Destrega
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(Playstation - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Omega Force
Published_By:
Koei
Released On:
05 Feb 1998
Destrega , released on 31 January 1999, is an action-adventure game that focuses on long-range attacks and interactive backgrounds, rather than close-quarters combat. The gameplay is set in a world where mysterious beings known as the Strega have left behind relics with powerful gifts for humans.
The game's story revolves around a battle for control of these relics, which are said to hold the key to unlocking the secrets of the Strego's benevolent powers. Players must navigate through levels and fight against enemies to claim these powerful artifacts and uncover the truth behind the Strega's intentions.
UPC-A:
040198001069 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
2284 (United States)
ASIN:
B00000IJLQ (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00732 (United States)
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Gamepads Supported:
DualShock
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Gamepad
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Team, Bots
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a fantasy fighting game where players engage in combat using characters with unique abilities and magical powers. The premise involves a world ravaged by powerful artifacts called Relics, and players likely choose a side in the ongoing conflict to battle opponents. The core gameplay revolves around managing a life meter, charge bar for special attacks, and executing combos to defeat enemies within a time limit.
Story
The Story
The story begins over 1000 years ago when STREGA appeared in the small country of Zamuel. These STREGA possessed mysterious powers, and passed their knowledge to the inhabitants of Zamuel, transforming the once poor country into a prosperous nation. They bestowed mystical objects, known as Jeno, which would enable ordinary humans to exercise powers similar to their own.
However, the STREGA underestimated the overwhelming drive of human ambition and greed. With this new power, the people of Zamuel would invade their neighboring lands. In no time, the entire continent was conquered, but the in-fighting continued. The Jeno were too powerful and soon the continent transformed itself into a world of destruction and death.
Through the following millennium, the continent struggled to return to the golden age of prosperity it enjoyed before the Jeno War. Then one day, the objects (now called Relics) were discovered in the Empire of Ipsen. After learning that these objects could wield great power, the Emperor ordered Lord Zauber to restore them.
News of the revival reached the descendants of the STREGA, and they pleaded with the Emperor to suppress the Relics. The Emperor responded by declaring war on the STREGA. In the ensuing battle, most of the Imperial family, a great number of high-ranking ministers, and many STREGA were killed.
Almost immediately, the other lords began vying for power, but the contest was a short one. Using the power of the Relics, Zauber easily crushed the opposition. Having seized control, he appointed himself Prime Minister and began eliminating anyone who posed a potential threat. Fearing that the STREGA would try once again to seal off the power of the Relics, Zauber began to systematically hunt down any survivors.
Life Meter
Displays character's current life gauge.
Character's Name
Charge Bar
Decreases each time a player uses Magic or any Charge attacks, but it increases again with time.
TOTAL DAMAGE
Total sum of damage dealt to opponent.
DAMAGE
How much damage your last hit did.
Victory Status
Winning a round lights an indicator.
Time
Indicates time remaining in the round. If time runs out, the character with the greater amount of life left in the LIFE METER wins. If there is no time limit, this will not show on the display.
Combo
Counts the number of hits in multi-hit strings. Total sum of damage dealt with COMBO.
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
THE CONSOLE
Top View
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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POWER BUTTON
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CONTROLLER PORT
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SONY
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OPEN BUTTON
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DISC COVER
Front View
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
Set up your PlayStation game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the Destrega disc and close the Disc cover. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation® game console. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
1. Insert Destrega CD (label side up) into system. If you wish to save your game data, insert a memory card (sold separately) into the system.
2. Turn on the PlayStation® game console. Wait several moments and the game's opening sequence will begin playing. Pressing the START button will skip to the Title and Mode Selection Screen.
3. Using the directional buttons, choose an item from the Mode Selection menu, and then press the START button to select.
4. In the Character Selection Screen, choose your character with the directional buttons, and then press Button to select.
DUAL SHOCK™ ANALOG CONTROLLER
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SELECT Button
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Hold down SELECT and START to exit from the game and return to the Mode Selection Screen.
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Change the Controller Button settings when selecting a character.
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L2 Button: Not used during game
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L1 Button: Guard
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Directional buttons
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Scroll through menus
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Move a character
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Left Stick: Move a character
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SONY
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START Button
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Start new game
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Select a mode
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Pause the game
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Analog Mode Switch: Switch between Analog/Digital Modes
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Right Stick: Not used during game
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R2 Button: Not used during game
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R1 Button: Dash
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Attacks
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Button: Long-range magic (See pg. 10)
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Button: Close-range body blow (See pg. 9)
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Button: Speed, Weak
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Button: Power, Strong
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Button: Span, Sidestep
NOTE
You may have a controller that looks like this. If so, please follow the digital instructions outlined below: All controls using the digital controller are the same as the ones for the Dual Shock™ Analog Controller (above).
The Controller has been pre-set. If you wish to change the settings, see Option section on page 20. For instructions on how to operate special commands, see page 7.
VICTORY CONDITIONS
The game is divided into stages and rounds. Once you win the necessary number of rounds, you complete your current stage, and then advance to the next stage.
Round
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Reduce opponent's Life Meter to 0.
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Have more life than opponent when time runs out.
