Setting Up
Set up your PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Press the OPEN button to open the disc cover. Place the Mana Khemia™: Alchemists of Al-Revis disc with the label side facing up in the disc holder, and then close the disc cover. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software. Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system. You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
How to Begin
Turn the PlayStation®2 console on, and place the disc inside. After the opening cut scene, press the START button at the title screen to see the menu below. You can skip the opening cut scene by pressing the START button.
Title Screen Controls
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directional buttons & left analog stick: Move Cursor
Title Screen Options
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NEW GAME: Start the game from the beginning.
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LOAD GAME: Start the game from where you left off.
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EXTRA: View various content depending on the progress of your game.
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OPTIONS: Change play settings such as volume or vibration function.
Note: LOAD GAME/EXTRA will not be displayed unless a Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) with this game's data is set in Memory Card slot 1.
Save/Load
You can Save and Load game data in the workshop, or at Save Circles in certain dungeons. You can also LOAD from the title screen.
Save/Load Controls
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directional buttons & left analog stick: Move Cursor
Save/Load Requirements
When saving or loading game data for the first time, the game will require at least 350KB of empty space on the Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2). You can save up to 12 save files (max).
Main Menu
You can access the Main Menu by pressing the Δ button during game play. You can select characters' current status, and certain commands to access other menus.
Main Menu Controls
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directional buttons & left analog stick: Move Cursor
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Δ button: Switch Display
Main Menu Display
Items
Check to see what items you currently have in your possession. You can also use consumable items such as healing potions.
Item Screen Controls
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directional buttons & left analog stick: Move Cursor
Item Screen Display
Item Types
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Consumable: Items that can be used in battle or on the field.
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Ingredient: Ingredient items for synthesis that have no effect on their own.
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Equipment: Items that the characters can equip.
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Key Item: Items that are important for the story. You cannot sell these.
Status
Here, you can change equipment, or check your skills. You can also use recovery skills if you are in a dungeon.
Status Screen Controls
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directional buttons & left analog stick: Move Cursor
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O button: Display Story/Common
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L1 button & R1 button: Switch Character
Character Stats
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HP: This is how much stamina you have against attacks.
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SP: This affects the number of skill usages.
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ATK: This is how effective your physical attacks/skills are.
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MGK: This is how effective your magic attacks/skills are.
DEF: This displays your strength against physical attacks.
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RES: This displays your strength against magical attacks.
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SPD: This affects the order of action, and your position after an action.
Position Support
When you have more than 4 members in your party, you can position them to Vanguard or Support.
Position Support Controls
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directional buttons & left analog stick: Select/Change Character
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X button: Confirm/Confirm
Position Types
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Vanguard: These members will join the battle from the start.
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Support: Use Support Actions during battle to switch with Vanguard members.
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Standby: They cannot join the battle, but will slowly recover HP and SP.
Grow Book
Use your AP gathered in battles to learn new skills, or add to the character's stats. However, you will need to create the corresponding items to distribute the AP.
Grow Book Controls
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directional buttons & left analog stick: Select Item
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X button: Confirm/Use AP
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O button: Cancel/Skip Display
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L1 button & R1 button: Switch Character
Types of Growth