Dark Cloud is a series of console role-playing games by Level-5 with elements of action and simulation games. There are currently two entries in the series: Dark Cloud and Dark Chronicle (known as Dark Cloud 2 in the U.S.), both of which are exclusively available for the PlayStation 2. The series has been compared to the action-adventure/simulation hybrids ActRaiser and Soul Blazer. Sony went on the record to state that it was a Zelda "killer". A third title, Dark Cloud 3 was announced at E3 2004, but its current status is unknown.

Dark Cloud is a role-playing game in which the player travels around in randomly-generated dungeons, defeating monsters and collecting items. Inside dungeons, the player also has the option, providing that the correct item and transportation gate are located, of entering a "back room". It is somewhat similar to The Legend Of Zelda Series. These special sections house stronger monsters and more valuable items. A large part of Dark Cloud's gameplay involves a special type of item, collected in dungeons from holders called "Atla". These items, once removed from the dungeon, become pieces of geography (such as trees, houses and villagers) that are to be placed in their proper locations on the overworld.

Unlockables

Unlock Demon Shaft
Unlock Demon Shaft - Finish the game, watch the ending and wait till it says if you want to save. Do so. Now on any game were you have already reached Dark Haven Castle you will be able to go to the Demon Shaft. The Demon Shaft is a dungeon level with 100 levels.

Glitches

Avoiding decrease Abs in Limited zones
To avoid decreasing your weapon's Abs in limited zones that do such, is to kill the enemy then before the enemy vanishes, switch to any other ally. Note: This is only good for limited zones. When doing this on a normal zone, none of the allies will receive the Abs from killing the enemy.

Heal status problems without status items.
If you are poisoned or cursed you can use a Stamina Drink to get rid of it. The problem will remain until the Stamina wears off. When the Stamina sign disappears, it will take the status condition with it. You can also use status causing items like a Gooey Peach or Poisoned Apple to replace a status problem you have a healing item for.

Keep Lamb's Sword in Wolf Mode
When the Lamb's Sword gets low on Whp, it goes into Wolf Mode, which increases all of its stats, even if they're maxed. As soon as you go into the menu and repair it, it goes back to normal. But to keep it in Wolf Mode, put an auto repair powder in your item slots, then let the sword break. You'll now have a full Whp on the Wolf Mode, but if you go into the weapon menu, it will change back.

Here's a funny scene from the game: