Thousand Arms (サウザンドアームズ?) is a role-playing video game for the Sony PlayStation released by Atlus in 1998. Thousand Arms follows the goggle-sporting protagonist Meis Triumph as he chases cute girls and a dark villain across the world, eventually concluding with a classic role-playing game (RPG) ending. The game could probably be best described as a "romantic comedy RPG", perhaps even "harem comedy" though it features plenty of combat as well. It was also noted for having a large amount of voice acting, rare for games of the time, and for occasionally breaking the fourth wall.
In addition to his ability to reforge weapons to increase their power and grant them magical spells or special attacks, Meis can obtain "Elemental Beasts" to use in combat, similar to the "summons" seen in the Final Fantasy games. His weapon is a sword.
Muza Grifford-A knight and an old friend of Meis, he's brave but not too clever, and tended to freeze when in the presence of pretty girls. He has a very large physique. He develops feelings for Wyna. His weapon is a claymore, a huge sword that normal people would have a difficult time wielding.
Nelsha Stylus-A unique girl whose personality changes when she puts on new outfits, due to the spirits that inhabit them. Nelsha is a shy, nerdy-looking girl who speaks of herself in the third person. She dreams of becoming a "Dress Master", a title given to the best clothes designers in the world (similar to Metalia's title of Jewel Master). Her weapon is a magic sewing needle.
Kyleen Nelphe-A green-haired female thief who tries to use the party for her own purposes, but ends up befriending and joining them. Her personality is cynical and sarcastic. She seems attracted to Soushi. Her weapon is a rapier, a sword used for fencing.
Schmidt- aka The Dark Master, he was once an apprentice to Jyabil, but has turned to the side of darkness, much to Sodina's consternation. He fights wielding swords of darkness, and possesses a greater sword than Meis's (at least at first.)
The Evil Mecha Five- Five powerful cyborg servants of the Emperor, all named after machine parts or tools.
Damashi- The Damashi are ghost-like creatures who serve as the game's "mascots." The "saving points" in the game look like Damashi, and the heroes keep encountering one in random battles. Unlike the other regular monsters in the game, this Damashi "levels up" with the heroes, so he always presents a danger.
Marion- A young inventor and Gadget Master with a childish personality. She lives in the giant train called Mounthand.
Kyoka Maharoba- Soushi's sister, a shy and proper Japanese girl who detests her brother's lecherous personality (but is blind to Meis's). She can be found in the town of Boyzby.
Metalia, the "Jewel Master"- the oldest of Meis' dates, over 200 years old as said by herself, this woman was a friend of Jyabil's and helps the heroes find the flames. Metalia can be found in the Myscatonia Library.
The dating aspect also has an actual in-game effect. By successfully wooing each female, her intimacy level can be slowly raised. As this level rises, it grants her the ability to imbue weapons with increasingly powerful spells and skills. This magical forging, which is possible due to Meis' training as a Spirit Blacksmith, relies on the smith having established such positive female relationships.
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