Vagrant Story
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Developed_By:
Squaresoft
Published_By:
Square Enix
Released On:
01 Jan 2000
Vagrant Story is set in the land of Valendia, where a civil war has recently ended and a new parliament has been formed to control the balance of power. The story follows Ashley Riot, an elite agent for the Valendia Knights of Peace, who is investigating strange occurrences at the manor of Duke Bardorba of Valendia Kingdom. A cult led by Sydney Losstarot has taken over the manor, and Ashley must uncover the truth behind their actions and travel to the magical city of Leá Monde that lies beneath it.
Vagrant Story is a role-playing game with several distinctive features. The entire game, including cutscenes, is rendered in 3D, allowing for immersive exploration of complex dungeon-like areas and combat. There are no friendly areas, NPC interaction, or monetary system in the game.
The gameplay revolves around exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat. Dungeons contain many optional rooms and environmental puzzles that require players to push, destroy, and re-arrange crates to access higher areas. Ashley can also jump and grab ledges of higher platforms during exploration.
The game runs in real time, with visible enemies and no separate battle screens. When entering combat, the game pauses, allowing players to choose targets and access menus for other actions. A wireframe sphere displays the range of the currently selected weapon and detailed statistics on enemy body parts within range.
Customization in Vagrant Story focuses on weapons, which can be equipped with various materials and possess specific parameters such as damage statistics, affinities to enemy types, and categories (edged, blunt, and piercing). As Ashley defeats bosses, he gains bonuses to his attributes, but the primary focus is on improving his combat skills.
Ashley can also use Magic, Chain Abilities, and Break Arts in battle. Magic comes in four groups: defense, combat, healing, and status. Chain Abilities allow players to chain consecutive hits against enemies, while Break Arts are special skills that can deal high damage at the cost of some health.
EAN-13:
4961012997107 (Japan)
UPC-A:
4988601004749 (Japan)
Part #:
SLPM-87393 (Japan)
Sony PN:
SLPS-02377 (Japan)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a dark fantasy action RPG where the player controls Ashley Riot, a suspected assassin, to explore the haunted city of Leá Monde and uncover the truth behind a cult, a duke's murder, and Ashley's own past. The game involves navigating a mysterious environment, saving progress at designated points, and making choices that reveal the unfolding narrative.
Story
The Müllenkamp Cult
The manor of Duke Bardorba of Valendía Kingdom was seized by a cult of religious fanatics known as Müllenkamp. Several innocents were murdered, but news of the incident was suppressed. Sydney Losstarot, the leader of Müllenkamp, has not been seen since.
Duke Bardorba's Assassination
Duke Bardorba was away during the manor's seizure and escaped the atrocities. One week later, an unknown assailant took the duke's life. Riskbreaker Ashley Riot, a member of the Valendia Knights of the Peace (VKP) entrusted with breaking the cultists' hold on the manor, was named as a suspect. He disappeared shortly after the accusation.
Ashley's Peculiar Trip
During the week between the incident and the duke's assassination, suspected assassin Ashley made a peculiar trip to a city lost to memory: the deserted city of Leá Monde.
Leá Monde's History
Leá Monde, now a shell of its former glory, housed over 5,000 people during its Golden Age. Its prosperity ended 25 years ago when a powerful earthquake struck the city.
High tidal waters rushed in to fill the rift in the earth left by the earthquake, cutting the city off from the outside world. Above the waters, the land shifted and twisted, losing much of its former shape. Beneath the city, where monks had once worked the stone into chambers and passageways, the vast, labyrinthine tomb became a home for the souls of the dead.
Uncovering the Truth
The player will experience the crucial week during Ashley's visit to Leá Monde. What happened in the haunted city? Did Ashley really assassinate the duke? Only the player, as Ashley, will be able to uncover the truth.
GETTING STARTED
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RESET button
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POWER button
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POWER indicator
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Controller port 1
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MEMORY CARD slot
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SONY
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disc cover
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OPEN button
Set up the PlayStation® game console according to the instructions in its manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc. Insert the Vagrant Story™ disc and close the disc cover.
When the power is turned on, the opening movie will begin. Press the button or START button during the opening movie to advance to the Title Screen. Select one of the following commands and press the button.
SAVING THE GAME
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NEW GAME: Start the game from the beginning.
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CONTINUE: Continue the game from a previous save. For details, see "Loading the Game," listed below.
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VIBRATION: Turn ON/OFF the vibration function of the DUALSHOCK™ analog controller.
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SOUND: Set the sound output to STEREO/MONO.
Save the game at Circles of Magic (Save Points) like the one shown on the right or at storage containers.
Save the game by selecting <Data> from the Menu Screen, then selecting <Save> with the button. Next, select MEMORY CARD slot 1 or 2 and press the button. Select the file in which to save the game. If the file contains previously saved game data, the game will confirm whether to overwrite this file. Select <Yes> and press the button to proceed.
LOADING THE GAME
Select the correct MEMORY CARD slot and press the button. Next, press up/down on the directional buttons to select the file to load, and press the button to load the file.
Enemies & Characters
Ashley Riot
A Riskbreaker with a tragic past, Ashley must now face an uncertain future. Only his efforts can reveal the truth and clear his name.
Romeo Guildenstern
Leader of the 'Crimson Blades' - Knights of the Cross, a military order under the direct control of the cardinal. Although every bit a knight of elegance and breeding, Romeo can be utterly cold-blooded, never hesitating in the name of justice for the kingdom.
