Soul Blazer
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(Super Nintendo - US, RPG)
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Quintet
Published_By:
Enix
Released On:
31 Jan 1992
You have been called by the Master to restore life to the Friel empire . The ruler, King Magridd, struck a deal with the evil Deathtoll - in exchange for the soul of one living being, Deathtoll will give him a piece of gold. Magridd's greed got the better of him, and, thinking of the millions of souls of every living creature around the world, readily agreed to the deal. But Magridd himself has since disappeared, and the land is now devoid of life - instead only filled with Deathtoll's monstrous minions. Will you be able to save Friel's subjects from their horrible fate?
Soul Blazer is an action RPG in the style of The Legend of Zelda. Like Zelda, battles are not turn-based - the player directly attacks enemies and dodges them. As they progress, they also unlock special items which allows them to complete tasks for characters or access special areas (such as the Dream Rod, which transports you into someone's - or some thing's) -dream). Unlike Zelda, the game has an experience meter, and the player levels up and becomes stronger as they defeat enemies. The game's unique hook is that there are "Monster Lairs" spread all over the land of Friel . When they destroy all the enemies in a lair, they don't come back, and when they step on the empty lair, it restores part of the game world, bringing back anything from plants, to animals, to people, to buildings and more. Each restored soul helps in some way - for example, the player can climb regrown ivy to reach new areas, reunite families by bringing back husband and wife, rebuild cities by restoring architects, and talk to characters to complete even more quests.
The player's main goal is to find six Stones, which allow them to gain access to the World of Evil, where Deathtoll resides. These stones are guarded by key characters in different parts of the world, usually the rulers, who require the player to defeat a boss character to rescue them. While most of the game allows them to progress in a linear fashion, there are certain souls that can only be restored by killing monsters that can't be harmed with their earlier weapons. The player will need to find special weaponry and then backtrack to previous areas to rescue these souls. It's also advisable to revisit previous locations, as certain characters may have new sidequests to complete which can reward them with new items to make them even stronger.
eBay Product ID:
4860 (United States)
UPC-A:
719631000050 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-SO-USA (United States)
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Manual
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In this action-adventure role-playing game, players must save the Friel Empire after a greedy king strikes a deal with the evil deity Deathtoll, exchanging the lives of all living creatures for gold. To draw out the villain and restore the empire, the player must journey through six distinct regions, including a mermaid town and a spirit mountain, to defeat monsters and free the captive souls. By destroying monster lairs, players rescue the empire's citizens and reconstruct the ruined towns.
Story
The Story
There are six towns in the Friel Empire which make up the stages of the game. Many kinds of plants and animals live here besides humans. The souls of all living creatures, however, are being held captive by a monster.
Dr. Leo was imprisoned by the King and ordered to construct a machine to summon Deathtoll. Even though it was painful, this was not a difficult task for Dr. Leo.
When Deathtoll was summoned, the King told him he wanted more than anything to obtain the wealth of the world. Deathtoll made a proposition: "The life of one living being in exchange for one gold piece."
The proposition was accepted, and from that day on all living beings began to disappear. They either became servants of Deathtoll or were banished to Monster Lairs.
Deathtoll will show his true form to you when the souls of all living creatures have been freed and the towns reconstructed.
Grass Valley
This is the village where the inventor, Dr. Leo, lived. Lisa, Dr. Leo's only daughter, and their friend the Village Chief lived there also.
GreenWood
Legend has it that this town was developed by a dog named Turbo. He built this peaceful village to offer protection and serenity to all animals.
St. Elles
A mermaid town far below the ocean. It is said this was once a beautiful ocean temple protected by four ancient mermaid statues.
Home of the Mountain Spirit
Deep inside this mountain lies a town of spirits. Although these spirits have an extremely short life span, they enjoy it to the fullest.
Dr. Leo's Laboratory
This house lies directly in the middle of the desert. Dr. Leo was confined here by King Magridd and forced to develop a machine that could summon the King of Evil.
Magridd Castle
This is the fortress of the tyrant King Magridd. It also served as the place of meeting between the King of Evil, Deathtoll, and King Magridd. Since then, the castle has been demolished and there are no signs of the King or any of his followers.
Enemies & Characters
CHERRY HEAD
The most frequent appearing enemies. They are physically strong but do not possess any special attack powers.
METAGRINNER
You cannot defeat this enemy with the normal sword. Try to evade it until you obtain a special sword.
