Chaos World is a role-playing game originally released for the Famicom in Japan in 1991, developed by Natsume. This version features the English translation patch by Aeon Genesis, making the game fully playable for English speakers. As an RPG, it stands out for its unique approach to combat, where battles are largely automated based on tactical commands you set for your party members beforehand. You will explore a fantasy world, complete guild quests, and manage a day/night cycle that affects monsters and townspeople.
How to play
Your objective is to explore the world, build up your party through the guild system, and defeat enemy forces. Combat relies on preparing the right tactics for each character rather than inputting commands every turn. The default NES controls apply: use the D-pad for movement, A to confirm or interact, B to cancel, Start to pause, and Select to view menus. In your browser, these are typically mapped to the arrow keys, Z (for A), X (for B), Enter, and Shift.
Tips
- Pay close attention to your party’s tactics settings before entering tough areas, as you cannot directly control them during the automated combat turns.
- Visit towns at different times; the day and night cycle can change which NPCs are available and what events you can trigger.
- Make good use of the guild system to swap out characters and tailor your party’s classes and abilities to the challenges ahead.
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