Breath of Fire II
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π 7.8/10
(GameBoy Advance - US, RPG)
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$172.50
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Developed by:
Capcom
Published by:
Ubisoft
Released On:
21 Dec 2001
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Ryu was a young boy who had memories of a strange village far away and a magical doorway which sucked him through. However those were only distant memories. Ryu and his best friend Bow were apprentices in the Ranger's Guild. As adventurers they took on posted jobs needed by the townspeople. However it wasn't long before one job went awry and Bow was accused of stealing a valuable item. In order to clear his friend's name and find the meaning of his dreams, Ryu would explore the world, eventually discovering the meaning of his dreams and hidden abilities inside himself.
Breath of Fire II is an RPG where most of the game is played from a top-down map, but battles are seen from an isometric view. Ryu will form parties from among 8 other characters, each with their own set of skills and powers that would help him discover the truth behind the mystery.
The gameplay also features a link-cable in the GBA version, allowing you to link to friends and exchange weapons and items to defeat higher evils. Additionally, with the community system, you can build and maintain your own city while exploring the world.
UPC-A:
013388280087 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
8925 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-AB2E-USA (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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Extracted from the original game manual
In this fantasy role-playing game, players control Ryu and his companions as they journey through a world recovering from the defeat of an evil goddess. Five hundred years after the original legendary warriors vanished to protect the realm, a new protagonist with a mysterious destiny must restore balance. The gameplay involves tactical combat featuring unique character abilities, such as Dragon Transformation and offensive magic, alongside exploration and personal actions like fishing.
Story
Prologue
Thanks to Ryu the warrior of White Dragon Clan and his companions, the ambition of the evil goddess Milla was destroyed and peace restored to the world.
The victorious warriors created a fusion of Black Dragon Clan and White Dragon Clan. But they felt responsible for exposing the world to danger because of their powers. To protect the world and all its inhabitants, they hid themselves in such a way that they could never be found.
Five hundred years have now passed. The legend of the eight warriors has become a long-ago, far-away memory in people's minds.
In a small village on the frontier, a boy ekes out a humble living with his father and sister. His name is Ryu. He doesn't yet know that his fate is inextricably entwined with the fate of the world...
Ryu
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Combat Special Ability: GUTS
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Good at: DRAGON TRANSFORMATION
Ryu lived with his father and sister until he was six years old, when a tragic incident separated them. His skill is fighting with a sword and he can equip any heavy armour. His special ability, Dragon Transformation, is one of the most powerful abilities in the game.
Ryu's Personal Action... FISHING
Ryu is an excellent fisherman, having spent his childhood on brooks and streams. You can buy a fishing rod and bait in a ship.
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After combat, a fishing spot sometimes appears.
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To start fishing, have Ryu leave the party, and press the A Button at the fishing spot.
(Also see page 19)
Nina
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Combat Special Ability: WILL
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Good at: OFFENSIVE MAGIC
As a princess of Windia, Nina possesses grace, exquisite manners and demeanour. However, her dark wings, considered ominous, have sparked people's fear since she was a child. Skilled in offensive magic, Nina can inflict damage on any enemy.
When she masters her magic, she becomes an exceptionally powerful fighter.
Nina's Personal Action... AIR FLOATING
Nina can suspend the scouting party in the air. When Nina is leading the party, your characters can avoid some traps and pitfalls.
Enemies & Characters
Bow
Ryu's childhood friend and a master of the bow who is also good at healing magic. He is cheerful and serves as an indispensable fighting force with abilities like Auto Bow and Twin Bow.
Katt
A natural combat genius from the Tigerman tribe with tremendous stamina and agility, possessing the most powerful attack and agility of all characters.
Rand
A giant member of the gentle-tempered Crust tribe who fights without armor due to his immense strength and rightful place in the front lines.
Sten
A former royal warrior turned traveling entertainer from an eastern highland, known for his unique fighting style and proficiency in fire and explosion magic.
Jean
A talkative, chivalrous, and good-hearted hero who can transform into a frog to jump over gaps and swim across rivers.
Spar
A long-lived plant person who travels the world and specializes in supportive magic to back up the party during long battles.
How to Play
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. Use your curiosity and be sure to talk to everyone you meet. Information is one of your most important tools. You may learn one thing in the daytime and something different at night.
Towns are inhabited areas. They contain inns, weapon shops, item shops, banks, and Dragon Shrines.
