Thousand Arms

When you are in a battle and paln on using a weapon attack, keep pressing forward and X at the same time as the options come up. The weapon attack will be faster or more powerful.

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When you get into a battle, select "Attack" first. After executing this move, select "Defend" and wait until the enemy attacks. Immediately after they attack, press Square, answer "Yes" to cancel out the defend command, then attack again.

At the beginning of the game when Mies is having flashbacks of his home town, search around the castle for hidden MPs. Since you are not really there, you will not get them. However remember where they are located and when you go there later in the game you can find them faster.

Note: This may be a promotion to purchase the $2.00 deluxe package advertised on the front cover. Place the disc 2 of the game in an audio CD player and play track two to hear the ending theme, "Two Of Us" sung by Ayumi Hamasaki, one of the most well known Japanese performing artists.

Repeatedly press Forward + X when the options appear during a battle with normal weapons. If done correctly, your attacks will do more damage or will be executed quicker.

During the dating minigames, keep a piece of paper and pencil handy to jot down the sequences you're supposed to repeat. After all, all's fair in love and war.

When traveling overland, keep the minimap open (Triangle button) to avoid getting lost. Head for the dots that represent landmarks and special locations.

Don't squander your money on gifts for your dates until later in the game when you can afford it. Early on, just concentrate on the minigames and sightseeing to raise your date's mood rating.

Find a rusted weapon (example: rusted sword, rusted ax). Take it to the sacred altar. After a few hours, return to get the new weapon. The vintage weapons are very strong, but they cannot use magic. Note: You can only forge one weapon at an altar at one time.