Sydney Losstarot
Leader of a cult that worships the ancient priestess Müllenkamp, Sydney is a self-professed prophet who preaches about human weaknesses and the end of the world. His charisma has attracted a zealous following prompting Parliament to declare the Müllenkamp cult a threat to state security.
How to Play
DATA
<Save> or <Load> game data. See page 3 for details.
OPTIONS
Modify game settings.
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Simple Map: Change the display method for the simple map.
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Timing: Turn the Battle Ability timing display ON/OFF. (The "!" that appears above Ashley's head denotes Battle Ability input timing.)
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Weapon Status: Display any weapon status changes when Ashley attacks. (Blue is positive, and red is negative.)
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Armor Status: Display any armor status changes when Ashley is attacked. (Blue is positive, and red is negative.)
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Cursor Memory: Store the cursor's last menu position. The cursor will return to its previous position when the menu is reopened.
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Information: Toggle the information display on the bottom of the screen ON/OFF.
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Puzzle Mode: Set puzzle (Evolve or Die) mode ON/OFF.
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Sound: Set sound output to STEREO/MONO.
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Vibration: Turn ON/OFF the vibration function of the DUALSHOCK™ analog controller.
SCORE
Display various scores and gameplay information, such as titles received, enemies defeated, percentage of map completed, etc.
QUICK MANUAL
Use the Quick Manual to access information on controls, combat, magic, and screen layout, or to view gameplay tips.
FEATURES OF LEÁ MONDE
DOORS
Many different types of doors connect Leá Monde's rooms to one another. Some can be opened easily, while others must be unlocked before they can be opened.
To unlock doors, search for keys or switches. Sometimes, certain monsters must be defeated before a door will unlock.
TREASURE CHESTS
To open a treasure chest, press the button while standing directly in front of it. The lid will open, and a list of the items contained within will be displayed.
Move the cursor over the item you wish to take, and press the button; the item will move to your inventory. Press the button to take all the items from the treasure chest.
Press the button at any time to close the treasure chest. Any remaining items will be discarded and lost forever.
If Ashley cannot carry any more of a particular item, press the button while the item list is displayed to view Ashley's inventory. Select any unwanted items from this list and either discard or disassemble them. This way, Ashley may be able to make room for new items.
Some treasure chests may be locked. To unlock these chests, either find a key to open them or use the Unlock spell.
CONTAINERS
Containers are chests used to store items from Ashley's inventory. Items placed into a container can be accessed from any container in the game.
Since Ashley can only carry a limited number of items, it is wise to store extra items in containers. Press the button while standing in front of a container to take out and store items.
Remove and Store
Select <Remove> to bring up the <Items> window: Press the left/right directional buttons or the L1/R1 buttons to view items that can be removed from the container.
Select the item to remove from the container and press the button. Use the same steps to store items. While the item is highlighted, you can manually swap its position with another item in the list. Select another item to complete the swap.
Press the button while an item is highlighted to bring up the following options:
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Removal/Storage: Remove items or store them in a container. To view the items being removed or stored, select "!" from the <Items> menu.
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Discard: Discard a specified number of the selected item.
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Discard All: Discard all of the specified item.
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Sort: Rearrange items by item type or amount.
After deciding which items to remove or discard, press the button and select <Yes> to finish.
Note: If the current game data does not match the data on the MEMORY CARD, or the MEMORY CARD containing saved data is not inserted into a MEMORY CARD slot, you will not be able to access items stored in containers.
GADGET BAG
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Items in inventory
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Number of items currently held/maximum capacity
CONTAINER
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Container contents
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Number of items currently stored/maximum capacity
STATUS ABNORMALITIES
Some attacks and traps cause status abnormalities. Some status abnormalities will recover with time, while others can only be removed with the aid of items and magic.
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STR-down: STRENGTH decreases.
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STR-up: STRENGTH increases.
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INT-down: INTELLIGENCE decreases.
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INT-up: INTELLIGENCE increases.
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AGL-down: AGILITY decreases.
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AGL-up: AGILITY increases.
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Quicken: Movement speed increases.
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Silent: Magic cannot be used.
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Paralysis: Weapons, bare-handed attacks, and Break Arts cannot be used.
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Poison: HP decrease over time.
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Numbness: Movement speed decreases, Battle Abilities are disabled, and small convulsions wrack Ashley's body.
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Curse: STR, INT, and AGL all decrease.
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Regeneration: HP recovery speed increases.
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Anti-Magic Spell: Cancels the next spell cast on Ashley
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Item Ability Decrease: Weapon and armor abilities decrease; cannot change equipment.
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Item Ability Increase: Weapon and armor abilities increase.
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Attach Air: Weapon's Air property increases. Earth property decreases.
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Items & Weapons
Cure Root
Restores about 50 HP.
Cure Bulb
Restores about 100 HP.
Mana Root
Restores about 25 MP.
Mana Bulb
Restores about 50 MP.
Acolyte's Nostrum
Restores about 100 HP and MP.
Alchemist's Reagent
Restores about 25 HP and RISK points.
Yggdrasil's Tears
Removes Paralysis.
Faerie Chortle
Removes Poison.
Spirit Orison
Removes Numbness.
Angelic Paean
Removes Curse.
Panacea
Removes Paralysis, Poison, and Numbness.
Eye of Argon
Makes all traps in the current location temporarily visible.
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