After the title screen is displayed, you are offered three choices. The number corresponding to a specific option needs to be pressed to select that option (1, 2, or 3):
Make character: Here is where you will create your main character and where you should begin. After saving your character you will be asked to come up with a password for your save file.
Play game: Begins your journey through the Psychic City. After selecting this option, you will be asked if you would like to load a save game. Choose either (Y)es or (N)o. Afterwards, choose the number corresponding to the save file you would like to load (1, 2, or 3). Lastly, you will be asked to input your password.
Demo: Show the game's opening cinematic.
Creating a character
The Process
Press "1" while on the starting screen to start making the main character.
You will then be offered three options:
Name enemy characters (if this option is skipped the game will use default names instead)
Create character
Save data
Select the second option.
Decide what the main character will be called. Both romaji and katakana input is possible. After inserting the name, the menu depicted on the right will appear.
Ten points need to allocated to five different abilities. At least one point needs to be assigned to each ability.
Make sure to save your character by selecting "Save data".
Character creation screen
Attributes
It's recommend that you allocate three points to "Shield" and "Psychokinesis" and one point each to the remaining attributes.
Shield: Defense.
Psychokinesis: Damage enemies during battle. Outside of battle it can be used to break certain objects.
Telepathy: Only used during battle. When facing hostile enemies, it can be used to render them immmobile. When facing NPCs it can be used to gain information or gain ID Cards.
Look: Use it to check if something is in a designated direction.
Jump: Used to escape from enemies, move to registered spaces, and to move beyond walls and obstacles.
Controls
Note: Make sure Caps Lock is enabled when issuing commands.
Key
Command
↑
North
↓
South
←
West
→
East
P
Psychokinesis
T
Telepathy
P
Teleport
L
Look
I
Inventory
Screen layout
When not engaged in a battle, the screen is divided up into four sections, each with a distinct purpose.
Player status: The names and current status of all of your present party members are displayed in the top left corner. In addition to how many points the characters have in each stat, it also shows their current HP (PW) and experience (EXP) values.
Command window: The commands which the characters can perform are displayed the middle of the left part of the screen. (see "Controls").
Bird's-eye-view map: In the right part of the screen you will be able to see your current location and the world around you. The interior of buildings are not visible until after they're entered.
Input window: The results of the various action the characters can perform as well as dialogue are displayed in the bottom of the screen.
