Saiyuki Journey West
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(Playstation - US, Strategy)
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Developed_By:
Koei
Published_By:
Koei
Released On:
07 Dec 2000
Saiyuki Journey West is a strategy game set in feudal Japan during the Sengoku period. The story follows Goku, a young samurai who becomes embroiled in a battle for power between rival daimyos.
The gameplay involves guiding Goku through various scenarios, making tactical decisions about troop deployment and resource management to emerge victorious. As the game progresses, players must adapt to changing circumstances and exploit weaknesses in their opponents' strategies.
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is an adventure RPG where players guide Sanzo and Son Goku on a perilous journey from China to India. You'll explore various locations, overcome obstacles, and likely battle enemies as you progress westward.
Story
Prologue
In ancient China, a baby was found adrift on a river. Elder Homei of the Golden Temple took pity on the infant. Sixteen years later, the baby had grown into a fine young man who helped keep the Temple clean.
One day, the Lady Kannon appeared to the youth in a dream. She instructed him to go to Thunder Temple in India. Elder Homei named the determined youth Sanzo and blessed his journey to India.
Soon after beginning his journey, Sanzo arrived at Monkey Mountain. There, he helped the trapped Son Goku. At Lady Kannon's request, Goku joined Sanzo on his journey. This journey spans over 3,000 miles, and their destination to the west is unknown.
Starting a Game
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PRESS START BUTTON
Title Screen
How to Play
Getting Started
Set up your PlayStation® game console according to its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the SAIYUKI: Journey West disc and close the Disc Cover. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation® game console. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
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Insert the SAIYUKI: Journey West CD (label side up) into the system. If you wish to save your game data, insert a memory card (sold separately) into the system.
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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 screen.
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The Main menu appears if you press the START button while the Title screen is shown.
The Console
Top View
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POWER
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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
Front View
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
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OPEN BUTTON
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DISC COVER
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
Main Menu Options
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Select Character: Select gender of character.
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Continue: Begin from a previously saved location. Select the Memory Card slot and the saved data.
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New Game: Begin a new game. Choose the gender of the main character. The main character's name cannot be changed.
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Load: What data will you load?
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02 LV 3 0:47
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03 LV 4 Chapter 1 Mt. Darkwind Full Map 1:02
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Select data to load
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Option: Review and alter game settings such as BGM and message speed (see page 7).
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Diary: Select saved data and review memories from your journey.
Save/Load/Ending a Game
During the game, you can save or load data at the main menu.
Opening the Menu
The menu window will open after pressing the Start button from the following locations:
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From the main map, before a location is selected
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In towns, before a shop is selected
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In battle, after pressing the button when it is your party member's turn.
Save/Load
Select Save or Load from the menu and choose the memory card slot and data block. One saved game requires one block of memory from the memory card.
Saving to a block that already contains game data will overwrite that data.
Quitting a Game
To end the game you are playing, turn off the PlayStation® game console. Be sure to save your game first if you wish to continue it at a later time.
Game Settings
The menu allows you to check and alter game settings.
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BGM Mode: Stereo/Mono
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BGM: On/Off
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Sound Effects: On/Off
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Message: Set text message speed to either fast or slow.
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Battle Animation: Set whether battle effects are On/shown the 1st time only/Off
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Battle Labels: Set whether these names are shown on screen during battle.
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Battlefield Spin: There are two available speeds for viewing battlefield changes.
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Vibration: On/Off for the DUALSHOCK™ analog controller vibration function
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Default: Return the settings to their original positions.
Changing Settings
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Choose Option from the Menu bar.
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Using the up/down directional buttons, select an option. Alter its setting with left/right directional buttons.
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After changing the Settings, press the button to exit the options menu.
Basic Character Information
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Name and Orientation: Character name and Orientation (see page 11).
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LV: Current level. As experience points increase so does the level and abilities.
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EXP: Current experience points. Using attacks and spells increases this total.
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HP: Current HP(stamina)/Maximum HP. If this becomes 0 during battle, the character is forced to retire.
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MP: Current MP (spell energy)/maximum MP. Using magic and summoning Guardians decrease this figure.
Abilities
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War: Affects attack strength with weapons, and defense against physical attacks
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Magic: Affects spell power / effects and defense against magic
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Speed: Affects turn order and hit accuracy
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Luck: Affects critical hit rate (max damage)
Movement and Status
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Movement: The distance a character can move in one turn. It changes depending on the terrain. The icon indicates the method of movement. (see page 26).
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Status: In battle, the icon brightens for each status change (effect) the character is subjected to. (see page 29).
