King's Field 2
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From Software
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From Software
Released On:
29 Nov 2001
King's Field 2 is a role-playing game set in a dark fantasy world. Players take on the role of a brave warrior, tasked with defeating an evil sorcerer who has stolen the magical Crystal of Light. The kingdom is plagued by darkness and monsters, and it's up to the player to restore balance and defeat the sorcerer.
The gameplay of King's Field 2 is a traditional RPG experience. Players explore dungeons and battle enemies, collecting treasure and leveling up their character as they progress through the game. The combat system involves using magic spells and melee attacks against monsters, with an emphasis on strategy and timing.
King's Field 2 was released for the PlayStation in February 1996 and has since become a cult classic among retro gaming enthusiasts. It is part of the King's Field series, which originated on the PC.
UPC-A:
4949776361099 (Japan)
Part #:
SLPS-91423 (Japan)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a fantasy role-playing game where the player, as Alexander, embarks on a perilous quest to the monster-infested Island of Melanat. The goal is to retrieve King Alfred's stolen Moonlight Sword and confront the evil Necron, who controls the island. The player will explore, battle creatures, and uncover the island's dark secrets.
Story
Ancient Writings
Deep within the forests of Verdite lay a hidden cavern. Concealed among the stalactites of this mystical and holy place was a monument erected for the Highest Elf.
The monument was inscribed with ancient writings upon its base. Only the direct descendant of the Highest Elf was able to decipher the writings, which said:
"It is written. A great ship has fallen from the heavens. It struck the Island of Melanat, and was buried deep within the Island. Those who come from far-away lands to seek its buried treasures shall never return alive. Never approach the island...for the sleeping beast in the darkness awaits the great awakening."
The Island of Melanat
There are three countries on the northern continent: Granatyki, Egret and Verdite. In the midst of these countries lies the mystical Island of Melanat, controlled by forces of good and evil.
In ancient times, the high-elves discovered the island and built a holy shrine. After the shrine was erected, monsters hidden in the islands' underground arose and killed most of the high-elves. Those who survived later died from mysterious poisons.
Thousands of years later, the three northern countries were unified and under the control of the powerful King Harvine. Harvine attempted to build his castle on the Island of Melanat, but the monsters again arose and attacked the King's men. Harvine was forced to retreat to save the few men that he had left.
Because of his retreat, he lost power on the northern continent, and he could not overcome the Great War on the continent. The land was then divided into three countries, Granatyki, Egret and Verdite.
Legions of monsters then emerged from within the island and crossed the rough channels to the northern continent. Egret and Granatyki were completely destroyed and lay in ruins. The people of Verdite now fear for their lives and their country, knowing that soon the Kingdom of Verdite would be invaded.
The Legends of the Lands
Many villagers believe that there is either a good god named Sieth (the White Dragon) or an evil demon known as Guyra (the Black Dragon) living on the Island of Melanat. There is a legend that has been passed down for centuries telling of the valuable crystals that can be found on the Island.
Because of this legend, many poor people have crossed the channels to the Island in search of its hidden treasures. Those who survive the crossings are subjected to the evil poison that is on the Island, and they become the slaves of this mysterious poison. It is said that once a person has been infected by the poison, they cannot leave the Island.
However, the legend also speaks of two kinds of water on the Island. One water is purifying and can free those inflicted by the poison. No one knows where the purifying water can be found. The powers of the other kind of water is unknown.
The History of Verdite
A young warrior named Alfred returned to Verdite from the Island of Melanat, where he had been searching for his father, who had left many years ago to slay the evil monsters on Melanat. Although Alfred did not find his father, he did survive the tribulations of the island.
The soldiers spied upon the weary Alfred, as he approached the Castle of Verdite, and opened the gates to let him in. The eldest of the kingdom shouted, "It is truly a miracle! Alfred has returned from the mystical Island of Melanat alive!"
Alfred then began to tell the villagers the stories of his adventures. The monster that Alfred had gone to slay was actually the former King of Verdite, who had turned evil and was now known as the Black Dragon. Alfred told the townsfolk about his search for his father, and about fighting with the Black Dragon.
Alfred then showed the villagers his greatest treasure - the Great Moonlight Sword - which he had found on Melanat. The Villagers were captivated by his heroic courage and shouted "Alfred is to be the new King of Verdite!" Alfred was then crowned King Alfred.
