Sword of Mana
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🙂 7.2/10
(GameBoy Advance - US, RPG)
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Developed_By:
Brownie Brown
Published_By:
Nintendo
Released On:
29 Aug 2003
Sword of Mana tells the tale of two unlikely companions, a former prisoner out for revenge and the last known girl from the Mana tribe. The two come together, despite their differences, for one very important reason: they are the only ones that can save the Sword of Mana tree. Like in other games in the series, the player can take control of both characters (or join with another player in co-op) and participate in action-oriented battles using spells, weapons and different kinds of items.
The gameplay is an exciting blend of exploration and turn-based combat. As the player controls one character at a time, they must navigate through treacherous landscapes, avoid deadly traps and creatures, and solve puzzles to uncover hidden secrets. The Sword of Mana also features a unique 'Link System' that allows players to combine two characters into one powerful entity, increasing their strength and abilities.
eBay Product ID:
10693 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-AVSE-USA (United States)
ASIN:
B0000BX8M6 (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Multi-Link Cable, Battery Backed RAM
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This fantasy action-adventure game revolves around reclaiming the mystical power of Mana from a tyrant named Vande who has enslaved the world. Players guide brave youths wielding the holy Sword of Mana to fight against the darkness and restore balance to a forgotten land.
Story
The Mana Tree
Long, long ago, there was a goddess who cherished all life and transformed herself into a Mana Tree to watch over the world. As time passed, however, the memory of the goddess faded from people's hearts.
One day, a man named Vande crept into the sanctuary where the Mana Tree slumbered. Using the power of Mana, he built a great civilization and forced the world to kneel to his will.
This marked the dawn of a terrible age of darkness. When souls were trapped in despair, a glimmer of hope shone in the hearts of a few brave youths. They fought fiercely, wielding a holy blade that gleamed as brightly as their hope, eventually vanquishing the darkness.
The power of Mana was reclaimed from human hands and restored to its rightful place. But now, the people have forgotten the goddess once again.
Legend of Creation
In the beginning, the world was void until the goddess appeared. She held the light of hope in her left hand and the Sword of Mana in her right.
The goddess summoned spirits to assist in the creation of life. To maintain peace, she ultimately cast away the sacred sword.
It is said the sword rusted the moment it left her hand. The goddess then transformed herself into a great tree to sustain and watch over the world.
A mystical power guards the sanctuary where the tree stands to this day.
Enemies & Characters
Hero
The son of the Granz Realm consul who was forced to become a fighter-slave in Granz Castle dungeons after his parents were killed by Dark Lord. His sole aim is to avenge his parents' deaths by defeating Dark Lord.
Julius
A mysterious man serving under Dark Lord who is both a skilled swordsman and a master magician, rumored to be a descendant of Emperor Vandole. He is not shy about expressing his opinions to his superior and is obsessed with the power of Mana.
Heroine
A member of the Mana Clan, said to be descendants of the Mana Goddess, who fled Mana Village after Dark Lord persecuted the clan as heretics and razed the town. She is pursued by the Realm's Heretic Hunters.
Dark Lord
The young leader of Granz Realm, established by his estranged father Lord Granz, who seeks to rule without Mana power. He is intent on eliminating the 'heretical' Mana Clan at all costs.
Controls
L Button + A Button
Sit (Restores MP)
L Button
Jump
+ Control Pad
Character movement
START
Previous page
SHOW
EJECT
B Button
Run
A Button
Attack
Q Button
Use magic
E SELECT
Show help messages
R Button
Toggle between characters (in Status menu)
SELECT
Switch between characters (when fighting alongside an ally)
How to Play
Ready for Adventure?
Insert the Sword of Mana Game Pak into your Game Boy Advance and turn the power ON. When the title screen appears, press START to display the main menu.
The first time you play the game, only the NEW GAME option will appear.
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NEW GAME: Start a game from the very beginning of the story.
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CONTINUE: Continue playing your last saved game.
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COMMUNICATION: Exchange data with other Game Boy Advance game systems via Game Link Cable.
Ending a Game
If you want to save your current game, you may do so at gold or silver Mana statues. To end the game without saving your current data, simply turn the power OFF.
To end your current game and reload a previous game, turn the power OFF and turn it back ON. Then, select CONTINUE from the main menu.
