Grandia
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Game Arts Co. Ltd.
Published by:
ESP
Released On:
01 Jan 1999
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The ancient Angelou civilization has ceased to exist centuries ago, and technology in the world develops rapidly. General Baal, the head of the militaristic Garlyle Forces, organizes an excavation of ancient ruins, apparently for philanthropic reasons. Meanwhile, Justin, a young boy from the nearby town of Parm, decides to investigate the ruins in search of the Spirit Stone, an artefact that once belonged to his missing father. A mysterious holographic image tells him that he should travel to faraway lands to discover the stone's true power, and he embarks on the most dangerous adventure of his life without hesitation.
Grandia is a Japanese-style role-playing game released for the Playstation in 2001. The characters are represented by 2D sprites which are moved around over 3D backgrounds in towns and dungeons. The game makes use of anime-style cutscenes to advance the story. Combat is initiated by coming into contact with enemies on the screen, rather than through random battles.
The characters in the game gradually advance in level as they gain experience points for killing monsters. Characters also gain experience based on the weapon or magic that they use, powering up their spells and learning new ones from continuous usage. There are a large number of spells, weapons, and other items to use throughout the game.
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3307212804417 (United Kingdom)
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3307212804448 (Spain)
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3307212804493 (Germany)
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Sony PN:
SLES-02397/12397 (United Kingdom)
Sony PN:
SLES-02399/12399 (Germany)
Part #:
SLES-12398, SLES-02398 (France)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a classic JRPG where players control Justin, a young adventurer who discovers his father's amulet, the Spirit Stone, holds the key to an ancient civilization. Players will explore various regions, towns, and dungeons, following a mysterious voice that promises a grand adventure.
Story
The Awakening
The mists of time blur the past, but it is said that long ago the Spirits bestowed their blessing upon humankind. As a symbol of their benediction, the mystic ones gave the Spirit Stone to their chosen people, the Icarians. It is also said that the light of the Spirit Stone illuminated the world. Under its calming power, all people lived serenely in peace.
But the tranquility was not to last. As humans flourished, their internal struggles increased and peace began to weaken. At the height of human prosperity, the peaceful era suddenly failed. The Spirit Stone shattered, scattering into seven fragments hither and yon. The Spirits vanished, and the fate of the Icarians was lost in time.
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The Story of Creation, as told by Angelou
Story & Characters
In the far eastern corner of the Messina Continent lies the small port town of Parm. This once-sleepy village is coming to life in the throes of a booming industrial revolution. Young Justin matches the town's awakening with his own spirited energy. He yearns for adventures, just like his father's. As a keepsake, he always carries his father's amulet, the Spirit Stone.
One day, Justin and his friend Sue hike out to explore the Sult Ruins, a forsaken place north of Parm. While rummaging amid fallen towers and crumbling battlements, Justin spies something strange in the depths of an ancient shaft. Just then, a mysterious voice floats on the air... "Welcome, he who holds the Spirit Stone."
Stunned for a moment, Justin quickly becomes as alert as a fox. Could the voice be summoning him? Will it say more? Will the secret speaker appear?
Reaching in his pocket and raising the Spirit Stone high, Justin watches...and waits. The Spirit Stone begins to feel warm, and suddenly a surge of power races through Justin. With his father's amulet, he might hold the key to the secrets of the ancient Icarians and a civilization lost in the swirling haze of time. At last, a magnificent adventure beckons. Justin vows to follow it, wherever it leads.
He is ready. If the voice will just speak again...
Game Setting
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REGION A
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TOWN FIELD
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INNER ROOM
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INNER ROOM
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REGION B
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INNER ROOM
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DUNGEON FIELD
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INNER ROOM
Regions
The complete GRANDIA™ adventure explores a number of large regions. Smaller "fields," mainly towns, dungeons and rooms, make up each region. Towns and dungeons have a similar basic structure; rooms are attached to towns or dungeons. The main way to move between regions is to use area maps.
Area Maps
When you arrive at certain locations such as field exits, an area map may appear. This shows your current location and the surrounding regions.
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Use the Directional Buttons/Left Stick to select another region as your destination.
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Press the X button.
Note: The choice of regions changes and increases as the scenario proceeds.
How to Play
Setting Up
Set up your PlayStation® game console according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the GRANDIA™ DISC 1 and close the disc cover. Insert a game controller and turn ON the PlayStation game console. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
Memory Cards
To save game settings and progress, insert an optional Memory Card into Memory Card slot 1 or 2 before starting play. You can load saved games from the same card, or from any Memory Card containing previously saved GRANDIA™ games.
Although you can play GRANDIA™ without a Memory Card, you will not be able to save or load your games. We recommend using a Memory Card.
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For more information, see "Load Game" and "Saving Your Game."
