DARKNESS GUARDIAN - Let's Play 「 Journey On 」 - 2
2Journey On
Developed by Black Magic
Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1493560/
Walkthrough/Playthrough/Let's Play
Description:
A millennium ago, the Ancients summoned the Armies of Darkness to ravage the word, but the Goddess and her heroes defeated them and sealed them away. Three months ago, the demons got unsealed anyways and killed many people in Keld Village. Two of the residents, Selena and Shirley, plan on going into the Ruins of Elendia to do something about the demons, but it's possible for one of them to get corrupted along the way.
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I didn't realize there was an achievement tied to beating the game with low Darkness Affinity, which means you have to win with as little MP usage as possible. I'm already screwed for it, though I can still get the best ending even with my overgrinding as long as I never use the Dark Sanctuary.
0:00 Temple Underground
This features sections where only Selena can jump over gaps, forcing her to fight solo until she reunites with Shirley. Note that this means you can't spirit call any corpses in Selena-only sections.
4:01 Gate of the Great Seal
To unlock the gate, the team needs to visit the left room. However, only Selena can enter. I don't know if this is affected by Darkness Affinity.
The Goddess of Light gives her blessing to Selena, but she states that Shirley is tainted by darkness, despite my lack of Dark Sanctuary progress.
7:14 Ashkar Stone Cave
There's a hidden room with a cat. Note that there's a point of no return in the next room, due to a cave in. You have a limited amount of time to grab all the items and run to the exit.
9:52 Ashkar River
Kill the plant monsters and get the equipment off the nearby corpse (that you can't spirit call).
You have to get on a raft and play a boating minigame where you have to dodge obstacles. The controls feel a bit awkward, but I somehow barely won on my first try.
13:16 Mist Forest
The nearby corpse, Brian, states that he was killed by mysterious warrior to the north.
16:20 Boss: Corrupted Swordswoman
She has an attack that deals 666 damage and ignores guard. She can also telegraph an AOE version of that attack when she uses Casting Spell. Casting Spell also gives her insane turn priority for her ultimate attack, but Shield Bash has higher turn priority and can be used to stun her. Sadly, I didn't realize this until after I played around with Shield Bash against an enemy who also had the Casting Spell mechanic.
22:22 Mist Forest P2
Get everything on the first map, since once you enter a path, you probably won't be able to find your way back. Follow the swords to find the next settlement, but be aware that the butterflies are actually Forest Elemental enemies.
29:22 Beastmen's Village
The residents don't trust you and they don't speak your language. One resident, Futa'lau, can talk to you and gives you advice. She can also give you some goodies in exchange for honey, but she'll eventually run out of supplies.
39:41 Eastern Mountain Path
The first minotaur you kill will drop an axe. I discovered you can still talk to beastmen ghosts without getting the translation ability.
43:02 Beastmen's Graveyard
Ryuga's password is 0721
43:52 Eastern Mountain Path P2
46:05 Beastmen's Village
50:46 Dark Guardian's Den
51:48 Boss: Dark Guardian
You can't summon spirits here.
The boss can teleport to avoid being attacked, and then follow up with a powerful physical attack. Be sure to have Phantom Shield active. Eventually, the boss will teleport Shirley away, forcing Selena to fight alone. Hopefully, you saved some healing items to help Selena win the battle of attrition. Unlike me, you may want to swap to a one-handed weapon + shield for this final phase.
1:00:41 Fear Obtained
Shirley learns the Fear spell. Maybe I can use Shield Bash after Fear expires to keep the enemy stuck longer.
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