Mystic Ark
English Translation (Super Nintendo - US, RPG)
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Developed_By:
Produce Co. Ltd.
Published_By:
Enix
Released On:
14 Jul 1995
Seven heroes from seven different Worlds. Seven heroes who were brought to a mysterious temple on a remote island and transformed into statues. Seven heroes who are chosen to bring harmony back to the universe: Miriene the witch (wizard), Lux the tetsujin (a race of iron people), Reeshina the grappler (monk), Tokio the ninja, Kamio the ogre, and Mesia the priestess. The seventh hero is you, the protagonist of the game - the knight Remeer or the female warrior Ferris. Your first task will be to release your companions from the statues they are locked in. You must travel to the Cat World and to retrieve an important artifact. But your main objective is to visit all the seven Worlds and to find seven mystic arks - the items that will re-unite those Worlds and bring peace to them.
Mystic Ark is an RPG closely connected to 7th Saga. You travel on overworld map, visit towns, buy equipment, and descend into dungeons. The combat is turn-based and viewed from a third-person "over-the-shoulder" perspective. The battles are not random: the enemies can be seen as white dots on your radar, and if you don't want to fight, you can sometimes outrun or avoid them.
EAN-13:
4988601002912 (Japan)
Nintendo Media PN:
SHVC-AEAJ-JPN (Japan)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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Battery Backed RAM
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In *Mystic Arc*, a puzzle-adventure game, you play as a soul trapped in a divine shrine who must find a way back to their original dimension. Guided by a goddess, you navigate through seven distinct, surreal worlds with unique themes and inhabitants, such as a desert of talking mice and towns built in giant fruits. Your journey involves solving environmental puzzles and interacting with these strange realities to recover the "Arms" necessary for your escape.
Story
Prologue
When you came to, you were lying down inside a shrine. Looking around, you realized that you were in a vast hall with a lofty and strict atmosphere reaching towards the heavens. Around you, there were six objects resembling candelabras, and atop them sat magnificent figures that seemed almost alive.
Yes, they were originally people who had lived in a world in a different dimension. They had been brought to this shrine by the will of some entity, nothing more. They had become figures with their souls extracted. And you were one of them.
You were reminded of the terror of when a power greater than anything you had ever experienced turned you into a figure with no way to resist. Still, the reason you could return to your original form from being a figure was thanks to the voice of a goddess you had heard from somewhere just before.
"……Can you hear me, my voice? Now, open your eyes! Gather your courage and stand up!" The goddess's voice was calm yet made one feel an unwavering strictness.
"You responded well to my call. You are the first to regain human form from being a figure. But this is a sealed space……. It is a sacred place that no one is permitted to enter……. You must leave this place and return to your own world. Search for it, the hidden door. You must return to the world where you belong!"
At that moment, a sensation was born in the palm of your hand. Looking at it, you saw a tear of the goddess emitting a quiet glow. When you strained your ears, you heard the sound of waves from somewhere.
From the shrine on this isolated island, you must return to your own world. Now, the journey of fate had begun…….
World Introduction
The 7 game worlds that appear in *Mystic Arc* each have their own unique worldview. Sometimes, a mysterious space that you might not even call a 'world' may appear. Here, as examples, we introduce 3 of the worlds.
"It's a shame... the colors have gone away. The houses and trees are sad..."
The World of Sand
A world of sand where you can see nothing but desert as far as the eye can see. The inhabitants of this world are talking mice that stand on two legs. Currently, they are divided into two pirate factions and at war. However, they seem to have forgotten what reason they are fighting each other over. In this world, you can obtain the 'Arc of Power'.
Captain Alon
"An unknown person? Which way... do you intend to go? Are there no more of this pile of dirt?"
The World of Fruit
A slightly strange world where people live in towns hollowed out of giant fruits and vegetables. Currently, the townspeople seem to be troubled by 'beetles' that eat and ravage the fruits in the town. In this world, you can obtain the 'Arc of Light'.
"In that cave, when you pull the vegetable, it suddenly turns into a light-creature."