Starting the Game
Shortly after you turn on your PlayStation game console, the GRANDIA™ Title screen appears. Press the START button to display the Main Menu.
Use the Main Menu selections to start a new game, load a saved game, or access the Options menu before starting play. Highlight your option selection with the Directional Buttons or Left Stick and press the START button or the X button.
Changing Discs
During play, when you complete DISC 1, a "Disc Complete" message appears, followed by a save game screen. Be sure to save your game.
Then press the OPEN button on the PlayStation game console, remove DISC 1 and insert DISC 2. Close the disc cover and press the RESET button. Once the title screen appears, press the X button to continue your game.
Stopping Play
Before stopping, be sure to save your game so that you can continue play later.
New Game
Start play from the beginning of the game with fresh characters. An opening movie introduces the adventure.
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You cannot skip the opening movie.
Load Game
Load and resume play on a saved game. With the Directional Buttons or Left Stick, move the highlighter LEFT/RIGHT to select either Memory Card slot 1 or 2. Move the highlighter UP/DOWN to select the saved game to load. Then press the X button.
Highlight YES after the confirmation message and press the X button.
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To load a game, you must use a Memory Card containing a previously saved game. For more details, see "Saving Your Game."
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Saved Game Location
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Playing Time
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Members of the Party
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Load
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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1: Ghost Ship Hall
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DISC 1
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Disc Number
Options
Select OPTIONS from the Main Menu to reset the following game features:
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Camera
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Sound Mode
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Vibration
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Camera
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Standard: R1-right, L1-left
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Reverse: R1-left, L1-right
Camera
Reset this control to rotate the camera to the LEFT or RIGHT with the R1 button and/or L1 button.
Sound Mode
Adjust this setting to STEREO or MONO depending on your sound system.
Vibration
When using the DUAL SHOCK™ analog controller, set its vibration function ON or OFF.
Use the Directional Buttons or Left Stick to change the options: UP/DOWN highlights an option; LEFT/RIGHT changes the setting. As you select each option in the upper window, a description of its settings appears in the lower window.
Press the X button to accept the setting changes and close the menu. Press the button to cancel any changes and close the menu.
Game Fields
Towns
Towns are in regions where people live. When in town, you'll see a compass in the upper right of the screen. The red portion of the compass ring always points north as you explore the town. This tells you which direction you're traveling, and helps you find your way back to specific locations in the town.
If the name of a location appears when you stand in front of a gate or the door to a building, this means you can enter another field or room from that spot.
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Signposts also direct you to other fields. Stand in front of one and press the X button to read the signpost.
Dungeons
Dungeons exist as caves or ruins in regions inhabited by monsters. As in towns, when you're exploring a dungeon a compass appears in the upper right of the screen. The red portion of the compass ring always points north, adjusting to your direction as you travel.
If the name of a location appears as you explore, this means you can enter another field or room from that spot.
The Dungeon Compass
When you're in a dungeon, the compass needle always points in the direction of the exit, or destination. The closer you get to the destination, the faster the needle rotates; the further away you move, the slower the needle rotates.
If the needle spins randomly, not pointing in any fixed direction, then there is no destination in that field. Use the L2/R2 buttons to toggle the compass direction among different exits.
Discovery
Rooms
Rooms are the interiors of houses, cafés, shops and other small buildings, which you enter from the outside town or dungeon. The compass does not appear in rooms, and you cannot change the viewing angle (the L1/R1 buttons are not enabled).
Some rooms have more than one level. Use the same doorway to exit the room as you did to enter it.
Conversing with Characters
Press the X button next to a character; if that person is able to speak, you'll begin a conversation. Continue pressing the X button to scroll through the
Controls
Directional Buttons/Left Stick
Move character
Right Stick
LEFT/RIGHT rotates screen; UP/DOWN zooms in/out
Select button
Open or close TownScope
Start button
Display in-game Option menu
X button
Talk to characters; Examine objects; Activate in-game Icons including DungeonScope; close DungeonScope; Enter command; Select icon or character
button
Make character run (use with Directional Buttons); Back up
L1/R1 buttons
Rotate screen to left/right; Select a different character; Display MP or SP values
L2/R2 buttons
Toggle compass direction (functional only in dungeons; non-functional in town)
▲ button
Cancel Tactics command in progress; Display the Field Command screen
button (hold)
Execute Look command
L1/R1 buttons (hold)
Switch from HP to SP display
L2/R2 buttons (hold)
Switch from HP to MP display
Enemies & Characters
JUSTIN
Justin is a hot-blooded youth, full of drive and energy, but simple and good-natured, who daydreams about adventures and cherishes his Spirit Stone.
PUFFY
Puffy is a mysterious creature discovered by Justin's father, who can understand human speech and usually rides on Sue's head.
