Threads of Fate
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🙂 6.8/10
(Playstation - US, RPG)
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Developed by:
Squaresoft
Published by:
Square Enix
Released On:
14 Oct 1999
Threads of Fate combines the gameplay of a 3D action game with an RPG character system, providing two main characters and two different storylines. The young warrior Rue embarks on a journey to revive his lost beloved guardian, Claire, while Mint seeks world domination and vengeance against her younger sister.
The game takes place in the same world at the same time, where both characters live and search for the powerful relic that can help them achieve their goals. To progress through the story and overcome obstacles, Rue and Mint must explore areas filled with puzzles and enemies, using special abilities to solve mysteries or clear obstacles.
Players can switch between Rue and Mint throughout the game, each with unique abilities such as shape-shifting for Rue and learning powerful magical spells for Mint. By collecting coins, players can enhance their characters' abilities and progress through the story.
eBay Product ID:
2960 (United States)
UPC-A:
662248900070 (United States)
UPC-A:
662248900179 (USA)
ASIN:
B00004U4R4 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-01019 (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a fantasy RPG where players explore various locations, interact with NPCs, and manage resources like items and money. Players will engage in quests, recover health, and save their progress as they journey through the world.
Story
Port
This is the port where you arrive at the beginning of the game.
Carona
This town serves as Rue and Mint's base in their quest to find the relic.
Church
A place of worship. Good things may happen if you make a donation.
Klaus's House
The house where Klaus, Mira, and Elena live. Although he sells various artifacts for a living, you can't buy any items here.
Inn
Talk to the owner at the front desk and select <Recover and register> to save your game.
If you select <Recover>, the character's HP will be fully restored (Magic Points, or MP, will not be restored).
The City of Carona
Item Shop (Hobbs's shop)
Hobbs and Tonio each run an item shop, but their shops carry different items. This shop is known for carrying some rare items.
Grass Fields
A weapon-making swordsman named Rod camps here.
Amette
It's good to see you
Tavern
The tavern sells drinks that can restore the character's MP. They may also serve you special dishes.
In
Stay in forest
Gate
Select your destination at the gate.
Item Shop (Tonio's shop)
The player will be able to buy and sell items here. It is also possible to exchange slain monsters for money.
Hotel
It costs 500G per night to stay. Besides restoring the character's HP, a night in the Hotel may bring other good things.
Treasure Box
On the field, the character will often encounter treasure boxes containing valuable items.
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Press the button to open the box.
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
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 THREADS OF FATE™ disc and close the disc cover.
Insert game controller(s) into controller port(s), and turn on the PlayStation® game console. When the title is displayed, press the START button. The Title Screen will appear with the following options:
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SONY
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Threads of Fate
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Push START button
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JQUARE
PlayStation® Console Diagram
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RESET button
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POWER indicator
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POWER button
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Controller port 1
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MEMORY CARD slots (ABOVE CONTROLLER PORTS)
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OPEN button
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disc cover
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Controller port 2
Title Screen Options
NEW GAME
Select this option to play the game from the beginning. Press up or down on the directional button to make this selection, and press the button to confirm your selection. The screen will change to the Character Selection Screen.
CONTINUE
Select this option to continue a game from saved data. After inserting a MEMORY CARD containing saved data into a MEMORY CARD slot, select the saved data to start from. When the L1 or R1 button is pressed in the Save Screen, the player will be able to switch between MEMORY CARD slots.
SAVING THE GAME
You can save your game at the inn in Carona. Talk to the owner at the counter, select <Recover and register>, and the Save Screen will appear.
If the L1 or R1 button is pressed on the Save Screen, the MEMORY CARD slot will change. Each save requires one block of memory on a MEMORY CARD.
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Cancel
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Recover
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Recover and register
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Go to your room
GAME OVER
When the character's Hit Points reach 0, the game is over. Select <Back to town> or <Quit> by pressing the directional button, and execute the command by pressing the button.
If you select <Back to town>, the game will return you to the town of Carona. However, by selecting this option, the number of each monster in your inventory will be reduced by half.
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13000.00
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Recover/AMP
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Game
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Continue
COIN OF LIFE
If you have a coin of life, the option <Continue> will be added to the Game Over Menu. When <Continue> is selected, the Coin Selection Screen will be displayed, where the player can choose which coin of life to use.
Depending on the coin selected, the character's MP value and stats will be modified when the game restarts.
TRANSFORMATION
Rue has the special ability to transform into different monsters. By becoming a monster, he can escape traps and overcome various obstacles.
DEFEATING MONSTERS
When Rue defeats a monster, the monster may change into a coin.
COLLECTING MONSTER COINS
Collect the coins left by the monsters Rue defeats. Press the button, and those monsters will be displayed in the Menu Ring. The Menu Ring can display up to four different monsters at one time.
If Rue acquires a fifth monster, it will replace the first monster coin in the Menu Ring.
SELECTION WITH THE MENU RING
Hold down the button to display the Menu Ring. After selecting a monster with the directional button, release the button to transform into that monster. To transform back into Rue, select Rue in the Menu Ring.
COMMANDS WHILE TRANSFORMED
Commands for jumping and moving are the same as before transformation. Attack methods are displayed when the monster is selected in the Menu Ring. Pressing certain button combinations may trigger other attacks.
