Dual Orb II
Encyclopedia
is a role-playing video game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System
in 1994 by I'Max
.
, which is only available in Japanese. Dual Orb II focuses on Aleth, a mysterious boy found by the High Priest of Garade when he was just a baby. His best friend, Lagnus, is the prince of Garade and his partner in swordplay. Aleth and Lagnus soon venture into a forbidden dungeon where they discover a "goddess" with no memory. After being scolded for violating the temple, Lagnus and Aleth are informed by a messenger, Cassius, that the nation of Kardosa is invading Garade. Together the four of them go to Garade. Once there Lagnus witnesses his father being killed and starts to turn into a world of darkness. Aleth must now find out the intentions of Kardosa, Learn who Serra really is, and stop Lagnus from plunging into a fate of hate and revenge.
Dual Orb II was scored
by Nobuyuki Hara and Yu Yoshida.
flourished. Cities were monuments of steel
and scientific prowess. A dragon
though rises and begins to destroy mankind. A scientist, Alex, feels he must save the world. A young girl, Serra comes in knowing that the world is going to end. Alex says they must use the power of the orb to stop the dragon and sacrifices himself to use the power. The Dragon is destroyed, but the world is sent back technologically to a time of Sword
s and Magic
.
Years later the High Priest
of Garade is seen walking through a blizzard
carrying a baby. He tells the King of Garade that a group of white robed men handed him the child, telling him to "raise him pure and strong". They also gave the priest a rosary
, which the King senses to have Holy Power. They decide on the name of Aleth for the infant. The King then summons his own son, Lagnus in to tell him that Aleth will become his new friend. Meanwhile, Emperor Odorath of Kardosa is seen with his generals resurrecting a man who traveled in time to meet them. The man is still weak and mumbles about "The Orb".
Throughout the years, Aleth and Lagnus become good friends. While hunting
when they were younger they discover a tree in a clearing with a mechanical wing
sticking out. Lagnus decides to build a fort here and make it their special place. Eventually they begin fight training in their secret place; Aleth wielding a sword, and Lagnus a Lance
. Around this time Emperor Odorath has completely resurrected Professor Hardwick. Hardwick, who has been buried for a thousand years, needs a certain Item from Garade. Odorath then tells his generals to put the army together to invade Garade.
As Aleth and Lagnus leave their secret place, they are ambushed by a group of bandits. Out of nowhere a bard
comes to the rescue and saves them from the Bandits. Cassius then escorts the prince and Aleth to Garade. Cassius is actually a messenger
who came to Garade to tell them of Kardosa's new technology and that the gems are the only way to stop them. The King then sends Aleth, Lagnus, and Cassius to the religious center of Saleth. Once there Aleth and Lagnus run off into the secret dungeon of the temple. Deep in the dungeon they find a monster guarding a gem. Once it is defeated Aleth acquires the gem, and ventures into the next room, where they find the Goddess.
Soon enough though, News comes that Garade is being invaded
. Aleth, Lagnus and the goddess Serra along with Cassius hurry to Garade to save the people. There Lagnus sees his father's death, and the party escapes through a secret hole to the nearby dungeon. At the end of the dungeon is an invincible armor. Lagnus takes ownership of the armor, and soon becomes extremely powerful. He is able to take care of the Kardosa enemies until and wizard petrifies him and kidnaps him. Aleth and Serra must now save Lagnus. The Journey leads them to a village of thieves, a center of magic, battles between pirates, and the resurrection of a mad scientist
of the past.
Lagnus: The Power hungry Prince of Garade. He is Aleth's best friend and would do anything for ultimate power.
Serra: The "Goddess" that Aleth and Lagnus discover. She is also seen at the beginning of the game with Alex, and has no memory of her past.
Cassius: A bard and spy from the city of Claydon. He saves Aleth and Lagnus from Bandits and escorts them home, where he also has a message for the King of Garade.
Saladin: A mage who was slung into the void as a child. After returning to the world, he becomes a thief, and forgets his childhood past.
Naijiri: The young son of the chief of a tribal village. He joins with the protagonist to save his sister and tribe.
Karina: A young, brash princess.
Bargan: A pirate captain who helps Karina to rescue her brother. He also makes an appearance later in the plot to also help rescue Karina.
