Deception III Dark Delusion
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Tecmo
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Released On:
01 Mar 2000
Deception III: Dark Delusion , a psychological horror role-playing game, was released for the PlayStation console in March 2000. The story follows Dr. Richard Wolf, a psychiatrist who is accused of murdering his wife and must navigate through a series of surreal and terrifying scenarios to uncover the truth.
The gameplay involves exploration, puzzle-solving, and interaction with the environment and other characters. Players control Dr. Wolf as he delves deeper into his own subconscious, confronting his darkest fears and anxieties along the way. The game features a mix of first-person exploration, interactive cutscenes, and real-time combat.
UPC-A:
018946010137 (USA)
Part #:
SLUS-01067 (USA)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a fantasy RPG where players control Reina, a young woman who must use "Traps" to confront her destiny after her family is kidnapped. The game involves navigating a world of rebellion, mysterious syndicates, and political intrigue to save her loved ones.
Story
Reina's Story
It all began on Reina's 17th birthday. Her mother gave her a brooch with a bluish-green gem.
The celebration was interrupted by villains in black. Reina, her little brother, and her stepmother Rosetta were captured and bound.
They were taken by ship to the island of Alendar, far from their home of Burganfada. "Alendar" means "utopia" in the Burganfadan language.
Characters
Reina
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Voice: Emiko Ogiwara
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A young girl born and orphaned in Burganfada.
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Adopted by Rosetta when very young and raised as her own child.
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Must use Traps to confront her fate and defy her destiny.
Albert
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Voice: Daisuke Kishio
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Leader of the rebellion against King Fredrick.
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Brave, determined, and compassionate.
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Respected by enemies and idolized by his younger brother Marco.
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Met Reina after her escape from the dungeon and has been a strong ally.
Christina
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Voice: Chika Yushiro
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Leader of the kidnapping syndicate AUO.
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Takes good care of her gang members.
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Started the syndicate with Cupido and Miguel, but its purpose is unclear.
Miguel
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Voice: Fumihiko Tachiki
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Messenger of havoc and mayhem.
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Brought great sorrow and tragedy to Reina and her family.
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A leading member of the AUO, his cruel streak troubles even his superiors.
Marco
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Voice: Daisuke Kishio
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A trusted friend to Reina.
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Aspires to be like his brother Albert, leader of the rebellion against King Fredrick.
Cecilia
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Voice: Leo Natsuki
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An espionage agent working directly under Queen Margareta.
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The queen's closest aide, but remains a mystery due to her often sorrowful expression.
Controls
L2 + directional button
view up, down, left, and right
L1
move left
L1 twice
roll left
() Direction
advance
(+) Direction
face left
L1 + R1 simultaneously
face backward
R2
face the opponent
R1
move right
R1 twice
roll right
L2
enlarge the room
directional button
cursor movement
△
cancel
○
activate Camp Mode
✕
activate a Floor Trap
SELECT
MENU when game is paused
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activate a Wall Trap
START
pause the game during play
○ + directional button
operate some Traps
✕ + directional button
operate some Traps
△ + directional button
operate some Traps
START + SELECT
QUIT GAME from MENU (during Trap Battles)
Press enter
turn on messages
START button for seconds when no and down the SELECT button
Reset (return to title screen)
How to Play
Traps and Battle
Use Traps to challenge attacking enemies. Defeat intruders by effectively using Traps and initially planted "devices" in respective areas. Players can also battle more effectively by taking advantage of "topography" like staircases and waterways.
Verify Trap Settings and enemy information by viewing the Battle screen.
Intruder Information
The indicated Life Gauge of an enemy declines as damage is inflicted. An enemy is defeated when his or her Life Gauge is depleted.
Player's Life Gauge
Each time a player receives a damaging blow, a piece of the stone tablet crumbles off. The game is over when the stone tablet is completely gone.
Trap Charge Meter
This meter indicates the status of each Trap, including which Traps are ready for activation.
Abnormal Conditions
When a player is attacked by an enemy or when an enemy is subjected to a Trap, an abnormal condition may result. This condition is only temporary.
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POISON: Gradual loss of Life/HP
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OIL: Catches on fire when lit
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BLINDNESS: Far vision impaired
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SLOW: Reduced movement speed
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PARALYZED: Too stiff to move
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CONFUSED: Can't move normally
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ANGER: Continually charges toward you
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FEAR: Runs away
Trap Usage
Traps cannot be activated until the Trap Setting and Trap Charge procedures are completed.
