar Zaljan say that all is lost but one must never abandon hope.
Ooramesa
Many turn back at the sight of the walls of Ooramesa but you must persevere.
Ghabbaladan
Great evil lurks in and around Lake Ghabbaladan.
Tekumir
To restore order to this realm, one must first find an order to restore.
Zantor
Zantor has already been utterly destroyed but the creatures which remain must be banished forever.
Dubbahn
Dubbahn, isle of exile is under attack and the capricious imps guarding it will steal most of your powers.
Ephieria
Ephieria must not fall to the forces of evil - you are their only hope.
Inixxia
Inixxia was once a fertile land. Now death is the only harvest.
How to Play
STARTING MAGIC CARPET
1. Turn ON the power switch on your Sega™ Saturn™ system.
2. Make sure a control pad is plugged into the port labeled Control 1 on the Sega Saturn system.
3. Open the disc tray and place the Magic Carpet™ disc inside. Close the tray.
4. Press START to advance to the Main menu screen.
Restoring Equilibrium
Your quest is to restore equilibrium to the shattered worlds. You do this by possessing mana, whether it be found floating free, contained within some dreadful demonic beast, or in the possession of an evil rival sorcerer. Once possessed, the mana is gathered by hot air balloons into your home castle.
This quest is fraught with danger. The skies are alive with evil. Birds and beasts under the spell of the black arts assail you from all sides. Your castle is a target for all those who would take your mana for their own nefarious ends. Lose the power held there and it won't be long before you perish in the deep, blue waters that encompass each world.
Fortunately, there are spells concealed throughout your quest that will assist you. It is vital that you gather these and use them wisely. Be wary, fly well and cast evil forever from the world.
Playing Magic Carpet
After the Bullfrog logo screen the Magic Carpet title screen appears, then voice of Molenubar reaches down through the ages, relating to you the History of the Wizard War. To leave the introduction, press START at any time; the Magic Carpet title screen appears.
Press START again and you arrive at the Main menu.
THE MAIN MENU
To highlight any of the Main menu options, use the D-Pad to highlight the option. To select an option press START.
START NEW GAME
You're instantly transported to the world of Magic Carpet, rug at the ready.
CONTINUE PREVIOUS GAME
It is possible to return to the Main menu while in the middle of a game, to allow you to review the game Options. While in a game press START, A, B and C together to return to the Main Menu. Continue Previous Game is then highlighted - selecting it returns you to the thick of battle.
LOAD GAME
Select Load Game to access previously saved games. If you have a Backup RAM Cartridge inserted, a menu appears which allows you to select between loading from the Backup RAM Cartridge or from the internal memory. Use the D-Pad to select one of the two icons, then press START.
Now use the D-Pad to select a save game slot and press START to load the game. The game continues from the point at which it was saved.
OPTIONS
Highlight the Options selection and press START for the Options menu. Game Options consist of (defaults in bold):
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Key Assign: Press START for the Key Assignment screen. Here, most of the game's key-controlled actions are listed; use the d-pad to highlight the action you wish to redefine and press START. Now press and hold the control pad button or buttons you wish to assign to the selected action, then press START to confirm your choice. Repeat the process until all of the buttons are configured to your satisfaction and press A or C to accept the configuration. To return to default keys, press X, Y or Z. To cancel all the changes, press B.
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Language: D-Pad Left/Right to choose whether to run the game in English, French, German, Spanish or Swedish.
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Difficulty: D-Pad Left/Right to choose between Easy or Normal difficulty levels. Easy mode reduces the hit points required to kill each creature and the mobility of the more difficult creatures. The additional Hidden World levels are only available if the game is completed in Normal mode.
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Sound: D-Pad Left/Right to choose between Mono and Stereo sound.
Collecting Mana
Mana balls
A fixed amount of mana exists in each world, hidden along with spells and used by your enemies to possess people, animals and demonic creatures. Destroying aggressors frees the mana, which is then yours to claim. Mana cannot be destroyed, no matter how hard you try.
Mana exists in three states: yours (white), enemy (enemy color) and neutral (gold). To change the state of mana, you must cast a possession spell. Mana boosts your power as soon as you've possessed it. However, it only counts toward the total mana needed to complete the level once returned to your castle.
The wizard's color can also be uncovered by using the Beyond Sight spell. The name of the rival wizard appears on the All-Seeing Eye in the appropriate color. If you kill a rival wizard you can cast a possession spell at the wizard's skeletal remains and claim all his mana as your own.
Completing the Level
When you've completed your task and restored a world's equilibrium, the on-screen message 'world restored' appears. Press START to leave the current world for the Completion screen, or continue collecting mana and spells you may have missed.
The Completion screen tells you the world name and number, and lets you rate your performance with % scores in the following categories: creatures killed, accuracy, spells found, mana and overall performance.
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Creatures Killed
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Accuracy
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Spells Found
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Mana
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Overall Performance
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Time Taken
You can now choose to Save, Continue or Exit the game. Use the D-Pad to highlight one of these options and press START. Selecting Exit returns you to the Main menu while Continue propels you into immediate action in the next world.
