Baroque
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🙂 6.4/10
(Playstation 2 - PAL, RPG)
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Developed_By:
Sting
Published_By:
Rising Star Games
Released On:
28 Jun 2007
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The post-apocalyptic world of Baroque is a devastated earth, plagued by a heat wave that has left behind only demon-infested ruins and a mysterious "Nerve Tower". You play as an amnesiac survivor who enters the tower in search of clues to your identity and the reasons behind the apocalypse. As you delve deeper into the tower, you'll uncover the secrets of this world and the source of the destruction.
The gameplay is similar to other RPG dungeon-crawlers, where you control your character and attempt to clear each floor from monsters, earning experience and items along the way. However, the PS2 remake adds new floors, items, and creatures, while updating the game with a polygonal engine for a more immersive experience.
The gameplay has been modified to make it more of an action-RPG than the original, with a third-person perspective that changes the way you interact with the environment. Overall, Baroque is a thrilling post-apocalyptic adventure that challenges you to survive and uncover the truth behind this desolate world.
Baroque was released on the Playstation 2 on August 15th, 2008, offering a fresh take on the original game. With its engaging storyline, addictive gameplay, and improved graphics, Baroque is a must-play for fans of RPGs and action-adventure games.
EAN-13:
5060102951117 (United Kingdom)
UPC-A:
5060102951650 (Europe)
Sony PN:
SLES-55216 (United Kingdom)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller, Digital Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a dark fantasy roguelike where players control an amnesiac protagonist tasked with purifying distorted beings and healing a ruined world. They must ascend the ever-changing Neuro Tower, battling Meta-Beings and uncovering the mysteries of a catastrophic event called "The Blaze."
Story
Introduction
May 14, 2032. A world where deformed beings roam the wastelands, born from the gigantic disaster known as the "Blaze".
The protagonist has lost his memories and wanders around carrying a sense of guilt within his hollow heart. A man with large wings and crimson eyes speaks to him.
"Your sin shall be forgiven only when you heal the world. Now, go to the Neuro Tower." The protagonist leaves the ruins and heads to the Neuro Tower, to heal his sin... and heal the world.
Baroque
Baroque, a term derived from the Portuguese word "barroco" (distorted pearl), refers to "distorted fantasies" in this world. People who live in this devastated world cling to their Baroques in order to survive.
These fantasies not only distort the mind, but the body as well. The term Baroque refers to both the idea that distorts the affected person and those infected by these ideas.
Neuro Tower
A mysteriously-shaped tower that rises high above the desolated soil. It was previously the main facility for the Order of Malkuth.
However, after The Blaze the tower became infested with countless Meta-Beings. The inner structure of the tower is constantly changing.
Order of Malkuth
A religious organization run by the False Angels. Unlike the standard religious tenet of "God saves you", the core dogma of the Malkuth Order is "we must save God".
Wings
Imitation wings worn by the False Angels of the Order of Malkuth. The size of the wings represents the member's rank within the Order. The larger the wings, the higher the rank of that member.
The Blaze
A catastrophe that occurred on May 14, 2032 and threw the entire world into ruin. The Blaze not only decimated the world, but it also distorted reality itself. The world continues to change, even to this day.
Meta-Beings
Lifeforms whose appearances are far removed from their human origins due to the Baroques that have completely overtaken them. They have completely lost their hearts and minds, and there is no possible way to communicate with them.
Purify
The process of sublimating a Meta-Being or an individual distorted by a Baroque to their original form, known as an Idea Sephirah. The protagonist is the only one who has the ability to purify.
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
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open button
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memory card slot 2
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memory card slot 1
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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USB connectors
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disc cover
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on/standby/
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reset button
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IR receiver
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green). Insert the Baroque disc in the system with the label side facing up. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system. You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
How to Start the Game
Turn on the PlayStation®2 system and properly insert the Baroque disc. The title screen will appear after the opening movie. You may skip the movie by pressing the START button. Press the START button while on the title screen to proceed to the title menu.
Title Menu
BAROQUE
Use the up and down directional buttons to highlight a selection, then press the X button to make your choice.
FILE SELECT
101212341
DEPTH O
USA
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New Game: Begin a new game of Baroque. Choose from three different difficulties.
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Continue: Continue from a saved game.
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Database: Access the Event, Item, Baroque, Character and Voice Lists, as well as the Sound Test and Ranking.
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Delete Game File: Deletes save game and saved database data for one file.
This game requires at least 210KB of free space on a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) to save data.
Notes Concerning Saving and Loading
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While saving the data, do not press the POWER or RESET buttons, and do not remove the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2). These actions may lead to the saved data being corrupted.
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Please insert the memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 to save or load data.
Beginning Baroque and Saving
Starting the Game
New Game
First, name your character. Choose your character's name using the onscreen keys. After entering your name, choose END to begin the game.
Continue
Load your save data to continue from where you left off. If you saved your game after dying or reaching the bottom of the Neuro Tower, you will start back in the Outer World.
Saving
Saving Baroque Data
You can save to the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) after using a port. This will allow you to continue from where you left off within the dungeon.
When the player is returned to the Outer World by dying in the dungeon or through another means, you will also have the option to save your Baroque Data.
The inventory, player level and other factors will return to default when continuing from the Outer World. Use Consciousness Orbs and the Collector in order to retain strong items.
