Summon Night: Swordcraft Story

Story

Three years after the loss of your father, you are an apprentice Craftlord. There's a tournament to find the next Craftlord, and you're in it. But first you need a weapon. Unlike in many other RPGs, you can't find or buy weapons in this game. Instead, you have to learn to craft your own weapons. To craft a weapon, you need to know the technique used to make a particular weapon and also the raw materials from which it can be made. You are not alone in the game. You will be partnered with a Guardian Beast who will assist you in your battles with magic and help you craft your weapons. Depending on your choice, you will receive four different guardian beasts, each with different abilities. As well as the tournament, you'll need to collect resources to craft better weapons by traveling through a large dungeon and fighting the creatures you find there in a side-scrolling battlefield similar to Tales of Phantasia. You also have the option to spend time each night with your summon creature and certain other characters. Who you spend your time with has a certain influence on the story.