Thousand Arms
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| Developer(s) | Red Company, TOSE |
| Publisher(s) | Atlus |
| Director(s) | Hiroyuki Hataike |
| Artist(s) |
Takehiko Itō Yūya Kusaka |
| Writer(s) | Junki Takegami |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation |
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| Genre(s) | Role-playing video game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
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| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 77% |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| AllGame |    |
| EGM | 7/10 |
| GameFan | 92% |
| Game Informer | 7.75/10 |
| GamePro | |
| GameSpot | 7.6/10 |
| IGN | 8.5/10 |
| OPM (US) | |
| PSM | |
Thousand Arms (サウザンドアームズ Sauzando Āmuzu?) is a video game for the Sony PlayStation released by Atlus in 1998. The game mixes elements of Japanese role-playing video games and dating sim video games.
The game takes place on a "steampunk" type of world. The Dark Acolytes, a mysterious organization of cyborgs and robots, is trying to find the five legendary Sacred Flames, and bring chaos to the World in the process. Meis, a womanizing "Spirit Blacksmith" with the ability to make magical weapons, finds himself chosen to find the flames before the Dark Acolytes do. However, to increase the power of his weapons, Meis must have the help of a woman, and must increase his 'intimacy level' with her by going out on dates. Along his journey, he meets a colorful cast of characters, including girls to date and allies to join his party.
Meis Triumph
Sodina Dawnfried
Muza Grifford
Wyna Grapple
Nelsha Stylus
Kyleen Nelphe
Soushi Maharoba
The game's main antagonist is Medeus, The Dark Emperor. He is the ancient ruler of the Clan of Darkness. He transformed his body into a machine in order to live long enough to find the Holy Flames of the Light, which he believes will allow him to become a god. Schmidt, "The Dark Master", serves under him, along with Jeala, who serves him out of unrequited love. Below them are "The Evil Mecha Five" - five powerful cyborg servants of the Emperor, all named after machine parts or tools. Shaft, Bearing, Ratchet, Wire, and Bolt.
In addition to the girls on his party, Meis can also date the following women:
Marion, a young inventor and Gadget Master with a childish personality. She lives in the giant train called Mounthand. Palma Esterte, a priestess obsessed with cleanliness. She can be found in the huge ship called the Langoud. 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. Mil Wind, a highly intelligent girl who stalks Meis as a way to research his womanizing personality. She lives in Kant, Meis' hometown. Her name is a pun on "windmill". 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.
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