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SPOILER WARNING! PLEASE BE CAREFUL, IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING
THAT THIS GUIDE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE GAME.
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C O N T E N T S
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I. Story Archives Transcriptions
II. Locations
III. Weapon Archive Transcriptions
IV. Locations
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S T O R Y A R C H I V E S
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Part I: Story Archive Transcriptions
01 - The Sacred Revelations
This sacred illustrated text is said to have existed from the
time of the Mana religion's founding. However, the original work
has long since been lost. This version is a recompilation, hand-
produced by later followers of the faith. The Mana religion's
unique portrayal of the final salvation is drawn in a very
distinctive style.
Page 1
"A sacred ceremony was held,
but a thief appeared,
stealing the sacrifice away."
Page 2
"The lord of the gods was angry,
and a mighty roar shook the earth."
Page 3
"Red water flooded the land,
and the dead began to rise."
Page 4
"The sacrifice was returned,
and a great, holy flame
purified the thief."
Page 5
"The true ceremony was held.
The fruit was offered,
and the saviour awoke."
Page 6
"The outsiders suffered.
Into a great void they fell."
Page 7
"A little girl lost in time."
(the rest of the reproduced page is missing)
The original final page was discovered by Sam inside the Shibito
nest. It reads:
"Once, there was a little girl lost in time. A nice god made her
live happily forever after.
I am the Alpha! I am the Omega!
I am the beginning and the end.
I am the holy meatloaf!"
02 - Video Camera
A professional-grade digital video camera, property of cable
station Paranormal TV. This high-quality camera combines crisp,
clear resolution and faithful colour reproduction with the
ruggedness to withstand even the most extreme outdoor conditions.
It's even said to be so sturdy that it could survive being used as
a weapon if the going got tough. The latest progressive CCD
technology has been included, allowing reasonable filming quality
even in low-light conditions.
Sol left the camera recording by mistake. The accidently
recorded footage stars at time code 00:13:01:20.
MELISSA
Just what were you thinking bringing Bella to a place like this?!
SAM
What do you mean? This is just a crackpot show 'investigating'
some fake cult village, right? It's not like we're in any
danger. Anyway, what about you? What the heck are you doing here?
Weren't you trying to become a big-time news reporter?
SOL
Hey, what do you mean crackpot show? We're the number one
syndicated show in the Monday 1am timeslot, we got like ten people
watching us. Haha, naw, but seriously, look-
MELISSA
Don't try to change the subject! Why would you ever bring Bella
along on an assignment? How could you be so stupid?
SAM
The producer promised it wouldn't be dangerous. Everything was
decided last minute, and I didn't have time to find a sitter. So
I told the producer that I’ll only go if I could bring Bella along.
Why do you sound so surprised, I left a message on your cell about
it!
MELISSA
You said you were going on vacation, not an assignment! They told
me they found a third rate scientist for the shoot ... But I
didn't expect it to be you! Why didn’t you just leave Bella with
your precious mother? She must have lost her mind letting you
bring her here.
SAM
She passed away three months ago. I'm sorry I didn't tell you
but she asked me not to.
MELISSA
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Wait, she told you not to tell me?!
Some things never change do they?! You always did everything she
said. Do you even have a mind of your own? I can’t believe you're
still letting her control you even after she’s dead. You're
pathetic!
SAM
Don't talk about her like that It's not like I knew you're
going to be here either. Had I known -
*Bella cries*
MELISSA
Bella! Quit chewing your nails! How many times have I told you
to stop that?! Sol, let's go, we'll do the shoot without him.
He'll be completely useless anyway. Hack scientist!
SOL
Hey Melissa, wait up.
03 - Howard Wright's Student ID
Yorimi International School
Name: Howard Wright
Birth Date: July 30th, 1989
Expiration: June 30th, 2008
hw-biker.blog-paradise.com
04 - Shuji Shimada's Police Log
Official Police Agency Notepad
Name: Shuji Shimada
Rank: Police Sergeant
Issued: April 1st, 1971
Dear Mr. Policeman,
My name is Seiji Funayama and I am in the first grade. Thank you
for being a policeman on rainy days, windy days, snowy days, and
thundery days. When I grow up, I want to be a policeman just
like you. Me and my pig, Hanako, will protect the peace.
05 - TV Episode Proposal
Paranormal TV Channel 3333
Standard Program Proposal Form
Title of Program: Encounters
Episode: Hanuda Lost - A Tale of Human Sacrifice
Producer(s): John Titor
Director(s): Sol Jackson
Camera Operator(s): Sol Jackson
Other Crew: Melissa Gale, (Guest Scientist TBD)
Production Company: Future Past Productions Inc.
Category: Documentary
Target Audience: Males, 20s - 30s
Show Description: Encounters investigates the strange and the
supernatural phenomena that inhabit our world.
Program Length: 28 minutes
Budget: $20,000
Staff Profile Addendum
Last Name: Gale
First Name: Melissa
Middle Initial: S.
Date of Birth: May 18th, 1973
Gender: F
Qualifications: M.A. Journalism
Relevant Work History:
Witherstone College Newspaper (reporter) Sep. 1991 - Jun. 1997
Greybolt County Times (reporter) Aug. 1997 - Feb. 2003
Fantastic Pets! (anchor) Mar. 2003 - Jan. 2007
Summary:
A native of Greybolt County, Melissa Gale has over 15 years of
print and broadcast news experience in addition to an M.A. in
Journalism from the prestigious Witherstone College. She is
professional and committed to seeking out the truth. While
working as a reporter for the county newspaper, she covered a
range of high profile assignments including the infamous Greybolt
Butcher case. Melissa maintains pride in her work, but is not
afraid to cover any assignment, great or small, as proven by her
four years as a TV host for 'Fantastic Pets!', a local program
covering touching stories about pets and their owners.
06 - Melissa Gale's Cell Phone
Melissa's mobile. Her idle screen is currently set to a picture
she took with the phone of a hand-drawn Mother's Day card from
Bella. There are still three messages in memory.
'You have three saved messages:
First message, sent July 30th, 6:13pm
Yo Melissa, it's Sol. It looks like our trip to the land of the
sushi is right around the corner. Are you ready to make another
great show? Uh, listen, I have something I gotta get off my
chest ... but it can wait until we get back. Hey, maybe we can
talk over dinner. Alright, well I'll see ya in a couple of days.
Second message, sent July 31st, 9:28pm
Hey Melissa, this is John Titor, the producer for Encounters.
Just calling to let you know that we found our scientist for the
Japan episode. We didn't have much of a budget left after the
travel arrangements so he's no Ivy-Leaguer but I'm sure he'll
do the trick. Throw a "Dr." on somebody's name and they sound
all official, right? I told Sol already but, it's been arranged
for you to meet him at the airport after you land, so hey have
a nice trip.
Third message, sent August 1st, 10:31am
Oh, hi Melissa, this is Sam. Just calling to let you know that
I'm going to take Bella on a trip with me. We'll be Heading out
soon, I think it would be good for her to get out and see more
of the world and this is the perfect chance. Please don't worry
I'm sure she'll have a great time and of course everyone knows
that it's safe in -- Bella! Bella wait!
End of messages.'
07 - Sam Monroe's Faculty ID
Matheson College
Professor of Cultural Anthropology
Sam Monroe
A pamphlet Sam made for a course he was planning to teach.
