THREADS OF FATE
Official Title  Threads of Fate
Common Title  Threads of Fate
Serial Number(s)  SLUS-01019
Region  NTSC-U
Genre / Style  RPG  / Action

Developer  Squaresoft.
Publisher  Square Electronic Arts LLC.
Date Released  19 July 2000
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number
DISC 1

SLUS-01019
Serial Number In Disc SLUS-01019
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )
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( .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.

Developed by Square, Threads of Fate incorporates two adventures on a single PlayStation disc. Before embarking on the third-person 3D action role-playing journey, you'll select one of two characters to utilize throughout the duration of the adventure and navigate them though a mystical world in search of a powerful relic.

Characters include Mint and Rue; while the former is searching for the relic to obtain world domination and revenge on monstrous enemies, Rue is hoping the relic will resurrect a friend murdered by a mysterious villain. Using a dual storyline system, the two heroes will cross each other's paths throughout the adventure. Once the relic is obtained and the adventure has concluded, you're given the option of restarting the game from the other character's perspective.

Depending on the character, in-game settings and dungeons vary between adventures. Settings include mountains, dark forests and mysterious terrain; located throughout each are puzzle-solving elements and a variety of monsters. Additionally, each character boasts of unique fighting and magic styles with distinctive personalities weaving together a singular story. While Rue will have the option of transforming into the last five monsters encountered and defeated, Mint utilizes destructive magical attacks formed from her ability to mix and create spells.

With real-time battle sequences and multiple weapons and items, Threads of Fate requires one block of memory card space for saving game progress and supports the Dual Shock Analog Controller for analog controls and vibration feedback.

GAMEPLAY:
The gameplay is simple and action-oriented rather than turn-based, playing more like an action platformer than a traditional menu-based RPG such as those in the Final Fantasy series. It is more similar in style to the Mana games by Square or even The Legend of Zelda series by Nintendo. The lead female character, Mint, attacks with a pair of chakrams, known as the Dual Haloes, and is a proficient magic user. The lead male character, Rue, is more physical and attacks with his axe, Arc Edge. He also has the ability to transform into some of the monsters he defeats, utilizing their attacks and powers. The ring menu used to select Mint's magic attacks or Rue's shape-shifting is reminiscent of the menu system in Secret of Mana.

At the beginning of the game, the player is given the choice of playing through the game as either Mint or Rue. Depending on the selection, the game proceeds with one of two storylines. Though the quests are very similar, the storylines themselves have a branching quality that brings certain scenarios to life in one storyline without remotely mentioning them in the other; completing both games will give the player a holistic storyline to weave together from the two, as well as a 'true' ending to the game.

  Manufacturer's description:

Two Amazing Adventures!

Rue is on a quest to revive a lost friend. Mint is seeking power and revenge. Both of them are looking for a powerful relic, but which will be brave and clever enough to reach their goal?
Explore a beautifully rendered 3D world filled with challenging puzzles, unusual enemies, and unknown dangers
Play as both characters to encounter two entirely different storylines
Rue has the ability to shape-shift into the forms of defeated enemies
Mint can learn and use a wide variety of powerful magic spells

  Features:
  • Third person perspectives.
  • 3D 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 v1.7.0
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.1.7.0
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.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move character / Select the monster to transform into (for rue) / Select color of magic (left/right) and the effect of magic (up/down) (for mint) / Move cursor / Select files in the save screen:  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
  Confirm action / Talk / Execute / Normal attack:  X Button
  Normal attack or monster's special attack (for Rue) / Magic attack (for Mint):  Triangle Button
  Jump / Cancel action:  Circle Button
  Open transformation menu (menu ring) to select a monster (for Rue) / Open magic menu (menu ring) to select magic (for Mint):  Square Button
  In certain locations, the view can be rotated counterclockwise / On the save screen this button also switches between memory card slots:  L1 Button
  In certain locations, the view can be rotated clockwise / On the save screen this button also switches between memory card slots:  R1 Button
  In game menu:  Start Button
 

MISC CODES:
  Bonus FMV -   At the title screen press either R1 or L1 to view a bonus FMV 
  Get Secret Ending -   Beat the game with both Mint and Rue. After you beat with with Mint or Rue (the second time) watch the characters ending (which ever one you just beat it with) then the secret ending should start showing. 

GAMESHARK CODES:
  Infinite MP Mint Level 1 Forest -  
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  Infinite HP Mint Level 1 Forest -  
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  Infinite MP Mint Level 2 Cliffs -  
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  Infinite HP Mint Level 2 Cliffs -  
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  Infinite MP Mint Level 3 Gargoyles -  
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  Infinite HP Mint Level 3 Gargoyles -  
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  Infinite MP Mint Level 4 Guard Dog -  
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  Infinite HP Mint Level 4 Guard Dog -  
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  Max HP Mint -  
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USA ADVERT
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 - Disc Cover
DISC
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File Size - 315 KB

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