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia , and South America between 1990 and 1993. In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the , or SFC for short...
in 1994 by I'Max
I'Max
is a Japanese video game company . Their list of titles is relatively sparse, with their only games listed on IGN being Insmouse no Yakata for the Virtual Boy and Dual Orb II for the SNES. Super Keirin, Ball Bullet Gun: Survival Game Simulation, or Dossun! Ganseki Battle were another bunch of games...
.
Summary
This video game is a sequel to Dual Orb also for Super Nintendo Entertainment SystemSuper Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia , and South America between 1990 and 1993. In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the , or SFC for short...
, which is only available in Japanese. Dual Orb II focuses on Aleth, a mysterious boy found by the High Priest of Garade when he was just a baby. His best friend, Lagnus, is the prince of Garade and his partner in swordplay. Aleth and Lagnus soon venture into a forbidden dungeon where they discover a "goddess" with no memory. After being scolded for violating the temple, Lagnus and Aleth are informed by a messenger, Cassius, that the nation of Kardosa is invading Garade. Together the four of them go to Garade. Once there Lagnus witnesses his father being killed and starts to turn into a world of darkness. Aleth must now find out the intentions of Kardosa, Learn who Serra really is, and stop Lagnus from plunging into a fate of hate and revenge.
Dual Orb II was scored
Computer and video game music
Video game music is any of the musical pieces or soundtracks and background musics found in video games. It can range from a primitive synthesizer tune to an orchestral piece, usually such that the older the game, the simpler the music...
by Nobuyuki Hara and Yu Yoshida.
Story
Long ago civilizationCivilization
Civilization is a sometimes controversial term that has been used in several related ways. Primarily, the term has been used to refer to the material and instrumental side of human cultures that are complex in terms of technology, science, and division of labor. Such civilizations are generally...
flourished. Cities were monuments of steel
Steel
Steel is an alloy that consists mostly of iron and has a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.1% by weight, depending on the grade. Carbon is the most common alloying material for iron, but various other alloying elements are used, such as manganese, chromium, vanadium, and tungsten...
and scientific prowess. A dragon
Dragon
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that feature in the myths of many cultures. There are two distinct cultural traditions of dragons: the European dragon, derived from European folk traditions and ultimately related to Greek and Middle Eastern...
though rises and begins to destroy mankind. A scientist, Alex, feels he must save the world. A young girl, Serra comes in knowing that the world is going to end. Alex says they must use the power of the orb to stop the dragon and sacrifices himself to use the power. The Dragon is destroyed, but the world is sent back technologically to a time of Sword
Sword
A sword is a bladed weapon used primarily for cutting or thrusting. The precise definition of the term varies with the historical epoch or the geographical region under consideration...
s and Magic
Magic (paranormal)
Magic is the claimed art of manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of occult laws unknown to science. It is in contrast to science, in that science does not accept anything not subject to either direct or indirect observation, and subject to logical...
.
Years later the High Priest
High priest
The term "high priest" usually refers either to an individual who holds the office of ruler-priest, or to one who is the head of a religious caste.-Ancient Egypt:...
of Garade is seen walking through a blizzard
Blizzard
A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds. By definition, the difference between blizzard and a snowstorm is the strength of the wind. To be a blizzard, a snow storm must have winds in excess of with blowing or drifting snow which reduces visibility to 400 meters or ¼ mile or...
carrying a baby. He tells the King of Garade that a group of white robed men handed him the child, telling him to "raise him pure and strong". They also gave the priest a rosary
Rosary
The rosary or "garland of roses" is a traditional Catholic devotion. The term denotes the prayer beads used to count the series of prayers that make up the rosary...
, which the King senses to have Holy Power. They decide on the name of Aleth for the infant. The King then summons his own son, Lagnus in to tell him that Aleth will become his new friend. Meanwhile, Emperor Odorath of Kardosa is seen with his generals resurrecting a man who traveled in time to meet them. The man is still weak and mumbles about "The Orb".
