Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals is a 1995 RPG for the SNES developed by Neverland. Serving as a prequel to the original game, it follows monster hunter Maxim on his journey to stop the god-like Sinistrals. Unlike most traditional RPGs of its era, its dungeons heavily feature intricate, tool-based puzzlesโusing bombs, hookshots, and arrowsโand enemies are visible on the map, only moving when Maxim takes a step.
How to play
Solve dungeon puzzles to progress and engage in turn-based combat when you collide with enemies. In battle, you can use standard attacks, magic, and powerful skills tied to your equipped gear powered by the IP (Ikari Points) gauge. You will also be joined by AI-controlled Capsule Monsters that assist your party.
| Gamepad control: | |
| direction buttons | โโโโ |
| action button A | Z |
| action button B | X |
| action buttons X, Y | A, S |
| shoulder buttons L, R | Q, E |
| SELECT | Shift |
| START | Enter |
Tips
- Feed your Capsule Monsters spare weapons and armor to evolve them into stronger forms. Pay attention to what items they currently crave to feed them efficiently.
- Take the time to explore the Ancient Cave when you find it. This optional, randomly generated 99-floor roguelike dungeon resets your party to level 1 but contains some of the best permanent gear in the game.
- If you make a mistake on a puzzle, cast the Reset spell to restore the room to its original state without having to walk out and back in.
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