Aria LUA

By Xanthus

This script for Bizhawk adds some additional settings and modes for Aria of Sorrow to introduce some new novel gameplay elements. I created this as the backbone for an eventual Twitch integration I'm working on, but you can play only using this script to enable the modes below.

Note: This script is currently hardcoded to Aria's default input config, if you change the input config in-game this wont work as expected.

Setup

Requires Bizhawk v2.9. To use, download aria-lua.lua and put it inside your Bizhawk 2.9/Lua/GBA/ folder. Once you load the ROM in Bizhawk, then access the LUA console under the Tools > Lua Console menu. Then in the LUA console, choose Script > Open Script and select the aria-lua.lua file, and you should see the Aria Lua form.

Mode Descriptions

• NES Mode
  • You can't change direction in midair, unless you double jump, or use Flying Armor
  • New movement tech: Slingshot. You can jump out of backdash while holding the opposite direction to keep momentum in the air.
• SPRINT Mode
  • Hold attack to move faster while on the ground
  • You can also do this in water, there's a minor graphical glitch though.
• CHAOS Mode
  • Weapon is randomized after each kill.
  • Red soul is randomized each time you attempt to use a red soul.
• Random CMDs
  • This script will activate random effects over time (similar to other games with Twitch integration)
  • Each effect (aside from 'Instant' effects like changing HP/MP) will last for 120 seconds by default, you can update this in the form.
  • list of commands

    !nes_mode - Enables NES Movement mode
    !chaos_mode - Enables Chaos mode
    !sprint_mode - Enables Sprint Movement mode
    !bigtoss - Enables high knockback when taking damage !high_grav - Increases falling speed
    !low_grav - Decreases falling speed
    !drop_weapon - Removes player's current weapon (returns to inventory when command expires) 
    !mp_refund - Gain MP cost back after using Red soul.  !100_hp - Sets HP to 100
    !full_heal - Sets HP to max
    !0_mp - Sets MP to 0 
    !heart - Gain 50 MP 
    !give_gold - Gain $5000 gold 
    !steak - Gain 50 HP
    !spectral_crow - (if SETTINGS_REPRISE is set to true) Sets the Spectral Crow room modifier.