Legend's Wake

Legend's Wake
Developer(s)	VictoryStar (t∣b∣c)
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)
Genre(s)	RPG
Release Date(s)	March 10, 2011 May 2, 2011 May 22, 2011 May 22, 2011
Mode(s)	Single player
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Legend's Wake is a 3D action role-playing game developed by VictoryStar. It is the first game of the Legend's Wake series. It takes place in a world inhabited only by Pokémon. It is the first game in the franchise to have three-dimensional, combat-style battles.

Gameplay

As the player progresses through the story, their party (or team) gets bigger. Once the party gets a new member, he or she becomes playable. Before entering the level, players can only send out three characters—with one being the player character and the other two being AI-controlled. Each character can jump, move around, attack, and use moves. While exploring the level, enemy encounters will occur, and they happen in real-time. The player character and his/her allies then have to fight the group, then are allowed to move on. During an enemy battle, characters are restricted by a barrier that surrounds the area. The barrier disappears once the encounter is over.

While choosing the allies, the player must give them Roles, or a special title that determines what they do. There are three types of Roles: Soldier, Specialist, and Healer. Soldiers mainly use standard attacks and combos. Specialists mainly use moves and will often use PP-restoring items. Healers will use items when his or her party members get low on HP, get a status condition, or get low on PP. Players that like to use items own their own should give their allies the Soldier Role.

Characters fight by using standard attacks and moves. Moves are stronger than standard attacks, but run on Power Points (or PP). Once a move's PP is depleted, it cannot be used anymore until a PP-restoring item is used. Just like in the regular Pokémon games, characters can level up and learn new moves. In fact, each character learns moves at the same level they would in the main series games. Each character can only hold four moves. However, moves can be switched in and out at will when outside a level. Moves can be upgraded in power, and can even obtain special attributes. Characters can also learn TMs, but they are not stored in their move memory if they're replaced by a new move. Players are able to save movesets and give them names.

In levels, characters are able to get items. They appear as Poké Balls lying on the ground, and when they're picked up, they open, revealing the item. Items are classified as being either medicine, battle items, or held items. Some items (specifically medicine and battle items) can be bought in shops, while others (held items) can be found in levels.

When enemies are defeated, they drop HP orbs and money. Defeating an enemy also grants points that add to the player's score on the level. Points can be used as currency to upgrade party members' moves.

After defeating a boss and completing the level, a number of side missions are unlocked for that level. They usually consist of small tasks that the party must complete, such as finding a lost item or defeating a certain enemy.

The characters earn EVs, just like in the main series Pokémon games. However, each stat can get 252 EVs, with a total of 1,260 EVs that can go into each character. There are no IVs in the game. Characters can still have natures, which function just the same as natures in the main series games. With the absence of a Speed stat, many natures have been taken out.

Characters

Playable

Name	Description	How to Unlock
Skyler	Riolu is the newest member of the heroic group known as the Guardians. He must learn to use his skills on this highly personal journey. He's the main protagonist of the game.	Playable from the start
Klip	Klip is a Piplup Skyler and the Guardians meet during their quest. He's carefree and doesn't take things too seriously. This is a coping mechanism he developed after his home was destroyed by darkness.
McKayla	A calm, rational Pokémon. She has an elegant style in both her moves and her standard attacks. She is one of the speedier members of the Guardians. She is the love interest of Skyler.
Draven	Draven has been a part of the Guardians longer than the rest of the team. He actually sees potential in Riolu and guides him to be a better warrior. He attacks with agility and finesse.
Jett	Jett is the second newest member of the Guardians and was recruited a short time before Riolu was. He executes fast-paced attacks that utilize the leaves on his arms.
Ryker	Ryker masterfully uses Electric-type moves, both physical and special. His standard attacks are great, too. He tends to enjoy bullying Riolu around.
Maxen	This Excadrill fights with precision and ferocity. If he—or any other character—knows Dig, he must require good aim. He loves to eat and has the highest HP out of all the characters.
Axel	Axel is one of the powerhouses of the team. He angers quickly and can seem kind of mindless. He has good standard attacks, but his moves will take practice to master.
Beretta	Beretta is the eye-in-the-sky of the Guardians. She's strong enough to even carry a big Pokémon. During gameplay, though, she has limits to how high she can fly.
Drax	Drax is a Pokémon of few words. He prefers to speak with actions instead of his voice. He is strong and has simple yet powerful standard attacks, and his small wings give him a floaty jump.
Francesca	This Pokémon becomes the medic of the Guardians. She is weak offensively, but she has by far the most HP out of the playable characters. Almost all of her moves have to do with healing.
Blaster	Blaster can learn many types of projectile-style moves. His real name is unknown. He has strong Defense and Sp. Def. He is slow and has poor dodging capabilities.
Ronan	Many think that Ronan is insane. He says strange things, has a wacky sense of humor, manipulates others, and is ruthless against enemies.
Asher	Asher shares a fierce rivalry with Draven. He will willingly work with him, however. His moves and standard attacks deal good damage.
Naomi	Naomi provides a good amount of comic relief for the game. Her love of tricks is well-used when playing as her or using her as an ally.

