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Shadow Hearts guide: Train to Zhaoyang Village

Updated 2026-11-06

Recognize scripted losses and check the early sluice and Fengtian support features.

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Train to Zhaoyang Village

Separate winnable battles from scripted defeats.

Steps and checks

The train battle against R. Bacon progresses through defeat; do not expend rare supplies trying to win.
Meet Alice on the plains, inspect the sluice and use the handle.
The masked man's fight is also scripted; inspect the green grave in the subsequent Graveyard sequence.
Link the shrine and mayor's-house events in Zhaoyang to meet Zhuzhen.

Pick up support in Fengtian

Do not walk straight past the town's support features.

Steps and checks

Check	Next action
Near the fountain	Receive the Pedometer from the quiet trader.
The same fountain area	Locate Lottery Member 15.

Early Pedometer milestones

Track milestones alongside ordinary exploration.

Steps and checks

Check	Next action
100 steps	Medi Refine (healing item; transliterated from the Japanese version).
300 steps	Migawari-kun (substitute charm; Japanese-version item name).
800 steps	Ayashii Kobin (suspicious bottle; Japanese-version item name).

Keep a separate ending save

A late Alice battle and preparation for Yuri's involvement matter. This initial page does not certify every condition.

Steps and checks

Track the London chalice event, the four masks and Alice's grave sequence.
Keep a separate save before entering the final sequence.

Game information

Covered platform: PlayStation 2

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