When you start go north and search on the right and left for 47 Gil and Potion x1. Do not forget to adjust your preferred setting in the main menu. Light the candle at the middle table. You will get the chance to choose a name for your character. The name for all characters in this walk-through will be as default. After a small conversation a half man beast will emerge out from the door.

After the battle your health will be restored. You will find yourself in the next room with Baku and others. During the conversation when given the option to choose between “Queen and Princess” select princess Garnet to continue with the story.

After a small scene you will find yourself controlling a new character on the street. You are currently in Alexandria; refer to the map below to explore the town. You cannot go to the castle and you cannot exit to the world map. Just make sure you get all treasures in town. The shops also are not open at this point.

Your objective is to reach the town [Square] and show your ticket at the ticket booth. Yes, your ticket is a fake one but you will receive Goblin Card, Fang Card and Skeleton Card. Go to the [Alley] to find Rat Kid. When he asks you if you want to be his slave, agree. When on guard answer all clear to move on. From this point a suspicious man will roam the [Alley]; if you let him get close to you he will steal some Gil and run away. But if you speak to him you can learn how to play cards from him. Get back to the [Steeple] and climb the ladder to meet Moogle. Save your game from Kupo and agree to deliver his letter to Monty. Climb the ladder to reach the [Rooftop].

This area doesn't have many treasures items and there’s not much to explore around. Give your character a name when given the chance or you can use the default one. Refer to the map and take the exit at the end to trigger a scene.

As soon as the battle ends, Zidane and Blank will have a clash of swords. Another performance is expected from you. Press the action buttons needed as quickly as you can without messing up to earn a decent amount of Gil as a reward.

After the small scene when you can control Zidane do not head right or left as this will always cause the patrol guards to show up. Instead head upstairs to unfold another small scene with Hooded Girl. When you have control over Steiner go visit the queen. She’ll reward you an item and that item quality is based on the swordfight performance you gave earlier. Check the room ([Guardhouse]) Zidane and Blank were previously in to obtain a Phoenix Down. Save using the Moggle. You can either find all the Knights and receive an Elixir as a reward or simply go to the [West Tower] to continue with the story. Speak with the two guards; Blutzen and Kohel inside the save room. Then head to the [Hallway] where you’ll see Dojebon running around. Wait at the middle stairs then quickly go up and block his path. This way you can speak with him. There’s a weird character in the [Kitchen]! Take the right path at the [Hallway] to reach the [Guest Room]. Speak with Mullenkedheim. Go downstairs and take a left to reach the [Library]. Talk to Laudo here and answer with “you can’t leave”. Leave and re-enter the [Library] to find Laudo again among one of the bookshelf. Leave the castle and find Haagen sitting at the stairs in the [Courtyard]. Speak to him then take the left path to reach the [West Tower]. Speak to Weimer at the entrance and head inside. The last Knight is around the middle stairs inside the [West Tower]. Speak with him twice to collect an Elixir. Head upstairs to exit the tower for another scene. When you have control over Zidane head through the door and speak with Ruby inside. Follow the princess downstairs and Cinna will let you evacuate you from here using an escape hatch. When you land down use the engine wheel to turn it left then right to drop two treasure chests form above: Phoenix Down and Phoenix Pinion. Before you head through the door equip Zidane with the Mage Masher if you have yet to.

After a few scenes and conversations among Baku and companies you will have control over Zidane in a new environment. Press select to view the active time event. Then search nearby for a Phoenix Down. You are required to search for the princess. Before you leave the [Crash Site] re-check your equipment and set your abilities.