Threads of Fate is a Square action-RPG with two alternately playable interwoven stories. Rue and Mint with opposing motivations in a polished fantasy world. Accessible and varied action-RPG gameplay. An overlooked Square PS1 action JRPG with distinctive charm and engaging narrative.
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Action RPG1 player12+
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Square action RPG, where Rue or Mint hunts for the Relic of Destiny in turn with two distinct scenarios. Created by Square, released in 2000 in the United States and Canada under the Threads of Fate title. Real-time dungeon action RPG, choice between morpher Rue and thief Mint with distinct scenarios, over eight bosses with unique mechanics and Junya Nakano orchestral soundtrack. American and Canadian edition under the Threads of Fate title.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
A Square action-RPG released late in the PlayStation's life and largely overlooked in the West, built around two protagonists with separate campaigns. Eclipsed at the time by the publisher's bigger titles, it has since earned the regard of fans of Square's RPGs from that era, whose demand pulls values upward. Its interest comes from this status as a modest North American edition of a long-underrated title.
An underrated gem
A little-known action-RPG from Square, it offers two heroes with separate campaigns — a treasure huntress and a shape-shifting boy — in a colorful world with a fairy-tale charm. Released between two of the studio's behemoths, it kept a low profile. Its transformation system and dual storytelling make it a sparkling adventure for fans of light action-RPGs.
Is Threads of Fate still worth playing in 2026?
An action RPG from Square, Threads of Fate offers two crossing campaigns following Rue, a young man able to morph into defeated enemies, and Mint, a fallen princess on a quest for revenge, in a shared quest with playful staging. The snappy 3D combat, the sparkling humour and the colourful art direction keep an endearing charm. The short lifespan and a simple progression system make it accessible. A good action RPG for genre fans and lovers of Square's lesser known output.
