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(GameBoy Advance - US, RPG)
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Developed_By:
Capcom
Published_By:
Ubisoft
Released On:
01 Jan 2001
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Ryu lives in a world where he has hazy memories of a strange village and a magical doorway that brought him there. Now he's an apprentice at the Ranger's Guild with his best friend Bow. They take on jobs to help the townspeople, but things go wrong when Bow is accused of stealing something valuable. To clear his name and find out about his dreams, Ryu sets out on an adventure.
The game is a role-playing game where most of it takes place on top-down maps, but battles are played from an isometric view. You'll form parties with 8 other characters, each with their own skills and powers that will help you uncover the truth behind Bow's accusations.
UPC-A:
013388280049 (United States)
UPC-A:
013388280087 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
8925 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-AB2E-USA (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-ABFE-USA (United States)
ASIN:
B00005NCD0 (United States)
ASIN:
B0000657SN (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Multi-Link Cable, Battery Backed RAM
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In *Dragon War*, you play as Ryu, a shapeshifting dragon warrior who leads seven companions to defeat the evil goddess Mila and her corrupting influence. The game combines strategic RPG elements with unique traversal mechanics, such as Nina's ability to transform into a gigantic bird for aerial exploration.
Story
Dragon War
For thousands of years, the Dragon Tribe reigned peacefully, governing the world through its mighty power and decency. Despite its integrity, the tribe fell victim to the power of the evil goddess Mila.
Internal strife split the tribe into two factions and war erupted between them. The violent clash nearly destroyed the world, and the conflict seemed destined to drag on forever.
A hero and his seven companions appeared and vowed to defeat the evil goddess. After many failed attempts, they managed to capture the goddess and seal her in a dungeon locked with six keys.
A fragile peace accord now holds the tribes together. The White Dragon Tribe pledges to lock away its power until the world is once again faced with danger.
The Black Dragon Tribe is suspiciously reluctant in its peace efforts. It remains to be seen if the peace will hold or if bloody history will continue for more eons.
Ryu
Warrior of the White Dragon Tribe. Ryu is a descendant of the White Dragon Tribe and has the ability to transform into a dragon.
The tribe sealed its power after almost destroying the world in the Goddess War several thousand years ago. However, it is allowed to use this power when the world is in danger to save it.
Ryu lost his parents when he was young and now lives with his sister, a shaman who can summon powerful magic. His hobby is fishing.
Personal Action - Fishing
To fish, equip a fishing rod and bait in the Sub Screen.
Try to find places where you can fish by pressing the A Button. Any fish you catch can be used as an item.
Nina
Daughter of the Fae Tribe. Nina is from the Fae tribe and can turn into a gigantic bird to fly through the air with people on her back.
The Fae tribe abhors fighting and hid itself in a remote mountain during the Goddess War. Because of their seclusion, their ancient traditions remain intact.
Nina learned the ancient ways when she was young and is now a master in the use of healing magic.
Personal Action - Gigantic Bird Transformation
Nina can transform into a gigantic bird and fly into the sky with others on her back.
This allows the group to access places they can't reach on foot. To transform and fly, press the A Button.
Enemies & Characters
Bleu
A beautiful arch mage who has been asleep in an ancient ruin protected by fairies. She has forgotten most of her magic due to being out of practice for so long and makes many mistakes while attempting to remember it.
Gobi
A greedy sea merchant expelled from his tribe who cannot transform into a huge fish. Despite being shunned, he still hasn't learned his lesson and possesses the ability to transform into a gigantic fish if he obtains a certain item.
Mogu
A silent and shy warrior from the Earth-Eating Tribe who is known for his ability to dig several thousand feet a day. He is small but powerful, can wear heavy equipment, and proves to be an incredibly brave warrior when fighting.
Ox
A powerful warrior from the Creation Tribe who specializes in crafting weapons and armor. Despite his size and strength, he is capable of delicate work and opposes war, rarely using his talent for destruction.
