History VideoGame / Evergrace

* HeroesPreferSwords: Between the two player characters, Darius is the one who wields a sword. Sharline is instead an ArcherArchetype.

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%%* HeroesPreferSwords: Darius.

* FairyCompanion: Krisalis, a once-human ForcedTransformation victim who joins Darius immediately.

* WhamLine: When Darius first [[spoiler:finds Sharline during his story, he exclaims that ThisCannotBe Why? Because the last time he saw Sharline...was when he ''killed her''.]]

The game traditionally plays like an Action [=RPG=], and places a heavy focus on managing your stamina meter, here called your Power Meter. There's tons of loot, lots of unique weapons, and a wide assortment of odd bits of equipment to help you on your way. The game is perhaps best known for its experimental soundtrack; the closest approximation is cacaphonic-electronic-country-folk music with wildly shifting tempo and a focus on woodwind and string instruments, as well as a heavy focus on odd throat-singing. It helps carry the games' strange tone quite well, and sells that the world of Rieubane is an odd one to say the least.

This game has {{Prequel}} titled in a [[NonLinearSequel Non-Linear]] {{Numbered Sequel|s}} style, ''Evergrace II'', [[MarketBasedTitle also known as]] ''VideoGame/ForeverKingdom'' outside of Japan.

''Evergrace'' is a 2000 ActionRPG for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, created by Creator/FromSoftware and published by Agetec in North America and Creator/{{Ubisoft}}/Crave Entertainment in the PAL Region.

%%* ArcherArchetype: Sharline.

* SprintMeter: The Power Meter, which depletes steadily whenever you run. Depending on whether or not the player opts to use the game's pressure-sensitive capabilities on a [=DualShock=] 2 controller, attacking can either use a portion of the Power Meter depending on how hard the Attack button was pressed, or attacking uses the entire Power Meter when the pressure-sensitive feature is disabled. It is possible however to sprint even when 0% power, but attacking enemies with little-to-no power will result as such when dealing damage.

* FairyCompanion: Krisalis, a once-human BalefulPolymorph who joins Darius immediately.

* NiceHat: It features many nice hats, which are also quite beneficial since normal clothing works just like armor, just with less durability. Fear be-hatted {{catgirl}} Sharline, FEAR.

* SprintMeter: The Power Meter, which depletes steadily whenever you run or attack, the latter of which is based on how hard you pressed the Attack button when using the game's pressure-sensitive capabilities on a [=DualShock=] 2, otherwise it uses the entire Power Meter. It is possible however to sprint even when 0% power, but attacking enemies with little-to-no power will result as such when dealing damage.

Has a {{Prequel}} titled like [[NonLinearSequel Non-Linear]] {{Numbered Sequel|s}} style, ''Evergrace II'', [[MarketBasedTitle also known as]] ''VideoGame/ForeverKingdom'' outside of Japan.

* RummageSaleReject: The comical or downright strange-looking weapons and armor, ranging from a frying pan ''WITH'' the bacon and eggs still in it, to a bird's nest with the bird still in it (worn as a helmet), to a downed tree (the 'sacred pole', which is about 20 feet long and when not in use is off the edge of the screen), to a random globe you find on someone's desk, to a fanservice-y bit of armor which is just two straps with gigantic pauldrons all megaboost one or more stats. (keep also in mind they can be upgraded and utilized like normal equipment too. The shopkeeper even calls you out on it. "YOU want to upgrade THAT? You're weird.") However, the best all-round builds with an even increase in stats are all plain and generic armor of sorts. And the best full set in the game only looks out of place because this is a medieval fantasy game. (It's a suit of futuristic armor that resembles one of the ''VideoGame/ArmoredCore'' hover leg mechas). Since a good amount of enemies have an immunity to one form of attack or another, using a ridiculous-looking build to MinMax just a couple stats leads to a lot of 0 damage hits on some areas. (An interesting gameplay quirk is that armor that boosts attack doesn't just boost attack, but one of the three kinds of melee attacks too, piercing, chopping, slashing. Whatever is the highest becomes your 'main physical attribute' and determines what is immune to you).