"Cancelled" has been stamped on it in big red letters.
Sam Monroe Presents
Sacrificing the Past
A Cultural Anthropology Seminar (CA150S 1 Unit)
Time: Tuesdays 7 A.M. (Fall Semester)
Location: Grant Hall Room B5
Seats are still available, but please hurry to avoid missing this
chance!
Sam Monroe is Matheson College Department of Anthropology’s newest
professor. He has previously served as a distinguished lecturer
at Pine Grove Community College. He is an expert in the field of
Comparative Religion and widely respected by his peers.
08 - Digital Video Tape
A special magnetic tape designed to store footage taken with a
digital video camera. Sol brought the partially edited Encounters
footage on this tape with him to Hanuda Village. There is a label
on the side with "Encounters Tape 1" written on it.
MELISSA
What if there was something living among us that we could not
possibly understand? What feelings would it evoke? Adventure,
mystery or maybe ... terror? What I am about to show you is a
truly shocking video sent in by one of our viewers. It is
something that you must see with your own eyes.
(after Jackalope Man UMA video)
You may not believe it, but no special effects were used in filming
that video. Our production crew even hired specialists to verify
without a doubt that it was the real thing. But the surprises
don't end there, we've obtained information even more shocking than
this video. We can't reveal the details just yet, but rest assure
we plan on investigating the matter further. Our latest field
work points to some sort of extraordinary yet foreboding mystery.
It feels as if something truly unimaginable is going to happen. I
can't wait to see the look of shock on your faces. Until the next
time!
09 - Mysterious Tablet
This tablet is laid out much like a Ouija board, a tool which
allows people to summon and communicate with the spirits of the
dead. In place of the standard English alphabet letters, there
are 26 strange symbols carved into this version.
10 - Mine Worker's Journal
A daily log kept by an employee of Hanuda Mining Co., Ltd.
Tuesday July 27th, 1976
Starting today, I have been appointed by HQ to work at the Hanuda
Mine and to keep a running log of operations. I just finished
making my first rounds, and everything appears normal.
Wednesday July 28th, 1976
I have obtained aerial photographs of the surrounding area for
geographical reference. Gojaku Peak, where the mine is located,
is one of several mountains surrounding a flat, triangular
basin.
Thursday July 29th, 1976
There are reports from some of the miners about a foul odour
lingering around a certain spot. I went to check the odour for
myself, but was unable to smell anything out of the ordinary. In
considering for the safety of the workers, I have sent a full
report with their claims to HQ.
Friday July 30th, 1976
I have begun to verify the various mine maps and documents on
record. Unfortunately, there are a couple of points where the
current maps are off. There is one location in particular which
appears to have been filled in and blocked off by dirt, concealing
a large, empty chamber. It is not indicated on any of the maps.
I have been trying to contact my predecessor about the issue, but
have had no luck getting in touch yet.
Saturday July 31st, 1976
After performing my usual sweep of the mines, I came back to the
office only to find a scribbled note on top of my desk with the
message, "Stay out of this."
Monday August 2nd, 1976
The village office demanded that the miners be let off early
today. They would not give me a reason no matter how hard I
asked. I even tried directly questioning some of the workers, but
they are just as reluctant to tell me anything. It is obvious
they are hiding something and refuse to speak to me because I am
being viewed as an outsider.
11 - Bella Monroe's Diary
Bella keeps this personal diary with her at all times. The cover
has a cartoon drawing of a gothic girl with long black hair. The
diary's artwork reflects Bella's unique taste in design.
'Ever since Grams went to heaven, I've learned that Daddy's not a
very good cook. He tried to make her special meatloaf tonight,
but he baked it too long and it was all dry and gross. I'm
going to hide the recipe so he can't cook that again.
The other day Daddy brought home an organiser for me to use, but
it was way too uncool so I gave it back. He just has no clue
when it comes to what I like.
I'm flying to Japan now. Daddy says he wants me to see more of
the world, but I know he's just bringing me because he couldn't
find anyone to watch me. I'm ten years old. I don't need
babysitting! Oh well, at least it's something different. The
house is so boring with Grams gone and Daddy always sitting
around reading. I don't know much about Japan, but I hope I can
meet a samurai when I go there. That would be so cool. Airplanes
are so boring.'
A drawing made by Bella with colour markers. The building in the
picture bears an amazing resemblance to the Irazu Valley Church,
complete with a Mana Cross. "Help!" is written in the upper-
right corner of the page in large letters.
A drawing made by Bella with colour markers. The strange and
random collection of buildings above a river of red water is
unsettling. The spider in the upper left, part of the diary's
design, looks almost as if it has come from the sky to attack the
place.
12 - Hospital Patient's Letter
I beg of you, please sneak this letter out while the hospital
director isn't looking. I don't trust him. Make sure someone
outside the village reads it, and whatever you do, you can't let
that woman find it. Don't be fooled. She's the one that locked
me in here to shut me up. All the proof to back up what I'm
telling you is on the enclosed cassette tape.
She's not who she says she is. Please hurry! I'm running out ...
(the rest is illegible)
13 - Melissa Gale's Locket
Melissa always wears this locket pendant close to her heart.
Inside is a picture of Bella giving a big smile.
There is also a letter addressed to her daughter.
'Dear Bella,
It's Mommy. I'm not sure if Grandma will want you to read this
letter or not, but I'm writing because I miss you so much.
I heard from Daddy that you're doing very well in school, and I'm
so proud of you. He said your favourite subject is art. Did you
know that was my favourite subject back when I was a young girl
just like you?
I really wish I could be there to see you draw all of your
wonderful pictures. Daddy sent me one of your drawings a few
days ago. It was so great I took a picture of it on my mobile
phone so I can see it wherever I go. He also sent me a new
picture of you. You're such a beautiful young lady. It's hard
to believe you're already ten years old.
I'm so sorry we can't be together. I've missed so much time with
you, and there's no way I will ever be able to make that up, but
just always remember that Mommy loves you more than anything in
this whole world. Make sure you listen to your Daddy and
teachers and be a good girl, OK? We'll see each other again
someday soon, I promise.
Love,
Mommy'
14 - Sol Jackson's Press Badge
Name: Sol Jackson
Position: Director
Paranormal TV Channel 3333
Encounters
"A Perfect Plan for Love" by Sol Jackson
FADE IN:
INT. FANCY FRENCH RESTAURANT - LOBBY - NIGHT
A fancy French restaurant. A couple, SOL and MELISSA walk into
the lobby. Sol is dressed in a fancy suit, while Melissa is
wearing a smart, red dress. Melissa soaks in the fine decor of
the restaurant. Sol motions to the DINING HOST standing at the
entrance podium.
SOL
I believe I have a reservation.
The name's Jackson. Sol Jackson.
DINING HOST
Oui, monsieur. Right this way,
your table awaits.
DINING ROOM
The dining host guides Sol and Melissa to the best table in the
restaurant and pulls Melissa's chair out for her.
MELISSA
This place looks expensive.
SOL
Nothing's too good for the star
of Encounters.
Time passes as Sol and Melissa eat a delicious, fancy French
course meal. After dessert, Sol snaps his fingers to grab the
attention of violin players waiting near the table. The violin
players draw their bows across the strings and play a ROMANTIC
MELODY in perfect unison. Melissa is entranced by the violin
playing and overwhelmed by the atmosphere.
SOL
Melissa, it's time I told you
how I feel.
