Faria (released in Japan as Faria: Fลซin no Tsurugi) is an ambitious 1989 action RPG for the NES developed by Game Arts. You step into the role of a wandering female warrior tasked by the King to rescue his kidnapped daughter from an evil wizard. The game uniquely blends traditional top-down RPG exploration with fast-paced, real-time action combatโwhenever a random encounter triggers, you are dropped into an enclosed arena to fight enemies head-on.
How to play
Explore the overworld and towns to gather clues and upgrade your gear. In battle, use the Arrow Keys (D-pad) to move, Z (A button) to attack with your sword or bow, and X (B button) to use equipped items or magic. Press Enter (Start) to pause and access your inventory.
Tips
– Your bow consumes batteries as ammunition; prioritize picking them up when enemies drop them so you can maintain a safe distance in tough fights.
– Buy a shield as soon as possible. Standing still automatically blocks frontal projectiles.
– The encounter rate can be high in dungeons, so stock up on healing items before leaving town.
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