Summon Night - Craft Sword Monogatari - Hajimari no Ishi (Japan)
Game Boy Advance
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Reviewed in 2001
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Summon Night Craft Sword Hajimari no Ishi on GBA, prequel to the first entry. Same ingenious forging system, universe origin story. For fans of the first who want to learn more.
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Category
Action RPG1 player7+
Description
First Summon Night Craft Sword Monogatari action RPG by Flight-Plan and Banpresto, Japan December 2001. Apprentice craftsman forges weapons and summons companions to explore dungeons. Accessible crafting system, real-time combat and unique summons. First Craft Sword Monogatari episode exclusive to Japan.
Summon Night - Craft Sword Monogatari - Hajimari no Ishi review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,02 GB📅20/12/2001
Published by Banpresto
Summon Night - Craft Sword Monogatari - Hajimari no Ishi (GBA) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The first entry in the Craft Sword Monogatari branch of Summon Night, this Flight-Plan action RPG stayed exclusive to Japan and founds an entire sub-arc of the series. Its very high sealed price reflects a limited 2001 Japanese print run, a sought-after starting point for franchise followers, and the total absence of an official Western localization. Lasting demand comes from fans of handheld Japanese RPGs with weapon forging, who target this first entry as the cycle's founding piece.
An underrated gem
The first stab at this crafting series, this action-RPG lays the foundations: weapon forging, summons, and defending a village across friendly dungeons. Obscure and rough around the edges, it was eclipsed by its more polished sequels. For anyone curious about Summon Night's origins, it's an endearing cornerstone despite its rough patches.
Is Summon Night - Craft Sword Monogatari - Hajimari no Ishi still worth playing in 2026?
An action RPG in the Summon Night Craft Sword series, Hajimari no Ishi serves as a prequel and blends exploration, real-time combat and weapon forging, all in a warm fantasy world peopled with endearing summoned creatures. The crafting system, the bond with the summoned companion and the careful writing give the title real identity. The presentation stays modest and the pace measured. Kept in Japan, an estimable pick for fans of niche Japanese action RPG and careful crafting.
