Games SONY PS & PSX SAGA FRONTIER 2 User Manual

CONTENTS

Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Story Progression . . . . . . . . . . 8

The Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . 10

Battle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

PocketStation™* . . . . . . . . . . 26

Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Limited Warranty/Game Tips. . 29

*NOTE: The PocketStation personal game unit may not be available for sale outside Japan.

PROLOGUE

ANY AGE, ANY WORLD

Conspiracy... War...
And only momentary peace. The passing of time
that one can never reverse. “History” is
something which becomes apparent only after
moving on. Not everyone has a chance to make a
name that remains through history, but the fact
that one has lived will never disappear.

A legacy remains for an eternity.

1

WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR PLAYSTATION®GAME CONSOLE.

A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain
light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen
or while playing video games, including games played on the PlayStation game console, may
induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce previously
undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy.
If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to
playing. If you experience any of the following symptoms while playing a video game – dizziness,
altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary
movement, or convulsions – IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your physician before
resuming play.

WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS:

Do not connect your PlayStation game console to a projection TV without first consulting the user
manual for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage
your TV screen.

USE OF UNOFFICIAL PRODUCT:

The use of unofficial products and peripherals may damage your PlayStation game console and
invalidate your console warranty.

HANDLING YOUR PLAYSTATION DISC:

• This compact disc is intended for use only with the PlayStation game console.

• Do not bend it, crush it, or submerge it in liquids.

• Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat.

• Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play.

• Keep this compact disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective
case when not in use. Clean the disc with a lint-free, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight lines
from center to outer edge. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

CONTROLS

The basic control
functions for both
Controller types are
explained below. Refer to
the following charts for
information regarding
each button’s use.

DUALSHOCK™ANALOG CONTROLLER

NOTE: The Analog Joysticks may be used only when the LED light is ON.
The Vibration Function may be used even if the LED light is OFF. To turn
the Vibration Function ON or OFF, access the <Vibration ON/OFF> option
located under the <System Config> heading in the Menu Screen.

EVENT SELECTION SCREEN/CHRONICLE SCREEN

directional button Move cursor (normal)
left stick Move cursor (fast)
right stick Move cursor (fast)
START button Pause gameplay
SELECT button Not used

≈ button Execute command
Ω button Use in conjunction with the directional button to move the cursor quickly
ç button Not used
√ button Not used

L1 button Scroll through the Event Selection Screens/Reverse years in the Chronicle
R1 button Scroll through the Event Selection Screens/Forward years in the Chronicle
L2 button Not used
R2 button Not used

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L2 button
L1 button

R2 button

button
button
button
button

R1 button

right stick

SELECT button START button

ANALOG mode switch / LED

directional button

left stick

L

R

SELECT

START

NOTE:

You may have a
Controller that looks like
this, if so please follow
the digital instructions
outlined below.

GETTING STARTED

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Set up your PlayStation® game console according to the instructions in its instruction manual. Make sure the power

is off before inserting or removing a compact disc. Insert the SaGa Frontier™ 2 disc, and close the disc cover.

If a MEMORY CARD with SaGa Frontier 2 saved data is inserted into either of the two MEMORY CARD slots, then upon

turning the power on, the Title Screen will display an option to select between <New Game> and <Load Game>.

If starting a new game, select <New Game>. Otherwise, select <Load Game> to resume from a previous

saved point.

TO START A NEW GAME

Once <New Game> is selected, the World Map will appear, along with a cursor. Move the cursor to the
location called the “Merchmin Region,” and press the

≈ button. Upon doing so, an option will appear to start

a new game from one of the following scenarios: <Gustave Born> or <Wil’s Departure>. Select one of the two

starting points, and press the

≈ button to confirm.

NOTE: If no saved data exists, or if a MEMORY CARD with SaGa Frontier 2 saved data is not inserted in

either of the two MEMORY CARD slots, the game will automatically begin from a battle scene between the

Finney army and the Otto army.

CONTINUE FROM SAVED DATA

If a MEMORY CARD with SaGa Frontier 2 saved data is inserted in a MEMORY CARD slot, the game

can be resumed from a previous saved point. To continue a game from a saved point, first select

<Load Game> from the Title Screen and press the

≈ button. Next, press the directional

button UP/DOWN to select a data file from which to resume the game. Once the data is

selected, press the

≈ button. Upon doing so, a confirmation message will appear.

Press the

≈ button again to confirm the selection.