The World of Children
A world where, besides just one adult, only children live. When they want something, they trade for sweets and such, so adult common sense may not apply here. However, with your arrival, new changes seem to be coming to this world. In this world, you can obtain the 'Arc of Wisdom'.
Enemies & Characters
Protagonist
This is your appearance in the game. You can determine whether to make them male or female in the gender selection before starting the game. He (or she) was also turned into a figure by the Darkness and was locked away in the temple from the world where they lived. As a characteristic of the character, they can be called an all-rounder type who can handle both hand-to-hand combat using weapons and magical combat in a balanced manner.
Milene
A mysterious and charming character who ran a fortune-telling business in a major metropolis that can hardly be called safe. Though she has a selfish side in her personality, once she joins your party, she is the most reliable character you can ask for, mastering a powerful variety of spells. She wields both flame and ice magic, and having grown up in a cramped city where danger is a neighbor, she has also acquired combat skills using a knife.
Lax
He is of a species called Ironmen, a product of a lost civilization constructed with a body of metal. His mechanical brain is not only precise and makes accurate judgments, but also possesses human emotions. Furthermore, in combat, he is a powerful character who wields several laser weapons in addition to his weapon arm, using his thick armor as a shield.
Reishain
She is a character raised freely and spontaneously as the daughter of the chieftain of a tribe living in the grasslands. She possesses outstanding talent in martial arts. She has strong curiosity and a hot-tempered disposition, so it is not uncommon for those near her to get involved in trouble. In combat, she dislikes cumbersome weapons or armor; her attacks and evasive maneuvers utilizing speed are her characteristics.
Kamio
He is a character with a kind heart, contrary to his ugly appearance. He originally lived in a village with kind villagers, but because he is an ogre, he was chased by human hunters and came to live deep in a forest far from human settlements. He sometimes struggles in battle because he has no weapons or armor that fit his large frame, but powerful fire prests and numerous tricky techniques and spells (magic) compensate for this.
Tokio
He is a character who was born in a country where war has continued for many years and consequently took the path of a soldier. He set out on a journey of training to refine his own power. He can be described as a taciturn type who does not much wish to meddle in others' affairs. Tokio, who masters all kinds of weapons and utilizes high attack power, speed, and even magic called Ninjutsu, is a character with excellent overall balance.
Meisha
She was a healer in a small town and is a character born into a prestigious family of magicians. Therefore, Meisha basically possesses the abilities of a priest, but she also has an aptitude for cold magic. In battle, she has little choice of weapons other than a staff, so she is not suited for close combat, but her high defense against magic makes her a character suited for magic combat.
Controls
D-Pad
character movement in the field and for moving the cursor in the command menu
L Button
convenient button when you want to talk to someone or investigate something
X Button
convenient button when you want to talk to someone or investigate something
A Button
open the command window in field areas or battle scenes
B Button
cancel a selected command or other action
Start Button
start the game from the opening title screen
How to Play
How to Start the Game, Save, and End the Game
When playing the game for the first time, insert the cartridge into the console and turn on the power. The game's title screen will appear; press the Start button to bring up the menu screen. If this is your first time playing, select 'Start from the beginning' and press the confirm button.
Next, select the save file you will use. Choose one of the 3 available files by placing the cursor over it and pressing the confirm button.
Then, select the gender of the protagonist character. Place the cursor over either 'Male' or 'Female' and press the confirm button.
Finally, determine the character's name. You can enter text in Katakana by selecting characters with the cursor. Once finished, select 'End' and press the confirm button. The game's opening will begin.
Saving and Ending the Game
You can save game data at an inn or a place with a statue in the town. To save, use the cursor to select which file to save to and press the confirm button.
To quit the game, confirm that your data has been saved, then turn off the power to the Super Famicom console.
Starting from Where You Left Off
If you want to resume from a saved game, select 'From where you left off' on the menu screen. Place the cursor over the file you wish to play and press the confirm button.
Managing Files: Delete or Copy
To delete data, select 'Delete' on the menu screen, place the cursor over the file you wish to delete, and press the confirm button.