MELISSA
What are you talking about Sol?
SOL
I love you.
MELISSA
Sol.
(dramatic pause)
I love you too, but I've got
a career and a daughter ...
SOL
(interrupts)
We're in love. We can make it
work.
Sol grabs a NECKLACE out of his pocket and shows it to Melissa.
SOL
We were meant for each other.
It's fate.
Sol suavely fastens the necklace around Melissa's neck. Melissa's
cheeks turn red.
MELISSA
Oh Sol.
FADE TO BLACK
15 - Local Guide to Hanuda Village
A Local Guide to Hanuda Village
Originally Published in 1949
Author: Hideto Mitamura
Visiting Gods and the Faith of Hanuda Village
From ancient times, Hanuda Village was believed to lie on the
boundary between our world and another. The visitors from this
other place were worshipped as gods and sowed the seeds for the
town's religion. The first organised worshipping of these
visiting gods is believed to date back to a priestess named
Miyako.
However, at a certain turning point, the people turned from the
old god Miyako worshipped to a new one. IT was then that the Mana
faith came to exist. The primary tenet of the young religion was
a central focus on a god named Kaiko sacrificing himself to save
the people of the village. This element points to an outside
religious influence, but the details about the possible
interaction the villagers may have had with people of other faiths
is unknown.
Although the new religion had secured a firm footing in the town,
its believers were forced to go underground when powerful leaders
in the greater region began to clamp down on religions that were
not State-endorsed.
Eventually, the prohibition on the practice of other religions was
lifted. A family of wealthy farmers, the Saiga, put their effort
into reviving the faith and succeeded in bringing the Mana
religion back to the forefront of village life.
16 - Amana's Diary
A daily journal faithfully kept by Amana.
A scrap of Japanese fabric is delicately
wrapped around the book's cover.
July 29th, 1976
Why can't I remember anything? Who am I? No matter how hard I
try, I just can't recall my former life. I'm going to keep
writing this journal to make sure I can at least hold on to the
memories I have now.
July 30th, 1976
I wonder where this village's strange religion comes from. Their
god is so completely different from the one I believe in, and I
often find myself wondering what the villagers are thinking.
Sometimes they terrify me, but they did take me in, and I know
deep down that they're good people.
July 31st, 1976
Yesterday I was told about an ancient village legend. Now I
understand why they've been taking such good care of me. They
must think I'm the girl with the hair of the sun from the legend.
August 1st, 1976
The villagers said that they'll hold the sacred ceremony tomorrow.
They also mentioned Miyako, but how is she involved? They'll be
coming for me tomorrow night. I have a very bad feeling about
this, and I'm scared.
August 2nd, 1976
The back of my brooch fell off when I dropped it. I never
noticed it before, but on the back there's a strange ...
17 - Seigo Saiga's Driver's License
Class D Driver's License
Name: Seigo Saiga
D.O.B.: 21/6/1946
Registered Address: 367 Arato
Hanuda Village, Misumi County
Current Address: 367 Arato
Hanuda Village, Misumi County
Issued: 9/6/1974 (4771)
Expiration: 21/6/1977
18 - Hanumen Noodles
The origins of Hanumen noodles date back to the 1950s when a
magnitude 6 earthquake rocked the Misumi region. Mr. Amajio,
the discoverer of the unique treat, was said to have been boiling
a large amount of somen noodles when the earthquake knocked an
open bottle of strawberry jam into the pot.
When reconstruction efforts were underway, Mr. Amajio, not one
to waste anything, served up the noodle mixture to hungry
evacuees. The reception was positive and Hanuda Village's famous
noodle speciality was born.
The perfect balance of soy sauce and jam creates a sweet aroma
that draws not only villagers, but bugs as well.
According to one story, the fragrant smell will bring a
continuous stream of insects into the kitchens of anyone cooking
the special recipe.
19 - Altar Display
A doll that has seen better days is enshrined in the centre of an
altar surrounded by seemingly random objects, such as a triangular
street sign, producing a very disturbing effect.
20 - Seigo Saiga's Notebook
Precautions to take regarding the disposal of the isolation
patient's body from the old ward.
- Draft a post-mortem report. Cause of death: cardiac arrest.
- Patient's [personal possessions to be incinerated.
- Instruct hospital staff on how to deal with potential
inquiries from family and friends.
I discovered a set of footprints and other traces of an intruder
last night when I dropped by the old ward after work. Obviously
I need to reiterate to the staff that the area is to remain off
limits.
If the need arises, I may have to deal with the intruder by
admitting them as another patient to be kept in isolation.
The tracks left behind appear to be those of a woman and remind
me of nurse shoes. I wonder if they're Yukie's? Is she following
me?
I have received the seal and documentation officially confirming
Miyako's betrothal.
Starting today, we must enter the period of purification in
preparation for Kaiko's coming.
I must make sure that a curfew at night is imposed and that any
conversations with outsiders are kept to a minimum.
According to the calculations, Miyako's bridesmaid needs to be a
24 year old woman. Yukie?
I must fulfil my responsibility as head of the Saiga household.
21 - Yukie Kobe's Planner
Thursday, July 29th
Something's been troubling the doctor lately. He's never been
much for conversation, but he looks exhausted now. I've noticed
him wander off without saying a word, and I'm worried sick about
him.
Friday, July 30th
Dr. Saiga left without saying goodbye again today. I want to find
out where he's going, but I just can't work up the courage to ask.
I thought we knew each other, but maybe I don't know him as well
as I thought. Doctor, where are you?
Saturday, July 31st
Last night I ended up following Dr. Saiga. I feel like such a
fool. He was going to the old ward, probably to do some research.
He must have some personal project he's working on and just
doesn't want to be disturbed.
Here I am worrying about him when he's just trying to focus on
carrying out his experiments. Still, why does he have to be so
secretive about it?
Sunday, August 1st
I'm on the day shift tomorrow. Maybe after work I can head over
to the old ward. I'll surprise Dr. Saiga with a home-made lunch.
The doctor's adopted mother, the wife of the old hospital
director, never seemed like the kind of woman who would fix lunch
for him back when he was a child.
I'm the only one who understands him, so I'm the only one he can
count on to lift his spirits.
22 - Mana Cross Brooch
Coloured glass is fitted securely to the metal brooch designed in
the shape of a Mana Cross. Amana always wears this around the
collar of her nun's habit.
6 strange symbols are engraved on the back of the brooch.
23 - Engraved Plank
This wooden plank found under a tombstone has 28 strange symbols
carved into it.
24 - Holy Scroll - The Gift -
The scene painted on this scroll represents the tale of when
Kaiko, the object of Mana worship, offered up his own body to save
the lives of the starving villagers.
It is forbidden to tread upon the sacred ground where this holy
act is said to have taken place.
25 - The Gojaku Giant
On August 25th, 1856, a very tall man fell from the sky and landed
near Mount Gojaku in Misumi County. The giant's bizarre
appearance is illustrated in this drawing. His head was a full
18 inches long and his body was 9 feet long.
He attempted to enlighten the villagers with his unique brand
of philosophy, but the foul smell that lingered around him was
so overwhelming it knocked out anyone that could have been within
earshot to hear his teachings.
26 - Sam Monroe's Notebook
Lecture Notes
What is syncretism?
* The combination or reconciliation of varying practices &
beliefs.