OPEN

®

POWER

RESET

disc cover

RESET button

POWER button

POWER indicator

Controller port 1

OPEN button

MEMORY CARD slot

CONTROLS

NOTE: Simultaneously pressing the L1, R1, START, and SELECT buttons will execute a Soft Reset, taking the
game back to the Title Screen.

QUICK SAVE

It is possible to resume the game from a location where a Quick Save
was made (see below for details). Please note, however, that a Quick
Save is not the same as a MEMORY CARD save. If the power is turned
OFF, the Quick Save data will be deleted and cannot be used to resume
gameplay (executing a Soft Reset will not delete Quick Save data).

QUICK SAVE LOCATIONS

Saves can be made at any time other than during events and battles. To make a save, press the

ç button to display the Save Screen. Move the cursor to <Yes> and press the ≈ button to execute

the command.

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MENU SCREEN

directional button Move cursor
(& left/right stick)
START button Return to default settings in Button Config
SELECT button Register settings in Button Config

≈ button Execute command
Ω button Exit and return to the Field Screen
ç button Display help messages in the Status and Equip Windows
√ button Display the Menu Screen

L1 button Display the Equipped Items Window
R1 button Display the Equipped Arts Window
L2 button Display the Party Status Window
R2 button Display the Character Status Window

CONTROLS

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FIELD SCREEN

directional button Move character (walking speed)
left stick Move character (running speed)
right stick Move character (running speed)
START button Pause gameplay
SELECT button Not used

≈ button Speak with other characters/Execute command
Ω button Cancel command/Use in conjunction with the directional button to make the character run
ç button Display the Quick Save Window
√ button Display the Menu Screen

L1 button Display the Equipped Items Window
R1 button Display the Equipped Arts Window
L2 button Display the Party Status Screen
R2 button Display the Character Status Screen

NOTE: It is possible to Advance messages by pressing any of the buttons.

BATTLE SCREEN

directional button Move cursor/Switch (equip) weapons/Switch between
(& left/right stick) the Equipped Items & Equipped Arts Windows
START button Pause gameplay
SELECT button Not used

≈ button Execute command
Ω button Cancel command
ç button Not used
√ button Display the Party Status Screen (HP/LP)

L1 button Not used
R1 button Change side of target cursor (enemies and allies)
L2 button Not used
R2 button Not used

CHARACTERS

GUSTAVE XII (FATHER)

As the King of Finney, Gustave XII is a distinguished
political figure and an elite soldier. During his reign,
he forms an alliance with Lord Nohl and works
against Lord Otto and Lord Schud.

SOPHIE (MOTHER)

The Queen of Finney and the daughter of Lord Nohl. After Sophie’s father passes away,
the land owners seek to protect the Lord’s domain by arranging her marriage to Gustave XII,

the King of Finney, who is also her father’s ally.

PHILIPPE (YOUNGER BROTHER)

The son of Gustave XII and younger brother of Gustave who later governs
his mother’s native town, Nohl. At the age of five, Philippe is left without
a mother when she is forced into exile. He develops bitter feelings and
angst towards Gustave, on whom he blames this incident.

MARIE (YOUNGER SISTER)

The daughter of Gustave XII and the younger sister of Gustave. Almost
immediately after her birth, her mother and brother are forced into exile,

leaving her without any memory of them. For political reasons, she is

forced by her father to marry Lord Cantal at age eighteen.

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CHARACTERS

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Those living desperately, lost in the cracks of history.

SaGa Frontier™ 2 is comprised of stories surrounding Gustave’s family and friends, as well as

the rival aristocrats and royal families. The main characters of these historical events will be

introduced in the following section (from the perspective of Gustave XIII).

GUSTAVE XIII (THE STEEL)

Son of Gustave XII and Sophie. At the age of seven when it is

discovered that he lacks Anima, Gustave is exiled from the

Kingdom of Finney along with his mother. Although he possesses

the sympathetic, caring nature of his mother and the power of his

father, the pain he endures as a young boy forever haunts him.

KELVIN (CLOSE FRIEND)

As the Count of Jade, Kelvin possesses the elegance and composure of an
aristocrat. He becomes friends with Gustave after Gustave and his mother,

Sophie, move to Jade.

LESLIE (CLOSE FRIEND)

Leslie is the daughter of the merchant family Bering of Gruegel.

After their initial meeting, she helps Gustave get on the path

to recovery. She is also one of the special few who is able

to confront Gustave face to face.