Karn
A tiny child found in the Town of Darkness by a thief guild leader who knows nothing about his past. He is dedicated to acquiring the best thieving techniques and can unlock doors and disarm traps.
Bo
A cool-headed hunter from a tribe that reveres nature, leading his people to multiple victories against the Black Dragon Tribe before being forced to retreat. He is reliable and very good at hunting with a bow, allowing any caught animals to be used as items.
Controls
Control Pad
Move character
B Button
Dash
A Button
Talk/Check/Personal Action/Special Ability
Select
View Sub Screen
START Button
Start a new game
How to Play
Deleting Save Files and Trading
You can delete a save file, which is available after you create one. You may also exchange items using the Game Boy Advance Game Link cable. For more information on trading, see page 19.
Starting a New Game
Select Create Save File and input the main character's name. Adjust the settings, then select New Game to start the game.
Starting a Saved Game
When a saved game is available, you can choose to restart it. Select Yes to restart the saved game, or select No to redisplay the Start Menu.
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Note: A save file overwritten by choosing Copy Save File or deleted with Delete Save File cannot be restored. Please be careful.
Ending the Game
Be sure to save your progress before turning off the power. There are two ways to save your game:
Save in a Save File
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Talk to the god of the Dragons in a Dragon Shrine.
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You may also find the god of the Dragons in other places besides Dragon Shrines.
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Make sure that your game is saved before turning off the power.
Save in a Suspend File
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Select Suspend in the Sub Screen to suspend the game temporarily.
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Select Yes to save your game in a Suspend File.
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You can only suspend your game where you can display the Sub Screen.
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When you restart a suspended game, the Suspend File is deleted.
Exploration
Exploration takes place on the Field Screen. With your companions, travel to all the familiar and foreign places you find on the World Map. Check out unusual places and landmarks, and take the time to strike up conversations.
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Use your curiosity and be sure to talk everyone you meet.
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Information is one of your most important tools.
Towns
Towns are inhabited areas that contain inns, weapon shops, item shops, banks, and Dragon Shrines.
Inn
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When you rest at an inn, your characters' HP (hit points) and AP (ability points) recover fully.
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Unhealthy conditions such as unconsciousness and poison are cured.
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You usually (but not always) have to pay Zenny (money) to stay at an inn.
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Search for other places besides inns where you can recover HP and AP.
Weapon Shop
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Weapons and armour are sold in a weapon shop.
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Select from Buy, Sell, Trade-In, and Exit.
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By selecting Trade-In, you can turn in an item you already own in exchange for a new one.
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Trade-in and selling prices are the same.
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When you trade-in, the new item is automatically equipped.
Item Shop
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Useful items for your adventure are sold in an item shop.
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Select from Buy, Sell, and Exit.
Bank
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Banks are safe places for storing extra items and Zenny (money).
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You can store up to 128 items and up to 999,999 Zenny in a bank.
Dragon Shrine
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Dragon Shrines are important places where you can save your game data.
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Every town has a Dragon Shrine.
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When you enter a new town, or level up, be sure to talk to the god of the Dragons at a Dragon Shrine.
Sub Screen Options
Shuffle
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Shuffle the character positions in the party.
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You can include up to eight characters in your party, but only four of them at a time can enter into combat.
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The four characters on the left in the Sub Screen are the ones who can currently take part in combat.
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They are also displayed in the World Map Screen.
Option
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Adjust various game settings, including:
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Message Speed: How quickly messages scroll across the screen.
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Dash: When Auto is selected, you can dash using just the Control Pad.
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Sound: Select Stereo or Monaural depending on your speakers.
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Music: Turn game music ON/OFF.
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Suspend: Suspend the game and save it temporarily.
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End: Return to the Field Screen.
Combat
Combat Screen
The Combat Screen opens when your characters encounter enemies. You then enter into combat with them.
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If you win, you gain EXP and Zenny (money).
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If you lose, your Zenny is reduced by 25% and your characters are returned to the Dragon Shrine where you last saved your game.
