Lost Kingdoms
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Developed_By:
FromSoftware Inc.
Published_By:
Activision
Released On:
25 Apr 2002
A mysterious substance known as Fog has begun to slowly engulf the world, threatening to destroy everything on the planet. As the Fog approaches the kingdom of Argwyll , its king embarks on a journey to find a way to stop it - a journey he does not return from. His daughter Katia finds a powerful runestone, which grants her the magical ability to summon and control monsters. Armed with this new power, Katia sets off to find out what happened to her father, and ultimately what can be done to stop the impending catastrophe.
Lost Kingdoms is an RPG with a somewhat unusual card-based battle system. Katia cannot fight herself; the fighting is done by monsters she summons. The battle process is done in real-time, like in action games; the player must be quick to navigate Katia away from danger and summon the monsters. Monsters of various types are represented as cards. When the player chooses a card, the monster will appear and perform an attack. Depending on the card type, the monster will just perform a quick attack, replace Katia for a while, or even stay on the battle field until defeated. Katia receives new cards upon defeating enemies; she can also subdue monsters and turn them into cards as well. Special shops will sell new cards and make new ones out of the old ones Katia can offer to them.
Lost Kingdoms was released for the Gamecube console on 9th August 2002, offering a unique blend of exploration, character development, and tactical combat.
EAN-13:
5030917016486 (United Kingdom)
EAN-13:
5030917016707 (France)
EAN-13:
5030917016714 (Germany)
Nintendo Media PN:
DL-DOL-GRNP-UKV (United Kingdom)
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Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Surround
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Video Modes Supported:
Progressive Scan (480p)
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a dark fantasy adventure game where players explore a world shrouded in a mysterious, evil fog. Players interact with magical fairies, some of whom offer information or aid, while others may be disguised enemies. The goal is to uncover the secrets of the fog and defeat the ancient evil.
Story
PROLOGUE
The disappearance of a small forest was the first sign of approaching evil. One morning, villagers awoke to find a solid wall of fog where the forest should have been. The brave few that ventured into the pitch-black mist were never heard from again.
The next day, the swirling mists swallowed up the lake. It was not long before an impenetrable wall of the blackest fog enshrouded the village itself in perpetual darkness. And the black fog wasn't finished yet.
By ancient covenant, the Five Kingdoms had forbidden all alliances between kingdoms. Now they were forced to abandon their centuries-long isolation. The Five Kings met, for the first time, in a council of war. But no one, king or peasant, could offer a plan to defeat the fog.
Terrifying rumors spread throughout the land. People whispered tales of an ageless evil reawakened.
About Fairies
You will encounter two types of fairies: red fairies and blue fairies. Fairies are magical creatures native to Argwyll. They are born from the slivers of the human heart that break off when someone forgets what it is to love.
When new to the world, fairies are ethereal beings that will disappear if touched. As they grow older, they change from blue to red in color, and take on solid form.
Red fairies often have important information that can help you complete your mission.
Blue fairies are harder to catch, but if caught, they can restore lost hit points or return used cards to your deck. Be careful, though, because some blue fairies are really enemy monsters in disguise!
Blue Fairy Cures
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Card - One card is selected at random from among your used up cards, and returned to your deck where it can be used again.
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Magic Stone - Restores your magic power to its maximum level.
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Heart - Heals you an amount equal to 10% of your maximum hit point total.
Alexander
Alexander is a young scholar dedicated to the study of fairies. Obsessed with the mysterious creatures, he will travel anywhere, even dangerous places, to have a chance to converse with fairies. He has converted his home near Blessoon into a haven for fairies.
Enemies & Characters
Katia
The heir to the crown of Alanjeh, Katia is alone in the castle when the Black Fog strikes. Armed with a mysterious Runestone and a bundle of cards, she embarks on a journey to determine the fate of a world.
King Feobane
Feobane is the King of Alanjeh and father of Katia, whose leadership has brought prosperity to the kingdom. Accompanied by his knights, he has set out to discover the truth behind the Black Fog.
Gurd
An old woman who runs a peculiar apothecary near the border of Alanjeh, Gurd's strange appearance and gruff personality have led her neighbors to shun her.
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
Insert the Nintendo GameCube™ Game Disc into the Nintendo GameCube™, close the Disc Cover, and push the POWER Button. When the title screen appears, press START/PAUSE.
Main Menu Options
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New Game: Start a game from the beginning.
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Load Game: Start playing from where you left off on a previous session. Requires a Nintendo GameCube™ Memory Card with saved game data.
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Options: Configure the sound, Rumble Feature, Nintendo GameCube™ Controller setups, etc.
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Two Player: Play head-to-head against a friend. Requires a second Controller.
Saving Games
To save a game in progress, you will need a Memory Card with at least 1 file and 2 blocks of memory.
Copying Save Data
When copying game data from one Memory Card to another using the Nintendo GameCube™ Memory Card Screen, the destination Memory Card must have an empty file at the same position as the data file you are copying from, or the copy will fail. To save to a different position, copy the game data from within the game. Load the game data to be copied, select Save Game, and specify the second Memory Card as the save destination.
OPTIONS
Select Options from the in-game menus to configure the game settings.
Sound Settings
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Sound: Controls audio output; choose between Stereo, Mono, and Surround. The default setting is based on the Nintendo GameCube™ Options Screen.
