Dark Chronicle
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Level 5
Published_By:
Sony
Released On:
12 Sep 2003
Dark Chronicle is an action and adventure game for the Playstation 2 that tells the story of a young woman named Sarah, who lives on a remote island where her mother has died under mysterious circumstances. Sarah soon discovers that she has magical powers and must use them to uncover the truth about her mother's death and the secrets of her own past.
Players take control of Sarah as she navigates through various environments, fighting enemies and solving puzzles to progress through the game's story. The gameplay involves a mix of action and exploration, with an emphasis on combat and character development.
UPC-A:
711719473121 (Germany)
Media #:
SCES-51190 (Germany)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a sci-fi adventure game where players control Maximilian, a young inventor, as he leaves his sheltered town to explore the outside world and uncover a mystery with the help of a time-traveling protector.
Story
Story
Behind its tightly closed gates, a peaceful mining town holds a mystery for the ages. A young inventor and a protector from the future begin their story here.
Throughout his many years in town, Maximilian, nor anyone else, has ever set foot outside of town. But the time has come for his long-cherished desire to leave and see the outside world.
Maximilian
An inventive young man who possesses a genius IQ and is the lone son to one of the wealthiest families in town.
Rather than hanging around the mansion, he enjoys working in Cedric's Maintenance shop and inventing new creations more than anything else.
Enemies & Characters
Monica
A skilled warrior from the future visits the present to Maximilian's time. She skillfully wields a mystical sword and is a master of magic.
Monster Memos
These are memos listing weapons that did not work on the monsters you met along with the items they carried. Ineffectual weapons are indicated by icons such as attacking with a wrench, sword, magic, normal gun, grenade gun, Ride Pod, or beam gun.
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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USB connector
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$400 LINK connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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disc tray
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RESET button
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(OPEN) button
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned on.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button and the disc tray will open. Place the Dark Cloud 2 disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the open button again and the disc tray will close.
Attach controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Title Menu
Press the START button on the title screen to display the Title menu. Use the directional buttons to select an item and press the button.
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New Game
This starts a new game. Once the game starts, select Maximilian's clothing. The choice of clothing does not affect gameplay.
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Continue
Loads a saved game from a memory card (8 MB) (for PlayStation®2) and lets you continue where you left off.
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Extras
Allows you to play Mini Games and earn bonus items later in the game.
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Options
This lets you change settings used in the game.
Options
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Cursor Location Memory
Toggles the function of saving the selected cursor position ON/OFF.
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Vibration
Toggles the analog controller vibration function ON/OFF.
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Message Speed
Sets the message display speed.
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Sound
Sets the type of sound output.
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Time Speed
Sets the speed at which time passes in the game.
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Map Display
Sets the standard map display method.
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Damage Points
Toggles the damage point display ON/OFF.
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Enemy HP Display
Toggles the enemy HP (health point) display during lock-on ON/OFF.
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Anger Counter
Toggles the anger counter during lock-on ON/OFF.
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Display Character Name
Toggles the character name display ON/OFF.
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Display Monster Name
Toggles the monster name display ON/OFF.
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Blur Background
Toggles the blur background function ON/OFF.
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Display Captions
Toggles the subtitle display ON/OFF.
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Pause Display
Toggles the "PAUSE" display ON/OFF.
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Camera Pitch
Toggle Normal/Reverse
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Camera Rotation
Toggle Normal/Reverse
PRELUDE TO AN ADVENTURE
While you progress through the game you'll encounter different types of gameplay elements.
The Field
In the Field, you can talk to various people, go shopping and do other things as the story proceeds. The first town you visit, Palm Brinks is home not only to Cedric's shop but also an item shop, bakery, weapons store and other goods.
The Dungeons
In the Dungeons, defeat attacking monsters as you advance and collect items. Battles with huge bosses await on some floors. The layout of the dungeons change randomly each time you go in.
The Georama System
In the Georama System, use the various materials you obtained in the dungeons to build buildings. Depending on the buildings you build, the story may progress differently or changes may occur in the future.
Saving
To save your game, get close to a save point and press the button, or press the button on the dungeon floor select screen and a file storing the progress of your game will be saved on a PlayStation 2 memory card (8 MB) (for PlayStation 2).
Saving a new game requires (502K) or more of free space per file on a PlayStation 2 memory card (8MB). You can save up to 13 different games on one PlayStation 2 memory card (8/MB) (for PlayStation 2).
