Drakengard
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Cavia Inc.
Published_By:
Square Enix
Released On:
01 Jan 2003
Drakengard follows the story of a kingdomless prince named Caim who fights for the Union against the Empire. Under the Union's protection are the Hierarchs and the Goddess, currently Furiae , who is a human manifestation of one of the four seals that protect the world from being broken. As the game begins, Caim is fatally wounded in a battle with the Empire. Encountering a captured Red Dragon who is also near death, Caim makes a fateful choice. In exchange for both their lives, the Red Dragon and Caim will enter a pact. This pact will forever chain their lives to one another and link their souls, at the cost of something irreplaceable. Recharged with the fires of a Dragon, Caim 's vengeance burns over the enemy...
The player controls Caim on his quest. The game is separated into three distinct modes: Aerial combat, Ground combat and Event Combat. In Aerial Combat, Caim rides dragonback against a variety of airborne foes breathing fireballs (strong single shots and weaker multiple lock-on shots). The Dragon is agile and is able to evade incoming threats, turning around completely in a moment. In Ground combat, the game is shown in 3rd person though usually large, open areas. Controlling Caim , his primary ability is the use of a variety of weapons found on the battlefield. These are leveled up through continued usage, and specifically through the killing of individual enemies. Though magic (determined by weapon choice), timed attacks and evasion, Caim breaks through enemy armies. Characters recruited as allies by Caim can also be summoned during battles, steadily losing health until control is returned to Caim . In ground combat, Caim may also call forth his Dragon to ride and strafe enemies from the air. The Dragon's movements are generally the same as in aerial combat but more limited and less agile. Event combat is similar to Ground combat, but shown isometrically, restricted to a single weapon and without the aid of a dragon. It is used mainly to tell story sequences.
Levels that have been visited before might become "Expedition Missions" which are optional and contain new objectives, enemies and weapons. Additionally, any level previously played in the storyline may be revisited at any time. Depending on Caim 's choices (and prerequisites for those choices), there are five different endings to Drakengard .
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3307210217059 (Germany)
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eBay Product ID:
50871212 (United Kingdom)
eBay Product ID:
6491509 (United Kingdom)
Part #:
SLES-52322 (Australia)
Sony PN:
SLES-53794 (Italy)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Gamepads Supported:
DualShock 2
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
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
Drakengard is a dark fantasy action RPG set in an ancient world where two factions, the Union and the Empire, battle for control of a goddess who maintains the world's harmony. Players engage in both ground and sky battles, mastering combat with various weapons to complete missions and navigate a world on the brink of chaos.
Story
Epilepsy Warning
A small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. This includes patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video games on the PlayStation 2 console.
Certain conditions may induce previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons with no history of seizures. If you or anyone in your family has an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to playing.
If you experience any of the following symptoms while playing a video game, immediately discontinue use and consult your physician before resuming play:
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dizziness
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altered vision
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eye or muscle twitches
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loss of awareness
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disorientation
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any involuntary movement
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convulsions
Projection Television Warning
Do not connect your PlayStation 2 console to a projection TV without first consulting its user manual, unless it is an LCD type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage your TV screen.
Unauthorized Product
The use of software or peripherals not authorized by Sony Computer Entertainment America may damage your console and/or invalidate your warranty. Only official or licensed peripherals should be used in the controller ports or memory card slots.
Handling Your PlayStation 2 Format Disc
This disc is intended for use only with PlayStation 2 consoles with the NTSC U/C designation.
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Do not bend it, crush it, or submerge it in liquids.
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Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat.
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Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play.
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Keep this compact disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case when not in use.
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Clean the disc with a lint-free, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge.
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Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Overture of Death
Wily does man wage such savage war?
The World of Drakengard
It is an ancient time, and dragons still roam upon the earth. Two great powers, the Union and the Empire, wage fierce war for the control of a goddess who protects the harmony of the world.
Hidden in three sacred places scattered throughout the world are the great seals. A fourth seal, which unites and protects the others, is embodied in the life of a single woman. This woman is called the goddess.
The legends say that should these seals be broken, the gods themselves will sow upon the earth the Seeds of Resurrection. Some claim that these seeds will bring forth the salvation of all mankind.
The Goddess
Upon the goddess's soul lies the awesome weight of the seals, a weight that inflicts torments so great that her very flesh seems to be torn asunder. But the continuity of all reason and order in the world rests on her life, and she can do naught but suffer in silence under the burden of her great duty.
Only with death does the goddess's task end. At the moment of her passing, omens and portents appear throughout the world, identifying the next young woman who is to become the bearer of the seal. None can refuse this sacred duty; it is an evil nightmare that must be repeated, again and again, for as long as mankind still lives.
The Union and the Empire
Against the vast and awesome Empire stands the Union, an alliance of nations great and small. The Union protects the goddess, and for many years the two rivals have matched each other in strength and power.
But now the Empire has gathered demons and monsters to its cause, its military might has grown powerful beyond reckoning, and it seeks to make the entire world its own. The balance of power has crumbled...
The Cult of the Watchers
It is rumored that behind the baneful machinations of the Empire lies the enigmatic religious order known as the Cult of the Watchers. Though the Cult's murky origins remain wrapped in mystery, the dogma of the Cult has infested all levels of society. More crazed zealots swell the ranks of the believers with every passing day.
Drakengard Contents
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Getting Started
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Controls
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Characters
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Playing the Game
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Starting a New Game
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Loading a Game
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Preparing for Battle
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Ground Battles
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Map & Menu
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Completing Missions
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Mastering Combat
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Weapons
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Sky Battles
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Free Expeditions
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Options
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Credits
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Limited Warranty
Controls
START button
display the main menu
left analog stick up or down
make your selection
button
select
left analog stick
Move cursor / Select command
right analog stick
Move camera
L1 button
Roll left
R1 button
Roll right
L3 button
View / Hide enemy health
R3 button
View map
L2 button
Block
R2 button
Change weapon
L1 + R1 buttons
180-degree turn
SELECT button
Mount / Dismount dragon (post-pact)
Enemies & Characters
CAIM
The son of royalty, Caim was forced to witness the brutal murder of his parents by an Imperial black dragon. Since then, his hatred for the Empire has grown ever greater, and he now lives only to wage war against it as a soldier in the army of the Union.
RED DRAGON
The dragon is a supremely dignified and superior beast: she believes that she need merely raise her voice to have any creature quail before her. Dragons are acknowledged by other creatures to be lords of the natural world, charged by the gods to advance evolution by applying their "trials" and destroying all those too weak to deserve life.
FURIAE
Furiae is Caim's sister. Raised as a royal princess, she struggles to come to terms with her appointed role as the goddess. Her sheltered upbringing has left her incapable of defending herself, and she must rely on the kindness and strength of those around her.
VERDELET
Verdelet is the one hierarch whose duty allows him to speak directly with the goddess. Though he controls no military power, he is a powerful authority within the Union. Verdelet is a pious man who is always careful to say and do the correct thing, but his selfishness and sense of self-preservation come to the fore when the situation becomes dire.
INUART
Inuart is the son of a nobleman from the kingdom once ruled by Caim's family. Inuart has a beautiful singing voice and is a master of the harp. Though sincere and honest, his heart is weak, and he relies heavily on his former betrothed, Furiae.
LEONARD
Upright and just, Leonard is a kind soul who abhors the bloodshed of war. He is tormented by the knowledge of his faults and past mistakes, placing all blame for the death of his brothers upon himself, and a faerie takes advantage of his instability to force a pact upon him.
ARIOCH
The elf Arioch was a loving mother and wife until she was driven mad by the murder of her family at the hands of the Empire. Since then, she has become an insatiable murderess who targets any child she finds, feeling no guilt for her murders.
SEERE
Adored by his mother, Seere grew up bathed in affection, and as a result he feels strong guilt about the neglect of his twin sister, Manah. A good child who always behaves well, there is nevertheless an element of "poor me" in his character that leads him to deny responsibility for his misdeeds.
How to Play
Gameplay
Players advance through the game by successfully clearing missions. The game progresses through various stages.
New Game
Starting a Game from the Beginning
The adventure begins when you select "New Game" from the main menu. Caim leaps into the fray, ready to cleave through hordes of enemy forces to save his sister, Furiae.
