FUGITIVE VANGUARD - Let's Play 「 Theia - The Crimson Eclipse: Orihalcon Edition (Hard) 」 - 1
6Theia - The Crimson Eclipse: Orihalcon Edition
Developed by LolloRocketDiver w/RPG Maker 2003
Fan-translated by CrawlingChaox (English), SuperSebbl (German), & Pizus (Spanish)
Link: https://gamejolt.com/games/theia/426665
Description:
The world of Ariathale attempted to use a new power source, Atlas, to overcome their energy crisis, but this resource ran out just like all the others. As a result, society regressed into feudalism and the world ended up under the control of a few major countries. However, a scientist discovered a new source of energy, so hopefully things will be better from now on? Nah.
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Walkthrough/Playthrough/Let's Play
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0:00 Title and Difficulty Selection
The game actually runs in OpenGL rather than Directdraw, which means I can use OBS's game capture. As for the difficulty options, there's optional content hidden behind hard mode, but the combat rewards are reduced.
1:56 Seth the Fugitive
The Vanguards of Reyel want to capture Seth Sheridan, the player character. To escape, you have to punch the scaffoldings and run past it so that the boxes on top land on top of your pursuers. Don't forget to loot their bodies afterwards.
You'll also be introduced to Seth's parkour mechanics, though it can be difficult to see where each parkour event leads.
6:07 The World of Ariathale
Once you pass the first map, you get the option of reading an auto-scrolling exposition of Ariathale's history. All non-renewable resources have been depleted and people tried to put their hopes in Atlas, which was discoverd by Risan Health, but they ran out of that too. Humanity had to ban technology and adopt a feudal system, but society still declines and people are smuggling illegal tech. The current major powers are the Levizoan Empire, Reiken Theocracy, Kareletian Empire, and Merzen.
10:41 Continue Escaping
You can't enter any shops, but you can find a Gaia Shard on one of the roofs. You can probably get it later, since you'll have to return to Reyel at some point.
Eventually, you'll end up in a 1-1 fight with a weak Vanguard. Afterwards, you must fight a Hi-Vanguard, Valiant Ioulne, but this serves as a tutorial for Exceed skills. Valiant and his soldiers won't fall until you unleash your Exceed, Crimson Bolt, on them.
15:29 Reyel Hills
While hiding in the hills, Seth is approached by a mysterious bird.
You'll run into symbol encounters here, which are monsters attracted to unrefined Atlas. You'll also see a large enemy, an optional boss. I tried fighting the giant worm boss, but got rekt because of paralyze spam and lack of resources. It'll be much easier once you recruit an extra party member.
Along the way, you'll find several mortally injured Vanguards. Despite being a deserter, Seth is worried for them. Eventually, you'll run into a Varzan beastman, who saves Seth from a huge monster attack. Unfortunately, Seth is a dumdum and mistakes the Varzan as the attacker. You'll get into a fight with the Varzan, but he won't fight back, so just defend.
30:21 Boss: Red Crystal Dire Wolf
This wolf has extremely high defenses and cannot be beaten. The only one who has a shot at damaging him is Rudra with his Furor buff, but the battle will automatically end before you can do much anyways.
34:07 Retreat
We're forced to jump down, but Seth is injured. We can now access the world map and go to Hawk's house and Roalie. Hawk will give you a sidequest to open all treasure chests in the game.
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