MAIN MENU
During the game, press the button to display the Main menu. Use the directional buttons to select an item and press the button.
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Item
Go to the Item menu. On the Item menu, you can check on your current equipment and money, use items or upgrade weapons.
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Character
Change the character to control. Select this to use Ridepod or Monster Transformation. Monster Transformation is not available until the second dungeon.
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Make
Invent a new item or make an invented item. This selection is not available at the start.
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Move
Move directly to a field or dungeon that you have visited previously.
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Option
This lets you change settings used in the game.
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Help
This gives you access to detailed knowledge about controls, effective combat techniques and the like. More Tutorial items are added as you become able to do more things. If you don't know something in the game, try Help. This selection is not available at the start.
Upgrading Weapons
There are several ways to upgrade weapons.
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Level Up
Defeat enemies and collect the ABS to raise the level of your weapon. When a weapon goes up a level, its attack goes up slightly and the synthesis points are increased.
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Spectrumize
Spectrumize is
Controls
L2 button
Rotate camera
L1 button
Reset camera position
R2 button
Change character (Kaximilian / Monica)
R1 button
Switch between camera view and character view
START button
Pause
Left analog stick
Move character
Right analog stick
Move camera
X button
Action (talk/examine/open door, etc.)
O button
Reset camera position
triangle button
Main menu (see P. 9)
square button
Point the "camera" (see P. 16)
SELECT button
Switch the map display method
R3 button (press right analog stick)
Switch between first person view and third person view
L3 button (press left analog stick)
Change character Maximilian/Ridepod or Monica/Monster Transformation
Directional button
Select active item
circle button
Use active item
forward + square button
Pursuit Attacks (When enemy is down)
backward + O button
Back Flip (While locked on)
Items & Weapons
Bread
Restores a little health when eaten.
Yellow Banana
Mushy banana that restores health but creates thirst!
Antidote Drink
Cleanses poison from the body.
Tasty Water
From a deep mountain stream. Simply mouth watering.
Camera
Device that lets you take photos.
Fishing Pole
Equip to fish. Choose bait wisely.
Repair Powder
Restores WHP of weapon.
Gun Repair Powder
Restores WHP of projectile weapons.
Armband Repair Powder
Restores WHP of armlet weapons.
Bomb
Causes great damage when thrown at an opponent.
Poison Apple
Poisons the enemy when thrown.
Rolling Log
Log cut from only the strongest tree.
Raw Glass Material
Ingredient for glass.
Hunk of Copper
A lump of pure copper.
Paint
Can be used to paint Georama parts.
Antidote Amulet
Prevents enemy poison attacks. Eventually breaks.
Goo Amulet
Prevents enemy gooey attacks but breaks after a while.
Wealth
Increases the gold dropped by enemies. Does not appear together with "Poverty."
Durable
Slows decrease in WHP. Does not appear together with "Fragile."
Poverty
Decreases the gold dropped by enemies. Does not appear together with "Wealth."
Fragile
Accelerates decrease in WHP. Does not appear together with "Durable."
Poison
Poisons the enemy.
Absorb
Restores your own health by a portion of the damage inflicted on the enemy. Does not appear together with "Heal."
Stop
Paralyzes the enemy for a time.
Dark
Increases your attack strength but you receive damage from each attack. Does not appear together with "Critical."
Steal
Steals items carried by enemies.
ABS Up
Increases the Abs dropped by the enemy.
Tips & Maps
Combo Attacks
Press the button multiple times to unleash combo attacks with the right hand weapon. Combo attacks are effective against floating enemies and quick enemies, and new combos can be discovered by moving the left stick in different directions while attacking.
Charge Attacks
Hold down the button and release it to perform a charge attack, which is more powerful than an ordinary attack and affects a larger area. They are effective against slow-moving enemies with high HP and when surrounded by multiple enemies.
Guard
Hold down the B button to guard against enemy attacks, though you cannot attack while guarding.
Pick Up (While guarding)
While guarding, press the button to pick up an enemy or item in front of you, and press it again to throw the object.
Escape from an Enemy
During combat, you can move around to escape enemy attacks, but your movement speed slows down and you cannot open treasure chests or pick up items.
The Anger Counter
The anger counter decreases each time you hit an enemy, and when it reaches zero, that enemy enters "anger mode" and receives a power-up.
Topographical Effects
Obstacles and height differences in the dungeon can prevent attacks from hitting or reduce their strength, so consider your character's position to find the most effective attack technique.
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