Trap Setting
Set a Trap on the map located in Camp Mode.
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Press [O] to switch into Camp Mode.
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The screen does not show the placement of Traps.
Charge
Charges Traps with magical powers. Traps cannot be used while charging is in progress.
When a Trap is set, charging begins automatically. A Trap cannot be activated while it is charging.
Trap Activation
Activate a Trap by pressing Ceiling Trap [Triangle], Wall Trap [Square], or Floor Trap [X] after charging is complete. Multiple Traps can be activated simultaneously.
Some Traps can be maneuvered by pressing the Activate button + [directional button].
Once a Trap is activated and used, it must be recharged before it can be used again.
Traps are ready to activate when charging is complete.
Ark and Dreak
"Ark" is the flame of the soul, which glows like an emerald. It appears when a Trap strikes an intruder. The goal is to collect as many "Arks" as possible, either by delivering multiple devastating blows or by setting a Trap Combination to cause many "Arks" to appear.
"Dreak" is the magical power applied to synthesize Trap Elements. You receive an amount of "Dreak" in accordance with the number of "Arks" acquired (up to a maximum of 99), which is determined in the Mission Evaluation stage.
Mode Select
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STORY MODE: This is the main mode in which you can play along with the story of "Dark Delusion-Deception III".
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TRAP LICENSE MODE: This is the training mode for beginners.
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FREE TRAINING MODE: This mode enables the Traps and "devices" in a particular room to be tested using a dummy.
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EXPERT MODE: This mode enables you to attempt a difficult "puzzle mission".
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OPTIONS: This mode enables you to change various settings and customize the game.
Story Mode
Players can become the heroine Reina, or any name they choose, and play out the story as it unfolds. Traps and devices in rooms must be used to defeat the enemy. How the game progresses and your responses to story selections will ultimately shape how the story unfolds.
When you select NEW GAME and then Story, a screen for entering the heroine's name will appear. Enter the desired name and the heroine's name will change from "Reina" to your choice.
Story Mode Progression
The Story mode progression follows five basic scenes, or sequences of events, called "missions."
1. Intermission: This mission appears in Story 2. This is the strategy part of the mission, in which information on the enemy, the room, Trap development, and equipment can be verified.
2. Lead-In Story Mission: Here, you can become acquainted with the story line of a particular chapter. Enemies will also be introduced.
3. Trap Battle: This is a battle sequence in which you can set a trap for the enemy and lure them into it.
4. Story-Ending Mission: This is the end of the story after the enemy has been defeated.
5. Mission Evaluation: Here, it will be evaluated how well you fought the "Trap Battle" segment, and "Arks" and "Dreak" will be awarded based on those evaluations.
Intermission
Intermission is a strategy segment in which players can verify Trap Development, Equipment, and various other data. Planning and preparation are keys to clearing the battle sequence in this segment. Players can make various game settings, including SAVES/LOAD.
The mode determines what can and cannot be done in the Intermission segment. The explanations below apply to the Intermission segment in Story mode.
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Develops new Traps: (This appears as the story progresses).
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Selects Traps: Selects Traps to be armed from among developed Traps.
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INTRUDER DATA: Displays information on enemies appearing in this mission.
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STATUS: Displays information on the current player.
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MAP: Displays information on maps appearing in this mission.
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SAVES & LOAD: Saves the mission on
Tips & Maps
Use the room's topography!
Rocks and barrels move from high ground to low, and waterways and ponds are great conductors of electricity, so use these principles to your advantage.
Use devices in the room!
Each room contains powerful "devices" that can be combined with traps to do tremendous damage, even with weak traps.
Use Trap Combinations!
Bombard the enemy with successive trap attacks to deal continuous damage before their Life Gauge recovers, and earn more "Arks" with each hit.
TRAP GUARD
Some intruders have a special ability called "TRAP GUARD" that allows them to defend against or avoid certain traps, but it only works when the intruder is in good condition.
Lead the enemy into a Trap!
At the beginning of the game, set a trap in front of Reina and have her wait behind it, then launch the trap when the enemy comes near.
Strategies for the Expert mode
To succeed in Expert mode, develop traps with damage or charge rings in Story mode, and strategically select and use traps by changing the number of Orbs to control enemy movement.
Perfecting the Art of Expert-Level Trap Combination
Hit enemies with more than three traps by switching in and out of Camp mode during a Trap Combination to replace or add traps, requiring mastery of quick trap replacement.
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