GRANDIA XTREME
OFFICIAL TITLE  Grandia Xtreme
COMMON TITLE  Grandia Xtreme
SERIAL NUMBER(S)  SLPM-65089
REGION  NTSC-J
GENRE / STYLE  RPG

DEVELOPER  Game Arts.
PUBLISHER  Enix.
DATE RELEASED  31 January 2002
DISC NUMBER &
PRINTED SERIAL NUMBER
DISC 1

SLPM-65089
SERIAL NUMBER IN DISC SLPM-65089
MEDIA DVD-5
NUMBER OF TRACKS 1
( 1 Data Track )
BARCODE NUMBER(S)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
  •  4988601003575  - 
     

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Japanese
Menus and gameplay are in Japanese.

A side story to the Game Arts-developed RPG series, Grandia Xtreme offers a battle-heavy experience, utilizing the franchise's renowned combat system. Players assume the role of Evann, a young man, who, after the death of his father, lacks the confidence to continue his training. As a result, he ignores a draft notice, but eventually is ambushed and forcibly drafted. As part of a small rag-tag band of soldiers he is tasked with ending the "Elemental Disorder" that threatens the well-being of the entire planet.

Combat, as in Grandia II, takes place in quasi-real-time, with party members' moves (and those of the enemy) dictated by the IP gauge. Yet, unlike Grandia II, the gauge defaults to a circular shape instead of a linear one. The gauge itself represents each participant's current status via icons that move between two segments: standby and action. When an icon reaches the end of the first segment, the respective character is given the opportunity to select a battle command. Finally, when the icon reaches the end of the second segment, the character will execute the given command.

Emphasizing the title's focus on battles is the streamlined nature of the overworld, which features five dungeons and two towns. Also, the way in which battles are initiated differs slightly in that players are now given the ability to "prepare" for combat by pressing a face button before coming into contact with an enemy. Doing so improves the chances of the player's party gaining the initiative when the battle first begins. During the journey players will meet up with numerous characters, many of which can be drafted into your party, effectively allowing the player to customize the exact makeup of their group.

The Mana Egg system returns, but is refined somewhat, providing access to new, more powerful spells by letting the player forge more powerful eggs from the combined power of two lesser eggs. Mark Hamill, Lisa Loeb, and Dean Cain provide voice-overs for the characters Evann, Lutina, and Hoitz, respectively.

  MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:

From the Elements shall come Disorder.
From Disorder shall come Destruction.
From Destruction shall come Rebirth.
Thus it is foreseen.

The Grandia series makes a triumphant return with this all-new adventure.

Prepare to fight your way through over 130 types of enemies and 8 elemental lands -- the acclaimed Grandia combat system has been tuned to perfection with total AI customization and new strategic battle options.

Discover new battle skills, forge combat-tested strategies and lay waste to your opponents.

Delve deeply into the mysteries of magic by finding and fusing mana eggs in unpredictable combinations -- a unique, customizable system allows you to create your own enchantments.

Vibrant details and exceptional special effects bring the saga to life in stunning richness.

Unravel the mystery of the Elemental Disorder and retire a hero. Fail and the fate of the planet shall be shaken to its foundations.

Featuring voice work by MARK HAMILL, DEAN CAIN & LISA LOEB

  FEATURES:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • SCI-FI, Futuristic & Fantasy themes.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS  1 Player
NUMBER OF MEMORY CARD BLOCKS  64 KB Minimum
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
VIDEO MODES  50 Hz = No / 60 Hz = Yes / Progressive Scan = No
AUDIO MODES  Stereo = Yes / Mono = Yes / Dolby Sorround = No / Dolby Digital = No; Dolby Pro logic II = No
MULTI-TAP FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  No
LANGUAGE SELECTOR  No
NETWORK ADAPTOR (ETHERNET) COMPATIBLE  No
EMULATOR  PCSX 2 v.0.1.0 (Press F9 to enable software mode during the FMV sequences)
SPEED HACKS USED  EE Cyclerate = 1; VU Cycle Stealing = 0; Enable INTC Spin detection = Yes; Enable Wait Loop Detection = Yes; Enable fast CDVD = Yes; mVU Flag Hack = Yes; MTVU (Multi-Threaded Micro VU1 = No
SPECIAL GAME FIXES USED  None
VIDEO PLUGIN  GSDX r5334 ( Allow 8-bit textures = Yes; Alpha Hack = No; Offset Hack = No; Skipdraw Hack = 0 )
AUDIO PLUGIN  SPU2-X r5324 ( Interpolation = 4; Disable Effects Processing = No; Use the de-alias filter = No; Enable Dubug options = No; Module = 1; Synchronizing Mode = TimeStretch Mix; Audio Expansion Mode = Stereo )
CD-ROM PLUGIN  CDVDolio Cdrom plugin v.0.1.0
GAME PAD PLUGIN  LilyPad svn (r3993) 0.10.0
VIBRATION COMPATIBLE  Yes.

  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.
 

 FIELD/AREA MAP SCREEN CONTROLS:
  Move character (walk/run), move cursor (area map only), adjust angle of character perspective -  Left Analog Stick
  Move cursor (area map only) -  D-Pad
  Fast forward message, move in a ready position -  X Button
  Search, talk, execute various commands -  Circle Button
  Enlarge or shrink radar -  Square Button
  Menu screen -  Triangle Button
  Rotate the camera angle, change screens in various windows -  L1 or R1 Button
  Character perspective (dungeon field only) -  L2 Button
  Restore perspective (dungeon field only) -  R2 Button
  Pause game -  Start Button

 MENU SCREEN CONTROLS:
  Select commands, characters and items -  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
  Cancel command -  X Button
  Confirm command -  Circle Button
  Remove item when executing tool commands -  Square Button
  Help window -  Triangle Button
  Switch to skill, magic or tool windows when inputting battle commands -  L1 or R1 Button

 BATTLE SCREEN CONTROLS:
  Stop AI battle, cancel command -  X Button
  Confirm command -  Circle Button
  Display whole screen (hold button down) when inputting battle commands, switch perspectives when all perform AI battle -  Square Button
  Switch to AI battle, switch tactics for AI battle -  Triangle Button
  Switch perspectives when all perform AI battle -  L1 or R1 Button

 



 
 

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 NTSC-J:
  • Grandia Xtreme [Limited Box] [SLPM-65082]  - 
     
 ASIA:
  • Grandia Xtreme [SCPS-55010]  - 
     
 NTSC-U:
  • Grandia Xtreme [SLUS-20417]  - 
     

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