Fushigi Dungeon (Mysterious Dungeon: Asuka Side Quest) FAQ version 1.1


Table of Contents:
1. CONTROLS
2. Menus (Starting your game)
3. Gameshark codes
4. Game description
5. Links
6. Version history
7. Contact info


1. CONTROLS

A < Type > B

D-pad  MOVE
Analog (no function)
L      FIRE SECONDARY WEAPON
R      DIAGONAL
Start  PAUSE/SHOW MAP
A <> B ATTACK
B <> X HOLD POSITION/ROTATE
X <> A RUN
Y      OPTIONS  L1  R1
                L2  R2
       L1. ITEMS
           Example A: Arrows. 1. Equip
                              2. Throw away
                              3. Drop
                              4. Info
           Example B: Magic.  1. Use
                              2. Throw away
                              3. Drop
                              4. Info
           Example C: Pot.    1. Access
                              2. Store
                              3. Throw away
                              4. Drop
                              5. Info
       L2. ?
       R1. MAP on/off
       R2. 1. SAVE & QUIT
           2. [SAVE & CONTINUE] (option sometimes not available)
           3. [4 more options?] (option sometimes not available)
           4. SOUND stereo/mono
           5. RUMBLE on/off
           6. CANCEL


2. Menus (Starting your game).

Press start.
Choose a memory card:  A1  B1  C1  D1
                       A2  B2  C2  D2
                       Internal memory (?)
Main menu:
   1. [Continue game]
      A. Continue from save point
      B. Start from beginning
   2. [Delete player record]
   3. Start new player record.  Type in name:
      A. Alphabet set  B. Kanji alphabet (?)  C. Delete  D. Advance:
           1. SAVE & CONTINUE
           2. RUMBLE on/off
           3. SOUND stereo/mono
           4. CONTROL SETUP A <> B
           5. CANCEL
   4. High scores (rank)
   5. [Clear high scores (rank)]
   6. Back

Merchant shop:
   1. Buy
   2. Sell
   3. Back

Blacksmith shop (select what to upgrade):
   1. Weapon
   2. ?
   3. ?
   4. Back

Going to the next level:
   1. Continue
   2. Cancel
   3. Save and quit

If you die:
   1. Save high score/ Return to Main menu
   2. Return to Main menu (?)






3. Gameshark codes

Unlimited gold
F5E945D4
000F423F

MAX EXP
C4AB34AA
0008967F

MAX HP
83AB9E52
000003E7
37B93715
000003E7

MAX attack
974059A5
00000063
6B7B3813
00000063

MAX satiety (fullness, so Asuka doesn’t starve)
E9470BC6
000003E7
B9D629DF
000003E7

Level modifier
(Press Y + UP to advance to the dungeon level specified by the XX digits)
XX=00 [Dungeon 0]~63 [Dungeon 99]
D1CB8DED
C0705083
96D8199A
000000XX


4. Game description.
   Fushigi Dungeon is a 2D action-RPG that plays somewhat like an ultra 
high-resolution version of Legend of Zelda (NES).  The main attraction to 
this game is intended to be nostalgia for “old-school” gameplay.  As such, 
the high level of difficulty will force the 21st century gamer to lower 
his/her goals from winning the game to merely attaining a high score, in 
which a list is accessible from the main menu.  Although it may be difficult 
to get far into the game, replay value is still high because level maps are 
randomly generated; the gamer can play “1000” times without seeing the same 
map.
   Attacks feel like real-time but are actually turn-based; you alternate 
hits with your enemies.  Magic wands and secondary weapons can be equipped 
and mapped to other buttons to give you more options for attack.
   Visuals are beautifully realized in high-resolution sprite-based 
characters and colorfully detailed backgrounds.  The background music style 
is from traditional Japanese culture, and the sound effects are crisp.
   One’s main complaints for this otherwise stellar game might be the hunger 
meter and save system.  Although you automatically recover life after 
sustaining damage, an ongoing hunger meter must be replenished with 
frustratingly randomly appearing items such as herbs and rice balls (black & 
white triangles).  Secondly, there are NO continues after dying.  The game 
will only allow you to save (1) a file to continue if your character is 
still living or (2) your high score after “game over.”
   Nevertheless, this is a creative and fun game.  I hope this FAQ will 
enable those interested to overcome the language barrier and experience 
Fushigi Dungeon for themselves.


5. Links.
Interested in finding more information about this game?

SCREENS AND MOVIES:
http://www.chunsoft.co.jp/game/others/asuka.html
http://sega.jp/dc/asukaken/

BABELFISH WEBPAGE TRANSLATOR:
http://babelfish.altavista.com

GAMESHARK CODES AND GAMESAVES:
http://sapporo.cool.ne.jp/jeffma/dcgl/slg/sggg.htm


6. Version history.

v1.1 Added gameshark codes, courtesy of the website
http://sapporo.cool.ne.jp/jeffma/dcgl/slg/sggg.htm.  Updated links section.

v1.0 Submitted FAQ.  Please consider this version complete.


7. Contact info.
Email me (Rose4256@hotmail.com) for questions and/or requests about what 
appears in this faq. Do not repost or reproduce this faq without my consent.


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