Stage
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Win necessary number of rounds
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Proceed to next Stage.
DRAW
If time runs out, and both opponents show the same amount of life remaining on the LIFE METER, it will be considered a DRAW. A double knockout will also be considered a DRAW.
When there is a DRAW, both players win the round. If the final round is a DRAW, that stage will also be a DRAW, and the game will be over.
CONTINUE
On this screen, press START at the "YES" prompt to continue the game at the same stage. Choose the "No" prompt to end your game and return to the Mode Selection Screen.
CHARACTER MOVES/CONTROLS
BASIC MOVES
The commands are the same for any character played during the game.
MOVE
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Directional button
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Character will move towards the direction pressed on the Directional button.
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When the Down Directional button is pressed
JUMP
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Button
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The height of the jump will vary depending on the duration the button has been pressed.
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Press button
READ OPPONENT'S MOVE
To respond quickly to your opponent's attack, it is important to know what type of Magic Attack has been executed. During battles, each button ( ● ■ ▲ ) produces a distinct sound (TIDU, EST, and FOH respectively) when pressed.
Remember the sounds of these attacks and you will know what kind of attack is on the way, and then dodge or counter accordingly.
DODGING MAGIC
All magic will home in on a target, either vertically or horizontally. If your opponent fires magic with vertical homing ability, use the Dash button to dodge. Likewise, if your opponent fires magic with horizontal homing ability, use the Jump button to dodge it.
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For (TIDU), press Dash to escape the attack
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For (FOH), press Jump and avoid the attack
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Power (EST)
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Speed (TIDU)
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Span (FOH)
MAGIC VS. MAGIC
Based on a principle similar to rock, paper, and scissors each type of magic can be countered with another type. If a Magic Attack of the same level is executed, refer to the following:
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■ Button (Speed) beats ▲ Button (Power)
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▲ Button (Power) beats ● Button (Span)
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● Button (Span) beats ■ Button (Speed)
For Magic Attacks higher than Level 2 (see page 11), the property of the attack will be based on the first button pressed. If Magic Attacks of different
Controls
R1 Button
Dash towards your opponent
Directional button + R1 Button
Dash in the desired direction
L1 Button
Guards you from close-range body blows
Button
Perform weak close-range attacks
▲ Button
Perform powerful close-range attacks
▲Button
Perform powerful long-range magic attacks (EST)
• Button
Perform wide-area long-range magic attacks (FOH)
R1 Button while Charging
Charge Dash
L1 Button while Charging
Charge Guard
Button while Charging
Charge Jump
Tips & Maps
CHARGE JUMP
Press X Button while Charging. Unlike ordinary jumps, you can fire multiple Magic Attacks while performing a Charge Jump by pressing a combination of O Button, △ Button, and O Button before your jump reaches the top.
DEFLECT
You can deflect your opponent's Magic Attack by pressing the L1 Button just before the attack hits you, though this will not work on some Magic Attacks.
MID-AIR ROLL
After being knocked in the air, you will land on your feet and sustain less damage by pressing the L1 Button several times.
THE TACTICS
There are 3 basic elements to game play in Destrega: Close-range attacks (body blows), Long-range Magic Attacks, and Dashes, with a rock-paper-scissors relationship where Magic Attacks beat Body Blows, Body Blows beat Charge Dashes, and Charge Dashes beat Magic Attacks.
Enemies & Characters
CELIA
Celia is one of the last surviving Strega, separated from her family during the 11-year war. She now accompanies Rohzen, traveling throughout Ipsen seeking other Strega.
ROHZEN
Rohzen was a Strega representative 11 years ago and now returns to gather surviving Strega to stop Zauber's plans. He is currently traveling with Celia in search of other Strega survivors.
ZAUBER
Zauber, the Prime Minister of Ipsen, plots to take over the Empire and is responsible for restoring the power of the Relics. He possesses the Master Relic, the key to all Relic power.
RAONE
Raone is Zauber's most trusted general and right-hand man, who will carry out any orders without fail. He believes Zauber's word is law.
FAHLMA
Fahlma joined Zauber as a young Relic bearer after Zauber gained control of the warring states. He is extremely skilled in using Relics and keeps his thoughts to himself, with an unknown past.
TIEME
As the leader of the Resistance, Tieme strives to defeat Zauber and restore his country. He was formerly a knight and has gathered other knights who oppose Zauber into a fighting force.
COUGER
Couger is a spy from a small country who has joined Tieme and the Resistance. He gathers information and executes secret missions, fearing his country may be Zauber's next target.
MILENA
Milena is the daughter of the former Prime Minister of Ipsen and holds a temporary position in the Imperial military. Her goal is to find the man who killed her father 11 years ago.
ANJIE
Princess Anje is the only remaining survivor of the Imperial line, under the protective custody of her cousin Milena. She often wishes she could join the military like her cousin.
DOYLE
Doyle retired from military service after seeing its horrid results, and it was rumored he was as strong as Zauber. He now lives quietly with his son, Reyus, in a remote area of Ipsen.
REYUS
Reyus is the son of Doyle and acknowledges himself as Strega, though his powers have not awakened. His Strega powers suddenly manifest when Zauber seeks to force Doyle's cooperation.
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