The Fall of Verdite
Over the next few years, there was peace and joy in the Kingdom of Verdite. Then something very terrible happened. The monsters appeared in the caverns near Verdite.
King Alfred went to destroy the monsters, but found that his powerful Moonlight Sword had been stolen. Without his powerful sword, King Alfred was unable to defeat the monsters.
King Alfred then dispatched an extensive search party to hunt for his treasured weapon. The soldiers thoroughly searched every villager, but the sword was not to be found. While the soldiers searched for the sword, they found a letter deep within the forests of Verdite.
It was written in the ancient writings that could only be deciphered by the descendants of the high-elves, and it read: "Necron seeks the powers of the Moonlight Sword. He lives on a mystical island, in the midst of the northern continent. Necron controls the Island of Melanat."
King Alfred then immediately sent his soldiers to the Island, in hopes of discovering the truth about the Island and finding his magical sword. But his soldiers were never heard from again.
The Great Journey
Several months later, the King's best friend, Alexander, arrived at the Castle of Verdite to visit King Alfred. King Alfred told Alexander about the missing sword and about the monsters near Verdite.
Alexander proclaimed that, with the King's permission, he would go the Island of Melanat and destroy the monster, and bring back the King's sword. The King granted his permission, and Alexander began his journey.
While crossing the channels to the Island, Alexander's ship was attacked by the Creatures of the Sea, and was completely destroyed. All the King's men were lost at sea, except for
How to Play
Getting Started
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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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OPEN BUTTON
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DISC COVER
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
Set up your PlayStation game console according to its Instruction Manual. Insert the KING'S FIELD disc and close the CD door.
Make sure the PlayStation game console's power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc. Insert a game controller and turn the PlayStation game console ON.
The opening story will start, and then the Title/Game Start Menu will appear. Press the Start Button to begin play. Follow the on-screen instructions to start a game.
Your Journey Begins
Starting a New Game
To begin your journey into King's Field, follow these instructions to start a new game. Select "START" from the Title Screen/Game Start Menu.
After checking the memory card, the New/Load menu will appear. If no memory card is inserted, King's Field will inform you that your game cannot be saved, and you will start your journey on the shores of Melanat Island.
To start a new game, select "NEW" from the menu and press an action button to confirm. You will begin your journey shipwrecked on the shores of Melanat Island.
Loading a Saved Game
In King's Field, there are two ways to load a saved game.
Loading from the Title Screen
You can load a saved game from the Title/Game Start Menu. Select "START" from the Title Screen/Game Start Menu.
After checking the memory card, the New/Load menu will appear. To continue a saved game, move the cursor to "LOAD" and press an action button (O to cancel).
A list of all King's Field games, previously saved on that memory card, will be displayed. Move cursor to desired data and press an action button to confirm (O to cancel). King's Field will now load the selected, previously saved game.
Loading from the Status Window
You can load a saved game anytime throughout the game by using the Status Window.
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Press the start or O button to open the Status Window.
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Move the cursor to "DATA", then press X to confirm (O to cancel).
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Move the cursor to "LOAD", then press X to confirm (O to cancel).
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Select desired data and press X (O to cancel).
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Selected data will now load.
Saving and Exiting
Saving Your Game
You must save your game before exiting and after you find important items. Your game can only be saved at the crystal saving poles.
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Locate a crystal saving pole and press X in front of it.
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King's Field will check the memory card and display its contents. Select desired data or "NEW" if you do not have a previously saved game (O to cancel).
Ending Your Game
To exit King's Field and return to the Title Screen, you must end your current game. Be sure you have saved your game before you exit, or items and experience acquired since your last save will be lost.
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Press Start or the O button to open the Status Window. Move the cursor to "DATA", then press X (O to cancel).
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Select "QUIT" from menu and press X (O to cancel).
Playing King's Field
Status Window
The Status Window is where you equip your character, use items, and use system options.
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Use Item: Use an item from inventory.
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Use Magic: Use recovering and defensive magics.
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Equipment: To equip weapons, armor, and offensive magics.
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Strength: To check your defensive and offensive power.
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Drop Item: Throw away items.
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Data: Loading data and ending the game.
