WELCOME TO THE MEGATEN UNIVERSE
You are about to embark on a journey where you must overcome a myriad of obstacles. The demons you encounter are not easy to defeat with just your Guide.
In order to defeat enemies and progress with your journey, you will need to recruit different demons into your party and summon them to do battle. As you visit various locations, you will begin to unravel the mystery behind the strange happenings.
HINT
To create an invincible party, keep recruiting demons, and make them stronger by fusing, cancel or go back.
CORE MECHANICS
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Recruit: Recruit a demon during battle. If all goes well, the demon will join your party.
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Summon: You can “Summon” demons that have been recruited into your party to help you in battle.
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Strengthen: These demons will not become stronger by participating in battles. You'll have to perform fusions to create stronger demons.
LINK YOUR GAME WITH FRIENDS!
Use a Game Boy® Advance Game Link® Cable (sold separately) to battle and trade with your friends.
COMPLETE THE DEMONARY
The Demonary is a database where you can view information on all the demons you've encountered so far. Details regarding demons that you've battled and recruited will be recorded here.
1. Press Start and choose "Vinecom".
2. Select "Demonary" to see information on various demons.
ADVICE FROM AMY
You won't be able to complete the Demonary by just playing through the game. Since there are certain demons that only appear in either the Light or the Dark Version, one way to increase the variety of demons you have is by linking and trading with friends.
Another method is by fusion. Certain demons can only be created by Link Fusions. There are over 360 demons for you to try and collect using these and other strategies!
PREPARING FOR YOUR JOURNEY
After turning on your Game Boy(r) Advance, press Start or the A Button to begin the game. You will then be able to control the main character and speak to others by pressing the A Button.
NEW GAME OR CONTINUE?
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New: Select "New" to start a game from the beginning.
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Continue: Select "Continue" to start a game from where you saved last. This selection will only appear if you have already saved a game.
ENTER YOUR NAME.
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Use the Control Pad to select the letters you want and the A Button to confirm your choices.
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After you are done creating a name, select “End” to exit the screen.
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You can use the B Button to delete unwanted letters.
Note: It is not necessary that you create a name. You can play the game using the default name.
CHANGE THE SETTINGS.
After starting the game, you may want to change the settings. To do so, press Start to bring up the Command Menu and select “Setup”.
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Press Up or Down on the Control Pad to select an option and Left or Right to change its setting.
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Press the B Button to end Setup.
TEXT SPEED (TEXT)
You can change the speed at which messages will be displayed.
SPECIAL EFFECTS (FX)
You can turn the animation during battle “On” or “Off”.
PARTY FORMATION (PARTY)
You can change the battle positions of the members of your party.
1. Select “Party” and press the A Button.
2. A cursor will appear. Press the A Button again and use Left or Right on the Control Pad to switch positions.
GATHERING INFORMATION
Walking around aimlessly won't do you any good. You'll need to talk to many people and search various areas to gather hints.
TALK
Stand in front of the person you want to talk to and press the A Button. By talking to him or her, you may receive a hint. You may even want to try talking to the same person several times. SEARCH
Stand in front of the area you want to search and press the A Button. You may find items or money where you least expect them! HINT
If you come across a person or place that looks suspicious, approach and press the A Button.
BATTLE PREPARATION
When you encounter enemy demons, the screen will switch over to the Battle Screen. A message will be displayed, followed by the Command Menu. Select a command for your Guide and each of your demons, and let the battle begin!
ADVICE FROM AMY
Don't overlook any messages that are displayed! It's a good idea to adjust your strategy according to the first message that appears before a battle.
You can judge the strength of your opponents by noting words such as "weak" or "forceful" in the encounter description. Also, if you are granted the first attack, it may be wise to flee sometimes instead of engaging in battle.
YOUR DEMON PARTY MEMBERS WILL APPEAR IN BATTLE IN THE ORDER THEY ARE LISTED
Your Guide and the demons at the top of the list for your Demiloc and Kingloc will be the first 3 party members to participate in a battle.
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When you only have a Demiloc, only 2 party members will participate in battle.
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When one of your demons "faints" (loses all HP) during battle, the next demon on the list for the corresponding "-loc" will automatically be "summoned".