Religious Syncretism:
Example 1) Roman incorporation of Greek deities
* Bacchus = Dionysus
Example 2) Christmas and Saturnalia
Example 3) Western Religion and Native Americans
* Ask students if they can think of any examples.
Encounters, John Titor (Producer)
* Japan location assistance for sacrificial special
* Town of Hanuda
* Sacrificial rituals and unique local religion
* Village lost in 1976
I better mention to him that I can read Japanese, but can't speak
it at all. I don't have time to ask, but I'm sure they'll
probably have an interpreter anyway.
How did he know me?
* Ask when I get back.
Find babysitter for Bella.
(several names are crossed off)
* Heather
* Sarah
* Brenda
* Louise
* Alex
27 - Miyako Offering Hymn
O most holy and powerful lord of the heavens, we beseech you
to accept this, our humble offering of Miyako's soul. It is only
by your grace that we may remain free from suffering.
28 - 8mm Film Reel
8mm film first went on sale in the 1930s and soon became the
recording format of choice thanks to its ease of use. It
continued to enjoy this success for half a century until the
1980s, when video tapes became popular and 8mm nearly vanished
from the market.
However, 8mm film still has many staunch supporters among
amateur movies makers because the video recorded possesses a
certain charm and warmth not possible using tapes. This reel
contains what appears to be a Mana religious ceremony filmed by
one of its followers.
29 - Fortune Can
The "Fortune Can" is the result of a product tie-in between the
1976 cartoon "Can-Can the Occult Fighter" and a famous snack
maker.
Can-Can is the son of a Shinto priest with the power to see
people's former lives and in this case, the lives of whoever
bought a Fortune Can.
The product also included a special offer for premium Can-Can
toys, putting it on the shopping lists for countless families with
young children. Unfortunately, it required people to collect 30
of the gold seals or 300 of the silver seals found in the cans
before they could send away for the toys.
Most children never stood a chance of receiving this coveted
prize.
"Can-Can the Occult Fighter"
The hero Can-Can was given a special handmade guardian dog as a
10th birthday present from his father, the shrine priest. That
same night, a spirit entered the guardian dog, Growlf, and all
sorts of mysterious troubles began to plague Can-Can and his
girlfriend She-Can.
During the course of each show, Growlf would come trotting in,
biting a slip of paper that would help give Can-Can the power to
see into people's past lives. This never seemed to have much
bearing on solving the supernatural problems the pair faced and
each episode usually ended with Can-Can and the bad guys brawling.
The irrelevance of the unique supernatural element to the
resolution of the episodes left viewers confused and, eventually,
uninterested.
The show was eventually cancelled due to its poor ratings.
"Your Past Life"
Can-Can can see it!
In a past life, you were ...
A mom!
30 - Holy Scroll - Ouroboros -
The Ouroboros, a powerful symbol for the Mana religion, is
painted on this sacred scroll. It is usually depicted as a snake
or a dragon biting its own tail, forming a circle, and represents
cyclicality and the concept of infinity. The name Ouroboros
itself means "one who devours his own tail." The beginning and
the end are as one with this symbol. The snake destroys itself
and renews itself in the same action; giving birth to itself, an
endless cycle of creation and annihilation. The Ouroboros will
exist forever as it continues this process of self-renewal.
31 - Atlantis Magazine
World Mystery Magazine
ATLANTIS
Crossing the boundaries between the normal and the paranormal in
order to expose the truth!
July 1976
Price 490 Yen
Special Features
Travellers leaping back and forth across time.
True Story! The Secret of the "Time Travellers"
Shocking News!
330K volts of electricity transforms a slug into a giant monster
Apocalyptic prediction revealed
Raccoons will conquer the Earth by 1999!
Take a peek inside the grave of the Gojaku Giant!
First love sparks spontaneous combustion?
A mysterious affliction ignited by a junior high schooler's
passion!
UMA Sighting Report!
Has the infamous Jackalope Man hopped into Japan?
The Bermuda 3 were quadruplets?
Wade into the mystery of the missing fourth child if you dare!
Check out the latest ATLANTIS serial comic
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Special Feature
Author: Yoichiro Hiramoto
True Story! The Secret of the "Time Travellers"
Travellers leap back and forth across time
What would you do if someone spoke to you claiming to be from
the future? Would your mind be open to the possibility? Most
people would just brush the supposed time traveller off and walk
away. After all, the only way to verify any stories about the
events that take place in the future would be to wait and see
whether or not the foretold events came to pass.
32 - JOYLiNK - Ultra Network King -
In 1975, American electronics and toymaker JOYLiNK introduced
the Network King, an instant hit that soon found its way into
the hands of millions of consumers from every walk of life.
Trying to capitalise on its success, the next year JOYLiNK
released the Ultra Network King, an updated version of the
original Network King that generated an unprecedented amount of
hype surrounding its release. Its inclusion of a groundbreaking
cartridge changing system put it at the forefront of hand-held
game systems. However, soldering was required to fix the
cartridges in place, making it too much of a hassle for the
average consumer. The Ultra flopped.
JOYLiNK was left with a mountain of unsold units they had to bury
in an undisclosed location, and the company went under shortly
after. The abysmal failure of the Ultra Network King and
JOYLiNK sparked a chain reaction of bankruptcies throughout the
toy industry.
The infamous 1970s toy shock was dubbed the "J.U.N.K. Shock"
because of the unfortunate combination of first letters in the
name JOYLiNK Ultra Network King.
33 - Seigo Saiga's Drawing Book
Friday June 20th
My new name is Seigo Saiga.
They said I'm not Seigo Mitamura anymore.
My new mom and dad never smile or hug me.
They're so scary.
Saturday June 21st
Today is my birthday.
But my mom and dad aren't going to celebrate it.
They won't even make me my favourite pancakes.
My name is different now, so maybe my birthday changed too?
I want to be with my real dad and mom again.
'Misumi Daily - Evening Edition
May 30th, 1952
Passenger Car Plummets off a Cliff
A Young Couple Deceased
On May 30th, around 6am, a passenger car being driven on a
segment of Highway 333 near the village of Hanuda in Misumi
County plunged over the side of a cliff. A man working in the
area noticed the vehicle and quickly called for help.
The ambulance and fire crews that arrived on the scene pulled
driver Hideto Mitamura (36) and passenger Kumiko Mitamura (29)
from the wreckage and transported them to a nearby hospital where
they were soon pronounced dead from the severe head trauma
inflicted in the crash.
According to police reports, there were no visibility issues at
the time on that straight stretch of road nor were there signs of
braking. There were reports of thunderstorms in the area, so it
is suspected that a sudden clap of thunder may have surprised the
driver, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. A full
investigation is underway.
34 - Howard Wright's Cell Phone
Howard's mobile. The idle screen is set to a picture of Howard
in a Dracula costume taken with two friends on Halloween. There
is one voice message currently stored in memory.
'You have one saved message.
First message sent, August 2nd, 11:03pm:
Howie, it's Eric. What's up? Me and some guys are getting
together tomorrow to go bowling. I need you on my team man, are
you up for it? Oh hey, you said you were going up to Hanuda,
didn't you? Yeh, from what some Japanese friends tell me, that
place sounds ****ed up. They're probably just full of B.S. And
hey, you want a little excitement anyway right? A bike trip
sounds like just what you needed. Oh yeh, you left your DVD at
my place. "Damsel in Darkness", heh, you have some weird taste
in movies man. Well hey, just give me a call when you can.