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Music Volume: Controls the volume of the background music. Move the Control Stick to the left and right to adjust the volume.
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Effects Volume: Controls the volume setting for special effects. Move the Control Stick to the left and right to adjust the volume.
Surround Sound
This game features Surround Sound audio. To play the game with Surround Sound audio, connect the Analog A/V Output on the Nintendo GameCube™ to the audio inputs on your Pro Logic™ or Pro Logic™ II amplifier. Confirm that Pro Logic™ or Pro Logic™ II mode is enabled on your amplifier. Finally, set the sound option to Surround from the Options menu.
Controller Settings
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Rumble Feature: Turns Controller Rumble Feature on and off.
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Controls: Allows you to choose how the Controller functions in Battle Mode. There are three Controller sets to choose from. Move the Control Stick left or right to change sets. Press the B Button when finished.
GAME BASICS
Entering Your Name
When you start a new game, the first thing to do is enter the name you want to use for your character. Use the Control Stick to highlight letters and numbers, then press the A Button to use that character. Select Delete or press the B Button to delete one character. Select Done when you have finished.
Goal of the Game
You are Princess Katia, explorer and master of Guardian Creatures. Your mission is to solve the mystery of the Black Fog and the evil power that lurks behind it.
Advancing the Story
The story develops as you play. As you clear one mission, another will become available. Every mission has different success conditions that must be met before you can advance to the next part of the story.
Exploration Mode
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Local Map: A small map centered on your current position.
Changing Views
Camera settings can be changed at any time while you're on a mission by using the C Stick. Move the C Stick up and down to zoom in and out. Two levels of zoom are available in Battle Mode, three in Exploration and Map Modes. Moving the C Stick to the right and left rotates the viewing angle by 90°. A little skill with the camera settings can often help you find hidden treasure chests and fairies.
BATTLE MODE
If you encounter a monster while exploring, the game will switch to Battle Mode. Avoid being hit, and use your cards to defeat enemy monsters. The only way to defeat a monster is by using cards. Efficient, effective card use is essential, because the number of cards you can carry is limited.
Using Cards
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Use Card: A/B/X/Y Buttons (When using Controller Set 1)
To use a card, press the control button corresponding to the on-screen position of the desired card. Use your cards carefully: some cards will only be effective if they are activated within a certain distance of a monster. Others require you to be pointing at the enemy when activated, or they will expend their attack on empty space.
Discarding Unwanted Cards
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Throw Away Card: R + A/B/X/Y Buttons (When using Controller Set 1)
You can discard an unwanted card by holding down the R Button, then pressing the button corresponding to the card you want to dump. Discarded cards will return to your deck when the battle is over.
Used Cards
Once a card has been used in battle, it cannot be used again on the same mission. Used up cards will be available for subsequent missions.
Magic Stones
Magic Stones will appear when you damage an enemy or destroy a terrain object.
Types of Magic Stones
There are three types of Magic Stones. Each type replenishes your Magic Stone Gauge at a different rate.
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Small Magic Stone: Recharges Magic Stone Gauge by 1.
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Medium Magic Stone: Recharges Magic Stone Gauge by 3.
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Large Magic Stone: Recharges Magic Stone Gauge by 5.
Picking up Magic Stones both replenishes your magic power, and adds experience points to all the cards currently in your deck. A Small Magic Stone is worth
Controls
L Button + A, B, X, or Y Button
execute a Capture Throw
Z Button
not used
R Button + A, B, X, or Y Button
throw away a card
A, B, X & Y Buttons (Battle Mode Only)
Use Card Activates card whose on-screen location corresponds to button position
A Button (Menus and Dialogs)
Confirm/Execute
B Button (Menus and Dialogs)
Cancel
Control Stick / + Control Pad
Moves your character
START/PAUSE
Open Menu
START/PAUSE + B Button + X Button (hold during game play)
return to the title screen (soft reset)
C Stick
Camera Angle and Zoom
START/PAUSE (on the World Map screen)
bring up the World Map menu
Tips & Maps
Capture Throw
You can capture an enemy creature by striking it with one of your cards, sealing the monster into a card if executed properly. Each attempt consumes one Magic Stone and requires you to deliver the killing blow after wearing the enemy down with normal attacks.
Control Card Placement
You can control where a card creature will start out by moving the Control Stick while holding down the Use Card button, then releasing it to throw the card to the chosen location. This technique also works for Capture Throws but not for Weapons and Summons-type monsters.
Running out of cards
Find all cards in treasure chests, perfect your Capture Throw technique, and add new cards at Deck Points to increase the maximum number of cards for a mission.
Capture Throw not working
If you are missing with your throws, hold down the Capture Throw button and aim with the Control Stick to control where the card goes.
Building a stronger deck
Use the Apothecary to buy new cards and transform old ones, and earn extra experience points by replaying parts of missions before aborting them.
Finding all cards
Some cards are found on particular missions, while others can only be purchased from the Apothecary.
Stuck at a point
Edit your deck from the World Map screen to try a different balance of attributes and fighting styles if your current cards aren't effective against a particular enemy.
Attack multiple enemies
With fancy maneuvering, Katia can attack multiple enemies at once with a single attack by waiting until they are close together.
Destroy landscape objects
Destroying landscape objects during battle can open new paths and uncover hidden cards.
Check objects for treasures
Check as many objects around the Lands as you can, as many have hidden treasures.
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