Tales of Phantasia
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(Super Famicom - JP, RPG)
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Developed_By:
Wolf Team
Published_By:
Namco
Released On:
15 Dec 1995
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The player takes control of Cless in Tales of Phantasia , a young boy living with his parents in a quiet village. On a typical day, Cless heads out to hunt with his friend Chester, but their excursion leads them to a talking tree who asks for help. The situation quickly escalates as an alarm sounds and the village is found to be burnt down, its inhabitants murdered. Cless' mother dies in his arms, revealing that the massacre is connected to a pendant she gave him on his birthday. With this new information, Cless sets out to visit his uncle, unaware of the many challenges he will face.
Tales of Phantasia is an action-based Japanese-style role-playing game with an unusual combat system. Battles are fought on separate side-scrolling screens, where the player controls one character directly, while other party members are controlled by AI. The game can be paused at any time to use magic, items, or adjust overall strategies for allies.
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4907892070288 (Japan)
eBay Product ID:
56238148 (Japan)
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SHVC-ATVJ-JPN (Japan)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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Battery Backed RAM
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Tales of Phantasia is a fast-paced action RPG where players control Cress, a young survivor of a mysterious village massacre, and his companion as they embark on a time-bending adventure. The premise follows their quest to uncover the truth behind their attackers and stop the sorcerer Dahhs from seizing control of the world's magical power. Utilizing the dynamic LMB battle system, players engage in real-time combat across expansive fields to unravel the secrets of the World Tree and restore peace.
Story
Health Warning
Using the product in a tired state or continuously for long periods is not recommended for your health. In rare cases, people have experienced symptoms such as temporary muscle spasms or loss of consciousness when exposed to strong light stimulation, flickering, or while watching a television screen.
If you have experienced such symptoms, consult a doctor before playing. If symptoms occur during gameplay, stop immediately and seek medical examination. Ignoring these warnings may cause long-term disability.
Pre-existing injuries to the hand or arm, or general fatigue, may worsen if you play the game. Please consult a doctor before playing in such cases.
Precautions for Use
For your health, use the product as far away from the game screen as possible. Take breaks at appropriate intervals during long usage periods. We recommend a 10-15 minute break every hour.
Do not use a Super Famicom connected to a projection TV continuously. Screen burn-in (afterimage phenomenon) may occur with projection TVs.
Tales of Phantasia
In the year XXX of the Aceria Calendar, the World Tree Yggdrasil was producing "Mana," the source of magic. A sorcerer named Dahhs sought to dominate the world using this great power. He possessed a noble spirit combined with a cold, ruthless personality.
However, adventurers and the power of two mysterious pendants sealed Dahhs away forever. The world appeared to have regained its peace.
Crossing Time, Cress's Journey Begins!
In the peaceful agricultural village of Tortis, located in the south of the continent, a mysterious gang suddenly attacks and completely wipes out the village. The only survivors are two boys.
What is the true identity of the gang? Who is the true enemy hiding in the shadow of the conspiracy? What is the secret of the World Tree?
Manipulated by the threads of fickle fate, the boys are gradually drawn into an adventure that transcends time.
The LMB System
This title features the LMB (Linear Motion Battle) system, fulfilling the wish for RPG battles to be speedy and forceful like an action game. Utilizing a field the size of two 2D screens, players can deploy special moves and spells across the entire area.
Presentation Quality
Enjoy immersive sound, clear voices, and nature descriptions with obsessive attention to detail. The characters are full of charm, designed by Yasusuke Fujishima.
Aiming for a higher quality RPG, you can enjoy playing in the best environment possible.
Controls
+ Button
Selection of commands, etc.
A Button
Decision of commands, etc.
B Button
Cancellation of commands, etc. Switch to map screen.
Y Button
Display of parameters for weapons, etc. Toggle use/non-use of special abilities other than the protagonist's special moves.
L Button / R Button
Advance/return page.
Touching an object while holding A Button
While pressing A button and moving, you can move objects.
X Button
Switch to Fee screen.
Start Button
ON/OFF for World Map display during world transition.
A Button + +
Thrust attack.
B Button + +
Special Move 3, Special Move 4.
D-pad (cross buttons)
Select commands.
How to Play
How to Start the Game
At the title screen, select the mode with the D-pad and decide with the A button or the Start button.
New Game
When playing for the first time, decide the protagonist's name. If you are satisfied with the default name, align the cursor with 'Confirm' using the D-pad and press the A button. If it displays 'Is this okay?', select 'Yes' and press the A button to confirm.
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Deciding the name yourself: Align the cursor with the name field and press the A button. When the cursor moves to the character field, select a character and press the A button to enter it. You can scroll the character display forward and backward with the L or R buttons. To re-enter a name, press the B button to return the cursor to the name field, then press the B button again.
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Computer decides: If you select 'Random' and press the A button, it will automatically change to a different name. Each time you press it, a different name will appear. If you find one you like, proceed with 'Confirm'.
Continue
If you have saved the game, you can load that data and continue playing. Select the data with the D-pad and press the A button. The display 'Is this okay?' will appear. Select 'Yes' and press the A button to start.
Saving
To load a game, you must save the data using the 'Save' command on the menu screen. You can save up to 3 locations. If you save, you can play from that point when you restart the game.
Sound Mode
You can listen to the game's BGM and sound effects. You can perform various tuning, so please try it.
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Song Name: Use the Control Buttons, or the L or R button to select a song.
