HOSHIGAMI - RUINING BLUE EARTH
Official Title  Hoshigami - Ruining Blue Earth
Common Title  Hoshigami - Ruining Blue Earth
Serial Number(s)  SLUS-01375
Region  NTSC-U
Genre / Style  Tactical RPG 

Developer  MaxFive.
Publisher  Atlus Co.
Date Released  19 December 2001
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number
DISC 1

SLUS-01375
Serial Number In Disc SLUS-01375
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 5
( 1 Data Track &
4 Audio Tracks )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )
628 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )
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( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

Utilizing a host of new gameplay elements, Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth expands upon the formula made popular by the cult classic Final Fantasy Tactics. The continent of Mardias serves as the game's primary world, and is divided into three kingdoms: Nightweld, the Valaimian Empire and Gerauld. The story begins as Valaimian troops advance into Nightweld, a peace-loving kingdom. Lacking the military might to repel the invaders from multiple fronts, Fazz - a mercenary and the game's protagonist - is hired to defend the Tower of Wind. Needless to say, this is just the beginning of a dire and perilous journey for the unwitting Fazz.

As you and your party trek across the world map, you'll take part in various battles. Ready-for-Action Points (RAP) determine which, as well as the number of actions that can be performed by a particular character. The more actions performed (and thus, more RAPs expended) during a turn, the longer you'll have to wait for your next chance to act. When attacking, an interactive gauge appears that does damage based upon where the slider is stopped. Stopping it at the very end will result in greater damage dealt to the enemy. Wait too long however and the slider will return to the beginning.

Coinfeigms are the magical enablers of this world. These can be obtained from Coin Shops spread throughout the land and upgraded as the need arises. By engraving Coinfeigms at one of these stores, players can upgrade existing spells or gain access to new ones. How these coins develop is intrinsically tied to their wielder's beliefs - Wind, Water, Earth, Fire, Force and Lightning spirits determine a character's development as well as the weapons and magic they are best suited to wield. To aid your seven-character party in their quest, Trial Towers are situated throughout the land and provide an opportunity to level up characters, acquire new items, armor and even rare Coinfeigms.

Aside from the requisite Coin and Equipment Shops, located in each of the game's towns are recruitment centers and temples. The former provides the opportunity to hire mercenaries, while the latter allows characters to change the deity they are devoted to. Providing over 40 missions and multiple, branching storylines, Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth will require a significant time investment in order to glean enjoyment from it.

Features:
* Align yourself with powerful deities to gain an edge in combat
* Over 40 tactical missions
* Apply special skills to characters to gain the upper edge

  Manufacturer's description:

One of the most anticipated Tactical RPGs finally arrives on the Playstation game console! In the mystical land of Mardias, the Valaimian Empire threatens to upset the balance of power of the continent... Our hero, Fazz and his band of mercenaries are hired to protect one of the Ruins of Ixia from the Valaimian forces. Little do they know, that a more sinister power is rising... Will you be able to stop it before the world of HOSHIGAMI is engulfed in eternal darkness?

Over 40 missions to test your tactical prowess!

Create earth-shattering combination attacks using the Innovative Session System!

Unleash magical fury by channeling energy through customizable Coinfeigms!

Skill Manuals allow your soldiers to learn special abilities that will help you turn the tide of battle.

  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 2D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Medieval Fantasy theme.
Number Of Players  1 Player
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )
 Standard Controller / Analog Controller ( Dual Shock Controller compatible )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )
 None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )
 None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )
 None
Vibration Function Compatible  Yes
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v.1.9.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL Driver v2.9 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 63, Compatibility=1,3,2; Shader effects= 1 (Fullscreen smoothin))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.1.9.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe Cdrom plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  Yes.
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 WORLD MAP CONTROLS:
  Move cursor:  D-Pad
  Select action:  X Button
  Cancel action:  Circle Button
  Menu:  Triangle Button
  Zoom in or out:  L1 or R1 Button

 TOWN CONTROLS:
  Move cursor:  D-Pad
  Cancel action:  Circle Button
  Select action:  X Button

 ORGANIZATION CONTROLS:
  Move cursor:  D-Pad
  Cancel action:  Circle Button
  Select action:  X Button
  Display skill or item help:  Select Button

 ATTACK TEAM CONTROLS:
  Move cursor:  D-Pad
  Cancel action:  Circle Button
  Select action:  X Button
  Search, switch to status info:  Triangle Button
  Character status:  Square Button
  Select character:  L1 or R1 Button
  Rotate map:  L2 or R2 Button
  Start battle:  Start Button

 BATTLE CONTROLS:
  Move cursor:  D-Pad
  Cancel action:  Circle Button
  Select action:  X Button
  Switch attack guage mode, switch status info, display commands:  Triangle Button
  Item help, select visible floor:  Select Button
  Rotate map:  L2 or R2 Button
  Display character hp bar:  Start Button

 

GAMESHARK CODES:
  Infinite Hp Character 1-Hero -  
80097630 270F
8009763C 270F
 
  Infinite Hp Character 2 -  
800976C8 270F
 
  Infinite Hp Character 3 -  
80097760 270F
8009776C 270F
 
  Infinite Hp Character 4 -  
800977F8 270F
 
  Infinite Money -  
800988D0 EA60
 
  Press Select To Kill 11 Enemies (DO NOT use during battles where you must "rescue" someone) -  
D00DA1B2 FFFE
80097C20 0000
D00DA1B2 FFFE
80097CB8 0000
D00DA1B2 FFFE
80097D50 0000
D00DA1B2 FFFE
80097DE8 0000
D00DA1B2 FFFE
80097E80 0000
D00DA1B2 FFFE
80097F18 0000
D00DA1B2 FFFE
80097FB0 0000
D00DA1B2 FFFE
 

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 NTSC-J:
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