Reverse 1999 is a popular turn-based RPG developed by Bluepoch. It is available to download for both Android and IOS devices.
The game takes you to an immersive world with a main storyline and recurring side quests. The unique combat system is one of the punchlines of the game, which you will either love or hate.
In this guide, we will talk about the combat in Reverse 1999, and provide you with some tips and tricks. Without further ado, let’s delve into our Reverse 1999 combat system guide.
Using Your Cards
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The combat is carried through using cards against your enemies. The cards represent the skills of your characters. Each character has two regular skills and an ultimate. This unique card system adds depth to the combat.
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When two of the same skill cards come across next to each other, they merge into a two-star version of that skill. When two two-star cards are next to each other, they also merge and become three-star. Three-star is the maximum version of a card.
Generating Moxies
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Each action you take, such as moving cards, merging cards, or using skills, generates moxies for your characters. You can track the moxies of your characters by the gold stars under your character.
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Once a character’s moxie bar is full, they will receive their ultimate card next turn. You don’t have to launch it the turn you receive it, but an effect that depletes your moxies will cancel it, so be careful.
Actions Points
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You have one action slot for each character in your team. Moving a card or using a skill takes up a slot, burning an action for you.
Some effects can cause your team to lose an action point, meaning you will have fewer actions next turn. Keep track of such effects to plan your strategy.
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For every combat, your team will start first. During this phase, you can see if an enemy has prepared an offensive skill against your characters. Certain skills can cause effects that can interrupt enemy actions, such as “Disarm”.
Afflatus System
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Just like other similar games, Reverse 1999 has an Afflatus System where each character has a “type”. Each Afflatus is weaker against one and stronger against another.
Understanding this system can decide the fate of a battle. Before entering combat, you will see the enemies’ Afflatus. This will let you build a team that can counter them.
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The six Afflatus in the game with their strengths and weaknesses are listed:
- Mineral – Strong against Beast. Weak against Star.
- Beast – Strong against Plant. Weak against Mineral
- Plant – Strong against Star. Weak against Beast.
- Star – Strong against Mineral. Weak against Plant.
- Spirit – Strong against Intelligence. Weak against Intelligence.
- Intelligence – Strong against Spirit. Weak against Spirit.
The game will often offer you a recommended Afflatus for the battle. You can tinker around this system to build a team and strategy that fits best to your play style.
Card Types
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Characters have diverse skills, which have different effects. Some skills provide buffs to your team, while some go straight for the head. Card type and effects can be seen in the skill description.
Some skills get extra effects when they star-up. An attack skill can cause a debuff on the two-star version, which turns it into a debuff card. You can see a card’s type below the card during combat.
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You can long press a skill to see its description, as well as any extra effects it will cause. Utilize this to understand what each buff, debuff, and crowd control effect does.
Reverse 1999 Tips and Tricks
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We have learned how combat works so far. Now, let’s discuss how to win. Here are some tips and tricks to tip the scales in your favor in battle:
- Choose your team considering the enemy Afflatus. This is especially important against strong bosses.
- Try to have a balanced team with buffers, debuffers, healers, strikers, and tanks. Be ready to change strategies for different levels.
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- Try not to waste actions to move cards if it’s not necessary. Sometimes casting a one-star skill to merge two other cards on its sides is better than burning an action just to move them.
- The order you use your cards matters. Try using buffs and debuffs first, and your attack cards later to maximize their effects.
- Always watch what your enemies are casting. Time your Silence and Disarm cards well to counter their actions.
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- Choose your assisting character well. Don’t keep them much lower than your primary characters, as they will sub-in if one of your characters dies.
- On the top-left corner of your attack cards, you will see “Stronger” written if the enemy is a character with a weaker Afflatus. These cards will deal more damage to that enemy.
Conclusion
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Aside from its marvelous storyline, over-the-top voice acting, and immersive setting, the unique combat system is a great reason to play Reverse 1999.
The card system adds a layer to the classic turn-based RPG combat. This leads to generating different approaches and strategies, making each battle a unique experience.
If you like Reverse 1999, you can check out our other articles like Reverse 1999 – Ultimate Gameplay Guide With Tips, Reverse 1999 – Ultimate Reroll Guide, and Reverse 1999 – Damage Dealer Tier Explained for more.