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Option: Game options like Sound On/Off, etc.
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Return: To return to the main screen.
Use/Equip Items
Using Items
Once you find an item, it goes into your inventory. You must then decide when to use it.
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Press Start or the O button to open the Status Window.
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Move the cursor to "USE ITEM", then press X to confirm (O to cancel).
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Select the item you wish to use, then press the X button (O to cancel).
Equipping Your Character
There are many different items, weapons, armors, and magics in King's Field. Most of these must be equipped in order to use them. You equip in one of these categories: weapon, shield, head, body, arms, legs, item 1 or item 2. You can also assign either a magic or item to the Select button.
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Press Start or the O button to open the Status Window.
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Move the cursor to "EQUIPMENT", then press the X button (O to cancel).
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Select the category for equipping. Press the X button to confirm (O to cancel).
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Items 1 and 2 are items other than weapons and armor, such as bracelets and pendants.
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Select the item you want to equip and press the X button (O to cancel).
Gathering Information and Items
Opening Doors
You must open doors to go through them. Press the X button while in front of the door to open it.
Doors are often locked, so you need to use the correct key to unlock it. Some doors require two keys, one for each direction you wish to open.
Conversation
Controls
L2 BUTTON
Move character parallel left
R2 BUTTON
Move character parallel right
L1 BUTTON
Use selected item
R1 BUTTON
Attack with magic
Direction Button ↑ or↓
Move character forward or back/move cursor
Direction Button ← or →
Turn character left or right
SELECT BUTTON
Open status window
START BUTTON
Open status window
Hold X button
Run
A BUTTON
Attack with weapon
X BUTTON
Close/open doors, talk with other characters, pick up items, and confirm commands
Start or O Button
switch between the Main Screen and the Status Window
Items & Weapons
Earth Herb
These herbs will replace 40 points of HP.
Dispoison Herb
These herbs cure the condition of being poisoned and 15 points of HP.
Moon Stone
These stones were made by magic and recover 40 points of MP.
Fire Crystal
These crystals consist of fire energy. When you find and use one of these crystals, you learn one of the five fire magics.
Flute
If this flute is played at a pillar of winds, an ice bridge will appear.
Dagger
This is the weapon you start the game with. It is not strong, and you must be very close to use it. Try to find a different weapon as soon as possible.
Arbalest
A kind of bow that has a long range and great power. You need high strength to equip this weapon.
Crescent Axe
A long and powerful axe. It is very heavy.
Great Helm
These helmets were once worn by Knights. It's a good head protector.
Breast Plate
This is an ordinary breast plate. It's not very strong, but allows for good mobility.
Iron Boots
These ordinary boots are crafted of leather and coated with iron.
Tips & Maps
Fighting
Keep distance, wait for Power Gauge to fill, then rush and slash the enemy, retreating after attack. Repeat until death. Use L1/R1 to rotate behind enemies for safe attacks.
Gate and Gate Key
Once you find a matching 'Gate' and 'Gate Key', use the key in front of a guidepost. If you get lost, use the 'Gate' to transport back to that guidepost. There are three pairs of 'Keys' and 'Gates'.
Attacking Enemies
Do not attack enemies from the front; rotate around them and slash them in the back.
Sword Length
Learn the length of the sword you are using, as each sword is different, and your approach needs to be close enough to attack the enemy.
Magic and Sword Combinations
Learn to find good combinations of magic and sword; even weak magic can stop an enemy from attacking.
Higher Level Enemies
Don't fight enemies with higher levels that you can't beat; go around them until you level up.
Running
You can run by pressing the X button, but you cannot attack and your defense is low while running.
Traps
You will see many traps; check around them for a switch to turn them off.
Hidden Doors
There are many hidden doors in the walls; press the X button in front of walls to find them.
Hidden Door Traps
While looking for hidden doors, you may find traps that can kill you, so be careful.
Getting Lost
King's Field is a vast world where you can travel almost everywhere, but you can also lose your way easily, so be careful until you get a 'Gate' and 'Key'.
Area Separation
Each area is separated by a big door, and monsters on the other side may be stronger, so ensure your levels are high enough before proceeding.
Image of Sieth
If you have the Image of Sieth and a certain pendant equipped, the Image of Sieth dies in your place if you are killed by traps or monsters.
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