SUE
Sue is Justin's precocious and energetic childhood friend, who tries to act like an adult and intends to be Justin's guardian.
FEENA
Feena is a bright, beautiful, and active adventuress living in New Parm, and a master of knives and whips.
GUIDO
Guido is a Mogay traveling salesman with profound knowledge of history, despite his extremely cute looks.
GADWIN
Gadwin is a masterful warrior Justin meets on his adventure, whose deadly sword-fighting skills speak for him.
MILDA
Milda is a well-built warrior from Laine who prefers to fight with her body rather than her brain.
RAPP
Rapp is a hot-blooded, courageous, and strong youth from the village of Cafu, who has never learned manners.
COLONEL MULLEN
Colonel Mullen is a talented and popular leader in the Garlyle Forces, leading a division carrying out secret military operations.
LEEN
Leen serves as aide-de-camp to Colonel Mullen, and her un-soldierly kindness and attractive looks have endeared her to common soldiers.
GENERAL BAAL
General Baal is the supreme commander of the Garlyle Forces, who has begun to distance himself from the Joule Foundation and forge ahead with his own secret activities.
NANA, SAKI & MIO
Nana, Saki, and Mio are three young women who are sergeants in the Garlyle Forces.
LIETE
Liete is a mystical young woman Justin meets in the Sult Ruins, whose wisdom and skill make it unclear if she is an apparition or a living person.
LILLY
Lilly is Justin's mom, who manages the Seagull Restaurant and has a frank, straightforward personality, often chiding Justin but understanding him well.
JAVA
Java is a retired adventurer who has become an oddball old man living near the abandoned Leck Mines, still claiming to be an active adventurer.
Tips & Maps
Magic Attributes
Magic attributes are the basic elements required to use magic. To acquire them, use the Learn Magic icons in shops and similar rooms.
FIRE
Basic element required for magic spells that use the characteristics of heat or fire.
WIND
Basic element required for magic spells that use the characteristics of air or wind power.
WATER
Basic element required for magic spells that use the characteristics of water or currents.
EARTH
Basic element required for magic spells that use the characteristics of earth or minerals.
Weapon Types
These are the general weapon types. Each character uses a different pre-determined weapon type.
DAGGER
Small knives used to attack by thrusting.
SWORD
Weapons used to attack by cutting and slashing.
MACE
Heavy blunt weapons used to pound an enemy.
Combination Attributes
When a character's skill level reaches a certain point in two magic attributes, that character can learn magic spells with combination attributes.
LIGHTNING
A combination attribute of Fire + Wind.
BLIZZARD
A combination attribute of Water + Wind.
FOREST
A combination attribute of Water + Earth.
EXPLOSION
A combination attribute of Fire + Earth.
AX
Large bladed weapons that are brandished to attack.
BOW
Weapons that can attack from a distance.
WHIP
Whip-shaped weapons that are brandished and cracked.
Warrior's Helmet (Battered Pot)
To find the Warrior's Helmet, climb down the stairs to the riverbank in Parm and look around at the foot of the bridge.
Shield of Light (Pot Lid)
To find the Shield of Light, search the Port of Parm from end to end.
Spirit Sword (Wooden Sword)
To find the Spirit Sword, talk to Gantz's little brother, Tentz, and answer "No way, ..." to his question, then search around the Underground Café for the key. The Spirit Sword is in the treasure chest in Gantz's house.
Traps that Cause Damage
A player character caught in a damage trap will flash and lose HP, but will not fall due to the damage.
Watch Out for Traps!
Sult Ruins Level 1 and 2 have traps that cause footing to give way or block paths with boulders, potentially disorienting you even if direct damage is minimal.
Use Action Icons!
Action icons, first appearing on Level 2, activate stone columns to clear paths; they only appear when you are close, so pay attention.
Get the Hand Grenades!
Collect all items in Leck Mines, especially Hand Grenades, and save them for the Orc King as they cause significant damage.
Beware the Orc King!
The Orc King has powerful attacks; watch the IP gauge and use a Critical attack to cancel his moves before he strikes.
Raising Skill Levels
Earn skill experience points by using weapons or magic in combat; reaching 100 points increases the skill level, HP, and other parameters, which can be checked via the Skill command.
Increasing Attributes
Weapon skills provide various attribute bonuses, such as Maximum HP, Agility, Strength, Wit, and Vitality, depending on the weapon type.
Learning Magic/Moves
To learn magic spells or moves, achieve a certain skill level in up to three areas; check available spells/moves using the Skill command and note that acquiring magic attributes can expand learning options.
Acquiring Magic Attributes
Mana Eggs found in dungeons can be traded for magic attributes at magic shops in town, with one Mana Egg equating to one magic attribute, though some characters cannot acquire certain ones.
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