End of messages.'
35 - Cigarette Lighter
A vintage metal lighter with a picture of a cat on the side.
Letters that look like they might be someone's initials are
engraved in the lower right.
36 - Mitamura Family Album
An old family album that was left behind in the abandoned
Mitamura house. Pictures of a young son are pasted inside with
captions lovingly hand-written by the mother.
1946
5 months old
Seigo
Today I rolled over on my own for the first time!
Aunt Saegusa came to play today!
I love it when she gives me a great, big hug!
I had a great time hanging out with cousin Masa today!
Masa stayed over. He's just like a brother to me!
37 - Strange Tales of Gojaku
An ancient relic lies buried deep beneath the earth in Gojaku.
Known as the Uryen, it is a gift from heaven with the power to
swallow the darkness of chaos in holy fire. However, this
sacred object may only be wielded by those who have received the
power of the chosen one.
38 - Bermuda 3 Record
The Bermuda 3 was a musical trio comprised of afro-sporting
triplets and wildly popular in the 1970s. The eldest brother,
Red, together with the middle brother, Green, performed vocals
while the youngest brother, Yellow, backed them up on tambourine.
The three received a lot of attention with their unique brand of
soul-infused music and fashion, still rare at the time. Although
they weren't the usual pop idol group, their third single
"Bermuda Love Triangle" became a smash hit and rocketed straight
to the top of the charts, eventually going platinum.
Unfortunately, while at the height of their popularity, tragedy
struck the siblings. First, it was reported that Red had
vanished without a trace. A few days later, Green disappeared in
the middle of recording for a televised music program. The string
of bizarre events made all the headlines. There was some
speculation that an obsessed fan of the group had misinterpreted
the lyrics to their latest song and was on a mission to make them
"forever slip away" one-by-one.
At a later event, the third member, Yellow, was found lying
unconscious back stage but luckily recovered from his injuries.
His career, however, was soon over as the groups management
company decided they couldn't support a solo tambourine artist.
39 - Spool Knitter
The spool knitter was a popular crafting tool among the young
girls in the 1960s and 70s. A spoon of yarn is set onto a spindle
and the yarn is threaded around several small rods on the device
to help make knitting easier.
This handy tool succeeded in introducing many young girls to the
joy of knitting, but the final products usually didn't serve any
practical purpose.
40 - Insect Catching Kit
This set of bug collecting implements is designed for children
to use. It comes complete with a standard magnifying glass,
mounting pins, syringe, insecticide, and embalming fluid, but
kits like this one manufactured in Misumi County also include
a special molasses to use as bait.
Bug catching was a fixture in the summer vacations of many young
Japanese children in the 1960s and 70s. The danger involved
with handling syringes and toxic fluids was part of the appeal.
However, as the embalming fluid was pretty much useless, many
children were forced by their parents to throw away their hard-
earned collections as the bugs began to decompose.
41 - Hanuda Beetle
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Scarabaeidae
Subfamily: Dynastinae
This rare rhinoceros beetle is only found to inhabit the areas in
and around Hanuda Village. The triangle pattern on its back is
one of its most prominent features. Beyond that, there isn't
much that stands out about this insect besides the fact that it's
incredibly weak.
It can't hold its own against crickets, let alone the more
powerful drone beetles that also inhabit the area. It has even
been known to abandon precious food to insects as timid as
stink beetles.
The only thing it has going for it is its incredible grip. One
final note of interest is that the Hanuda Beetle is known to
have an insatiable sweet-tooth.
42 - UMA World Encyclopaedia
The Enigmatic American Manbeast
Jackalope Man
The legendary half-man, half-beast, Jackalope Man, is reported
to be a large humanoid rabbit with long ears and antlers that
emits a strong, foul odour.
This UMA was first discovered in Greybolt County in the 1960s and
created quite a stir as reports of sightings and/or smellings
flooded in.
Starting in the 1970s, sightings of the creature were also
beginning to come in from Japan. It was believed to have made
its way into the country by stowing away on an ocean freighter.
The Japanese reports all indicated that the man-rabbit-antelope
creature only had one ear leading to speculation that the variety
in Japan is a distinct subspecies from the one living in
America.
* Jackalope Man Eye-Witness Sketch
This sketch is based on a 1966 eye-witness report given by
Greybolt County housewife, Honey Daimler. The witness reportedly
came into close contact with the manbeast, but the shock of the
sight and smell soon overwhelmed her, sending her into cardiac
arrest. She died soon thereafter.
How a dead witness could produce such a sketch is one of the many
unsolved mysteries surrounding this UMA.
* Encountering Jackalope Man
A group of young men camping in the mountains of Misumi County ran
across Jackalope Man in 2005. They tried to capture the creature,
but it put up a fierce struggle and managed to get away. The
scars left on their faces attest to the power of this normally
docile UMA when faced with danger.
43 - Gojaku Mural
A colourful cave drawing believed to date back to the end of the
7th century. The scene depicts a god descending from the sky
surrounded by worshipping humans. The strange triangular pillar
appears to be the vehicle for transporting the god to the world
of man. Red water has pooled up from the crater left by it in
the ground.
44 - Sam Monroe's Voice Recorder
This portable electronic device converts analog audio to a digital
signal that can be stored in internal memory for later playback.
Sam kept this with him to record lectures and any observations
he had during the course of his field work. It currently stores
several audio files that shed light on Sam's actions after getting
separated from Sol as well as some of his ideas behind the events
taking place in the village.
'I never thought being clumsy would pay off. Ironically, thanks
to my untimely fall from the cliff I managed to escape from those
things. I hope Sol is alright ... But I can't think about that
now, I need to find Bella. I heard her calling for help but,
where could she be?'
'What is this place in Bella's picture? Could it really be
somewhere in this town? What relation does it have to those
monsters? It looks like a nest, but if they're building a nest
does that imply that they have a type of hive intelligence like
bees or ants? Why would they need a nest and what could they
be hiding in there?'
'I've studied folklore and mythology my whole life, but never in
my wildest dreams did ever imagine any of it to be real. The
events recorded in this holy book mirror our current situations
so accurately, that I'm beginning to doubt my own beliefs. If
all of these predictions are to come true ... I must stop it.'
45 - Audio Cassette Tape
A small case containing magnetic tape and covered in what
appears to be sticky strawberry jam. The cassette tape was
designed to improve upon the previously existing open reel
designs used in audio recording. It simplified recording and
playback of sound and was quickly adopted by the public at
large as the format of choice starting in the 1970s. It
maintained this popularity until the 1980s when digital audio
formats began to become more popular.
Today, it is rare to see these tapes used for anything except
by an older generation who feel more comfortable with them.
This cassette tape contains disturbing audio recorded by one of
the villagers.
46 - Message from Sam Monroe
A printout of an email. The paper is soaked in red water and
part of it has been torn off.
(message body)
It's been forever, Howard. I've waited a long time for this
moment when I could talk to you again. Every little tick and
every little tock of the clock lasts an eternity when waiting
for destiny. However, today, I can finally fulfil that
destiny because I found your blog. Blogs are in and
"hw-biker.blog-paradise.com" is online.
This Summer, you'll hop on your bike and ride off to your own
destiny in the lost town of Hanuda. I guarantee this will be
the Summer to end all Summers. What you are about to
experience is reserved especially for you. You’ve been chosen
by the Fates, Howard! Can't you hear them? You must heed
their call!
