Chronicles of the Sword
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(Playstation - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Synthetic Dimensions PLC
Published_By:
Psygnosis Limited
Released On:
01 Jan 1996
Chronicles of the Sword is a point and click adventure game set in medieval England during the time of King Arthur. As Gawain, a brave knight, you must embark on a quest to save the kingdom from the evil witch Morganna.
The gameplay involves exploring various locations, solving puzzles, and engaging in combat with either your own sword or letting the computer-controlled enemies fight for you. The pre-rendered graphics add to the game's medieval charm, making it feel like an immersive experience.
eBay Product ID:
214721469 (United Kingdom)
UPC-A:
711719616924 (Europe)
UPC-A:
711719617129 (France)
UPC-A:
711719617327 (Germany)
UPC-A:
711719617426 (Spain)
UPC-A:
711719617525 (Italy)
Sony PN:
SLES-00165/10165 (United Kingdom)
Part #:
SLES-00165 SLES-10166 (Europe)
Sony PN:
SLES-00166/10166 (France)
Sony PN:
SLES-00167/10167 (Germany)
Sony PN:
SLES-00191/10191 (Spain)
Sony PN:
SLES-00192/10192 (Italy)
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Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Mouse Compatible, Gamepad
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a fantasy adventure game where players control Gawain, a knight in King Arthur's court. The objective is to defeat the evil sorceress Morgana La Fay and save Camelot, requiring players to explore, interact with characters, and overcome challenges.
Story
Introduction
The year is 420 AD. You are Gawain, a young knight in Albion (Britain), about to join King Arthur's Order of the Round Table. Your mission is to destroy the evil sorceress, Morgana La Fay, before she destroys Camelot and all that King Arthur has created.
Morgana will try to kill you, so be nimble, quick, and ruthless. The future of the kingdom rests on your shoulders. These tips are your basic survival kit, your second parachute, and your lifeline to success. If you get stuck or have a problem, you'll find the solution here.
A Helpful Word From Wilf
Allo! Wilf the Stable-Lad here. I arrived at Camelot as a nipper, with nowhere else to go after my parents died. It suited me fine, a nice warm place to rest my head every night.
I liked the King straight off, even though he didn't have much time for a simple stable-lad like me. He had his own problems, keeping the country quiet and dealing with Morgana.
Morgana La Fay
Morgana is quite mysterious. She has her own castle at Lyonesse, near Tintagel. There are many rumors and stories about her.
Some say she's in league with the Devil, dabbling with black magic. Men flock around Morgana like bees 'round honey. I don't see much of her, as she's locked away in her rooms. Getting past her guards is like talking to a brick wall, and the porter guzzles ale like there's no tomorrow.
Merlin
You could write a book about Merlin! He's temperamental, one day happy, the next sour as old milk. Merlin has his own secrets and mysteries.
Who knows what he does up in that tower of his? Not me, and I don't want to know. He's not a bloke to be mucked around with; handle him with caution. He's hard to find, but you can always ask someone.
Lady Guinevere
The Lady Guinevere is the King's wife, and she's pretty as a picture. Many times I've seen blokes turn and look at her when she walks through Camelot. I reckon if the King caught them, he'd chop off their heads, and who could blame him?
It's not my place to comment on such things, but between you, me, and the stable door, I've seen a few things. My lips are sealed; I'm not one to tell a tale.
Sir Lancelot
Sir Lancelot is a real nobleman, but he has a temper. He's moody, as if something is gnawing away at him.
But brave? Phew! I reckon Lancelot would ride into the gates of hell itself if the King commanded him to.
The Blacksmith
The Blacksmith works in the smithy near the stables. He's a bad-tempered bloke, banging away at his forge all day, churning out suits of armor by the dozen. He's surrounded by old junk and clutter, unfinished bits of armor and the like.
He's a useful bloke to know, full of gossip. If a mouse moves in Camelot, he knows about it. He's also fond of his drink. I try to keep out of his way most of the time and keep my nose to the grindstone.
Camelot
Merlin built Camelot with his magic, in a matter of days, they reckon. He made a fair job of it. Camelot can be a strange place, so take some tips from me.
If you want to find somebody, it pays to ask around. Keep your eyes skinned, or you might find yourself walking around forever! Camelot is dark, so try to find a lantern or candle if you can. Otherwise, you might go bumping into that evil Morgana in the dark!
Gawain's Arrival
Anyway, then this young bloke, Gawain, arrived at court. A real nobleman. I took to him straight away; he always had time for a word or two. Not many Knights around here would spare a minute talking to a simple stable-lad like me.
He arrived at Camelot to be Knighted, and no one deserved it more than him. All kinds of Lords and Ladies arrived at court for the ceremony. The maids were busy in the kitchen for days before, preparing a feast the likes of which you've never clapped eyes on in your life!
Wilf's Advice
I'll tell you something, in private, like. A word to the wise, you might say. Nothing much happens around here that escapes my attention. You want to know something? Come and ask old Wilf.
How to Play
Getting Started
To load and run 'Chronicles Of The Sword' on your PlayStation game console, follow these instructions.
