Cima The Enemy
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(GameBoy Advance - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed by:
Neverland
Published by:
Natsume
Released On:
17 Nov 2003
On a distant moon-like place, the CIMA aliens have created elaborate mazes to trap people inside and produce their food. The "Gate Guardians" were on a mission to protect the population when they were transported through a portal from their train to this strange world. Their objective is to find a way home and safely return every passenger.
Cima: The Enemy combines role-playing and strategy elements, where you manage a huge party of characters with unique abilities to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies. Each character has a special trait that can be used to your advantage. You can guide individual characters by selecting their portraits or move them in groups using a multicolor cross.
A crucial aspect of the gameplay is the amount of trust the party members have on their Guardians. A gauge shows the amount of trust each character has, which increases and decreases according to actions within the game. If a character's trust is low, they may not cooperate with the Guardian. When a party member is about to expire, a jewel appears besides their health bar, and an alarm sound is played. Death of any party member ends the game instantaneously.
UPC-A:
719593020288 (USA)
Part #:
AGB-BCME-USA (USA)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this sci-fi fantasy role-playing game, players join the Gate Guardian, a security organization tasked with defending humanity against shapeshifting beings known as CIMA that feed on human hope. The narrative unfolds twenty years after the mysterious "Opening of the Singularity," uncovering dark secrets and conspiracies involving the "Great Migration" agreement between the Guardians and the creatures. Players navigate this conflict while interacting with powerful entities like Bike the Nighttrap, the leader of the elite Crimson Nine, to stabilize the world through the use of strategic resources called Rare Majesties.
Story
Explanation of Terms and Introduction to CIMA
CIMA
General term for beings who live in the other world. They possess shapeshifting abilities, and their appearances vary widely from those close to human to monster-like. They live by feeding on human mental power, specifically "hope."
Gate Guardian
A super-national security organization that monitors the Gates created by CIMA and resists invasions from them. Generally, they are perceived as a righteous army that protects the safety of civilians, and they are popular.
Rare Majesty
A rare type of Majesty. It has a high energy conversion rate and exhibits massive power through synthesis. It is one of the most important strategic resources.
Plug
Necessary for activating a Rare Majesty.
Singularity
A point where the mass of all substances becomes infinite. It is said that when activated using a "Plug" that resonates with a Rare Majesty, it swallows and erases everything.
Opening of the Singularity
The great upheaval that occurred 20 years ago. Officially, it is considered a supernatural phenomenon, but in reality...
Great Migration
A secret agreement said to have been made between CIMA and the Gate Guardian Senate. Its content is a top secret, and few know about it.
Bike the Nighttrap
One of the nine strongest CIMAs, the "Crimson Nine."
Bike's Subordinates
Bike's subordinates. All of them are high-class, meaning they are upper-tier CIMAs who possess abilities such as opening Gates and constructing dungeons in the other world.
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Xenocks
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Elvira
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Falken
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Soma
Enemies & Characters
CIMA
A mysterious creature that created the other world the train was swallowed into.
Aruku
The 17-year-old male protagonist of the main story and the player character, a Gate Guardian whose belief is to protect everyone.
Aivi
The 16-year-old female heroine of the main story who accompanies Aruku, a Gate Guardian who is kind-hearted but has a sharp tongue.
Gene H.
A 32-year-old male doctor who is thoroughbred and always puts patients first, capable of curing status ailments of nearby characters.
Ebari H.
A 29-year-old female nurse and mother to Harry and Emmy who cherishes her patients and can cure status ailments of nearby characters.
Harry H.
An 8-year-old boy who admires the Gate Guardians, has no fear of strangers, and can find hidden items or cross fragile bridges.
Emmy H.
A timid 6-year-old girl who stays by her brother's side, capable of finding hidden items or crossing fragile bridges.
Eraldo D.
A 45-year-old male priest who loves peace and serves as mental support for everyone, skilled at creating Restore spells.
Vanrose-U
A 28-year-old male swordsman who acts as a reliable leader among the settlers and opposes Ark.
Sherley-Y
A 25-year-old female swordsman who is bright, big-sisterly, and the party's mood-maker.
