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Play Startling Odyssey (Japan edition · Japanese) Online
Startling Odyssey
Play Startling Odyssey Online — Set out as Leon after a devastating attack, gathering companions for a turn-based quest against demonic forces.
Browser play
PC Engine CD / TurboGrafx-CD — EmulatorJS controls
Default Player 1 keyboard mapping. Change keys in Controller Settings.
| Console button | Keyboard |
|---|---|
| ↑ / ↓ / ← / → | ↑ / ↓ / ← / → |
| I / II | Z / X |
| RUN / SELECT | Enter / V |
Open Controller Settings to configure your keyboard or gamepad. Touch controls are available on mobile.
How to Play Startling Odyssey
Quick start
Complete the village introduction, equip Leon, and obtain recovery items before setting out. Learn the first enemies with manual battle commands and return to recover when necessary.
Controls
Use the direction pad to walk and choose commands. I confirms or interacts, while II cancels or returns. Open the command menu to manage equipment, items, spells, and saving.
Startling Odyssey — About this game
An assault on Leon’s village turns an ordinary life into a journey of revenge and resistance. After the opening disaster, he leaves home and gradually gathers companions who help him face the larger threat. The adventure follows a familiar rhythm of towns, wilderness travel, and dungeons, with random encounters fought through first-person command battles. Equipment, magic, and recovery items give you options beyond ordinary attacks. An automatic battle setting can shorten routine fights, but it is worth learning the party’s commands before using it. Speak to townspeople for direction and prepare carefully before leaving a safe area for a long expedition.
Cheats
No cheats have been added for this edition.
Player verification and sources
Browser play was reviewed before this edition was published in the catalogue. The date below is the catalogue publication date, not the game’s original release date.
- Browser test and catalogue publication date
- Browsers and devices
- PC: Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Mobile: Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone and iPad.
- Player engine and core
- EmulatorJS 4.3.0-pre · pce
- Tested by
- rwEmulator
Sources and editorial basis
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