ROMANCING SAGA - MINSTREL SONG

DISC NUMBER &
PRINTED SERIAL NUMBER

DISC 1

SLPM-65920

SERIAL NUMBER IN DISC

SLPM-65920

NUMBER OF TRACKS

1
( 1 Data Track )

BARCODE NUMBER(S)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.

4988601004169 -

OFFICIAL TITLE	Romancing Saga - Minstrel Song
COMMON TITLE	Romancing Saga - Minstrel Song
SERIAL NUMBER(S)	SLPM-65920
REGION	NTSC-J
GENRE / STYLE	RPG.
DEVELOPER	Square Enix Co., Ltd.
PUBLISHER	Square Enix.
DATE RELEASED	21 April 2005

Japanese

Menus and gameplay are in Japanese.

Based on the popular Japanese series of SNES role-playing adventures, Minstrel Song brings the Romancing SaGa to North American PS2s, along with the new features, deeper presentation, and graphical and audio updates expected the a jump from 16- to 128-bit processing. While 2D pixilation is replaced by 3D polygons, the series strives to retain its non-linear storytelling and simple charm. As one of eight playable characters, gamers lead a party of heroes in a quest to prevent the re-awakening of Saruin, a supernatural villain who has been imprisoned for the last millennium. These heroes are aided by the guidance and advice of a traveling minstrel, who seems to come and go mysteriously.

This is a remake of the first Romancing SaGa game.

The land of Mardias has experienced 1000 years of peace after the defeat of the three evil gods: Death, Saruin, and Schirach. The last evil god standing, Saruin, was imprisoned with the power of the 10 Fatestones - scattered across Mardias. One thousand years later since Saruin's imprisonment, eight adventurers face an unknown destiny against the silent growing evil awaiting to challenge the lands of Mardias once again...

Features:
* Defeat the evil Saruin with the help of a minstrel guide
* Choose from eight characters, each with his or her own distinct story line
* Free-roaming system lets you adventure at your own pace without restrictions
* Decisions made during one story affect events within subsequent story lines
* Characters and backgrounds brought to life with 3D graphics

MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:

Eight Lives, Infinite Possibilities.

In Romancing SaGa™, you direct one of eight intriguing playable characters, each with their own adventures and goals. A mysterious minstrel sometimes guides your party to adventure, and at other times protects it from shadow. Occasionally he forces upon you grave choices that will change the world in which you travel - and twist the plots you encounter.

Encounter unique stories by playing eight different characters

Adventure without limits with the free-roaming scenario system

The choices you make influence events within future stories

FEATURES:

Third person perspective.
3D graphics
Cartoon graphics
Fantasy theme.

NUMBER OF PLAYERS	1 Player
NUMBER OF MEMORY CARD BLOCKS	241 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 / 16:9 Option = No
AUDIO MODES	Stereo = Yes / Mono = Yes / Dolby Surround = No / Dolby Digital = No; Dolby Pro logic II = Yes
MULTI-TAP FUNCTION COMPATIBLE	No
LANGUAGE SELECTOR	No
NETWORK ADAPTOR (ETHERNET) COMPATIBLE	No

EMULATOR	PCSX 2 v.0.1.4.0
SPEED HACKS USED	EE Cyclerate = 0; VU Cycle Stealing = 0; Enable INTC Spin detection = Yes; Enable Wait Loop Detection = Yes; Enable fast CDVD = No; mVU Flag Hack = Yes; MTVU (Multi-Threaded Micro VU1) = Yes
SPECIAL GAME FIXES USED	None
VIDEO PLUGIN	GSDX v.1.1.0 ( Allow 8-bit textures = Yes; Alpha Hack = No; Offset Hack = No; Skipdraw Hack = 0 )
AUDIO PLUGIN	SPU2-X v.2.0.0 ( 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.

BASIC CONTROLS:

WILDERNESS, DUNGEONS AND TOWNS
D-Pad or Left Analog Stick move character, move cursor
Circle Button cancel, use proficiency, exit vehicle, skip dialogue and events
X Button confirm, talk, inspect, ride vehicle
Triangle Button leave room, exit to world map, compare current equipment
Square Button view main menu, cycle item details
Start Button pause, view minimap
Select Button cycle displayed objects, view quick help
L1 or R1 Button cycle proficiencies, cycle characters

MAIN MENU
D-Pad or Left Analog Stick move cursor
Circle Button cancel, close main menu
X Button confirm
Triangle Button change modes, synthesize spells, view trade window
Square Button view detailed status of weapons and armor
Start Button view quick help
L1 or R1 Button cycle characters
L2 or R2 Button turn menu pages

CONTROLS IN BATTLE
D-Pad or Left Analog Stick select action category, select action
Circle Button cancel
X Button confirm
Triangle Button change modes
Square Button toggle battle order

RAW CODES:

Max Money
20413BDC 000F423F

Infinite Jewels
10413CC0 0000270F

Status MAX (Including LP, BP)
202AF418 8000033C
202AF480 8000033C
202AF8E8 8000033C
202AF948 8000033C

Battle system skill maximum
2020181C 2403FFFF
20201820 AC430000
20201824 14000005

Surgical skill maximum
202018CC 2402FFFF
202018D0 AC620000

World map anywhere
A01F66B8 0C048B3C

- JEWEL CASE COVERS
FRONT	BACK

CLICK THE IMAGE Dim. - 500 x 710 pix. Res. - 300 dpi File Size - 87 KB	CLICK THE IMAGE Dim. - 700 x 1023 pix. Res. - 300 dpi File Size - 214 KB

- DISC COVER
DISC

MISSING PLEASE CONTRIBUTE

NTSC-J:

Romancing Saga - Minstrel Song [Ultimate Hits] [SLPM-66422]

ASIA:

Romancing Saga - Minstrel Song [SCAJ-20124]

NTSC-U:

Romancing Saga [SLUS-21263]

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