A review of Dark Cloud, by far one of the most underrated games of the ps2 era. Made by Level-5 and originally released on December 14th, 2000. Just missed that 20th anniversary. Nice going, myself. All gameplay is on a ps4 digital download. Tips & Gem guide below.
Tips:
1. Set up Paige's house in Norune Village, Place Pike in it, THEN complete gaffers buggy, otherwise old dude gets hurt and sells you fewer items.
2. Back dudgeon of floor 10 in Wise Owl forest is the best place to grind, all werewolves.
3. Fishing is a great way to get points for gems as well, recommend ya fish.
4. Always pick the option to exit the dungeon so you can save between floors. (Till your well supplied enough that you know you can make it.)
Gems:
Amethyst = +10 Ice, Dragon, Mage
Aquamarine = +10 Ice, Marine, Sky
Diamond = +10 Steel, +5 ALL other monsters!
Emerald = +10 Magic, Dragon, Plant
Garnet = +5 Atk, +10 Fire, Rock, Beast
Opal = +10 End, Steel, Mage
Pearl = +10 End, Thunder, Undead
Peridot = +5 Atk, +10 Holy, Beast, Plant
Ruby = +10 Speed, Fire, Mimic
Sapphire = +10 Mp, Wind, Sky
Topaz = +5 Atk, +10 Sp, Undead, Sky
Turquoise = +10 Ice, Rock, Mimic