Elemental Gearbolt
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Alfa System
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Working Designs
Released On:
30 Jun 1998
In a fantastic world divided by class and race, technology from a mysterious source has imbued a young prince with the key to unimaginable power. By means of a Neural Network Computer fueled by the grey matter of unfortunate 'volunteers', he plans to conquer the known world, replacing it with a new order of his design. The only fly in the ointment is disturbing reports of two powerful Elementals storming across the land on a direct course toward the palace. One or two players can assume the identities of these Elementals as they crusade for an unknown master toward a climactic battle. The story unfolds by means of fully-3D action levels interspersed with hand-drawn animation scenes.
UPC-A:
735366006549 (USA)
Part #:
SLUS-00654 (USA)
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Extracted from the original game manual
This is a dark fantasy action RPG where players control characters with magical abilities, navigating a world shaped by ancient magic and political intrigue. The core gameplay involves combat, likely featuring combo mechanics, as players progress through a story of revenge and destiny to confront powerful adversaries.
Story
MAGIC
The Beyond is a force from which humanity descended long ago. Those familiar with it refer to it as the beginning of life. Long ago, it also created Liftrashil, a being capable of moving between dimensions.
Many years ago, the Great Magic Empire awakened The Beyond to use its power. Filled with its magic, the Empire boasted greater prosperity than ever before. They soon learned that The Beyond could also be used as a weapon to remove the will and power from enemies.
Unfortunately, this power was a two-edged sword. The Beyond's power was a contaminant that could not be focused absolutely. It began to affect the Magic Empire as well, draining their will and power along with their enemies.
Realizing the dire consequences, they sought to contain the damage by confining all magic elements, including fairies. Before The Beyond could be completely sealed, the inhabitants of the Magic Empire were contaminated, and the kingdom fell.
In a last-ditch effort, the remaining inhabitants sank their city into the area beneath the Plains of Regret. Many years later, Bel Cain's men excavated the area, and it came to be called the Crypt of Despair.
SACRIFICE
Deeply resentful of the oppressive reign of the Audo class, of which Bel Cain and Ialu are members, the Sulunakans seek to overthrow it to regain their former prominence. The Sulunakan people are descendants of the Magic Empire.
Their culture is steeped in the combination of magic and technology, which they use to further the resistance. Nell and Seana are part Sulunakan. Their father is a covert revolutionary.
Seeking to squash the Sulunakan resistance, Ialu befriended Nell and Seana's father, taking a false identity and working his way into the Sulunakan underground. Once his position was established, Ialu plotted to bait the resistance into the open so they could be squashed in one fell swoop.
Ialu's plan involved offering his half-brother Bel Cain as bait. He would have Bel Cain's attendant, Netanius, "secretly" bring him to the Sulunakan marketplace on the pretense of showing the young prince where his mother once lived.
Ialu, undercover as a revolutionary, would dutifully inform the Sulunakan resistance of Bel Cain's impending visit, knowing they would attempt to assassinate the future Audian king. The only uncertain part of the plan was that Ialu had no way to absolutely guarantee Bel Cain's safety.
But if that was the price of success, so be it. Ialu's first duty was to his father, the King, and his feelings toward his half-brother had always been mixed.
FATE
During Bel Cain's visit to the marketplace as part of Ialu's covert plan, Bel Cain ditched his attendant and headed out to explore. Shortly after arriving, fate intervened in Bel Cain's life.
Bel Cain rescued a girl named Nell from some other children who wanted to pay back a beating she had earlier inflicted on them. Grateful, Nell showed Bel Cain the sights of her beloved city, and they made a pact to meet in the marketplace the next day.
Before departing, Bel Cain gave Nell half of a pendant his mother had given him. His mother had always said that the pendant had the power to reunite two parties.
Unfortunately, that meeting was not to be. When Bel Cain attempted to return, the Sulunakan revolutionaries executed their assassination attempt. Bel Cain was swept out of harm's way, and a number of the revolutionaries, including Nell's father, were killed in the skirmish.
Upon hearing the news, a tearful Nell gazed heavenward, pendant dangling from her neck, and vowed to avenge her father's death at any cost.