Neuro Tower and Training Dungeon
Structure of the Neuro Tower
The inner structure of the tower is constantly changing.
Training Dungeon
Talk to the Coffin Man to enter the Training Dungeon. The Coffin Man can be found somewhere in the Outer World.
The Training Dungeon is perfect for training because the structure of the dungeon is fixed, and the Coffin Man will give you friendly advice.
When your character dies in places such as the Neuro Tower, all your possessions disappear and your level will reset to 1. There are certain things you can do to prevent item loss. (see p.18)
Moving
The character can be moved with either the left analog stick or the directional buttons.
Walk/Run
Use the left analog stick to guide the character. He will walk if the stick is slightly tilted, and run if you increase the angle of the tilt.
Directional Buttons Movement
The directional buttons can be used to move in any direction while the camera angle remains unchanged. However, the character cannot run while the directional buttons are being used.
Target Lock Movement
Hold the L2 button to lock onto the nearest foe. The main character can be moved relative to the target using the left analog stick. However, he cannot run while this control scheme is being used.
Viewing the 2-D Map
Use the 2-D map to track your current location. Press the SELECT button to show the 2-D map. Pressing the SELECT button again will get rid of the map.
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Ports: Once the player has found the port on the current level, a blue square will indicate its location.
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Rooms: Once you enter a room, it will appear on the map.
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Facing and Location: The current location of the main character is indicated with a red triangle. The direction the triangle is pointing indicates the direction the character is facing.
Conversation
The main character can get information from the characters in the Neuro Tower and the Outer World. The conversation will begin automatically as the player approaches the character. You may move away from the character while they are speaking to you. However, it'll be more difficult to hear the character's speech.
Events
Certain event sequences that advance the plot will begin automatically as you approach particular locations.
Controls
L2 button
Lock onto an enemy
L1 button
Cycle through items in Item Slot
R2 button
Throw the item in the Item Slot
R1 button
Cycle through items in Item Slot
directional buttons
Move while facing the same direction
SELECT button
2D map On/Off
START button
Pause
right analog stick
3rd person mode: Rotate camera; 1st person mode: Rotate player
R3 button
Reset camera angle
left analog stick
Move
O button
Change the camera angle (during conversation)
X button
Special attack
button
Normal attack
Enemies & Characters
Archangel
The leader of the Malkuth Order has large wings and red eyes. He hands the Angelic Rifle to the protagonist and tells him to go to the bottom of the Neuro Tower.
Alice
A short-haired, rebellious girl. She seems to carry a slight grudge towards the protagonist. One of the Wandering Maidens.
Eliza
Long-haired girl who seeks Pure Water. She doesn't talk much and tends to avoid the protagonist. One of the Wandering Maidens.
The Protagonist
This young man carries the burden of a sin he cannot recall. He's lost his memories and cannot speak.
Littles
These characters are flying within the Neuro Tower. They have wings and look somewhat like angels...
Doctor Angelicus
A False Angel who was called the "Doctor of the Angels" in the Malkuth Order. She assists the Archangel.
Fist & Scythe
Armored soldiers of the Malkuth Order known as the Massacre Angels. They wander the Neuro Tower looking for something.
Neophyte
A False Angel wandering through the Neuro Tower searching for traitors within the Malkuth Order. He is absolutely loyal to the Archangel.
Sentry Angel
He stands guard in the Outer World.
Baroquemonger
A man who stands in the corner of the Outer World. He has the ability to read the information contained in an Idea Sephirah.
Collector
A boy who loves to pick up items from the Outer World and stuff them into the bag on his head. He doesn't seem to have any interests other than item collecting.
Items & Weapons
Angelic Rifle
An uniquely-shaped gun that can purify any Meta-Being in one shot, but only carries 5 bullets.
Flesh
Flesh restores the main character's HP, and if eaten at full HP, increases HP MAX. Rotten flesh causes 'Stomachache'.
Coats
Equipment that protects the main character from damage, raising DEF and sometimes enhancing other things.
Idea Sephirah
The purified, crystallized form of one's true self, which can reveal information about the being prior to crystallization if formed from a living specimen.
Disks
A disk that activates once it is stepped on, with an effect that differs depending on whether it is placed facing up or down.
Boxes
Boxes generally contain items, but some require specific conditions to open, and certain ones may explode, destroying their contents.
Parasites
Parasites can be used on the main character or equipment to gain effects, or fused to form a Composite Parasite, but only one can be used per item.
Wings
Imitation wings that give the wearer special abilities when equipped.
Swords
A weapon to attack foes with, which raises ATK when equipped and may have attributes or additional effects.
Hearts
Hearts restore the main character's VT, and if consumed at full VT, increase VT MAX. Rotten hearts cause 'Stomachache'.
Torturers
Torturers cause a variety of wide-area effects, such as dealing elemental damage or converting Meta-Beings into Flesh.
Fluids
Fluids are injected into the main character for an instantaneous effect, mostly healing ailments or enhancing the character.
Brands
Brands give the main character special abilities by marking himself or his items, but only one can be used at a time and they require an Unbrand brand to remove.
Bones
Bones have a wide range of effects, such as healing HP or VT, or being thrown at foes to deal damage, and the main character can carry a large amount.
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