Find answers to common questions about Phantom Abyss, including game releases, spelling conventions, how to steal items, and performing powerful hi-ougi attacks. Get helpful tips for your playthrough.
Q: Is this game coming out in the US?
A: At this time this is unknown. Since Namco of USA seems to be under the impression that US gamers only want 3D graphics (note how ToS and ToL get US releases, while ToD2 and ToR get ignored), chances seem good that TotA will be released in the US.
Q: Didn't you misspell (insert word here)?
A: In general, I use the 'official' spellings, that is, the spellings that Namco has used on its website and in official materials, even when such spellings are wrong by American English standards. For instance, I know full well that the English word for a unit of sound is 'phoneme'; however, Namco has chosen to spell the word 'fonim', such as with FOF (Field of Fonims). That is not to say that this is how these words would be spelled in an English version, should the game come out in America/Europe. For some terms that do not have an evident 'official' spelling, I've used the spelling that corresponds with the appropriate source terms. For instance, Sefirot and Qliphoth are both terms from the Kabbalah. Thus I've romanized the terms as such. With that said if you notice any bona fide spelling errors, let me know.
Q: How do I steal items?
A: Put a Glass Chamber (green FS Chamber) on any of the following skills: Luke: Reppashou, Hien Shunrenzan; Tear: Vanishing Sorrow; Jade: Tenraisou; Anise: Yousou Shuugeki, Raitou Renkoudan; Guy: Shinkuuhazan, Zeppa Juujishou; Natalia: Aerial Laser. Until you get the FS Chamber to Level 6, the steal won't always activate. Also, even if it activates there is still only a certain chance that you'll actually succeed at the steal.
Q: How do I perform hi-ougis?
A: You must have the AD Skill "Special" (learned at Level 30). With this AD Skill on, during Overlimit, connect with an ougi (skills with a double box icon) for Luke, Guy, Anise, or Natalia, and hold down O. For Jade, cast any high-level magic (Ground Dasher, Saint Bubble, Ignite Prison, Thunder Blade, etc.) during Overlimit. For Tear, cast any Tone Song (Nightmare, Force Field, Holy Song, Resurrection, Judgment, Grand Cross) during Overlimit. This will let you perform each character's first hi-ougi. Note that in Luke's case, you have to be past the point where he cuts his hair. The hi-ougis are Luke's Radiant Howl, Tear's Innocent Shine, Jade's Mystic Cage, Anise's Satsugeki Bukouken, Guy's Houou Tenshouku, Natalia's Astral Rain, and Asch's Kouga Meishouzan. Alternate hi-ougis must be performed on the second playthrough or later of the game. The known ones are as follows. Luke's Lost Fon Drive: With Lorelei's Key equipped and with Luke's health in the red, press O+X+Square while in Overlimit. This costs 100 TP. Tear's Fortune Arc: With Nightmare, Force Field, Holy Song, Resurrection, Judgment, and Grand Cross all at 50 uses or more, cast Judgment during Overlimit. This costs 100 TP. Jade's Indignation: With Thunder Blade at 200 uses or more, enter Overlimit and continue holding down R2 for about 5 seconds. This costs 100 TP. Anise's Izayoi Tenbu: During Satsugeki Bukouken, continue holding down O to trigger this extension. This costs 50 TP. Anise's Fever Time: With Luck Luck at more than 100 uses and with Anise at full HP, perform Luck Luck during Overlimit. This costs 20,000 Gald unless the final fireworks hit ends the battle.
Q: I didn't get the Collector's Book in time. Am I screwed?
A: You won't be able to get the Collector's Book on this playthrough; however, if you pick "Carry Over Collector's Book" in the Grade Shop anyway, on the next playthrough you'll still have all the entries in the book for items you gained on this playthrough.
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