Quintet followed Soul Blazer with this 1993 action RPG, released by Enix in Japan and by Nintendo in North America the following year. Will, a boy with psychic powers in the town of South Cape, sets out to find his missing father, who disappeared on an expedition to the Tower of Babel. A comet is approaching, and the journey takes Will past versions of real ancient sites such as the Nazca Lines, the Great Wall, Angkor Wat and the Egyptian pyramids.
There is no experience system. Clearing every enemy in an area grants a permanent boost to strength, defense or health, so careful sweeps are the main way to get stronger. At Dark Spaces, Will can save and transform into the knight Freedan or later the being Shadow, and certain places can only be cleared with a specific form. The tone is darker and more melancholy than most SNES RPGs, and it is considered the middle chapter of a loose trilogy with Soul Blazer and Terranigma.
Tips for Illusion of Gaia
Defeat every enemy in a room before leaving; the stat bonus is lost if you leave first.
Collect Red Jewels and bring them to Gem, who gives rewards at certain totals.
Will's Psycho Dash breaks some walls and statues that block hidden paths.
How to Play Illusion of Gaia
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What console is Illusion of Gaia for?
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What genre is Illusion of Gaia?
Illusion of Gaia is a action, rpg game. It was made for the SNES.
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