Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
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Developed by:
Square Enix
Published by:
Nintendo
Released On:
09 Feb 2004
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The world is enveloped in a poisonous vapor. Anyone who comes into contact with it must die. But humans have learned to develop a technology that would help them protect themselves from the deadly vapor. The light of Crystals shines in small villages and large towns, but those protective Crystals need to be refilled every year with the purifying Mana Water, or their energy will extinguish. Every year, villages send four youths to retrieve the Mana Water hidden deep in dungeons and dangerous caves. This story is similar to the first Final Fantasy , which goes back to the roots of the series, but the gameplay has changed a lot.
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles is an action, Zelda-style RPG. At the beginning of the game, the player chooses one of the four available character classes: magic-using Yulks, thief-like Selkies, gentle-natured Clavattes, and cute little Lilties. The game can be played in single-player mode or with three other people, each controlling their own character using the GBA-GC connection link.
Each character has both armor and a weapon that can be replaced by crafting a new one with the appropriate items in towns. Found in each monster-filled area are artifacts that raise statistic points until the end of the area, and upon completion, one artifact can be kept to raise that stat permanently. In a multiplayer game, players will be given secret objectives, and by completing their objective, they have a chance at claiming first dibs on artifacts at the end of the area.
Spells are also found in combat areas, though they cannot be taken out of them. If spells are placed next to each other in the quick select list, or cast near each other in a multiplayer game, they will merge and become more powerful. In single-player mode, a moggle takes care of holding the "bucket" that pushes away the toxic miasma around the party, but in a multiplayer game, one of the players must take up this task.
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045496961336 (Canada)
Part #:
DOL-GCCE-USA (Canada)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a fantasy adventure RPG where players join a crystal caravan to journey through dangerous lands, collecting myrrh to purify crystals and protect their village from a deadly miasma. Players will explore dungeons and various locations, battling threats and solving mysteries alongside their fellow caravanners.
Story
Prologue
Long ago, miasma swallowed the world. Its very touch was fatal, and it claimed many lives. But we have since discovered a way to hold it at bay.
Crystals protect us from miasma. Smaller crystals now guard the villages of the world, while greater ones guard the cities. We all live our lives within the embrace of the crystals' blessing.
The power of the crystals is not limitless, however; it gradually diminishes over time. We must rekindle the crystals' radiance each year by purifying them with myrrh. In turn, they protect us from the miasma for another year.
But myrrh cannot be found just anywhere. We must seek it in the dank depths of dungeons, across forbidding mountains, even beyond the sea.
This task falls to groups of young men and women sent off each year by every town the world over. It is their duty to collect myrrh and bring it home. They are known as the crystal caravans.
This is the tale of one such caravan and its adventures.
Your Journey's Goal
Join a crystal caravan to seek out myrrh trees and collect their myrrh. Once you've filled your chalice, return home. By purifying the crystal with myrrh, you will renew its power to protect the village from miasma for another year.
Many dangers and mysteries lie along your journey. Your task is not an easy one, but you are not alone. Join forces with your fellow caravanners and make your mark together in the Crystal Chronicles.
The Crystal Chalice
Collect and carry myrrh in the crystal chalice. The crystal shard attached to it protects the caravan from miasma.
Controls
Control Stick
Move characters / Move the targeting ring / Move the caravan / Move the cursor
+ Control Pad
Move characters / Move the targeting ring / Move the caravan / Move the cursor
START/PAUSE
Pause the game / Resume the game / Skip certain cut scenes
A Button
Confirm / Actions / Talk / Examine (in towns)
B Button
Cancel / Carry / Drop / Pick up / Throw / Open treasure chests / Talk (in dungeons) / Examine (in dungeons)
Y Button
Open the main menu
X Button
Ask Mog to carry or drop the chalice / Hold down to call Mog
Z Button
Not used
C Stick
Not used
L & R Button
Cycle through commands / Cycle through menus
START (Game Boy Advance)
Pause the game / Resume the game / Skip certain cut scenes
SELECT (Game Boy Advance)
Toggle between systems to navigate menus
A Button (Game Boy Advance)
Confirm / Actions / Talk / Examine (in towns)
B Button (Game Boy Advance)
Cancel / Carry / Drop / Pick up / Throw / Open treasure chests / Talk (in dungeons) / Examine (in dungeons)
L & R Button (Game Boy Advance)
Cycle through commands / Cycle through menus
+Control Pad
Move your character on-screen / Push some objects
A Button (in dungeons)
Execute the action indicated in the upper left corner of the screen / Perform combo attacks (when set to 'Attack')
Hold A Button and release
Unleash a focus attack (if command is 'Attack') / Cast a spell (if command is a spell)
L and R Buttons
Cycle through action commands for the A Button
L and R Buttons simultaneously
Return instantly to 'Attack'
Hold X Button down
Draw Mog close
SELECT (on GBA in towns or dungeons)
Access the main menu on the GBA
L and R Buttons (on GBA in main menu)
Cycle through submenus
+Control Pad (on GBA in Command List)
Select a slot
A Button (on GBA in Command List)
Display inventory / Confirm selection
How to Play
Getting Started
First, choose "New Game" or "Load Game."
