Vigilante
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π 6.2/10
(PC Engine - JP, Beat'em Up)
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Developed by:
Irem
Published by:
Irem
Released On:
14 Jan 1989
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Vigilante is a side-scrolling beat-em-up game where you play as an anonymous hero who sets out to rescue his girlfriend Maria from The Rogues gang. The story takes place in five different locations, including city streets and a junkyard, each with its own unique thugs with varying strengths.
The gameplay involves fighting with your fists, feet, and a chain, using different stances such as regular, crouched, and jumping attacks. Each level features an end boss that requires specific tactics to defeat in order to progress through the game. Enemies constantly spawn from both sides of the screen until you reach the boss, so it's essential to maintain a steady pace forward to complete each level before time runs out.
UPC-A:
4962891500013 (Japan)
Part #:
IC63001 (Japan)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Thank You
Thank you for buying this Advanced TurboChip Game Card, "Vigilante." Before using your new TurboChip game card, please read this instruction manual carefully. Familiarize yourself with the proper use of your TurboGrafx-16 Entertainment SuperSystem, precautions concerning its use, and the proper use of this TurboChip game card. Always operate your TurboGrafx-16 SuperSystem and this TurboChip game card according to the instructions. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Warnings
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Be sure power is turned off when changing game cards.
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This is a precision device and should not be used or stored under conditions of excessive temperature or humidity, as this might damage the unit.
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Do not forcibly bend your TurboChip game cards.
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Do not touch the inside of the terminal area or expose the SuperSystem to water, as this might damage the unit.
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Do not wipe your SuperSystem or TurboChip game cards with volatile liquids such as paint thinner or benzene.
TurboChip game cards are made especially for use with the TurboGrafx-16 Entertainment SuperSystem and will not operate on other systems.
Inserting the TurboChip Game Card
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Remove the TurboChip game card from its plastic case.
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Hold the TurboChip game card with the title side up and gently slide it into the Game Card Port until you feel a firm click. Do not bend the game card or touch its metal parts, as this could erase the program.
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Slide the Control Deck Power Switch to the ON position. If your game card is not inserted properly, the Power Switch will not move all the way to the right.
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The title screen of your particular TurboChip game card should appear on your television.
New York's Dark Story
Welcome to the mean streets. Here the bustling metropolis of New York shows a different face. Now there is neither law nor order in a place where "might makes right." You know it well because you are the Vigilante.
The Skinheads have taken Madonna hostage. Take the power into your own hands! Your girlfriend, Madonna, has been kidnapped by a savage street gang. You must make a single-handed raid into enemy territory to save her.
Downtown, in back streets, in junkyards, and across bridges, you take on the toughest crew of bad guys ever-including skinheads, punks, and thugs. You must fight every inch of the way with your bare hands, and when you can get them, nunchaku. Get ready for some brutal hand-to-hand combat on the toughest turf around! Madonna is depending on you!
Good luck, Vigilante!
Starting the Game
Object of the Game
Overcome the Street Gang and save your girlfriend, Madonna. Score as many points as possible along the way.
Controls
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Start Game: Press the RUN button to start the game from the title screen.
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Pause: During play, press the RUN button to pause.
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Reset: During play, hold down the RUN button and press the SELECT button at the same time to reset the game to the title screen.
Number of Levels
There are 5 levels or stages in Vigilante:
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Stage 1: Main Street in New York City
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Stage 2: Junkyard
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Stage 3: Brooklyn Bridge
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Stage 4: Downtown
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Stage 5: Big Boss Hideout
Completing Each Level
Each level is cleared after you overcome the Street Thugs and the Gang Boss that guards Madonna at the end of each round. Battle on to reach Madonna in the hideout of the ruthless Big Boss (Level 5).
Scoring
Attack Scoring for Gang Members Without Weapons
Overcome a single unarmed gang member to receive that Thug's point value. Overcome several gang members at one time to win their collective point values.
| Method of Attack | First | Second | Third |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Kick | 10 pts | 20 pts | 20 pts |
| Punch | 20 pts | 20 pts | 40 pts |
| Jump Kick | 40 pts | 40 pts | 40 pts |
| Nunchaku | 10 pts | 10 pts | 10 pts |
Attack Scoring for Gang Members With Weapons
Overcome a single armed gang member to receive that Thug's point value. Overcome several gang members at one time to win their collective point values.
| Method of Attack | Value |
| :--- | :--- |
| Kick | 20 pts |
| Jump Kick | 40 pts |
| Punch | 40 pts |
| Sweep Kick | 20 pts |
| Nunchaku | 20 pts |
Controls
Direction Key
Tap repeatedly to the left and right to break loose when grabbed by a thug
Button I
Kick Button; also press to break loose when grabbed by a thug
Button II
Punch Button; also press to break loose when grabbed by a thug
RUN Button
Control movement of Vigilante
4-Way Controller
Control movement of Vigilante
Enemies & Characters
Tough Brothers
Extremely quick opponents that work as a team and rely on excellent jump kicks.
Axe
Chokes the Vigilante and delivers a tremendous punch; must be fought after defeating a bat-wielding Thug.
Skin Head
An explosive boss who throws dynamite and guards the entrance to Big Boss' hideout.
Big Boss
The toughest boss who uses vicious kicks and punches while Madonna watches helplessly.
Spike Boss
Attacks with a spiked iron ball that swirs rapidly overhead.
Crow Bar
Attacks with an iron bar.
Hell's Angel
Attacks on top of a motorcycle, making the opponent very dangerous.
Hit Man Joe
Uses a handgun and shoots bullets at the player.
Dirty Jack
Uses a switchblade to attack.
Chain Gang
Uses a chain like a whip to attack.
Red Mohawk
Punches hard and fast whenever the Vigilante draws near.
Strangler
Strangles the Vigilante and attacks with other gang members to pin down the player and deplete energy.
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