Are you feeling a little scared? Maybe you should be. But
I know you'll come. Your damsel in distress awaits.
Sincerely,
Sam Monroe.
PS: Congrats on the bike license.
47 - Legends of Hanuda Village
Legends of Hanuda Village
Compiled by
The Council for the Preservation and Study of Hanuda Folklore
This book contains many of the various myths and legends that
have been orally passed down through the generations in
Hanuda Village.
"The Girl who Devoured the Celestial One"
A long time ago, a terrible drought forced the village into a
deep famine. A girl with the hair of the sun prayed for help
and soon a strange animal descended from the sky. The odd
creature possessed the physical qualities of both fish and
an insect.
Upon seeing it, the girl could no longer restrain her hunger.
However, the moment she bit into the mysterious being's flesh,
the sky grew ominously dark, and a loud, horrible sound echoed
throughout the land.
The girl was frightened and begged for forgiveness. She
promised to offer up another divine fruit in exchange for the
one she had consumed if her life would be spared.
48 - Arcane Homuranagi Scroll
A legend regarding the ancient force sealed away by the four
sacred spirits of the Mana religion is depicted on this scroll.
Four pillars surround the sacred sword, which is ablaze and
shining with a brilliant light. Near these pillars are the
spirits they represent - man, lion, bull and eagle.
49 - Sam Monroe's Journal
I must focus. My memories and thoughts are all starting to blur
together and fade to black. This may be my last opportunity to
set them down in writing before the darkness swallows them
entirely.
After plummeting for both an instant and an eternity, I finally
landed in the true Hanuda Village of 1976. In this reality,
Hanuda was buried by a catastrophic landslide. If the Hanuda of
the past was buried under a mountain of dirt, what was the village
I was in before falling into the void?
Was the ceremony that night the cause of all this? Was it
something unique to the location? Or was it the power of some
ancient angry god? I don't know and in the end, it doesn't
matter. Whatever the cause, the result is that space-time
around Hanuda is highly unstable.
1976 and 2007 somehow merged and that kid from my time, Howard,
ended up interrupting a sacrificial ceremony that was suppose
to occur in the past. The space time continuum was disrupted
and the segment of it we existed in was torn clean from the
timeline.
Now like a broken record, time will forever skip to the same
beat in an endless loop and we will be forced to relive those
events again and again.
However, it's unfair to draw the conclusion that Howard was the
cause of it all. After all, Bella was the true cause. My own
daughter! She was the one who brought forth the call of that
terrible Siren into our world.
She fell into the abyss, and like myself, was rejected by
space-time much the same way an immune system rejects an
invader it doesn't recognise. In her case she landed in a
Hanuda much earlier in the past. She is the key to the Siren's
call. Her actions brought forth that horrible curse and in
return received immortality. She transformed from my innocent
little girl into the divine woman from village legend, Amana.
31 summers have come and gone. The summer of August 2007 is once
again approaching, and with it, that fateful night.
At this moment, Howard knows nothing of Hanuda and the other me
is teaching in America, blissfully ignorant of what is about to
occur.
The time to set the chain of events into motion is close at
hand. Young Howard is about to receive a very important
invitation.
Howard will visit Hanuda, the sacrificial ceremony will be
interrupted, and the Siren will beckon for us.
The beginning and the end are fused together. The laws of
causality are broken and time marches around in an eternal
circle.
No! Everything is going out of focus again. Memories of who
I am and who I was are all running together like paints spilled
on the frail canvas of my mind. What was it I was suppose to
do again?
I can't lose focus. I must focus!
Bella! Yes! Everything must be repeated so that Bella can live
forever.
'Unidentified Foreign National Found Dead
On August 1st at 3:30pm, a woman taking a walk in Okai Gakuen
Park in Senda City happened upon a man lying on the ground. She
noticed something was wrong and quickly notified the police.
Senda police officers hurried to the scene and called an
ambulance when they noticed the adult foreign male was confused
and incoherent.
He was soon taken to a nearby hospital, but was pronounced dead
the same day at 6:33pm. The unidentified male was in his 50s-70s,
6 feet tall, and thin with gray hair. He was found wearing a
plaid shirt and beige pants. The only other item in his
possession was a broken pair of glasses engraved with the
letters "S.M."
There are no obvious signs of physical trauma and the police
are currently investigating his identity and cause of his death.'
50 - Portable Music Player
A portable electronic device with a headphone jack designed to
play music files copied from a computer. With the ever-
increasing storage capabilities of such devices in recent years,
they can hold a large number of songs as well as sport other
extra features. The play list for this player is currently set
to loop Howard's favourite song.
Part II - Story Archive Locations
The following list is where to find each archive. Note that some
archives are given to you automatically while playing the game. Also
note that you do not have to finish a stage in order to obtain an
archive file; once you pick one up you can simply quit to the title
screen.
01 - Story Archive
(More pages are added to this archive as you play through
the game.)
02 - Story Archive.
03 - Story Archive.
04 - Episode 1, Chapter 2
Hit cop with Sake bottle to make him drop it.
05 - Story Archive.
06 - Story Archive.
07 - Story Archvie.
08 - Episode 2, Chapter 2
Roof of Siren control shack.
09 - Episode 2, Chapter 4
On the observation tower.
10 - Episode 2, Chapter 6
Located behind the locked gate in the tunnels near the pumping
shack. Pull the lever to switch the tracks, then use the mine
cart to break through the gate.
11 - Story Archive
More pages are added to this archive as you play through the game.
12 - Episode 3, Chapter 2
Second floor nursing station. Use the emergency button in the
nearby patients room to draw out the nurse Shibito. File is on
desk.
13 - Story Archive
14 - Story Archive
15 - Episode 3, Chapter 4
Shrine near the dilapidated storage shed, on the level above
accessible nearby.
16 - Story Archive
17 - Story Archive
18 - Episode 4, Chapter 2
Get to the Policeman's noodles before he eats them.
Destroy the noodles with a melee attack to unlock archive
in Episode 7, Chapter 2.
19 - Episode 4, Chapter 4
Pickup the closet key from the shed you start beside. Retrieve
wire cutters from first floor and closet, then open the shrine
on the ground floor.
20 - Episode 5, Chapter 2
Isolation room.
21 - Story Archive
22 - Episode 5, Chapter 4
Find Amana's brooch. The Shibito takes it to the basement
altar below the worship hall.
23 - Episode 5, Chapter 4
Located in the cemetery while performing the "memories from past"
goal.
24 - Story Archive
25 - Episode 6, Chapter 2
After defeating the pursuer, find a shovel and examine the rock
walls behind where he was originally camping.
26 - Story Archive
27 - Episode 6, Chapter 4
Examine the shrine you get access to by going into the river.
You need to have closed the floodgates with Howard in his
previous chapter of this stage in order to get the archive.
28 - Episode 7, Chapter 2
Inside the 'Lucky Triangle'.
29 - Episode 7, Chapter 4
Kill Sam and he will drop the can opener. Use this to
open the refrigerator on the lower level.
30 - Story Archive
31 - Episode 8, Chapter 2
When the Shibito near the start of the stage opens the
gate, run in and grab the archive on the table. Make sure
to activate the pumping station controls to unlock an
archive later on.