New Game
Select this option to start the game from the beginning. Choose single-player mode or multiplayer mode, and the opening movie will play. Once you choose a name for your village, your journey will begin.
Load Game
Select this option to resume playing a previously saved game. Choose either single-player mode or multiplayer mode, and then select the save file you want to load. Any save file can be used for either mode.
Select Gameplay Mode
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles can be played in single-player mode for one player, or multiplayer mode for up to four players. Any character can be played in either mode.
Single-player mode
This gameplay mode is for one player using a Nintendo GameCube Controller. Mog will accompany you. You can connect a Game Boy Advance to view the radar screen.
Multiplayer mode
This gameplay mode is for one to four players. The Game Boy Advance is used in place of the Nintendo GameCube Controller. A GBA and Game Boy Advance cable are required for each player.
World Map Menu
The world map menu is used to create characters, change caravan members, save data, and more.
Menu for the Whole Caravan
At the world map, press the B Button to open the world map menu. Use the Control Stick to cycle through the menu options, and press the A Button to confirm your selections.
Set Out: Create or change caravan members
Create New Character
To create a new character, select an empty slot and press the A Button. Choose a name, gender, tribe, appearance, and family trade. In multiplayer mode, character creation is done on the GBA screen.
Select Character
Select the character you want to play, then press the A Button. In multiplayer mode, each player selects one character. Press START/PAUSE when finished.
Diary: Read entries in your diary
Here you can read all the entries in your caravan's diary. The entries are written automatically as you progress through the game. The Control Stick turns the pages one by one, while the L and R Buttons turn ten pages at once.
Save Game: Save your progress
Save your game progress to a Memory Card. Select Slot A or Slot B, then select the place where you want to save your data. One Memory Card can hold up to four save files. Press the B Button to return to the world map menu.
Options: Configure game settings
Change graphic, sound, and other game settings.
Bring a Friend: Load data for a guest player
Load data from another Memory Card so a friend's character can join your caravan.
Game Progression
Basic steps to advance the game are outlined below. They generally apply to both single-player mode and multiplayer mode.
The Basics
Players are members of a crystal caravan that seeks out myrrh. Your adventure will unfold in the following manner:
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1 Form a Party
From the world map menu, select "Set Out," then select a character or create a new one. You can have up to eight characters in a caravan.
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2 Traverse the World Map
Use the Control Stick to move your caravan across the world map. When you reach your destination, press the A Button to enter.
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3 Enter Dungeons
Once you enter a dungeon, the world map is replaced with the field map. You are given a chance to set up your command list before advancing further.
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4 Explore Dungeons
Defeat monsters you encounter and solve puzzles hindering your path. Collect treasure from monsters and treasure chests.
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5 Challenge Boss Monsters
Deep within dungeons, formidable boss monsters await. Summon every power at your disposal to defeat them. Once a battle begins, you cannot flee.
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6 Obtain Myrrh
After defeating a boss monster, you can collect a drop of myrrh. Each drop fills a third of your chalice. Once you collect myrrh from a myrrh tree, it takes several years for the tree to replenish its supply.
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7 Receive Mail
A moogle will come to deliver mail while you rest after battle. You can send replies as well. No mail will come if the myrrh tree there is dry.
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8 Earn Bonus Points
Items and artifacts are divided among the members of the caravan. In multiplayer mode, the player who earns the most bonus points gets first choice. The number of points you accumulate depends on how well you fulfill the bonus condition displayed on your GBA screen.