Starting a New Game
When starting a new game, select one of the two main characters, then give your character a name. The hero and heroine have their own individual weapons, and their overall statistics (shown in the status menu) are different. Moreover, the events that unfold in each story will vary in some respects.
Embarking on Your Adventure
After you have selected and named your character, the adventure begins! In this world, there are various villages and towns inhabited by fellow humans, and you will encounter a variety of monsters in your travels through wilds and dungeons. You can interact with other humans and battle monsters as you travel from town to town.
Meet the Townies
You'll find that the game's towns and villages are inhabited by some very interesting people. Talk to as many people as possible to gather valuable information that might help you on your journey. Several establishments in towns and villages will help you prepare for your adventure.
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General Stores: When you visit a general store, you can buy and sell items and equipment to keep you well supplied. Look for Mori, the famous dancing clerk, who is always more than happy to help you with whatever you need.
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Inns: Heal your wounds and rest up at local inns. Not only do you fully recover your HP and MP when you stay at an inn, but you are also boosted to 'Best' status, giving you both increased power and protection.
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Blacksmiths: The village smithy can use materials you have acquired to forge new weapons and armor. He can also temper older pieces of equipment.
Requests from Residents!
When you chat with the local residents, some of them may request favors or ask you to run errands for them. These are called 'quests.' Upon completion of these quests, you might receive a reward, such as items or lucre. It might be worth your while to play the Good Samaritan from time to time...
Exploring Wilds and Dungeons
Nasty monsters lie in wait in wilds and dungeons. Battle mode starts immediately whenever monsters are present, prompting your character to ready his or her currently equipped weapon. Monsters will attack you and hunt you down using their special senses.
Although you can advance without defeating all of the monsters in a given area, bear in mind that you gain experience points (EXP)-and possibly lucre or treasure chests-as you vanquish the monsters.
Time Rolls On
Time passes as you go from one area to another. Different times of day (morning, afternoon, evening, and night) are reflected in the lighting of the scenery. Certain monsters and conditions can only be found at certain times of day. If characters you're looking for are not present or if a place you want to go is inaccessible, try visiting the same place at a different time of day.
This world also has days of the week, but they're slightly different from ours. Each day is named after a spirit. Just as with the time of day, the day of the week affects certain aspects of the game. For example, each day has characteristics related to the type of spirit it is named after, and a spirit's magic is stronger on its corresponding day. You can determine the day of the week by the spirit icon in the lower left corner of the ring-command screen.
The Ring Command System
If you press START while you are in a town, wild, or dungeon, the rotating ring command appears. From this menu, you can select items to use, spirits to summon, weapons and armor to equip, or status and inventory menus to check. Most of these can be accessed during battle.
The ring commands are also used for buying and selling in shops as well as for forging and tempering equipment.
Using Ring Commands
Ring commands can be used regardless of your location. Using the + Control Pad, select a ring command, then press the A Button. That's all there is to it! Additional ring commands may pop up and give you more choices. When you're finished, press the B Button to cancel out of the ring command menu.
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Weapons: Choose the weapon you want to equip. You can also view a weapon's attack trait in this menu.
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Accessories: Choose the accessory you would like to equip. You can also check the accessory's status from this menu.
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Magic Rope: Through the power of the Mana Goddess, the Magic Rope allows you to return to a safe place immediately. There are a few places where the Magic Rope cannot be used. In those rare cases, its icon will not appear as a ring command.
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*NOTE: The Magic Rope will not appear as a ring command until you have received it in the game.*
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Spirits: From this menu, you can select one of the spirits you have acquired
Items & Weapons
Angel Grail
Brings an ally back to life and restores all of his or her HP.
Dreadveggie
Recovers a character from poison and other status ailments.
Stardust Herb
Recovers a character from various status ailments.
Gumdrops
Recovers HP by 30.
Chocckimp
Recovers HP by 80.
Magic Walnut
Recovers MP by 80.
Meat Items
Each type of meat increases a character's ability to fight a certain type of monster.
Advice for Adventurers
Examine your surroundings more closely to find vital clues if you are stuck.
Clobber all your foes!
Defeat every foe in sight to open doors or overcome obstacles.
Metaballs
There are three types, each vulnerable to slash, bash, or jab attacks, which must be used to destroy them.
Stone Seals
Each of the eight types corresponds to an elemental spirit required to destroy seals blocking your way.
Tiny Tapper
This tool reduces the size of your character for tight spaces and can recover you from Wimp status.
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