Lufia II Rise of Sinistrals
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Developed_By:
Neverland
Published_By:
Natsume
Released On:
01 Aug 1996
Set in a fantasy world where magic and monsters roam, Lufia II: Rise of Sinistrals is an action-packed RPG that follows the journey of Max, a young hero destined to save the world from destruction. With his trusty sword by his side, Max must battle fierce creatures and bosses to uncover the secrets behind a powerful artifact known as the Sacred Orb.
The gameplay in Lufia II: Rise of Sinistrals is a mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat. Players control Max as he navigates through various environments, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, to gather experience points, items, and equipment. The game features turn-based battles where players can use magic spells, sword attacks, and defensive maneuvers to outwit enemies.
Lufia II: Rise of Sinistrals was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 and has since become a cult classic among retro gaming enthusiasts. With its engaging storyline, addictive gameplay, and memorable characters, this game is a must-play for anyone who loves RPGs or is looking to experience some old-school gaming fun.
UPC-A:
719593030072 (USA)
Part #:
SNS-ANIE-USA (USA)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
*Lufia* is a fantasy role-playing game where players control the monster hunter Maxim as he leads a revolution against the power-hungry Sinistrals. To save the world from these tyrannical invaders, players must assemble a band of heroic warriors and prepare for battle to stop the enemy from seizing the legendary Dual Blade.
Story
Power and Glory
There are many reasons for war: greed, a difference in beliefs, or a hunger for power. The Sinistrals started a war for the most selfish of reasons. They simply wanted the land of Lufia for their own.
They knew that the time to strike was when the Dual Blade, a sword of great power, was resonating. Arek, the leader of the Sinistrals, could read the signs.
The Dual Blade would be his key to victory. The poor, pitiful Humans of the land would soon know the power of the Dual Blade. And Arek would have victory for once and for all.
Time for Heroes
The Sinistrals may have the upper hand with knowledge of the Dual Blade's power, but the Humans are not done yet. If the monster hunter, Maxim, has anything to say about the future of the world, the Sinistrals will not have their wish.
His story has begun. Now he will find others who will join his revolution against the Sinistrals. Now he will find the source of the war on the world.
And, now his band of warriors will rise triumphantly over the Sinistrals. At least, that's the plan. Victory does not come to Maxim and the heroes of Lufia prepare for battle!
Enemies & Characters
Maxim
A young monster hunter from the town of Elcid whose strong and true fate is to fight the evil forces that have struck the land.
Tia
The owner of the weapon shop in Elcid who is still learning the techniques of battle and starts with a Frypan as her first weapon.
Guy
A master swordsman who fights the Sinistrals and their evil armies to rescue his kidnapped sister.
Selan
The Royal Commander of the Army in Percelyte who is a master of both magic and sword fighting.
Lexis
A clever inventor whose gadgets will allow the heroes to travel across the land, eventually mastering air and water travel.
Arty
An Elven bow fighter who joins Maxim to seek revenge against the Sinistrals after they attacked his town.
Dekar
Also known as Hydecka, he is a skilled bodyguard who protects the prince of the Bound Kingdom and offers his services to Maxim's cause.
How to Play
Getting Started
The journey begins now. As you adventure through the land of Lufia, you can save your progress with the game's battery back-up. If you stop playing for a while, you can pick up where you left with your last saved game.
New Game
The Game Select Screen shows four places where saved games are stored. Saved game information is displayed on the screen. In order to start a new game, move the cursor to the word "Start" using the Control Pad, then press the A Button or the Start Button.
Place the cursor on "Start" and press the A Button to begin. Even if all four saved game slots contain game information, you can still start a new game from the beginning of the adventure.
Enter Name
While the default name of the main character is Maxim, you can customize your game and change his name. Press the B Button to erase the letters, one at a time. Then move the cursor to highlight the desired letters and press the A Button to select them. The name cannot exceed five letters.
You can use Maxim as the name of the lead character or change his name for a more personal playing experience. The maximum length for the name is five letters. If your own name is too long, you can use your initials.
Saving
You'll find a special shrine in every city and castle where a wise man waits to save your progress, revive the perished members of your party and return all other states to normal. You should save your progress whenever you have the opportunity. Be sure to save in more than one file.
Select a file and press the A Button. The old man will ask you to confirm your choice. When you do, your progress will be saved.