Return to the World Map
Return to the world map to continue your journey. Be sure to purchase new equipment from blacksmiths in town now and then. You never know what you'll run into on your journey.
Single-Player Mode
In single-player mode, Mog joins you on your travels.
Single-Player Mode Features
Connect a Nintendo GameCube Controller to Controller Socket 1 to play single-player mode. Major features include the following:
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1 Take Mog with You
When you explore dungeons, Mog accompanies you and helps out with things like carrying the chalice.
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2 Check Your Radar
You can view a radar screen on the GBA by connecting a GBA to Controller Socket 2.
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3 Fuse Spells on the Command List
You can fuse spells together on the command list to create new ones.
Game Screens
Here is a guide to the three types of screens found in the game:
Items & Weapons
Items
Select "Drop" to drop an item onto the ground. Select "Destroy" to destroy an item. You cannot select items that are currently assigned to command slots. Also, you cannot drop any items while carrying the chalice.
Equip Weapons and Armor
There are four equipment slots. You can equip a weapon, body armor, a piece of armor specially designed for your tribe, and an accessory. Some equipment can only be used by members of a particular tribe. Blacksmiths can craft weapons or armor for you if you have the required materials and designs. You cannot change your equipment while carrying the chalice.
Artifacts You Own
Artifacts are special items that enhance your attributes or abilities. This menu lists the artifacts you own. It does not include artifacts picked up in the current dungeon. Select an artifact with the +Control Pad to view its effects.
Artifacts You're Holding
This menu lists artifacts you have collected in the current dungeon. The effects of these artifacts last only until you exit the dungeon.
Current Funds
Check how much money (gil) you currently have. You can also drop money onto the ground if you want to give it to another caravan member. Use the +Control Pad to specify the amount of money to drop. You cannot drop money while holding the chalice.
Food Preferences
This menu lists eight kinds of food according to your likes and dislikes, with your favorites at the top. The more you like a certain food, the more HP it restores when you eat it. Depending on what you eat, your tastes may change over time.
Family Bonds
A face icon appears beside the name of each family member. Its expression ranges from happy to angry, depending on how well you're getting along with that person. Correspondence and other communication with each family member affect your relationship. These relationships influence various events in the game as well.
Read Letters and Send Replies
Here you can read letters that your family sends you. Select a letter with the +Control Pad and press the A Button to open it. You can send one reply for each letter you receive.
Useful Items
You can purchase items at shops in towns. You can also obtain them from treasure chests and monsters. Each character can carry up to 64 items.
Meat
Restores HP and temporarily boosts your strength.
Fish
Restores HP and temporarily boosts your strength.
Striped Apple
Restores HP and temporarily boosts your magic.
Cherry Cluster
Restores HP and temporarily boosts your magic.
Star Carrot
Restores HP and temporarily boosts your defense.
Round Corn
Restores HP and temporarily boosts your defense.
Equipment
Blacksmiths can craft equipment such as weapons and armor. You can give other characters designs for equipment. Once crafted, however, equipment cannot be given to other characters.
Steel Blade
A weapon made for Clavats. Enables the focus attack Bash.
Sonic Lance
A weapon made for Lilties. Enables the focus attack Avalanche.
Dual Shooter
A weapon made for Selkies. Enables the focus attack Dual Shot.
Rune Hammer
A weapon made for Yukes. Enables the focus attack Shock Bomb.
Materials
Certain materials are used for making weapons and armor.
Bronze
A material used for making weapons and armor.
Iron
A material used for making weapons and armor.
The Six Types of Magicite
Whenever you acquire a stone of magicite, you can cast the corresponding spell until you leave the area. There are six types of magicite: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Cure, Life, and Clear.
Enemies & Characters
The Clavats
A gentle people that value harmony above all. They are gentle by nature and dislike conflict, always seeking to resolve disputes.
The Lilties
A proud warrior tribe with infamously short tempers. Though they can be hotheaded, they are also confident and down-to-earth.
The Yukes
A mysterious tribe of great lore and wisdom. They are sages who spend their days teaching magic to others.
The Selkies
Independent people who put themselves first. Many Selkies are agile and athletic, traits they put to good use as thieves.
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