SAVING GAMES
If you have a Backup RAM Cartridge inserted in your machine, Magic Carpet prompts you whether you want to save the game to your Backup RAM
Controls
D-Pad Up
Accelerate forward
D-Pad Down
Accelerate backward
D-Pad Left
Bank left
D-Pad Right
Bank right
A
Cast Left spell
B
Cast Right spell
Z
Dive
C
Climb
X
Lower castle
Y
Toggle Spell menu
L
Strafe left
R
Strafe right
START
Pause
L + R
View Map screen
D-Pad Up/Down/Left/Right
Move cursor around spells (in Spell Menu Mode)
D-Pad Left/Right
Toggle danger music On/Off (in Sound Test/Music Test)
A or C
Play effects/music track in Sound Test/Music Test
Tips & Maps
Towns and Occupants
When you possess a house or tent, the occupants' mana comes under your control, though it cannot be moved back to your castle. Townsfolk include townies who stay put, builders who construct dwellings, and traders who wander peddling wares.
Town Defense
Once a town reaches a certain size, it creates an army of archers to protect it, and if the town is in your possession, they will aid your cause.
Attacking Townsfolk
Firing on defenseless townsfolk causes the occupants to attack you, costing you mana rather than boosting your power. Resist the urge to test spells in towns, as it will cost you mana.
Wasted Wizards
If killed without restoring equilibrium, you can replay the world by pressing START. Mana stored in your castle regenerates your personal energy near death, allowing you to continue if you escape danger.
Enemy Energy
Enemy wizards have a color-coded energy bar above their heads indicating their strength relative to your own. Colors include White for Zanzamar, Red for Vodor, Purple for Gryshnak, Blue for Mahmoud, Green for Syed, Pink for Raschid, Orange for Alhabbal, and Black for Scheherazade.
Invisible Cloak
This spell cloaks you in invisibility for a time, but casting any spell will reveal you to both players and monsters.
Rebound
This spell deflects incoming fire spells back to their source, causing no harm to you while potentially injuring your opponent.
Steal Mana
Use this spell to rob evil sorcerers of their hard-earned mana.
Duel to the Death
This spell locks two players together in immortal combat; the foe can only escape by using the Accelerate spell.
Wall of Fire
Create an impenetrable wall of flame to confound your enemies.
Teleport
This spell instantly transports you to your castle for defense or recharging, and can be cast again to return to your original location.
Crater
Not as powerful as Earthquake, this spell adds a large crater to the landscape.
Undead Army
Raise an army of red-cloaked skeletons to attack rival wizards, their castles, and balloons.
Earthquake
Cast this spell to open a huge crevice under land-based monsters' feet, but it is ineffective in water.
Lightning Storm
Unleash a storm of white-hot electricity that shoots in all directions and destroys everything within its radius.
Items & Weapons
Fireball
Launch a ball of destructive fire at your enemies.
Possess
Take control of any building or mana.
Create Castle
Use this spell to build a fortress to protect your mana. When cast, a hot air balloon is launched that gathers your mana. Additional castle spells can be cast on the same site, expanding the castle and launching more balloons.
Accelerate
Propel yourself out of trouble at break-neck speed in the direction of travel.
Heal
If you have enough mana available, this returns your health bar to maximum whenever it's depleted by an enemy attack.
Shield
Absorbs three-quarters of the energy of the spells launched by your nemesis.
Rapid Fireball
Makes the fireball spell look like a cheap card trick. Unleash multiple balls of flame in rapid succession to devastating effect.
Beyond Sight
Gives the All-Seeing Eye greater power than before, revealing the location of all the other wizards.
Mana Magnet
Gathers all the mana in the immediate vicinity into one large ball, making it all the easier for your balloon to collect.
Lightning Bolt
This spell's electric, shooting bolts of electricity from your fingertips.
Meteor
Summon almighty rocks and hurl them at any hapless foe who crosses your path.
Enemies & Characters
Bees
Swarm together and attack both you and your castle. Bees are armed with stings, so must get close to inflict damage.
Crabs
When a Crab egg hatches, the small crustacean which emerges is already armed with fireball spells. But Crabs are voracious feeders, and as they consume mana they grow larger and more powerful.
Dragons
An airborne version of the Worm, similarly armed with fireballs but far quicker and more agile, and therefore that much more difficult to kill.
Emu Riders
These flightless birds carry archers at incredible speeds across the landscape, raining volley after volley of arrows down upon you before disappearing into the distance.
Genie
Less of a threat more a monumental pain in the pants, genies cast fireballs and steal your mana. While unlikely to destroy you, they have the annoying habit of teleporting out of combat situations only to turn up later with their powers restored.
Griffin
The Griffin is unique in two ways: it can penetrate the cloak of your invisibility spell, and only attacks if you're rash enough to fire first. Armed with lightning bolts, the Griffin becomes a formidable foe when roused.
Kraken
When the Kraken wakes, this sea-bound Behemoth emerges from the icy depths firing bolts of lightning. The Kraken is also armed with the Duel spell, and once caught in its vice-like grip you'll be lucky to escape with your rug in one piece.
Skeletons
Unless stopped, this skeletal scourge launch volley after volley of arrows at you and your castle. They hate the human archers who guard towns and villages, killing them to swell the ranks of this undead army.
Trolls
Slow and stupid but very strong, Trolls are armed with boulders. They have the enviable ability to regenerate after an injury, so a little bit of overkill might be required to make certain a troll stays dead.
Vultures
These flockers will attack you and your castle. They use their claws to attack, so need to get very close to do any damage.
Worms
Earthbound, but armed with fire-balls that are capable of downing you and your carpet in double-quick time.
Wyvern
This flying nightmare makes a Dragon resemble a spring lamb. The Wyvern is armed with rapid fireballs and is immune to the Rebound spell. It attacks castles, eats mana and even when beaten half to death can regenerate its power in a very short time.
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