Inn
When you rest at an inn, your characters' HP (hit points) and AP (ability points) recover fully. Unhealthy conditions such as unconsciousness and poison are cured.
Weapon Shop
Weapons and armour are sold in a weapon shop. You can select from the following options:
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Buy
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Sell
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Trade-In
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Exit
By selecting Trade-In, you can turn in an item you already own in exchange for a new one. Trade-in and selling prices are the same. When you trade-in, the new item is automatically equipped.
Item Shop
Useful items for your adventure are sold in an item shop. Select from the following options:
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Buy
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Sell
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Exit
Bank
Banks are safe places for storing extra items and Zenny (money).
Church
You can save your game by talking to a priest in a church. He will also give you advice when you're in trouble.
Dragon Shrine
You can also save your game in a Dragon Shrine.
Field Commands
Press Select on the Field Screen to view the Sub Screen and its commands. The Sub Screen shows the following information:
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PLACE NAME: Where you are now.
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MONSTER METRE: Shows how dangerous the area is. The more actively the metre icon moves, the more danger. Watch out!
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ZENNY: Amount of money your party has.
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COMMANDS: Sub Screen list of commands.
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PARTY STATUS: Your characters' images and conditions.
Item Commands
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USE: Use an item.
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DSCD: Throw away an unnecessary item.
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CHNG: Change the item order.
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SORT: Sort the items in this order: items, weapons, armour.
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VITL: Display vital items.
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SPEL: Display the special abilities of the characters in your party. To use a special ability, highlight it and press the A Button. Using a special ability consumes a certain amount of AP (ability points).
Combat
The Combat Screen opens when your characters encounter enemies. You then enter into combat with them. If you win, you gain EXP and Zenny (money). If you lose, your Zenny is reduced by 25% and your characters are returned to the place where you last saved your game.
On the Combat Screen you will see:
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COMMAND INPUT CHARACTER: The character waiting for your command.
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COMMANDS: Select an order from the list below.
Combat Commands
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ATTACK: Attack with the equipped weapon.
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COMBAT SPECIAL ABILITY: Use a character's Combat Special Ability. The command is different for each character. Some are available only when your character performs Fusion.
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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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CHANGE: 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 change your party's formation.
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DEFENSE: Press the R Button to concentrate on defense and decrease the damage from enemy attack. It also slightly decreases damage from magical attacks.
Abnormal Status
During battle, your character may fall victim to an abnormal status such as poison, curse, etc. Below is a list of the abnormal statuses and how to cure them:
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ASLEEP: Cannot move until combat ends. Cure with CureAl or Heal.
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POISON: HP decreases as character walks. Cure with Antdt, CureAl, CurePsn, or Heal.
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CURSE: Condition becomes worse. Cure with Vtmn, CureAl, or Heal.
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ROTTEN: Character becomes Zombie if left. Cure with TearDr, CureAl, CurePsn, or Heal.
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ZOMBIE: Character attacks own party. Cure with TearDr, CureAl, or Heal.
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UNCONSCIOUS: Unable to do anything until cured. Cure with Renew, RenewX, or LifePl.
Fusion
Fusion is a way to significantly improve character abilities instead of levelling up. Six Shaman reside in various places in this world. They can fuse with others both mentally and physically.
If a character fuses with a Shaman, the character gains the Shaman's mind and power and his or her abilities are greatly enhanced.
Tips & Maps
SHAMAN
Each of the six Shaman has a different attribute and power-up by Fusion. There are a total of 168 combinations to try, including Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Magic and Holy.
FUSION WITH TWO SHAMAN
A character can fuse with up to two Shaman, potentially resulting in more changes by uniting two Shaman.
PLACE TO PERFORM FUSION
You can perform Fusion in a Fusion Hut located in the Community.
FUSION RESULTS
There are three possible results: FAILURE (combination cannot match), SUCCESS (matching abilities are enhanced), and BIG SUCCESS (appearance changes, stats improve significantly, and Combat Special Ability changes).
END FUSION
You can cancel Fusion in a Fusion Hut, by using a Cancel Ball, or if the character takes a certain amount of damage in combat.
TOWNSHIP
You can build your own town by gathering citizens, which may eventually contain unique shops and services not found anywhere else.
FISHING - RYU
Equip a fishing rod and bait to cast and move the bait; catch fish by comparing endurance and pulling at the right timing, or reel in treasure chests.
HUNTING - BOW & KATT
Enter a hunting forest after combat to attack animals with a bow; catch them by dealing sufficient damage, and use the meat as items or for mixing.
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