SPECIAL ATTACKS
Some monster forms use MP to release special attacks. Once all of Rue's MP have been depleted, those attacks will no longer be possible.
MONSTER GUIDE
(Note: other types of monsters can be found.)
POLLYWOG
Since a Pollywog hovers in the air, it does not receive damage from ground-level attacks or attack from short enemies near the ground.
SABER TIGER
A fast cat with a long-distance jump. While weak against fire attacks, it can jump over some holes that Rue cannot.
MANDOLA
A Mandola cannot move, but it is strong against water and light attacks. It attacks by spitting out seeds.
GARGOYLE
A Gargoyle attacks with sonic waves. Press the jump button twice to make this monster jump high into the air.
STINGER
A Stinger is strong against lightning. Since this monster is small, it is difficult to attack.
OOTANG
While weak against fire attacks, the Ootangs can throw rocks and jump over tall obstacles.
CHARACTER GROWTH
INCREASING HP & MP
The characters' maximum Hit Point values increase as they receive damage. Therefore, taking hits is one way to raise the maximum HP value. Using magic attacks will help raise the maximum MP value. Special items may also increase the maximum HP and MP values.
RECOVERING HP & MP
Recover HP by staying at the inn or by using certain items. Any MP that have been consumed can slowly be recovered by hitting enemies with normal attacks. Certain items will also restore Magic Points.
STRENGTH & DEFENSE
The character's Strength (which signifies his or her attack power) and Defense can be calculated by adding the base number to the highlighted bonus number. Certain items can raise both the base numbers and bonus numbers
Enemies & Characters
RUE
One snowy night, Claire, Rue's guardian and the woman he loved as a sister, was killed by a mysterious being known as the "Arm of Death." Now Rue embarks on a journey in search of a powerful relic that can bring Claire back to life.
MINT
Due to her selfish and irresponsible ways, Mint lost her right to the throne of East Heaven Kingdom to her younger sister, Maya. Now, the only things on Mint's mind are world domination and vengeance against her sister. To achieve these goals, she seeks a mysterious relic.
KLAUS
A gentle, friendly man who is an avid archeological researcher. He runs a business selling items he has excavated.
ELENA
Klaus and Mira's daughter. A very carefree, optimistic girl.
MIRA
Klaus's wife. A woman of strong character who is very understanding about Klaus's passion for archeology.
ARM OF DEATH
The mysterious being who killed Rue's guardian, Claire.
MAYA
Mint's younger sister. The successor to the throne of East Heaven Kingdom.
DUKE & BELLE
Treasure hunters who travel the world in search of valuable artifacts.
Tips & Maps
MAGIC
With her magic, Mint can defeat enemies and clear obstacles and traps that stand in her way.
COLOR & EFFECTS
Magic has a 'color' and an 'effect.' Magic is distinguished by its 'color' - there are seven different colors for seven different types of magic. The 'effect' refers to the different spells available under that magic color.
THE USE OF MAGIC & THE CONSUMPTION OF MP
If the button is pressed, Mint will be able to use the magic currently selected. MP will be consumed according to the selected magic. Once the character's MP have been depleted, magic can no longer be used.
Vulcan
Fire magic shots continuously by holding down the button.
Spread
Fire magic shots in 5 directions.
Arrow
Fire a long-range beam.
Droplets
Fire water-drops continuously by holding down the button.
Cutter
Fire crescent-shaped blades in 3 directions.
Ripple
Fire a ring-shaped beam.
SOLVE MYSTERIES THROUGH TRANSFORMATION
Rue may be able to bypass traps by transforming into a monster or by using the special abilities of the monster into which he has transformed. In the Gargoyle Clearing at the back of Carona Forest, he can bypass the obstacle when two Gargoyles are facing each other. If the nearby Gargoyles are defeated and their coins are obtained, then...
CLEAR OBSTACLES USING MAGIC
Even though Mint cannot transform into a monster, she can still bypass traps and other obstacles by using her magic. If thick ice blocks her passage, she can use fire magic to clear the way. If large boulders block her passage, she may be able to break through using explosive magic.
Items & Weapons
Bronze Bracer
Strength increases by 4 when equipped.
Silver Bracer
Strength increases by 8 when equipped.
Gold Bracer
Strength increases by 12 when equipped.
Platinum Bracer
Strength increases by 16 when equipped.
Mythril Bracer
Strength increases by 20 when equipped.
Brave Bracer
Strength increases by 24 when equipped.
Bronze Belt
Defense increases by 4 when equipped.
Silver Belt
Defense increases by 8 when equipped.
Gold Belt
Defense increases by 12 when equipped.
Platinum Belt
Defense increases by 16 when equipped.
Mythril Belt
Defense increases by 20 when equipped.
Brave Belt
Defense increases by 24 when equipped.
Strength Up
Increases base Strength when used.
Defense Up
Increases base Defense when used.
HP Up
Increases maximum HP when used.
MP Up
Increases maximum MP when used.
Milk
Restores 10% of the maximum MP.
Root Beer
Restores 25% of the maximum MP.
Tropical Delight
Restores 50% of the maximum MP.
Night Stone
Worth 500G.
Moon Stone
Worth 1000G.
Star Stone
Worth 3000G.
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