Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts
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Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts is a video game developed by Hudson Soft
available for both the Sony
PlayStation Portable
and the Nintendo DS
handheld game consoles.
Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts is an action RPG game similar in style to Phantasy Star Online
. It features wireless connectivity to allow multiple players to connect to each other. It also allows for online play using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
on the Nintendo DS.
The Sony PSP version features 3 races and 6 beginning classes that the player can select from at the beginning. After a certain point, the character has the option of changing classes while not in the dungeons, each of which retains its own rankings (Rank E all the way up to Rank S.) There are also 6 advanced classes which require a combination of two of the basic classes; one at rank B and the other at rank A. These advanced classes include the abilities of the previous two classes, plus new abilities of their own as well as unique weapons that can be wielded. All of these abilities are acquired as the characters level up their weapon ranks as well as their job ranks, and two of these can be equipped and changed on the fly.
The Nintendo DS version contains also 3 races with 3 warriors each. Once selected, players choose points they distribute on their character. The type of arts they are given is done in the Artrium in the Lost Forest.
The bulk of the storyline for the PSP version takes place in various dungeons, as the title implies. Each dungeon is unlocked after various quests are completed by acquiring "plates" and can be leveled up by inserting jewels in said plates. Each level is more challenging than the previous one and can be selected at any given time. At one point Dungeon level progression is stopped until an item called a Sirius Jewel is acquired, a reusable item that unlocks further dungeon empowerment. Specific levels have specific challenges in them, such as Level 6 of a dungeon are considered blind; without the usage of a specific item, the mini-map is blanked out with only the character icons visible.
The jewels have multiple purposes in addition to powering up dungeons, they can be consolidated, used in alchemy or installed onto weapons are armor. These jewels are elemental in nature and match each element of the dungeons, which follow a planetary theme (Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter, etc) In addition, each element has a status ailment associated with it.
Hudson Soft
, formally known as , is a majority-owned subsidiary of Konami Corporation is a Japanese electronic entertainment publisher headquartered in the Midtown Tower in Tokyo Midtown, Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in the Hudson Building in Sapporo. It was founded on May 18, 1973...
available for both the Sony
Sony
, commonly referred to as Sony, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan and the world's fifth largest media conglomerate measured by revenues....
PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
and the Nintendo DS
Nintendo DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo, first released on November 21, 2004. A distinctive feature of the system is the presence of two separate LCD screens, the lower of which is a touchscreen, encompassed within a clamshell design, similar to the Game Boy Advance SP...
handheld game consoles.
Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts is an action RPG game similar in style to Phantasy Star Online
Phantasy Star Online
Phantasy Star Online is an online multiplayer action RPG title, originally released for the Dreamcast in 2000, bundled with a demo of Sonic Adventure 2. Another edition, entitled Phantasy Star Online ver.2, was released for Dreamcast the following year...
. It features wireless connectivity to allow multiple players to connect to each other. It also allows for online play using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
The is an online multiplayer gaming service run by Nintendo to provide free online play in compatible Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS and Wii games. The service includes the company's Wii Shop Channel, DSi Shop, and Nintendo eShop game download services...
on the Nintendo DS.
The Sony PSP version features 3 races and 6 beginning classes that the player can select from at the beginning. After a certain point, the character has the option of changing classes while not in the dungeons, each of which retains its own rankings (Rank E all the way up to Rank S.) There are also 6 advanced classes which require a combination of two of the basic classes; one at rank B and the other at rank A. These advanced classes include the abilities of the previous two classes, plus new abilities of their own as well as unique weapons that can be wielded. All of these abilities are acquired as the characters level up their weapon ranks as well as their job ranks, and two of these can be equipped and changed on the fly.
The Nintendo DS version contains also 3 races with 3 warriors each. Once selected, players choose points they distribute on their character. The type of arts they are given is done in the Artrium in the Lost Forest.
The bulk of the storyline for the PSP version takes place in various dungeons, as the title implies. Each dungeon is unlocked after various quests are completed by acquiring "plates" and can be leveled up by inserting jewels in said plates. Each level is more challenging than the previous one and can be selected at any given time. At one point Dungeon level progression is stopped until an item called a Sirius Jewel is acquired, a reusable item that unlocks further dungeon empowerment. Specific levels have specific challenges in them, such as Level 6 of a dungeon are considered blind; without the usage of a specific item, the mini-map is blanked out with only the character icons visible.
The jewels have multiple purposes in addition to powering up dungeons, they can be consolidated, used in alchemy or installed onto weapons are armor. These jewels are elemental in nature and match each element of the dungeons, which follow a planetary theme (Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter, etc) In addition, each element has a status ailment associated with it.