To copy data, select 'Copy' from the menu screen, place the cursor over the destination file, and press the confirm button. If all 3 files are in use, you cannot copy a file unless you delete one first.
Key Points of the Game
The ultimate objective is to obtain the "Arcs" (fairies) scattered across 7 worlds and escape from the Temple to your own world. By obtaining the Arcs, you can make characters who have been turned into figures your allies.
Once you have gathered all the Arcs after adventures in the 7 unique worlds, you will be able to return to the world where you lived.
The Temple is connected to the 7 worlds via doors located all over the island. One Arc is prepared for each world, and obtaining a new Arc allows you to open the door to the next world.
Utilize the power of the Arcs to help advance your adventure. You can house them in items like weapons and armor to gain special effects or solve puzzles. Housing Arcs in figures allows you to bring characters back to life as companions.
In puzzle-solving scenes, use the "Zoom-up Window" to thoroughly investigate clues. Listening to characters and clearing puzzles may reveal the location of the Arc you are seeking.
The battle system features impressive visuals and animation. You can enjoy meticulous auto-battles by setting up efficient battle programs in advance.
About Commands
Magic
On fields such as towns or dungeons, you can use any learned magic at any time. Selecting the magic command displays a list of spells and their MP costs. Align the cursor with the desired magic and confirm to cast it.
Note that on fields, magic other than recovery and movement types cannot be used.
Equipment
The Equipment command manages items you possess through the following options:
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Use: Use an item. For recovery items, select the character using the left and right D-pad keys.
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Equip: Equip weapons or armor. Items marked in blue are currently equipped. The value when equipped is displayed to the right of the status value.
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Exchange: Exchange items between characters or move items within the item window.
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Throw away: Discard unneeded items.
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Auto-shift: Sorts all held items in order of weapons, armor, shields, and other items for the entire party.
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Explanation: View the description of an item.
Status
The Status command summons the screen representing the character's condition. Besides checking HP and MP, you can set auto-settings for battles.
How to Read the Status Screen
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A: Money possessed
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B: Number of armors held
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C: Character name
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D: Current level
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E: Current HP / Max HP
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F: Current MP / Max MP
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G: Current experience points
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H: Experience points needed for next level
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J: Power (Attack)
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K: Guard (Defense)
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L: Speed
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M: Magic
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N: Equipped armor and defense
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O: Equipped helmet and defense
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P: Equipped shield and defense
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Q: Currently equipped item
About Ark
What is an "Ark"?
In the world of Mystic Ark, "All things are inhabited by a spirit." This includes living beings and inanimate machines. The "Ark" (also called a "fairy") is a special spiritual life form. There are 7 Arks in the game, each with attributes such as power, light, flame, and wisdom.
How to Master the Ark
The Ark is required for puzzle-solving scenes using the Zoom-up Window. To bring out its original power, you can "inhabit" items. This enhances weapons and armor or inhabits companion figures to turn up to two characters into allies. Mastering the use of the Ark is key to solving the game.
Ark Commands
When you execute the Ark Command, the following window appears:
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Status (jōtai): Calls out the Ark to show what
Items & Weapons
Strength Arc
A fairy with a muscled, robust upper body that acts as a powerhouse in large doors or heavy axes and has the ability to make Fighter Figures allies.
Light Arc
A fast-moving fairy wrapped in dazzling light that prefers bright places, hates dark places, and provides an effect when housed in a weapon.
Wisdom Arc
A fairy that has accumulated books from the East and West, can make Fighter Figures allies, and exerts its true worth when housed in lips.
Wind Arc
An old fairy with a gentle personality and abundant knowledge that is often housed in armor and can restore the MP of Fighter Figures.
Water Arc
A laid-back fairy with large, sparkling eyes that excels in defensive gear and is considered good at recovery and defense.
Fire Arc
A combative fairy in the form of a burning flame maiden that fully exerts tremendous power when housed in a weapon or defensive gear.
Dark Arc
A mysterious fairy with the appearance of a giant eyeball and bat-like features whose nature is unknown and is hard to define as malicious.
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