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"Eternal Ring" is a 3-D
real-time RPG that takes place on an island where dragons make their
home. The player must search the island to find the secrets of the
legendary "Eternal Ring," which is said to exist there. Whatever might have happened in the distant past, here on this island in which giant dragons roam and magic exist? What rituals had been performed? What causes the earth to rumble and quake? The game progresses by uncovering the various mysteries that enshroud the island. On this island, where all living things turn into demons, the main character Cain is for some reason unaffected by the curse. The secret of his birth and ancestors is also hidden on this island. The player experiences a world of virtual 3-D space that makes full use of the changes in geography and weather that are possible only on PlayStation 2. The objective of this game is to let the player enjoy a "virtual experience in a spatial world." Story 
The main character, Cain, journeys
to the Island of No Return under direct orders from his king. As the
name of the place suggests, it is rumored that once one steps foot on
its shore it is impossible to return alive. Legend has it that magical powers are at rest on this island. It is inhabited by numerous beasts, enormous dragons and magical powers that were supposed to have been buried long ago. The player, by becoming Cain, must overcome many perilous situations through the use of his various magical powers. The player must also uncover the hidden past, as well as what is about to happen on this mysterious island. What are the secrets of the dragons that supposedly exist on this island? What happened in the sudden disappearance of the messengers from the mainland? What is the secret of Cain's birth? Only when all these secrets are uncovered will the truth behind the Eternal Ring, which contains the ultimate magical powers, be revealed. System 
The island is roughly divided into
eight areas, six of which are ruled by dragons. The terrain of each area
is greatly affected by the forces of some mysterious existence, and the
island's appearance varies significantly from area to area. The player must overcome battles and events by fully understanding the characteristics of each area and removing the obstacles, or sometimes even taking advantage of the obstacles. By using the real-time Map Change feature (time, geography, weather, etc.), which is possible for the first time with PlayStation 2, the game can be given an entertaining yet highly realistic picture. Lava flows from erupting volcanoes, changing the area's topography. The lava that flows into the rivers reaches the ocean. This creates a land bridge connecting the caverns on the coast of the island, allowing their exploration. Snowlands is an area on the mountaintops covered by a shroud of snow that never melts. An avalanche, which is theoretically impossible, is caused by Cain's intrusion, uncovering the ruins of a city that had been buried underneath the snow for hundreds of years. Underwater Palace is an abandoned palace is now half-submerged in the sea. However, opening a giant gate that holds the water inside the palace uncovers a passage to the long-submerged statue of a god. This also brings forth the appearance of the water dragon, which lives in the underwater palace. The existence of "rings" comprises the essential core of the "Eternal Ring" game system. There are 100 ring types, which are obtainable in either of two ways. One is to obtain them from enemy characters or from NPC's, and the other is for the player to create the rings himself. The character's abilities change substantially by the types of rings the player carries. Rings can be classified into six categories: Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Light and Darkness. Basically, there are two types: one is the magic ring, and the other is the assist ring. The player's use of magic is determined by which magic rings the player carries. Assist rings change the attributes and magical powers of the character who wears them. |