Saving Over Data
When all four of the saved game slots are filled, you can save over a previously saved game. This progress does erase the previous file, so make sure that you don't save over a file that you want to keep. Move the cursor to the appropriate slot and press the A Button to proceed.
When you save over a file, the old file will be erased. Don't save over games that you want to keep.
Continue
When you're ready to continue a saved game, turn on the power and press the Start Button to move to the screen that displays the information regarding saved games. Then, select the appropriate file by moving the Control Pad and press the A Button to resume the play.
Use the Control Pad to highlight the game that you wish to resume, then press the A Button. You'll start where you last saved your game.
Puzzle Rooms
Many dungeon rooms present puzzles that must be solved in order for you to move on. Puzzles involve switches, keys, blocks that can be pushed and other subjects. If you find a hint sign on the wall, make sure to read it for an important clue.
Help Is Here
Just when you need them the most, you will find icons with which you can save your progress, restore Hit Points and restore Magic Points. These icons are often hidden deep in the darkest dungeons. Guide your lead character over the icons. This will give you the option to save and restore. Then you can move on with confidence.
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HP Icon: Indicates that this is the place to restore Hit Points. Move your lead character onto the icon and your points will be back to their max.
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MP Icon: Works just like the HP icon. When your character steps onto this section of the floor, the Magic Points for all magic users will be restored.
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Save Icon: It's important to save your progress often because, if your party perishes, you can continue your game at your last save point. Step on this icon to save.
Sub Screen
If you need to check on an item, equip a weapon, use a spell or change the order of the characters in your party, you can perform those functions, and more, in the sub screen. Press the X Button to bring up the sub screen, then survey the screen for the options of choice.
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Party Members: This area shows the members of your current party and their vital statistics.
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Categories: Use the Control Pad to single out a category, then press the A Button to select it.
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Game Stats: This option allows you to check your total game time played and your current gold reserves.
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Items: Press up or down on the Control Pad to scroll through the items in your inventory. Press the B Button to switch to the item bar, then press left or right to choose between the Use, Sort and Drop options.
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Spells: When you select spells, a blue bar will appear under one of the characters. Move the bar to the appropriate character and press the A Button. Spells that you can use will be shown in color.
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Equip: It's important to make sure that your characters are using the right equipment. You can equip items individually or select the "Strongest" option to automatically give your hero the strongest equipment available.
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Status: The Status selection allows you to see the character's name, current level, Hit Points, Magic Points, attributes and equipped items. You can also see how much experience they need in order to reach the next level.
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Character Order: This option allows you to change the order of your party members. Press the A Button to select a member of the party, then move the cursor and press A again to change that character's position.
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Capsule: Use the Control Pad to move between the Feed, Change and Name options. Then press the A Button to choose the selected option
Tips & Maps
HINT 1 Make Maps
Use a pen and paper to map out maze-like towers and dungeons so you can easily navigate them when you return with keys.
HINT 2 Experiment
Avoid getting into a monster-fighting rut by experimenting with special abilities and IP in the early stages of your adventure.
HINT 3 Watch Your Party
Be aware of the unique strengths and weaknesses of each party member, and use spells and items to strengthen them where they are weak.
HINT 4 Build Levels
Build experience levels early on to avoid being caught with a weak party, and seek out specific monsters that offer high experience and low gold.
STEP ONE
Begin the adventure with Maxim in Elcid, talk to citizens for items and information, and buy and equip a small shield from Tia's shop.
STEP TWO
Meet an old adventurer at the special skills cave south of Elcid for a training session on fighting enemies and basic puzzle-solving.
STEP THREE
Journey north of Elcid to fight lizards and jellies until you reach Level 4, then return to Elcid to have dinner with Tia and buy and equip a Rapier.
STEP FOUR
After learning that a monster stole the key to Sundletan, stay at the inn and visit the shrine to save your progress before heading out.
STEP FIVE
Defeat the lizard man in the northern cave to earn the key, which is manageable at Level 4 with at least five Potions, and meet Iris for important information.
STEP SIX
Open the Sundletan door with your key, but talk to the townspeople of Elcid again for good advice before moving on.
STEP SEVEN
Prepare to help Sundletan with its earthquakes by building your experience to Level 6, saving 400 gold to buy a Dagger, and earning more cash for a Cap.
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