32 - Episode 8, Chapter 4
Order Bella to hide in the incinerator and she will find
the archive. Go to the roof and use the valve to unlock
another archive later on.
33 - Story Archive
34 - Episode 9, Chapter 2
Laying on the ground near the shed.
35 - Story Archive
36 - Episode 9, Chapter 4
Located on the ground floor of the Mitamura home.
37 - Story Archive
38 - Episode 10, Chapter 2
Radio playing in the first floor study. (note that the music
has to be playing in order to get this archive).
39 - Episode 10, Chapter 2
Located in the same room as no.38
40/41 - Episode 10, Chapter 2
Note: these items must be found during the same game.
Get the storage key from the exterior guest house, then
sneak back into the house by using the door bell as a
diversion. Get the insect catching kit from the storage
room then use it on the large tree next to the red water
pool outside. Continue the mission then pick up the
Beetle from the tree when Melissa is chasing you.
42 - Episode 10, Chapter 4
To get this archive you must hunt the legendary UMA Jackalope
Man ;) Close the floodgate to stop the water, then head down
into it. Go to the shrine by taking the stairs near the end
off the ravine. You will find an old broken hunting trap and
some carrots. Place a hunting trap here. You will notice in
this stage you can sometimes hear the rustling of trees -
this is the Jackalope Man moving around the stage. Follow
this route: head past the Church, then across the fields,
over the tree bridge, now turn around and head back to near
the dilaptated shed, and head up to the elevated shrine. You
should have heard the rustling three times; head back to where
you laid the trap and you'll hear it spring - pick up the file.
43 - Episode 11, Chapter 2
Head down into the mine to the chamber full of water - if you
drained this in Sol's stage, you can now use the dynamite
detonator. Do so, then follow through the passage and pick up
the archive.
44 - Story Archive
45 - Episode 11, Chapter 4
You can only get this file if you already have no.39-41.
Head into the 'Lucky Triangle' and examine the hole in the
floor. It's too dark too see. Examine the hole when there's
a flash of lightening and Bella will fish out the file using
previous items.
46 - Story Archive
47 - Episode 12, Chapter 2
Located in the room which Bella escaped through.
48 - Episode 12, Chapter 4
Shoot Seigo Saiga in the head 3 times and he will drop this file
on the ground.
49 - Story Archive
50 - Story Archive
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Part III - Weapon Archive Transcriptions
01 - Wrench
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Average
A tool designed for turning nuts and bolts. The length is set
to help its user apply the maximum amount of torque.
02 - Hand Rake
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Average
The ends of this pronged garden tool are curved to help make
raking up fallen leaves easier.
03 - Iron Poker
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Subpar
A long metal rod with a curved end designed for shifting around
coal or wood in a fire to adjust the strength of the flame.
04 - Ashtray
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Average
A heavy glass recetpticle for holding ashes and cigarette butts.
05 - Parking Sign
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Average
A large 'No Parking' sign. The sign board itself is flexible,
but the post is solid metal.
06 - Frying Pan
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Average
A necessary tool in any cook's kitchen. This metal pan with
shallow sides is perfect for searing as well as whacking people.
07 - Alto Recorder
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Poor
A plastic recorder. Recorders are classified as woodwind
instruments and are popular in the Japanese classroom for
music instruction.
08 - Mattress Beater
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Poor
A bamboo implement with two large, flat loops at the end to help
beat out any dust that has collected in mattresses or futons.
09 - Hot Water Pot
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Subpar
A pot with inner and outer layers that produce a vacuum for
insulation. A reflective inner coating also keeps contents warm.
10 - Nail Hammer
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Average
This tool has a heavy iron head with one flat end for driving
nails and one forked end for pulling them out.
11 - Firewood
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Subpar
A piece of timber cut to the optimal size for us as firewood.
Wood is not the most efficient energy source, but it is easy
to find and use.
12 - Water Ladle
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Poor
The bowl-shaped container at the end of the handle is designed
for scooping up water. It's usually made from wood, metal or
plastic.
13 - Bowling Trophy
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Average
The "Hanuda Bowling Tournament" trophy. Apparently the trophy
is cursed and brings about misfortune to whoever has it.
14 - Umbrella
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Poor
Rain gear consisting of a metal frame with cloth draped over it
forming a canopy to protect the owner from falling rain.
15 - Hand Sickle
Category: Light Bladed Weapon
Strength: Average
A handheld farming tool for cutting grass or harvesting crops.
A crescent shaped metal blade is affixed to a wooden handle.
16 - Brush Hatchet
Category: Light Bladed Weapon
Strength: Strong
A wide, thick blade is attached to the end of a wooden handle.
This tool is often used for splitting firewood and other
woodworking tasks.
17 - Hacksaw
Category: Light Bladed Weapon
Strength: Average
A woodcutting implement that combines a fine-tooth saw with a
handle. This Japanese version is designed to cut on the pull
stroke.
18 - Froe Axe
Category: Light Bladed Weapon
Strength: Strong
A special variety of axe with a long narrow blade. This
particular variety is often used for opening holes in timber.
19 - Noodle Cleaver
Category: Light Bladed Weapon
Strength: Strong
A specialised cooking knife for cutting strips of noodles.
The rectangular blade extends the length of the handle.
20 - Scalpel
Category: Light Bladed Weapon
Strength: Subpar
A small, sharp knife used in surgery. Reusable scalpels were
once common, but have been mostly replaced by disposable ones.
21 - Kitchen Knife
Category: Light Bladed Weapon
Strength: Average
An all-purpose knife for slicing, dicing and many other uses.
No kitchen is complete without one.
22 - Dagger
Category: Light Bladed Weapon
Strength: Average
A hilt-less blade with a plain, wooden handle. Daggers are often
associated with treachery as they're easy to conceal.
23 - Mining Pick
Category: Heavy Blunt Weapon
Strength: Excellent
A mining tool used for breaking up earth. Both sides of the
double-sided head are pointed as opposed to a pickaxe.
24 - Metal Pipe
Category: Heavy Blunt Weapon
Strength: Strong
A cylindrical metal tube designed for transporting water.
Although galvanised, most of the coating has worn away and the
pipe is rusty.
25 - Shovel
Category: Heavy Blunt Weapon
Strength: Average
A common digging tool with a curved metal blade attached to a
long handle. It's also often used for scooping and mixing.
26 - Garden Hoe
Category: Heavy Blunt Weapon
Strength: Strong
A simple blade attached to a long wooden handle. This tool is
used for basic garden tilling.
27 - Garden Fork
Category: Heavy Blunt Weapon
Strength: Strong
A forked blade attached to a long wooden handle. It's perfect
for tilling heavier soils including mud or clay.
28 - Crowbar
Category: Heavy Blunt Weapon
Strength: Excellent
A long rod handy for prying open crates and pulling up nails.
The length improves leverage for applying force with little
effort.
29 - Sledgehammer
Category: Heavy Blunt Weapon
Strength: Excellent
A large, heavy hammer designed for breaking through walls and
driving posts or stakes into the ground.
30 - Video Camera
Category: Heavy Blunt Weapon
Strength: Strong
A professional video camera used to record the events in Hanuda.
Its cutting -edge 3CCS system allows it to record high-definition
footage.
31 - Mallet
Category: Heavy Blunt Weapon
Strength: Strong
A long, wooden tool resembling a hammer. It can be used as a
pestle for husking grains and is popular in Japan for pounding
rice-cakes.