On the Combat Screen you will see:
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Command Input Character: The button you press to give the command.
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Commands: Orders you give your characters to control them in combat.
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Character Info Panel: Your characters' HP and AP.
Combat Commands
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Attack: Attack with the equipped weapon.
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Switch: You can change only one character at every turn.
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Ability: Use a special ability (magic, dragon transformation, combination).
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Item: Use an item or change equipment.
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Charge: Have all party members concentrate on the combat. All members will continue to attack until you press the B Button.
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Escape: Escape from combat. If the escape attempt fails, enemies can attack you.
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Line: Press the L Button, then use this command to switch front and rear lines.
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Defence: Press the R Button to concentrate on defence and halve the damage from enemy attacks. It also slightly decreases damage from magical attacks.
Abnormal Statuses
During battle, your character may fall victim to an abnormal status, such as poison, curse, etc. Below is a list of the abnormal status and how to cure them.
Items & Weapons
Asleep
Cannot move until combat ends.
Poison
HP decreases as character walks.
Curse
Bad luck.
Zombie
Attack and defence becomes 1.
Unconscious
Unable to do anything until cured.
Short Sword
Your basic weapon.
Bronze Sword
Has a dull edge.
Boomerang
Use this to damage multiple enemies at one time.
Snipe Bow
Use this to damage an enemy at long range.
Iron Nail
Inflicts high damage.
Hammer
Has blunt destructive power.
Cloth Armour
Many travelers wear this to protect themselves.
Cloth Mantle
Protects travelers from rain and wind.
Glass Domino
Gorgeously ornamented armour for women.
Iron Mask
A strong mask that covers the whole face.
Holy Shield
A shield with a holy power.
Gauntlets
Gloves that cover the hands, lower arms and elbows.
Herb
Heals HP by 50.
Vitalize Extract
Heals HP completely.
Antidote
Cures a poisoned condition.
Ammonia
Cures an unconscious condition.
Tablet
Cures a cursed condition.
Intelligence Seed
Restores AP by 20.
Tear of Vem
Cures a zombie condition.
Moon Tears
Cures an unconscious condition and heals HP completely.
Panacea
Cures an unconscious condition and heals HP and AP completely.
Stamina Seed
Increases stamina by 1.
Lucky Twig
Increases luck by 1.
Warlord Soul
Increases strength by 1.
Speed Herb
Increases speed by 1.
Brain Seed
Increases wisdom by 1.
Fire Stone
Use in combat to attack with fire.
Cold Stone
Use in combat to attack with freezing air.
Thunder Stone
Use in combat to attack with thunder.
GBA Game Link Cable
If you or a friend get stuck, you can help each other out by exchanging items with an optional Game Boy Advance Game Link cable for Game Boy Advance.
Tips & Maps
Trading
Turn on both units, select Trade with Link Cable, and choose an item from INVENTORY or BANK. Confirm the trade, and note that some items cannot be traded and are dimmed on the select screen.
Magic
Magic is a special ability which Nina, Bleu, Ox, and Bo can use, with each character learning a different type of magic.
Unite
Certain tribes can use this ability to become much more powerful by uniting with another character, but you must find a master to teach it as it cannot be learned through level up.
Dragon Transformation
Only Ryu can use this special ability, and only after he completes a trial in the Dragon Temple.
Personal Actions
Press the A Button in the Field Screen to let the leading character use their personal action, which can help you find a way out when you are stuck.
Talking to People
When entering a new town, talk to people for information, as they may provide different details during the day and at night.
Party Information
Have different members of your party talk to people to potentially gather new information.
Checking Status
Always check your characters' status because they may have acquired an unexpected special ability.
Fighting Spirits
Some boss characters have a stat called 'fighting spirits', so stay on guard even when their HP reaches 0.
Protection Smoke
Use Protection Smoke magic if you want to avoid encountering enemies, as it prevents them from appearing for a while.
Fishing
Ryu can fish on rivers and the sea, and a magical fishing rod may allow fishing in other unusual places.
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