Throughout the years, Aleth and Lagnus become good friends. While hunting
Hunting
Hunting is the practice of pursuing any living thing, usually wildlife, for food, recreation, or trade. In present-day use, the term refers to lawful hunting, as distinguished from poaching, which is the killing, trapping or capture of the hunted species contrary to applicable law...
when they were younger they discover a tree in a clearing with a mechanical wing
Wing
A wing is an appendage with a surface that produces lift for flight or propulsion through the atmosphere, or through another gaseous or liquid fluid...
sticking out. Lagnus decides to build a fort here and make it their special place. Eventually they begin fight training in their secret place; Aleth wielding a sword, and Lagnus a Lance
Lance
A Lance is a pole weapon or spear designed to be used by a mounted warrior. The lance is longer, stout and heavier than an infantry spear, and unsuited for throwing, or for rapid thrusting. Lances did not have tips designed to intentionally break off or bend, unlike many throwing weapons of the...
. Around this time Emperor Odorath has completely resurrected Professor Hardwick. Hardwick, who has been buried for a thousand years, needs a certain Item from Garade. Odorath then tells his generals to put the army together to invade Garade.
As Aleth and Lagnus leave their secret place, they are ambushed by a group of bandits. Out of nowhere a bard
Bard
In medieval Gaelic and British culture a bard was a professional poet, employed by a patron, such as a monarch or nobleman, to commemorate the patron's ancestors and to praise the patron's own activities.Originally a specific class of poet, contrasting with another class known as fili in Ireland...
comes to the rescue and saves them from the Bandits. Cassius then escorts the prince and Aleth to Garade. Cassius is actually a messenger
Courier
A courier is a person or a company who delivers messages, packages, and mail. Couriers are distinguished from ordinary mail services by features such as speed, security, tracking, signature, specialization and individualization of express services, and swift delivery times, which are optional for...
who came to Garade to tell them of Kardosa's new technology and that the gems are the only way to stop them. The King then sends Aleth, Lagnus, and Cassius to the religious center of Saleth. Once there Aleth and Lagnus run off into the secret dungeon of the temple. Deep in the dungeon they find a monster guarding a gem. Once it is defeated Aleth acquires the gem, and ventures into the next room, where they find the Goddess.
Soon enough though, News comes that Garade is being invaded
Invasion
An invasion is a military offensive consisting of all, or large parts of the armed forces of one geopolitical entity aggressively entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of either conquering, liberating or re-establishing control or authority over a...
. Aleth, Lagnus and the goddess Serra along with Cassius hurry to Garade to save the people. There Lagnus sees his father's death, and the party escapes through a secret hole to the nearby dungeon. At the end of the dungeon is an invincible armor. Lagnus takes ownership of the armor, and soon becomes extremely powerful. He is able to take care of the Kardosa enemies until and wizard petrifies him and kidnaps him. Aleth and Serra must now save Lagnus. The Journey leads them to a village of thieves, a center of magic, battles between pirates, and the resurrection of a mad scientist
Scientist
A scientist in a broad sense is one engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge. In a more restricted sense, a scientist is an individual who uses the scientific method. The person may be an expert in one or more areas of science. This article focuses on the more restricted use of the word...
of the past.
Playable characters
Aleth: The mysterious child found and raised by the High Priest of Garade. He wields a sword and can use healing magic.Lagnus: The Power hungry Prince of Garade. He is Aleth's best friend and would do anything for ultimate power.
Serra: The "Goddess" that Aleth and Lagnus discover. She is also seen at the beginning of the game with Alex, and has no memory of her past.
Cassius: A bard and spy from the city of Claydon. He saves Aleth and Lagnus from Bandits and escorts them home, where he also has a message for the King of Garade.
Saladin: A mage who was slung into the void as a child. After returning to the world, he becomes a thief, and forgets his childhood past.
Naijiri: The young son of the chief of a tribal village. He joins with the protagonist to save his sister and tribe.
Karina: A young, brash princess.
Bargan: A pirate captain who helps Karina to rescue her brother. He also makes an appearance later in the plot to also help rescue Karina.
External links
- Dual Orb II at FantasyAnime contains an interview with Nightcrawler, the head of the fan based English translation of Dual Orb II
- Dual Orb II at MobyGamesMobyGames-Platforms not yet included:- Further reading :* Rusel DeMaria, Johnny L. Wilson, High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games, McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media; 2 edition , ISBN 0-07-223172-6...