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Set up your PlayStation game console in accordance with the instruction manual supplied with the system.
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Insert Controller 1 or a Mouse into the first port on your PlayStation game console.
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Follow your system directions to open the disc cover and place the CD onto the bed of the drive, ensuring the printed side faces upwards.
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Close the disc cover and switch the system on to begin play.
PlayStation Console Diagram
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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POWER BUTTON
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CONTROLLER PORT
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POWER
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SONY
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OPEN
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OPEN BUTTON
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DISC COVER
Options Screen
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Toggle between Easy or Regular. If you choose Easy the fighting will be done for you in the combat sequences.
LOAD GAME
Selecting this will take you to the "Movie Screen".
MUSIC, SOUND EFFECTS, AND SPEECH
Toggle these features on and off for your personal preference.
EXIT
Return to the previous screen.
QUIT
This abandons the current game without saving and returns you to the Start Game menu.
IN GAME OPTIONS SCREEN
The options screen to which you have access during the game also contains the "Save Game" option. Selecting this will take you to the "Movie Screen".
MOVIE SCREEN
This is the screen from which you can load a previous game or save your current progress. You are allowed a maximum of six saved games.
When you first arrive on this screen you will see Arthur's seal with a film strip down either side. Each strip of film has three pictures. A picture of the Chronicles of the Sword logo means that slot is vacant. Any other picture means that a saved game is in that slot.
If you have arrived at this screen by mistake press the X button on your Controller or the right hand Mouse button to return to the previous menu.
SAVING A GAME
If you have a Memory Card, you may Save a Game by using the Directional buttons on your controller or by dragging the Mouse to highlight an empty slot. Then, press the X button or the left hand Mouse button to select the slot.
The game will be saved to that slot and then you will be returned to the in-game options screen. Using the same highlight and select procedure choose Exit to continue your game or Quit to finish playing. If there is a picture already in the window then selecting it will save your game.
OBJECT INVENTORY SHIELD
Select the button labeled "Select" while the game is in progress to gain access to the Object Inventory Shield. This item performs several vital functions allowing you to manipulate, examine and use objects. Note that you will only be able to use the Object Inventory Shield when your character is stationary.
To see the objects you have collected in your inventory use the left and right Directional buttons on your Controller or drag the Mouse to move the cursor over the left or right facing arrows. This will then scroll through the inventory.
Select the eye at the top left to see a detailed view of the object. It will rotate against a dark background of the location in which you collected it. This may be a useful reminder and might provide some clues!
Select the top right symbol of CD for access to the in-game Options screen. Select the object itself to take it out of your backpack and ready it for use.
To use an object make sure you have selected it and then select the object or character with which you want to use it. For example, if you want to show your sword to the Blacksmith make it ready for use by choosing the sword from inventory. Then press the SELECT button on your Controller or click the right hand Mouse button to put the shield away and proceed to select the Blacksmith.
You will know when you are holding the object in the correct place because it will become a red pointer. The character will now respond. Some people will simply comment on an object while others might take the object from you. Don't worry if anyone does take something off you - it's for a good reason!
The same procedure will allow you to use an object with part of the environment. If you want to use two objects together, a pencil with a pencil sharpener for instance, select the pencil to hold it and use the Directional buttons on your Controller or drag the Mouse to make the sharpener visible in the action window.
Move the pencil over the sharpener in the blue window, press the X button on your Controller or press the left hand Mouse button and your pencil will be sharpened. You will also find some shavings newly added to your inventory, but they may be useful for something!
WALKING
Use the Directional buttons on your Controller or drag the Mouse to move the cursor to where you want the character to go and press the X button or click the left hand Mouse button to implement the movement. The character may be halted or swiveled by selecting another part of the location.
Move the cursor over the location and exit lanes will be marked by the appearance of blue footsteps. When you interact with another character or wish to make use of an object, the cursor will change to red.
COMBAT
All combat sequences take place in real time. Enemies won't wait for you to decide what to do. Fight or die!
Use the Directional buttons on your Controller or drag the Mouse to move left or right, or up and down. Try and maneuver in the opposite direction from which the blow is coming - e.g. if the blow is coming from above, ward off the assault by using the Up Directional button on your Controller or
Controls
START button
bypass sequences
right hand Mouse button
bypass sequences
X button
quit brief events
Directional buttons
move highlighting effect
Mouse
drag to move highlighting effect
button X
select a highlighted option
left hand Mouse button
select a highlighted option
Tips & Maps
Save a Game
To save a game, select a picture in the film strip and confirm when prompted. This will save your current game over the top of that game.
Load a Game
To load a game from memory, select a picture in the film strip and confirm when prompted. If you select an empty slot, nothing will happen.
Passwords
If you do not have a Memory card, you may use passwords to manually return to a previous game position.
Learn a Password
To learn the password for your game level, go to the In Game Options menu, select Save, and you will see Arthur's seal with the password written under it.
Return to a Previous Game Level using Passwords
To return to a previous game level, select Load Game from the main menu and enter the remembered password using the displayed alphabet. This method only allows you to return to a level, not save the game, and some inventory items may be deleted.
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