I'm looking for some guidance on tampering with save files for a game I recently played, Phantom Rose 2: Sapphire. After finishing it, I wanted to avoid the grind in the latest update since I lost my save file. I attempted to use Cheat Engine for some currency hacks but had no luck. Now, I've found where the save file is stored, but I can't make heads or tails of it. I'll share a snippet of the file in the comments so you can see what I'm dealing with. Any advice?
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Unfortunately, editing those files isn't as straightforward as it seems. If the save file contains more than just currency information and is compressed or encrypted, you'll probably face a lot of hurdles. It might be worth considering just replaying the game if it's not too much of a hassle.
It sounds like you're looking at a binary file rather than a plain text file. That's why Cheat Engine isn't working for you. Game save files often contain a lot of different data, and they can be compressed or even encrypted. Decoding them can take a lot of time and isn't always reliable unless you know exactly how it's structured. Good luck!
Yeah, binary files can be a real pain. Sometimes it's just simpler to start a new game instead of digging too deep into those files. Just my two cents!
Thanks for the advice! I’m leaning towards redoing it rather than risking corrupting anything.