BONGUARD
Stop and strike the bonguard straight on. It is best if you attack from the side and not from the front.
GEPPER
A monster of flame that lives in a garden lantern. Accumulates energy which is emitted in the form of sparks when full.
SHABER
A water-dwelling monster. It normally stays in the water but will leap out at the Hero and shoot a ball of fire.
WATER SLIME
An evil semi-fluid-like monster born in the water. It can turn into a solid shape and leap out at the Hero.
MOBILE ROAD
This road moves in a certain direction. It is difficult to control the speed at which you are moving.
ICE ROAD
The direction of travel cannot be changed when the Hero is on solid ice.
DAMAGE BLOCK
This is a block equipped with splinters. The Hero will receive damage when walking through these blocks unless...
FIRE TRAP
These are patches of road which often change from hot to cold without warning.
LAVA
This is a lava belt. Damage cannot be avoided regardless of the type of armor the Hero is equipped with.
SPEAR FLOOR
This trap is nothing more than spears protruding from the floor. Make sure you use careful timing to avoid this trap.
How to Play
Starting the Game
Insert the SOUL BLAZER game pak into your SNES and switch the power ON.
A sub screen will be displayed if the START Button is pressed from the opening screen. When playing the game for the first time, start the game by choosing an EMPTY record, 1 to 4.
If you wish to start a new game once all four records are being used, erase a record by pressing the A Button used for "Erasing Data". You can now begin a new game by choosing that record.
Next, choose a name for your character. Use the control pad to move to a desired letter and press B Button. Continue this until you have finished entering the desired name. You may choose up to (8) eight letters and/or marks. When you have finished entering your name, select the word "END" and press START.
Saving and Continuing
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To save the game during play, return to the BLUE block located somewhere in each town, then stand on the YELLOW tile and Select "Record of the World."
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To continue a previously saved game, select "Continue" on the title screen.
Game Flow
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Master's Shrine
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Move to each area
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Action stage: Destroy all the Monster Lairs
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Souls of all the captured creatures are revived
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Changes in town
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Move to additional action stages by obtaining information in the town
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Clear next stage or release the souls of other creatures still confined
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Town stage: Talk with the freed creatures and solve the puzzles in other areas
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Move back and forth between the action and town stages until you have found the Boss guarding that area
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Showdown with the area Boss: Defeat the Boss controlling that area and restore peace
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Move to the next area by way of the Master's Shrine
Your Mission
The mission of the Soul Blazer is to free all souls held captive in the Monster Lairs.
Most monsters you defeat will set a captive soul free. The souls freed in the action mode return to town and rebuild their houses. It is a good idea to return to town and talk with these souls for they will have information and items which may prove useful.
Restored Towns
The freed creatures will give you information. Return to town after opening the seal of the Monster Lairs, especially in the action stages. Freedom is not only for humans but for plants and animals as well. You can talk to all living things so it is best to watch for any changes in the towns.
The Master's Shrines
These shrines are the beginning points of each stage. The Hero can also refill his / her life meter here. Each shrine contains four blocks; three blue and one yellow. An explanation of how these blocks are used follows:
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Top (Yellow): Use this block to save the current game or move to another area of the map.
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Right and left (Blue): These blocks will move you to certain areas in the action stage.
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Bottom (Blue): Use this block to return to the town in this area.
Stage Events
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Spirits may appear: These spirits may give you experience, items or information that will help you in completing your mission. They may also offer to return you to the towns if you so desire.
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Monster Lairs appear: Hidden Monster Lairs may appear allowing you to free the souls being held captive.
Area Bosses
Peace will return to a particular town if the Boss in that area is defeated. You can also gain valuable information enabling you to move to the next area.
The area Boss is found at the end of the action stage. The creatures being held captive by the Bosses are central figures in each area. Each is holding a stone that emits a different color. You may advance to the next stage by obtaining this stone.
Equipment and Status
Remember to equip any of the items, weapons, magic or armor you obtain.
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Weapons: You can increase your attack power by equipping a more powerful sword. The upward facing arrow at the bottom of the screen shows the strength of the weapon. There are also certain swords that contain special powers. The level shown is a recommended level. Players who have not reached this level may not swing this sword even if equipped with it. (Thrusting is possible.)