Supporting Cast

King Entei The rightful ruler of Pokéworld. After defeating his betraying royal sorceress Sheeva, he began training Gala Pokémon to become warriors in a group known as "the Guardians." Once the leader of this group, he knows how to bring out strengths.

Sheeva A sorceress who once served King Entei. She became power-hungry and boosted her magic abilities. She tried swallowing Pokéworld in darkness, but the king and the first generation of Guardians stopped her. She has risen again...

Conks Conks runs a dojo in castle town that helps Pokémon hone their skills. He is good friends with King Entei and makes sure his dojo fits the training regimen.

Marie An Audino who runs recovery facilities that the party can go to to heal. It does not cost any money to use her facilities.

Scavie A Cinccino who runs item shops for the party. She mostly sells medicine and battle items. If she is encountered during gameplay, she may give away a valuable item.

Items

Items are objects that the player can pick up. They have many different uses, like restoring HP, weakening supereffective attacks, or raising stats. Items can also be sold, bought, and swapped in shops.

Image	Name	Description
	Potion	Restores 25% HP
	Super Potion	Restores 50% HP
	Hyper Potion	Restores 75% HP
	Max Potion	Restores 100% HP
	Antidote	Cures poisoning
	Burn Heal	Cures burning
	Ice Heal	Cures freezing
	Full Heal	Cures any status ailment
	Revive	Restores a fainted party member with 50% HP
	Max Revive	Restores a fainted party member with 100% HP
	Ether	Restores one move's PP by ⅓
	Max Ether	Completely restores one move's PP
	Elixir	Restores the PP of all moves by ⅓
	Max Elixir	Completely restores the PP of all moves
	Heal Powder	Cures any status ailment, but makes the user temporarily unable to battle
	Energy Powder	Restores 50% HP, but makes the user temporarily unable to battle
	Energy Root	Restores 75% HP, but makes the user temporarily unable to battle
	Revival Herb	Restores a fainted party member with 100% HP, but makes them temporarily unable to battle
	HP Up	Slightly increases maximum HP
	Protein	Slightly increases Attack
	Iron	Slightly increases Defense
	Calcium	Slightly increases Sp. Atk
	Zinc	Slightly increases Sp. Def
	PP Up	Moderately increases a move's maximum PP
	PP Max	Optimally increases a move's maximum PP
	Chilan Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's standard attack or Normal-type move
	Occa Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Fire-type move
	Passho Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Water-type move
	Wacan Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Electric-type move
	Rindo Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Grass-type move
	Yache Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Ice-type move
	Chople Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Fighting-type move
	Kebia Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Poison-type move
	Shuca Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Ground-type move
	Coba Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Flying-type move
	Payapa Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Psychic-type move
	Tanga Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Bug-type move
	Charti Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Rock-type move
	Kasib Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Ghost-type move
	Haban Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Dragon-type move
	Colbur Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Dark-type move
	Babiri Berry	When held, it weakens an enemy's Steel-type move
	Liechi Berry	When held, it raises Attack when HP falls below 25%
	Ganlon Berry	When held, it raises Defense when HP falls below 25%
