Dark Cloud Hints II (PS2)

Dark Cloud is a video game developed by Level 5 Inc. and published by Sony Computer Entertainment Incorporated. Created exclusively for the PlayStation 2 gaming console from Sony, it was released in December 2000. The title is classed as an action and role playing game, played from a third person perspective.

Over 400 years ago, as a war between the Eastern Continent and the Western Wizard Army raged on, the world was destroyed because a great evil power was unleashed. Now, the power-hungry and fiendish General Flag is getting ready to launch a ritual with the purpose of awakening this evil once more as the Dark Genie.

The peaceful village of Norune is the first victim of the embodiment of evil. Toan, the son of the great hero Ada, is the only one to survive the attack, and the Spirit King tells him that Atla spheres hold all his loved ones. In order to set them free, the boy must learn to wield a glove called the Atlamillia and defeat the dark powers.

Toan will fight his way through randomly generated dungeons and will need to do battle with monsters, while getting his hands on the Atla spheres. As the game progresses, other characters will offer their help to Toan, and will join his party. All characters can equip items and they will also get various objects and power ups that can enhance their fighting abilities. The final aim of the game is to get back all the Atla spheres, so that you are able to rebuild the village of Norune.

GAMEPLAY HINTS

Defeating Dark Genie

It is recommended that you max out your Ultimate Weapons' stats before confronting this Boss. The Dark Genie's first form has a variety of attacks. One of them is an energy beam that can instantly kill a character. To dodge this attack, you need to constantly be on the move. Its other attacks are fairly easy to dodge. Start out with Toan and try to dodge the hand. Look and see what color of the eye on the hand is. For example, if the color is yellow, you would use Thunder as the element for your weapon. Go to your weapons menu and make the needed adjustments. You will need to do so several times. After enough damage has been done, the Dark Genie will change its attack pattern. It will no longer use the hand attack. Instead, it will stand up and blast energy beams. Switch to Xiao and use her sling shot. Lock on to Genie's head and fire. Be sure to keep on moving around the platform to dodge its attack. The Dark Genie's second form is much bigger but its attacks are almost the same. The target now is the bright orb that sticks of his mouth. Use Toan, approach it and attack. Back away as he attacks, then repeat. Watch out for the two monsters that Genie calls out, however it is not required to kill them.

Stock up on Revival, Stand-In and Repair powders. It makes the battle easier if you find some Stamina Potions. Save the game, then go to the Dark Genie's lair. There are three important sounds you must listen to in order to figure out what attack the Dark Genie is doing. One is a "Hah" sound, which indicates he is using his wings to make an unblockable wind that causes major damage. Switch to the player with the highest defense. The second sound is a "Yar", which indicates his hand attack. Use the strongest weapon and set its attribute to "None". This causes a lot of damage, especially if you drink a Stamina Potion. The hands are easy to dodge; just run back and forth along the back wall. After you defeat his hands, the third sound will be heard. It sounds like "Her". When you hear this, run away from where he is aiming his instant killing energy beam and do a charge up Holy Shot with Ruby. Stamina potions help a lot here. Make sure to run around near the Dark Genie's pit this time. After you defeat him, you will meet his second form. This is extremely easy. It is easier if you have a Drans Feather or two. He has two helpers that do not require that much attention. He will shoot an instant killing energy beam which can be hard to dodge if you let his helpers get in your way. After he rests his head, move in for the kill. Use a strong sword with the Holy attribute. Run in and slash once and retreat, because he does an energy pound that chases you. Run away, then quickly run back in and slash again. Repeat the tactic to defeat him quicker. If his helpers get in your way, run all the way to the back and lead them there. Then, get ready to press the attack on the Dark Genie again until he dies.

Get the Chronicle Sword for Toan. Power it up until it is very strong. After destroying Dark Genie's hands, Status Break Chronicle Sword to Ruby's strongest weapon. You will destroy his head very quickly. Then, kill his last form with Ruby. Save the game and turn off the PlayStation2. When you resume the game, you will have Chronicle Sword again.

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