Ready for Battle
Before engaging the enemy, ensure you are properly equipped with the appropriate weapons.
Selecting a Weapon
From the weapon selection screen, you may choose up to eight weapons for Caim to bring with him into battle. Caim may switch his weapon at any time during a mission, but he may only choose from the weapons that he has taken with him.
Following the Story
Once you are ready for battle, select "Continue." Brief movies or events may precede missions as the story unfolds.
Beginning a Mission
At last the battle begins! Your objective appears on the screen as the mission starts. The story progresses as each mission is cleared and the next mission presents itself.
The Next Mission
Subsequent missions arise as each objective is met. Note that you may choose to replay a particular mission more than once before moving on to the next.
Load Game
Continuing a Game
Select "Load Game" from the main menu to load saved data from the memory card (SMB) (for PlayStation®2). This will allow you to continue playing the game from your last save point.
Story
Select "Story" to continue from your last cleared mission. You may also choose to replay a completed mission.
Free Expedition
As you complete certain chapters and verses, various free expeditions will become available. These may be played at will between missions.
Selecting a Segment of the Story
When you select "Story," you may continue playing the game from your last save. You may also replay any of the missions you have completed thus far. Replaying missions provides an opportunity to hone your skills and gain experience points.
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Use the left analog stick to select a chapter and verse.
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Press the Ⓧ button to play that mission, movie, or event.
Ready for Battle
After selecting a mission, you are ready for battle. From this point forward, the game progresses in the same manner as a new game.
Preparing for Battle
Be sure to be properly equipped before heading into battle. Choose the right weapons and allies to bring with you!
Weapon Selection
After selecting a chapter and verse, select "Weapon" from the lower right corner of the screen. This will allow you to select the weapons Caim will take into battle.
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Using the left analog stick, select a weapon.
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Press the button to confirm your selection.
Weapon Wheel
Use the weapon wheel to select and equip Caim's weapons during battle.
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Complete: This figure indicates what percentage of the game's weapons you have acquired.
Adding a Weapon
From the weapon menu, you may use the left analog stick to select a weapon to add (equip) or remove (unequip) from the weapon wheel. Press the button to confirm your selection. Remember: Only the weapons placed on the weapon wheel will be taken into battle.
Explanation
This allows you to check a weapon's status, including information on attack strength, sharpness, reach, weight, material, combo hits, and the number of kills required to reach the next level. You may also view the weapon's history by pressing the left or right directional buttons.
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Select "Explanation" and press the button to view this screen.
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Weapon name and level
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Associated magic
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Attack Strength: Indicates degree of damage inflicted on opponent
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Sharpeness: Edged and unedged weapons handle slightly differently in combat
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Reach: Indicates attack range
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Weight: Affects attack speed
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Material: Indicates weapon's basic component
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Combo Hits: Indicates number of hits in a combo attack
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Next Level: Indicates number of kills needed to reach the next level
Allies in Battle
Selecting an Ally
After you have selected a mission, select "Ally" on the next screen.
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Use the left analog stick to select an ally.
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Press the button to confirm your selection.
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You may cancel your selection by pressing the button.
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Ally's name
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Weapon
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Magic
Summoning an Ally
If Caim is dangerously low on HP during a battle, you may be able to weather the storm by calling on an ally for help. Press the button to have your ally fight in Caim's place.
When an ally fights in the place of Caim, he or she will lose HP over time - whether the ally receives damage or not. When the ally's HP reaches zero, Caim must fight again.
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Summon Limit: This indicates the number of times the ally may be summoned per mission.
Ground Battles
Eliminating Enemies on the Ground
In this mode, Caim wields his weapon to destroy ground-based enemy forces. From here, he can take out enemies such as archers and wizards - crafty foes who strike at the dragon's weak points. If you can eliminate these enemies, attacking from the air will be a far more effective proposition.
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1) MP Gauge: Indicates your current MP (magic points). Caim's MP increases as he strikes enemies. Store up your MP, then unleash special attacks!
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2) HP Gauge: Indicates your current HP (health points). The game ends if Caim runs out of HP.
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