Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, RPG)
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Released On:
27 Jan 2005
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2 is a direct sequel to Digital Devil Saga , and the conclusion of its story. In the first game, the tribe leaders of Junkyard were fighting each other in order to climb the Karma Tower and escape their grim world, reaching the promised land Nirvana. Serph, the leader of the Embryon tribe and the protagonist of the series, was the victor in their contest. He and his friends have finally reached Nirvana, yet it turned out to be something entirely different from the paradise they imagined. The sun has turned black, petrifying anyone exposed to its rays, with the exception of those infected by Demon Virus. The Karma Society are the new rulers of the Earth, living in a city protected by a giant sun shield. Serph and his companions must confront its leaders and find out the truth about their own identities and the roles they were forced to play in their schemes.
The gameplay mechanics in the sequel are nearly identical to those of the first game. When facing randomly encountered demons in turn-based combat, characters can either fight as humans, using guns, or transform into demons, gaining access to spells and special abilities. The game adds a third option: characters can choose to go berserk, essentially stopping in the middle of their demon transformation, greatly increasing their physical strength, but also lowering their defense.
Playable characters gain new abilities by buying and learning Mantras. In order to learn them more quickly, characters can devour enemies using special abilities. Unlike the first game, the sequel allows more freedom in choosing which Mantra to purchase, without being restricted to several pre-determined ways on the Mantra field. Mantras are connected to each other on a hexagonal grid, making it possible to advance to any Mantra adjacent to a previously obtained one.
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Number of Offline Players:
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Input Device Features Supported:
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Controller Types Supported:
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a post-apocalyptic RPG where the player controls Serph, leader of the Embryon, exploring a desolate world called Nirvana. The player manages resources, saves progress at terminals, and battles enemies to earn currency for items and character upgrades.
Story
STORY
A black sun bleeds despair across the land of Nirvana. Serph, leader of the Embryon, wanders aimlessly through the lifeless streets.
In the Junkyard, his Tribe fought a gruesome war, hoping the light of heaven would relieve their suffering. In the end, Serph's world vanished, along with the comrades who stood by his side. All that awaited him in Nirvana were endless streets littered with the silent remains of human statues. The Promised Land was nothing but a new hell.
IMPORTANT LOCATIONS
There are various locations that you will visit throughout the world. It is important to know what to expect when you travel to each of these places.
LARGE KARMA TERMINAL
These terminals have been placed by the Karma Society, usually near area entrances. Numerous options are available here.
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SAVE
Select this option to record your game data.
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GET MANTRA
By paying $, the party can download Mantras at Karma Terminals. This command will not initially be available.
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TELEPORT
Select this option to teleport to a terminal that Serph has previously visited. Teleportation is only possible between Large Terminals in the same area.
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RESTORE
Pay to restore your party members' HP/MP or cure status ailments. The cost of healing will depend on the extent of your characters' injuries.
SMALL KARMA TERMINAL
These terminals are scattered throughout dungeons. Their services are more limited than those provided by Large Karma Terminals, but you can teleport to the main Large Terminal in an area from one of these locations.
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SAVE
Select this option to record your game data. Functions exactly the same as in a Large Terminal.
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GET MANTRA
For the right price, Mantras are available for download. Functions exactly the same as in a Large Terminal.
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TELEPORT
This option allows the party to teleport to the main Large Karma Terminal in the area. Once Serph has teleported, though, he will not be able to transfer back to the Small Terminal.
LIFE TERMINAL
A terminal that only functions to restore party members to full health.
MAD MART
After gaining money by defeating enemies, you can exchange it for items at the Mad Mart. Mad Marts are located in most areas. Items, bullets, and Karma Rings can be purchased or sold at these locations.
Use the up and down directional buttons to select what you want to buy/sell, and press the x button to confirm. The right and left directional buttons will adjust the desired quantity.
POINTS
Points are earned by buying and selling at Mad Mart. At any location, you can confirm how many points you've earned, your current rank, and the amount of points required for the next rank. The higher your rank, the greater the store's inventory will be.
KEY TERMS
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NIRVANA
The flawless, ideal land promised to one Tribe who conquered the Junkyard. However, the place Serph and the Embryon discover is nothing but an empty, dying world.
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BLACK SUN
No longer yellow, an unknown phenomenon turned the sun pitch black. It began emitting Solar Data, which altered the atmosphere of the earth itself.
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CUVIER SYNDROME
A strange condition in which the human body turns to stone after coming into contact with rays of the black sun, named after Margot Cuvier, the first scientist to research it. This epidemic cost many people their lives, and drove the human race underground to escape the sun's harmful effects. Now, man sits on the verge of extinction.
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KARMA CITY
A city controlled by the Karma Society. It's the only place on the surface of the earth where humans can survive, due to the dome surrounding the city, protecting it from the black sun. It's considered the world's last paradise.
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KARMA SOCIETY
A group of elite human beings sharing a common goal: the preservation of mankind. In the current times of uncertainty, they have taken control of various institutions, including Karma City itself. The Karma Society is lead by Madame Margot Cuvier, with Jenna Angel serving as second-in-command.
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LOKAPALA
A rebel group lead by Roland. They live underground in Old Portland and believe that the only way to save the world is to depose the Karma Society. After hiding underground for years and losing their original leader, the Lokapala have grown exhausted and devoid of hope.
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EMBRYON
The one Tribe who conquered the Junkyard and rose to Nirvana. Serph leads the Embryon, with Gale serving as strategist. Other key members include Heat, Cielo, and Argilla.
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AVATAR TUNER
Refers to humans with Atma power, allowing them to transform into demons (called "Tuning"). All Karma Society Soldiers are imbued with this power.