* UngratefulBastard: In the same area, Darius saves an old man you spoke to before from a monster. He opens the gate to let Darius proceed...but then he notices the Crest on Darius' hand and, without a second thought to the contrary, locks the guy in, blaming you and your cursed mark for him being attacked.

It follows Darius and Sharline, two {{Player Character}}s having separate storylines. They both possess a mark on their hands, called a [[DistinguishingMark crest]], which is considered cursed and brings their bearers (and everyone who encounters them) misfortune. And it might be true. One day, these bearers somehow find themselves whisked away from their home continent of Edinbury and into the magical world of the Rieubane Empire, a kingdom considered a fairy tale in their home world.

Has a {{Prequel}} titled like NonLinearSequel, {{Numbered Sequel|s}} style, ''Evergrace II'', or the MarketBasedTitle ''VideoGame/ForeverKingdom'' outside of Japan.

%%* DeadpanSnarker: Darius and Chrisalis.

* FairyCompanion: Chrisalis, a once-human BalefulPolymorph who joins Darius immediately.

* OneWordTitle: {{Portmantitle}} of "Ever" + "Grace".
* RummageSaleReject: The jokey or downright strange looking weapons and armor, ranging from a frying pan '''''WITH''''' the bacon and eggs still in it, to a bird's nest with the bird still in it (worn as a helmet), to a downed tree (the 'sacred pole', which is about 20 feet long and when not in use is off the edge of the screen), to a random globe you find on someone's desk, to a fanservice-y bit of armor which is just two straps with gigantic pauldrons all megaboost one or more stats. (keep also in mind they can be upgraded and utilized like normal equipment too. The shopkeeper even calls you out on it. "YOU want to upgrade THAT? You're weird.") However, the best all-round builds with an even increase in stats are all plain and generic armor of sorts. And the best full set in the game only looks out of place because this is a medieval fantasy game. (It's a suit of futuristic armor that resembles one of the ''VideoGame/ArmoredCore'' hover leg mechas). Since a good amount of enemies have an immunity to one form of attack or another, using a ridiculous-looking build to MinMax just a couple stats leads to a lot of 0 damage hits on some areas. (An interesting gameplay quirk is that armor that boosts attack doesn't just boost attack, but one of the three kinds of melee attacks too, piercing, chopping, slashing. Whatever is the highest becomes your 'main physical attribute' and determines what is immune to you).
* SecretFinalCampaign: Upon completing Darius's and Sharline's campaigns, players are greeted with a Final Story campaign that picks up from where Darius's campaign ended.

* RummageSaleReject: the jokey or downright strange looking weapons and armor, ranging from a frying pan '''''WITH''''' the bacon and eggs still in it, to a bird's nest with the bird still in it (worn as a helmet), to a downed tree (the 'sacred pole', which is about 20 feet long and when not in use is off the edge of the screen), to a random globe you find on someone's desk, to a fanservice-y bit of armor which is just two straps with gigantic pauldrons all megaboost one or more stats. (keep also in mind they can be upgraded and utilized like normal equipment too. The shopkeeper even calls you out on it. "YOU want to upgrade THAT? You're weird.") However, the best all-round builds with an even increase in stats are all plain and generic armor of sorts. And the best full set in the game only looks out of place because this is a medieval fantasy game. (It's a suit of futuristic armor that resembles one of the ''VideoGame/ArmoredCore'' hover leg mechas). Since a good amount of enemies have an immunity to one form of attack or another, using a ridiculous-looking build to MinMax just a couple stats leads to a lot of 0 damage hits on some areas. (An interesting gameplay quirk is that armor that boosts attack doesn't just boost attack, but one of the three kinds of melee attacks too, piercing, chopping, slashing. Whatever is the highest becomes your 'main physical attribute' and determines what is immune to you).

-->I hope you die!

* ArcherArchetype: Sharline.
* BigBad: Appears to be the magician Morpheus.
* DeadpanSnarker: Darius and Chrisalis.

* HeroesPreferSwords: Darius.