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Control Buttons: Select with the Cross Button, and execute with the A Button. Options include Play, Stop, Pause/Resume, Fast Forward, Select Song (Previous/Next), and To Title Screen.
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Setting Data: Select an item with the up/down Cross Button, and change it with the left/right Cross Button.
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S.EFFECT: Playback of sound effects.
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OUTPUT: Adjusts to the output of the television or other equipment. Options: MONAURAL, STEREO, and SURROUND.
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DSP: Settings for reverb effects. REVERB is spacious, DRY is no reverb. PANDELAY (Pan Delay) is an effect where the reverb moves from side to side.
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PLAYTYPE: NORMAL plays the selected song. CONT (Continue) plays in number order. RANDOM plays by selecting automatically.
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LOOP: Number of plays (if set to 0, plays intro only).
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BGM.V: Volume of BGM.
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S.E.V: Volume of sound effects.
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PAN: Left/Right balance in stereo.
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TRANS: Changes the musical key of the song in semitone units.
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PITCH: Changes the pitch of the song in finer detail than TRANS.
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Graphic Equalizer: Sets the level for each frequency band. First press the Select button, then select the frequency with the left/right Cross Button, and change the level with the up/down buttons.
Sound Mode Caution
1. When using a monaural television, setting the OUTPUT to SURROUND may cause the sound not to be heard properly. Please set to MONAURAL for monaural equipment.
2. The settings for OUTPUT, BGM and sound effect volume, and the graphic equalizer also affect the music in the game.
3. In dungeons and such, sound may be an important hint. Please play while listening to the sound as much as possible.
Game System
The player controls the protagonists, moving them across the map to continue their journey. Along the way, the protagonists meet various people, get involved in incidents and battles, and are eventually led to an adventure.
The game is mainly played through three types of screens, which switch automatically depending on the situation or are used as appropriate.
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Map Screen: When the game begins, the first thing you see is the scenery of a certain village. This type of view looking down from a diagonal angle is called the map screen and serves as the basic foundation of the gameplay. When you leave the village, an even larger map spreads out outside. When necessary, you can display the world map to know your current location. Also, there are towns and caves on the map, and passing over them allows you to enter.
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Menu Screen: To check the status of the protagonists or when you want to use commands, you do it in the menu screen. The menu screen can be called up at any time with the B button.
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Battle Screen: During movement on the map screen, or when you encounter enemies through events, the game shifts to the battle screen. Battles are conducted with a real-time battle system, and the protagonists gain experience and become stronger by winning battles.
Menu Screen: Equip
Weapons and armor are useless if you simply hold them as items. Please equip them on your characters using this command. Selecting the "Equip" command and deciding the order of characters will bring up the equip screen. Here, select a command once more and confirm with the A button.
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Equip: First use the + button up and down to select the type of equipment, then press the A button. The items that can
Items & Weapons
Item Command
This command allows you to examine or use items you are carrying, which are divided into 'Treasure' and other items. It lets you view treasure descriptions and use items on specific characters.
View Treasure
An essential feature that allows you to view descriptions of treasure items, which are used automatically but should be read upon first acquisition.
Item Usage
Select an item with the D-pad, confirm with A, and choose who to use it on; you can also view weapon and armor stats by pressing Y, and scroll through lists with L/R.
Icon Sorting
Pressing A changes the display order by types such as Newly Acquired, Combat, Alphabetical, Weapons, Armor, Clothes, Non-boat Defense, Accessories, Food, and Tools.
Meaning of Marks
Marks indicate item status: circles for usable items, crosses for unusable ones, E for equipable items, and numbers showing the quantity held.
Quick Equipment
Selecting an item with an E mark and pressing A opens a screen to view who can equip it and the resulting stats, serving as a convenient alternative to the full Equip command.
Valuables
Essential items for play that are not used directly via commands, but players should check their descriptions after obtaining them.
Tools
A variety of items with different uses, such as healing and attack items, which can be managed using the 'Item' command in the menu screen.
Food
Items stored in your food sack that recover HP simply by walking, with higher-cost items offering greater recovery percentages, available at food stores and supermarkets.
Weapons
Items equipped for battle that are divided into types like swords, spears, axes, bows, and staffs, with availability varying by character.
Armor
Protective gear for battle consisting of four types: body, shield, head, and arm, with equipable items varying by character.
Accessories
Items that each character can equip two of, in addition to weapons and armor, with effects that vary by type.
Enemies & Characters
Crescent Albane
Protagonist with the blood of a sword master. Born in Tortis Village to a dojo master, he is an expert swordsman with a gentle personality who grows spiritually through his journey.
Mint Adenade
A beautiful mage skilled in the art of healing and the heroine of the story. She is reserved and mysterious but dependable in battle, supporting everyone with her powers.
Chester Parklight
Kress's best and only friend, a childhood friend who lost his parents young and lives with his sister. He has a relaxed personality but is passionate, loyal, and hates anything shady.
Klaus F. Lester
A 29-year-old researcher of summoning magic at a magic academy who joins Kress to search for incantations. He is closed off, particularly towards elves, due to an inferiority complex about his inability to use magic.
Arche Clayne
The daughter of an Elemental and a half-elf from Harmel Village. She is a sociable wizard who manipulates magic, can fly on a broom, and serves as the group's mascot.
Trinux D. Morrison
A 36-year-old magician and good advisor who appears as a friendly old-man type but is sharp and secretly takes action. He has known Kress and Mint's parents for a long time.
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