	Petaya Berry	When held, it raises Sp. Atk when HP falls below 25%
	Apicot Berry	When held, it raises Sp. Def when HP falls below 25%
	Nugget	Can be sold to shops at a high price
	Star Piece	Can be sold to shops at a high price
	Stardust	Can be sold to shops at a high price
	Pearl	Can be sold to shops at a low price
	Big Pearl	Can be sold to shops at a high price
	Rare Bone	Can be sold to shops at a high price
	Tiny Mushroom	Can be sold to shops at a low price
	X Attack	Temporarily raises the user's Attack in battle
	X Defend	Temporarily raises the user's Defense in battle
	X Special	Temporarily raises the user's Sp. Atk in battle
	X Sp. Def	Temporarily raises the user's Sp. Def in battle
	X Accuracy	Temporarily makes all of the user's attacks unblockable in battle
	Guard Spec.	Temporarily prevents stat reduction in battle among all party members
	Repel	Slightly lowers the chance of enemy encounters for 400 steps
	Super Repel	Moderately lowers the chance of enemy encounters for 500 steps
	Max Repel	Optimally lowers the chance of enemy encounters for 600 steps
	Black Flute	Lowers enemy encounter rate
	White Flute	Raises enemy encounter rate
	Soothe Bell	Increases the friendliness between party members when held
	Cleanse Tag	Lowers the rate of encounter with enemies that are weaker than the holder
	Lucky Egg	Increases the amount of Exp. Points earned after defeating an enemy when held
	Amulet Coin	Doubles the amount of money dropped by defeated enemies when held
	Shell Bell	After being hit, it restores HP by ⅛ of the damage when held
	Expert Belt	When held, it increases the power of supereffective moves
	Muscle Band	When held, it increases the power of standard attacks and physical moves
	Wise Glasses	When held, they increases the power of special moves
	Scope Lens	When held, it lessens the chance of attacks getting blocked
	Wide Lens	When held, it prevents slower attacks from getting blocked
	Focus Band	When held, it may let the holder endure an attack, leaving them with 1 HP
	BrightPowder	When held, it makes it easier to block attacks
	Silk Scarf	Increases the power of standard attacks and Normal-type moves when held
	Charcoal	Increases the power of Fire-type moves when held
	Mystic Water	Increases the power of Water-type moves when held
	Magnet	Increases the power of Electric-type moves when held
	Miracle Seed	Increases the power of Grass-type moves when held
	NeverMeltIce	Increases the power of Ice-type moves when held
	Black Belt	Increases the power of Fighting-type moves when held
	Poison Barn	Increases the power of Poison-type moves when held
	Soft Sand	Increases the power of Ground-type moves when held
	Sharp Beak	Increases the power of Flying-type moves when held
	TwistedSpoon	Increases the power of Psychic-type moves when held
	SilverPowder	Increases the power of Bug-type moves when held
	Hard Stone	Increases the power of Rock-type moves when held
	Spell Tag	Increases the power of Ghost-type moves when held
	Dragon Fang	Increases the power of Dragon-type moves when held
	BlackGlasses	Increases the power of Dark-type moves when held
	Metal Coat	Increases the power of Steel-type moves when held

Gallery

Skyler the Riolu

Klip the Pipilup

McKayla the Servine

King Entei

Draven the Gallade

Jett the Grovyle

Ryker the Electabuzz

Maxen the Excadrill

Axel the Infernape

Beretta the Swellow

Drax the Druddigon

Francesca the Chansey

Blaster the Blastoise

Ronan the Sneasel

Asher the Scyther

Naomi the Ambipom

Sheeva the Zoroark

Conks the Conkeldurr

Marie the Audino

Scavie the Cinccino

Soundtrack

See Legend's Wake/Music

Trivia

• The game was originally going to have only three playable characters.
• Skyler was originally going to be a Pikachu.
• The game was in development hell, as the project was restarted three times.