Sorcerian

Getting Started

When the game boots, you will see a title screen in Japanese. Press Start to proceed to the main menu, where you can choose to begin a new game or continue from a save. The menu options are labeled in Japanese, so you may need to experiment: typically, the top option is "New Game" and the second is "Continue". Selecting New Game takes you to a party creation screen where you can name your characters and assign their classes (Fighter, Mage, Thief, etc.). You can create up to four characters, though you control only one at a time and can switch freely.

The core loop is simple: accept a quest from the guild in the starting town, then head out into the field and enter the dungeon. Combat is real-time - walk into enemies to attack, or use the B button for a quick strike. You can also jump over obstacles with the A button. As you defeat monsters, your characters gain experience and gold. Return to town to spend gold on equipment and to rest at the inn to restore health. Leveling up increases your stats, and you can distribute points manually after each level.

Since this is the Japanese version, all text is in Japanese. The interface uses a mix of kanji and hiragana, but the menus are fairly standard for an RPG of the era: the top bar typically shows your current character's name, HP, and MP, and the bottom bar lists commands like "Attack", "Magic", "Item", and "Status". If you are unfamiliar with Japanese, you can still navigate by memorizing the order of commands. Saving is done at the guild or at certain save points in dungeons - look for a symbol that looks like a small house or a flag.