Character Abilities and Growth
Using Spells
Spells are magic-like abilities accomplished through the power of the will. The spells your companions can perform from the beginning are limited. However, with the aid of scrolls, a variety of spells become available.
Spells Depend on Scrolls
By equipping a scroll, the spell contained in that scroll becomes available. Also, your defense against spell attacks of that scroll's Element increases. Each scroll you equip, raises your defenses a little more. (see page 17)
Equip up to 6 items. Which will you choose, scrolls or accessories?
5 Elements
Each character and most of the spells have an affinity with one of the 5 Elements. The 5 Elements are
Controls
SELECT Button
Not Used
L2 Button
Zoom in/Zoom out (During Battle)
L1 Button
Cycle through Information
Directional Buttons
Scroll through menus
START Button
Open Menu Window
Left Analog Stick/L3
Move the cursor
Analog Mode button
Switch between Analog/Digital Modes
R2 Button
Change Angle (During Battle)
R1 Button
Cycle through Information
Right Analog Stick/R3
Not used during game
Selection/Display Button
Show available shops
Button
Select
L1/R1 Buttons
Rotate left and right (Change viewpoint)
Enemies & Characters
Luna
An Earth element Guardian. Her EarthBow spell attacks distant enemies, and she restores MP to party members (except Sanzo) each turn.
Warrior
A Gold element Guardian. His PulseBlade is an especially powerful attack, and he raises the defensive ability of all party members.
Cavalier
A Water element Guardian. His PoleAxe creates a larger attack field, and he increases party members' movement range while Sanzo floats.
Sanzo
Found as a baby, he is a guileless, carefree young person commanded by Lady Kannon to go to India. He becomes a monk and journeys west with companions.
Son Goku
A rowdy monkey monster who loves to fight. Sealed in a rock after fighting his way into Heaven, he is released by Sanzo and forced to follow him to India.
Cho Hakkai
A boarlike monster and exceptional cook, proud of his strength. He tries to fit in with humans but is continually driven away until he meets Sanzo and joins the group.
Shu Ryorin
A bright, cheerful, and somewhat spoiled Princess, daughter of the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea. She is friendly, loveable, and loves sweets.
Sa Gojo
A wandering magician, withdrawn and unsociable, who often appears cold and hates monsters. Despite frequently being at odds with Son Goku, his vast knowledge is often useful to the party.
Lady Kikka
A reserved, refined, and steady dryad who appears in Sanzo's dreams. She is usually smiling and gentle, but has a temper.
Tips & Maps
Mother
This Guardian has a Life element, attacks with CharmBlade to charm enemies, and restores HP to each character each turn.
Fool
This Guardian has a Fire element, attacks with FlameWhip to hit three people in a row, and raises the offensive ability of all Party Members.
Ironskin
Hardens your skin to repel attacks, increasing DEF by 20.
Steelskin
Changes skin to steel, increasing DEF by 80.
Needles
Steel needles shoot into the enemy with a Spell Strength of 35.
Spearthrust
A spear shoots through piercing enemies with a Spell Strength of 30.
Divine Spear
A long spear shoots through enemies with a Spell Strength of 51.
Needlemist
A storm of needles shoots down at a group of enemies with a Spell Strength of 40.
WaterHeal
Heals wounds and cures poison, restoring 60 HP and curing poison.
WaterPure
Heals wounds and raises Offensive ability, restoring 140 HP and increasing ATT by 10.
WaterBlade
Jets of water strike the enemy lowering attack ability with a Spell Strength of 30 and decreasing ATT by 10.
Poison
Inundate an enemy with poison with a Spell Strength of 44, causing poison.
Silence
Sap an enemy's ability to cast spells, causing silence.
IceBlades
Wrap an enemy in ice, numbing him with a Spell Strength of 57, causing numb.
Were Gauge
The length of time you can be Were is determined by this gauge; increasing it increases the amount of time you can stay Were.
Equipping Scrolls
It is best to equip a character with scrolls from his own Element, as he will be much more proficient and effective with those spells.
Sanzo's Fighting Style
Sanzo is not good with weapons; have him concentrate on spells and healing party wounds, keeping his MP up with accessories and potions, and equipping him with the best armor.
Finding Valuable Items
Treasure boxes are hidden under objects on battlefields and can be found by changing to Were and having the Were destroy the object; valuable items can also be found as prizes at the card table.
Restoring MP
Using a magic potion will restore some magic points, and the Guardian Luna also restores some MP each turn to all in the party except Sanzo when summoned.
Winning Battles
If you can't beat an enemy, try raising your level at the Dojo or by fighting monsters, or by taking jobs at the Post, but remember that losing a job ends the game.
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