Filis-S
A 14-year-old strong-willed girl who lost her father young and has a crush on Ark.
Telmiya-S
Filis's 34-year-old female mother who is a kind cook skilled at creating items like potions.
Dag-O
A 68-year-old stubborn male blacksmith whose skills in forging weapons are superb.
Iryuda-O
A 56-year-old female housewife who supports her husband Dag and is skilled at creating defense shields.
Rick G
A 22-year-old male magician who is superficial and tends to give up on things deeply.
Diana I
Rick's 20-year-old female fiancé who regrets their promise and is skilled at making items like mines.
Cloud L
A 44-year-old male conductor of the train "Blue Creek" who always looks out for passengers.
Jester R
A 24-year-old male Gate Guardian known as one of the Six Stars, who draws his sword only to protect others.
Controls
L Button
Call up Lock-on Cursor, Party Cursor
R Button
Call up Point Cursor
A Button
Confirm
D-Pad
Character Movement
D-Pad (press quickly in the same direction twice)
Dash in that direction
B Button
Cancel
START Button
Call up Camp Cursor
SELECT Button
Call up Map Player
A Button (hold D-Pad in direction and press)
Use command with Cross Cursors called up by B, L, R, or START buttons
How to Play
How to Start the Game
Set the cartridge into the main unit and turn on the power switch. After the demo, the title screen will be displayed. The demo can be skipped with the START button or A button.
On the title screen, press the START button or A button and select one of the two commands to start the game.
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NEW GAME: Start a new game. Enter the protagonist's name (max 5 characters) and proceed to the opening.
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CONTINUE: Resume the game from a saved location. Saving is done using the Camp Cursor, called up with the START button.
Pressing the SELECT button switches the character palette in the order of "Hiragana -> Katakana -> ABC".
About Soft Reset
Simultaneously pressing the L/R buttons, the START button, and the SELECT button will trigger a soft reset at any time during the game, returning to the title screen.
Game Flow
In 'Frontier Stories', you advance the game by moving between the "Entrances" where trains are parked and the dungeon "Stages". Every time you clear a stage, the train's rails are restored, making escape from the Otherworld possible.
Entrances and Stages
Entrances
This is a location where the trains, trapped in the Otherworld, are parked. It serves as the base for your adventure. From here, you select stages and clear them one by one.
Inside the Train
You can talk with the pioneers you have rescued and hear hints about your adventure.
Stages
When you board this device, you enter each stage. You can enter the stages as many times as you like. If you enter again after rescuing a pioneer, you might make new discoveries.
Objectives in Stages
1. Find the Pioneers: First, you must start by finding the pioneers scattered throughout the various stages.
2. Clear the Stage while Protecting the Pioneers: The most important task in the adventure is "protecting the lives of the pioneers." Inside the stage, first secure a safe route, guide the pioneers while protecting them from CIMA, and plan their escape.
About Game Over
If even one pioneer dies, in addition to the protagonists Ark and Ivy, the game is over.
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If you select "Return to the start of the room," you can return to the first room of that floor. Any experience points and items obtained up to that point will be forfeited.
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If you select "Return to title," you will return to the title screen.
Actions While Moving: Settler Guidance
Guiding settlers is done using the crosshair cursor that appears when you press the R button. Use the A or R button to select the settler you want to guide, and if you specify a destination point, they will move there.
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You can specify up to 3 points at a time. If you specify the third point, movement begins automatically.
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If you specify the same location twice in a row, movement begins immediately.
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Settlers move along the straight lines connecting the specified points, so they may occasionally get caught on obstacles along the way. In that case, specify a new location to change the route.
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If you press the L button while specifying a point, the cursor's movement unit can be changed.
3 Movement Patterns with Cross Cursor
1. Move One by One: Press the 4-directional icons on the Cross Button and the A button to choose the person to guide, and press the A button to confirm the destination point.
2. Move Group by Group: Press the center icon on the Cross Button and the A button to choose the person to guide, and press the A button to confirm the destination point.
3. Move Everyone: Press the center icon on the Cross Button and the R button to choose the person to guide, and press the R button to confirm the destination point.
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While guiding settlers, the number of the group being guided will be displayed in the upper left of the screen.