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Armor: Defensive strength will increase by equipping armor. The number at the bottom of the status screen shows the strength of your defense power. There are also certain types of armor that will protect you from various traps found in the action stages.
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Magic: Eight types of magic may be obtained throughout the course of the game. Make sure you select the magic that will be most effective for the stage and enemy. Select magic by using the same method as used in selecting other equipment.
The Soul
The ball circling the Hero represents the souls of his companions in the sky. The "Mole's Soul" for example has the power to detect traps. Their power is displayed by simply gaining these souls. You do not need to select them as you would equipment.
Managing Equipment
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Bring up the Equipment Screen by pressing SELECT or X Button. Return to the Main Screen by pressing Y Button. Select the armor to be changed.
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Select the desired equipment then press B or Y Button. The strength of the equipment will be shown in the lower window.
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The equipment selected will be shown in each window inside the dotted squares. The list of equipment shown on the lower right will also change.
Gaining Experience
Your strength will become greater as you gain experience in battle. Experience is obtained by defeating monsters. Your HP, physical strength, defense and attack power will be refilled and increase as you reach each new
Controls
SELECT / X-BUTTON
Selects the different sub screens for changing equipment.
CONTROL PAD
Controls the Hero's movement. Controls the movement of the cursor.
START
To start or pause game. Pushing this button during pause will display your current position and the remaining number of Monster Lairs.
L / R-BUTTON
When you wish to retrieve a GEM that may be out of reach, press either L or R Button to pull it towards you. You may also use either of these buttons in combination with the Control pad to move the Hero without changing the direction he/she is facing.
Y-BUTTON
Press this button to cast magic in the action mode. Use this button when you want to change from the Equip Screen to Main Screen.
A-BUTTON
Selects the Information Screen to confirm current status of the Hero.
B-BUTTON
This button is used to swing the sword in the action mode. Also, press this button when you wish to speak with someone or when selecting a particular item.
Items & Weapons
FLAME BALL
This magic emits a flame ball in the direction you are facing. It is not very powerful, but is useful in defeating enemies out of reach.
LIGHT ARROW
Light arrows will be released from the ball in four directions. More than one monster can be damaged by an arrow since it passes through the body.
MAGIC FLARE
Activated by holding down the Y Button, this magic causes an explosion when released that damages all enemies around the ball.
ROTATOR
A ring of light will form around the ball damaging all monsters it touches. This magic stays activated as long as the Y Button is pressed and consumes one GEM each time it is used.
SPARK BOMB
The ball will leave a small bomb on the ground that explodes after a short time, damaging any enemies near it. This magic is very powerful but hard to use.
FLAME PILLAR
A flame is emitted from the ball and will continue to burn for several seconds. It can cause fire in four different places, damaging all enemies it touches.
TORNADO
A tornado will be released from the ball and travel randomly around the Hero, destroying any monster in its path.
? PHOENIX
The most powerful magic available, which may only be used with the Soul Blade and the Soul Armor. The soul from a bird of fire dwells in the player's sword, displaying immense power against the enemy.
SWORD OF LIFE
This is your first sword. It does not have great power but is invaluable in the beginning.
PSYCHO SWORD
This sword is not very strong but possesses the ability to stop the more powerful monsters temporarily.
IRON ARMOR
This is the first armor the Hero can obtain. Damage can be reduced by equipping this item.
COLD ARMOR
This armor does not possess strong defense powers but will protect the Hero from some types of traps and battles in hotter regions.
MEDICAL HERB
This item will fully recover the Hero's HP, and when equipped, it will restore all HP once the level has reached zero. You may only possess one at a time.
DREAM ROD
This item will enable you to look into dreams. Use this to converse with creatures that appear to be sleeping.
STRANGE BOTTLE
Use of this item will prevent the loss of GEMs when the Hero has been defeated. You may use this item one time only.
DR. LEO'S BRUSH
This is the brush used by Dr. Leo, the inventor and famous painter, to paint "Deathtoll's World."
BROWN STONE
Obtained by defeating the Boss of Grass Valley, you must possess this stone to travel to the next area. It is one of six stones needed to face Deathtoll.
Tips & Maps
PHOENIX
Red-hot mirror, ball, and stick are needed for the Phoenix. Once found, go to the Ice Mountain and talk to the King.
EIGHT EMBLEMS
Once the eight emblems are found, talk to the jewel on the far left side of Greenwood. Then no gems will be needed when using magic.
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