32 - Walking Crutch
Category: Heavy Blunt Weapon
Strength: Average
This can help support the weight for someone with a leg injury.
For this reason, the word can refer to anything used to support a
weakness.
33 - Bolt Cutters
Category: Heavy Blunt Weapon
Strength: Strong
A tool used for cutting bolts and chains. if wire cutters are
note enough to get through something, bolt cutters should do the
job.
34 - White Guitar
Category: Heavy Blunt Weapon
Strength: Subpar
A six-string guitar with a white exterior that was popular in the
1970s, an age of bell-bottoms and platform shoes.
35 - Scythe
Category: Heavy Bladed Weapon
Strength: Strong
A crescent-shaped blade attached to a long wooden pole. Its
length enables its wielder to cut a swath through grass.
36 - Homuranagi
Category: Heavy Bladed Weapon
Strength: Otherworldly
A sword Seigo was wielding engraved with the name "Homuranagi".
It has been well-maintained and keeps a sharp edge despite its
age.
37 - Splitting Axe
Category: Heavy Bladed Weapon
Strength: Excellent
A specialised axe used for harvesting timber. It can be used to
carve a tree so that it falls in the desired direction when sawn
down.
38 - Broadaxe
Category: Heavy Bladed Weapon
Strength: Excellent
An axe with a wide blade that tapers off as it approaches the
handle. It's designed for cutting the desired wood pieces out
of logs.
39 - Sake Bottle
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Average
A large glass bottle for storing and transporting Japanese sake.
It can also be used to store other liquids such as juice or
soy sauce.
40 - Beer Bottle
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Average
A large, glass beer bottle that is sometimes used for tenderising
meat before preparation.
41 - Chamber Pot
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Subpar
A glass basin used in hospitals and nursing care for sick and
injured patients who have trouble reaching the bathroom.
42 - Fluorescent Bulb
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Subpar
A glass tube with a white-phosphor inner coating that emits light
when excited by the ultraviolet rays given off by the charged
mercury gas.
43 - Whisky Bottle
Category: Light Blunt Weapon
Strength: Average
A glass bottle designed for the storage and transport of whisky.
Like many liquor bottles, the glass is tinted to block out
sunlight.
44 - .38 Calibre Handgun
Category: Short-barrelled Gun
Strength: Strong
A standard-issue .38 calibre revolver that chambers up to 6
rounds.
45 - Double-barrelled Shotgun
Category: Long-barrelled Gun
Strength: Excellent
A double-barrelled shotgun with a two-shot capacity designed
primarily for hunting mid-sized game like deer.
46 - Sawn-off Shotgun
Category: Short-barrelled Gun
Strength: Excellent
A two-shot capacity shotgun that has had the barrel and stock
dramatically reduced for easy carrying and improved
manoeuvrability.
47 - Hunting Rifle
Category: Long-barrelled Gun
Strength: Excellent
A one-shot capacity bolt-action hunting rifle.
48 - Hunting Trap
Category: Trap
Strength: Special
A steel trap used for hunting a variety of animals. A human
who inadvertently steps into one of these will require time to
break free.
49 - Signal Flare
Category: Special
Strength: Special
Once lit, this flare emits a voluminous cloud of smoke to signal
an emergency. It can also be used as a smoke screen.
50 - Uryen
Category: Special
Strength: Otherworldly
Seigo discovered this mysterious artefact in the depths of the
local mine. Literature describing the object's legend is
rumoured to exist.
Part IV - Weapon Archive Locations
As with the story archives, you can simply go to the stage containing
the item you need and pick it up to unlock the file; you are then
free to quit the stage without completing it.
01 - Episode 7, Chapter 4
Right side of room the bus has crashed into.
02 - Episode 3, Chapter 4
Located among other weapons at the Equipment Storage shed.
03 - Episode 4, Chapter 4
You start the stage with this item.
04 - Episode 4, Chapter 4
Living room.
05 - Episode 9, Chapter 2
This is the item that obstructs the main entrance doors.
06 - Episode 4, Chapter 4
Kitchen.
07 - Episode 4, Chapter 4
The Shibito on the top floor carries this weapon.
08 - Episode 4, Chapter 4
Roof (where you exit bedroom)
09 - Episode 4, Chapter 4
Room with television.
10 - Episode 11, Chapter 2
11 - Episode 4, Chapter 4
Exterior of house.
12 - Episode 10, Chapter 4
Flying Shibito is equipped with one.
13 - Episode 4, Chapter 4
In the living room.
14 - Episode 3, Chapter 4
At the Equipment Storage
15 - Episode 2, Chapter 2
Female Shibito is equipped with this one.
16 - Episode 3, Chapter 4
Equipment Storage shed.
17 - Episode 3, Chapter 4
Equipment Storage shed.
18 - Episode 3, Chapter 4
Equipment Storage shed.
19 - Episode 5, Chapter 4
Kitchen of Karibna Noodles
20 - Episode 8, Chapter 4
A Shibito Nurse carries this one.
21 - Episode 4, Chapter 4
Equipped by the Shibito working in the kitchen.
22 - Episode 7, Chapter 4 -
Various Shibito are carrying this.
23 - Episode 2, Chapter 2
Carried by Mining Shibito
24 - Episode 2, Chapter 2
On the wall of the tunnel past the first Shibito.
25 - Episode 3, Chapter 4
Carried by Shibito.
26 - Episode 3, Chapter 4
Equipment Storage shed.
27 - Episode 3, Chapter 4
Equipment Storage shed.
28 - Episode 4, Chapter 2
The Shibito chasing you at the start of the stage carries this.
29 - Episode 4, Chapter 4
Shibito at stage start.
30 - Episode 8, Chapter 2
Laying next to a miner Shibito where you get the key.
31 - Episode 4, Chapter 4
Various Shibito carry this.
32 - Episode 7, Chapter 2
When navigating the rooftops, you'll come across a Shibito
carrying this weapon.
33 - Episode 11, Chapter 2
Use the elevator with the chained up mesh. Wait for the Shibito
to cut the chain with the bolt cutters, then take it from him.
34 - Episode 4, Chapter 4
In the study on the top floor.
35 - Episode 9, Chapter 4
Shibito Sol carries this.
36 - Automatic Pickup via Story.
37 - Episode 7, Chapter 2
Outside the rear of the Lucky Triangle.
38 - Episode 9, Chapter 4
Various Shibito carry this.
39 - Episode 1, Chapter 2
There is one laying at the bus shelter near were the stage starts
and one inside the house on the top of the hill.
40 - Episode 4, Chapter 2
Karibna Noodles
41 - Episode 8, Chapter 4
Shibito Nurse carries this.
42 - Episode 8, Chapter 4
2F Female Bathroom
43 - Episode 8, Chapter 4
1F Male Bathroom
44 - Episode 4, Chapter 4
Shibito in the living room carries this.
45 - Episode 4, Chapter 2
You start the stage with this.
46 - Episode 7, Chapter 2
You start the stage with this.
47 - Episode 12, Chapter 4
You start the stage with this weapon.
48 - Episode 2, Chapter 4
Near the end of the stage gameplay requires you use one.
49 - Episode 4, Chapter 2
On the porch of the worship hall.
50 - Finish the Game
=== THANKS ===
Project Siren - For making such a great game.
Everyone on the GAMEFAQs "Archive topic".
=== LINKS ===
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