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You cannot guide a different group until everyone in the current group has gathered at the same location.
About the MAP Screen
Press the SELECT button in a stage to bring up the MAP screen. On the MAP screen, you can check the position of your characters with icons.
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Currently Selected Character: You can switch characters using the left and right D-Pad buttons. A ▼ mark appears on the icon of the selected character on the MAP.
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Number of the Group the selected character belongs to.
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Position of the Protagonist and Ivy: Displayed by the white icon.
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Position of the Pioneers: Icons are displayed color-coded by group (Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4).
About Using Items
Press the B button for the Protagonist to bring up the item cursor and use a set item. Pioneers will automatically use set items as the situation demands.
About Battle
Movement and Attack
Inside a stage, move Ark with the directional pad and attack with the A button for CIMA. During battle, Ivy follows behind the protagonist and automatically attacks when CIMA approaches.
CIMA's Habits
The location where most CIMA appear is fixed. Also, they have the habit of not leaving the room they are in. Areas that connect rooms, like corridors, are safe.
About Battles with Bosses
When you reach the very back of a stage, it becomes a battle with a boss. During battles with bosses,
Items & Weapons
Items
You can check the items each character has or use items. You can also synthesize items using the Toolmaker from here.
Item Usage
Select an item with the A button to set it in the item slot. You can hand items to other characters or use them on characters by pressing the A button over their face icon or HP meter.
Item Shortcuts
Pressing the START button with an item selected shortcuts it to the trash bin, while pressing SELECT shortcuts it to the Arc. Pressing SELECT also displays the description of the item under the cursor.
Character Selection
The HP value of the selected character is displayed in the list below, and you can switch characters with the LR buttons.
Accessories Introduction
All characters can equip 4 accessories. Except for items with descriptions like 'prevents ~ only once', their effects will not disappear no matter how many times they are used.
Item Acquisition
Items can be obtained from treasure chests or created by synthesis. All are single-use.
Potion A
Recovers 10 HP.
Potion B
Fully recovers HP.
Potion C
Recovers 10 HP for all members.
Restore
Cures all status abnormalities.
Power Up
Increases attack power until damage is taken.
All Dash
Makes everyone's feet fast for only 10 seconds.
Bomb A
Explodes when thrown, dealing damage to CIMA.
Bomb B
Explodes greatly when thrown, dealing heavy damage to CIMA.
Shake A
Deals damage to all CIMA near the character who used it.
Shake B
Deals heavy damage to all CIMA near the character who used it.
Mine A
Explodes when stepped on by CIMA, dealing damage.
Mine B
Explodes greatly when stepped on by CIMA, dealing heavy damage.
Smoke
Confuses CIMA, causing them to lose sight of the character they were attacking.
Thunder
Exclusive to Arc, Vanrose, and Dag. Lightning comes out of the sword. Effective until damage is taken.
Speed Shot
Exclusive to Ivy, Cheryl, Gene, and Harry. Increases shooting speed. Effective until damage is taken.
Pigeon
Exclusive to Rick. A pigeon appears and attacks CIMA. Effective until damage is taken.
Poison Block
You do not take status damage from poison.
Power Block
Prevents your attack power from decreasing.
Paralyze Block
Prevents paralysis attacks.
Guard Block
Prevents your defense from decreasing.
Speed Ring
Increases your movement speed.
Heal Ring
Slowly and automatically regenerates HP.
Shield Ring
Increases your defense.
Defense Shield
Prevents enemy attacks once.
Status Shield
Prevents status abnormality attacks once.
Tips & Maps
Status Abnormalities
Due to CIMA's attacks and traps, you may become afflicted with a status abnormality. There are 4 types of status abnormalities, and using the item "Rista" will cure all of them.
Poison
Receives 1 damage every few seconds (however, no damage is taken if HP is 1).
Paralysis
Movement speed becomes slower.
Attack Power Down
Damage dealt is -1 (however, it cannot drop below 1).
Defense Power Down
Damage received is +1.
Gene and Energy Special Skill
Gene (Doctor) and Energy (Nurse) have a special skill that restores status damage. Characters near the two of them will recover from status abnormalities with a certain probability once every second.
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