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SOLAR DATA
A phenomenon of the sun that affects demons in various ways. All humans who come in contact with it are immediately turned to stone, but not much is known beyond that. It's transmitted through the sun's rays, and its affects fluctuate in a cyclical pattern.
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Controls
Directional buttons
Move character
Left analog stick
Move character
Right analog stick
Change point of view
L1 button
Change point of view (rotate left)
R1 button
Change point of view (rotate right)
SELECT button
Toggle help ON/OFF
O button
Reorient point of view to forward
X button
Search / Talk / Make Selection
Δ button
Bring up the Auto Map
□ button
Bring up Command Menu
Enemies & Characters
Gera
The black-haired girl who appeared mysteriously after light swept the Junkyard. Her singing can prevent others from changing into demons, and her forgotten memories become increasingly important to Serph and the Embryon.
Roland
The current leader of the Lokapala, a rebel group fighting against the Karma Society. Originally a classically educated author, Roland now drowns his sorrows in alcohol.
Varnani
Goddess of night and water, as well as the female incarnation of Varna, creator of the Three Worlds, Sera's demon form closely resembles Serph's, and like his, is aligned with the water element.
Indra
The god of heroes and lightning, who uses Vashura as a weapon. He has the power to control storms and became king of the Three Worlds.
How to Play
STARTING & SAVING
LOADING A GAME
To continue a previously saved game, insert a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) with a Digital Devil Saga 2 save file into MEMORY CARD slot 1 and select "LOAD GAME".
Use the up and down directional buttons to select a save file, and press the button to confirm your choice.
STARTING A NEW GAME
To start a new game from the beginning of the story, select "NEW GAME". The game will begin after the opening movie has finished.
Cleared Game save data from the first DIGITAL DEVIL SAGA can be loaded to access certain bonuses during gameplay.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
When save data is carried over from the first DDS, a difficulty select mode becomes available. Once you clear the game, this option also becomes available for additional play throughs.
When replaying normal mode, your party will retain skills they learned.
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NORMAL MODE: The default difficulty level.
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HARD MODE: A difficulty level for advanced players.
ADJUSTING THE GAME SETTINGS
Select "CONFIG" to adjust the game settings. Use the up and down directional buttons to highlight the setting you want to change, and use the left and right directional buttons to change it.
AREA MAP
There are two kinds of maps: the Area Map and dungeons. Each type of map has specific controls.
BASIC NAVIGATION
The game consists of a large Area Map, where you can select an area, and detailed 3D dungeons, where the action takes place.
AREA MAP
In order to travel to different areas, select your destination from the list on the left side of the screen. As the story progresses, additional destinations will become available.
UNDERSTANDING THE AREA MAP
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Solar Data Indicator: Displays the current level of Solar Data. It may have an effect, depending on its cycle.
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Area List: A list of possible destinations.
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Selected Area: The currently selected area. It is displayed in yellow.
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Message Window: A description of the currently selected area.
SOLAR DATA AND ITS EFFECTS
Solar Data measures the density of malignant data in the sun's rays. Depending on the level of Solar Data, Serph's party will encounter Berserk Mode (pg. 25) more often, and enemy demons may experience different effects.
It begins at MIN and increases in 1/8 increments until it reaches MAX. It then decreases similarly, and the cycle repeats.
DUNGEONS
Your character will move about in various dungeons. Dungeons are complex, so pay careful attention to the information available to you. Keep an eye on the Auto-map to avoid getting lost.
UNDERSTANDING THE DUNGEON MAP
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Solar Data Indicator: Displays the current level of Solar Data.
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Help Window: Displayed when you approach a person or a door. Press the button to speak to the person or open the door.
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Area Name: Your current location.
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Ailment Indicator: An icon which indicates whether or not one of the party members is suffering from a status ailment.
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Proximity Map: A mini-map which shows your immediate surroundings. The icons used are the same as the Auto-map icons (pg. 14).
DUNGEON FEATURES
In dungeons, you will encounter important points such as doors, objects, and people. Press the button when an "Inspect" or "Talk" window appears to examine an item or talk to an individual.
There may also be various objects you can examine to obtain items.
FIELD HUNTING
In certain areas of dungeons, you may discover places where demons are hiding. In these areas, if you can destroy most of the floating blue balls within the time limit, a battle with several Mitama will begin.
Defeat the Mitama, and you'll gain a great deal of Atma Points.
CONTROLS FOR FIELD HUNTING
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Directional buttons/left analog stick: Move Character
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button: Attack
AUTO-MAPPING
You can bring up the Auto-map screen by pressing the A button in a dungeon. The areas you explore are automatically mapped as you pass through them, so check the map frequently to follow your progress.
You can zoom in and out for a better look at doors, stairways, or other map features.
AUTO-MAP SCREEN CONTROLS
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Left analog stick: Scroll the map
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R1 button: View a map of the floor beneath you
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L1 button: View a map of the floor above you
MAP ICONS
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Current Position: Indicates your current location and the direction you are facing.
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Stairway (Up): Indicates a stairway leading up.
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Stairway (Down): Indicates a stairway leading down.
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Elevator: Indicates an elevator.
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Important Point: Indicates special areas of the dungeon.
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Field Hunt Area: Indicates the location of a field hunt (pg.13).
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Exit: Indicates the exit.
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Large Karma Terminal (pg. 32): Indicates a room with a Large Karma Terminal.
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Small Karma Terminal (pg. 33): Indicates a room with a Small Karma Terminal.
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Life Terminal: Indicates a Life Terminal.
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Mad Mart: Indicates the Mad Mart.
MAIN MENU
The Main Menu is crucial in preparing your party for battle. Each command in the menu is described below.
USING MAIN MENU COMMANDS
By pressing the button, you can view the Main Menu. The commands available to you are displayed in the list on the right.
Pressing
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