Years later, when Nell and Seana had become prominent members of the Sulunakan revolutionary forces, they were captured in battle and returned to the Capitol as war trophies. It was here that fate intervened a second time.
The now-suicidal Network Computer chose these two to become hosts to the Elemental Circuit, and programmed them to destroy the small Kingdom and the network computer itself. Had the computer known of the fateful interrelationship between Nell, Seana, and Bel Cain from years earlier, it is doubtful they would have been chosen for this task.
GAME PREVIEW
ACT 4
Plains of Regret
These plains, once known for their rich, productive soil, are nothing but barren desert. The Royal Military Police are holding military simulations in this area.
ACT 5
The Palace Ruins
By equipping the Spirit Circuits, the main palace and a number of other cities are now floating high above the Plains of Regret. Slay the guard and enter the palace.
FINALE
Purposed to Perish
Once in the palace, travel to the inner chamber in order to do battle with Ialu, Bel Cain, and...others.
COMBO
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YUURI SHIBAMURA, STORY
Q. What inspired you to create this world and its intricate story?
A. One day, a friend of mine told
How to Play
PlayStation Game Console Setup
Set up your PlayStation® game console using its Instruction Manual. Ensure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the Elemental Gearbolt™ disc and close the disc cover. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
Console Components
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
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DISC COVER
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OPEN BUTTON
Setting Up a Save File
When the game starts for the first time, it's important to create a save file on the Memory Card. Once created, the latest high scores and any option changes will save automatically.
The game will prompt you to create a save file when a Memory Card is inserted into Slot 1.
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To create a save, select "YES" and press the button or the "B" button.
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To cancel, select "NO" and press the button or the "B" button. A save file will not be created.
Note: If a save file is not created, game data will not be saved.
Saving Data
If a save file has been created on the Memory Card, the latest high scores and any changes made to the options will automatically be saved.
Elemental Gearbolt requires 1 Block of save data to be reserved on the Memory Card in Slot 1.
If another Memory Card is inserted during the game, you must decide whether or not to save onto it.
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Use the Directional Buttons or the Trigger to choose "YES" or "NO".
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Press the x button or the "B" button to confirm your decision.
Important: Do not remove the Memory Card or press reset during a save or a load.
Starting the Game
After the opening movie, the Main Title Screen will appear.
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Press the Trigger button on the gun, or the START button on the controller, to make the Menu Screen appear.
Menu Options
GAME START
Begin playing the game.
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Shoot the Game Start option, or press the START button, to begin the game.
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Before starting, select the appropriate game level and adjust gun calibration under "Options."
GAME LEVEL
Game difficulty. There are three different game modes.
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Training Mode: Easiest, but only the first three levels can be played.
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Normal Mode: All levels can be played, with three continues.
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Master Mode: Harder than Normal Mode, with no continues. Beat this mode to earn the title "Elemental Master."
PLAYER
Select number of players.
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To have more than one person play, switch the number of players from SINGLE to DOUBLE.
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During the game (except for Master Mode), another player can join by pressing the START button on the controller or the "B" button on the gun.
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In a two-player game, both players play simultaneously, but the game difficulty will increase.
OPTIONS
Change game configuration. The following game settings can be accessed:
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gun adjust (calibration)
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load memory card
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ranking
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sound balance
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music
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sound
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libraries
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cinemas
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outtakes
GUN ADJUST (CALIBRATION)
Adjust the aim of the gun.
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Shoot the center of the screen to adjust the aim.
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After adjustment, press the "B" button.
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To re-aim, press the "A" button.
LOAD MEMORY CARD
Load games. Allows the game's configuration and high scores to be loaded from a Memory Card.
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Do not remove the Memory Card during a save or a load.
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Use the Trigger button or the Left or Right Directional Buttons to select "YES" or "NO".
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Press the "B" button or the button to confirm the decision.
RANKING
Displays the top ten scores.
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Press the "B" button or the button to display the scores.
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Press the "A" button or the button to return to the Options screen.
SOUND BALANCE
Change Music and Sound Effect levels.
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Move the cursor to the left to increase sound effect volume.
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Move the cursor to the right to increase music volume.
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"A" button moves the cursor to the left.
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"B" button moves the cursor to the right.
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Use the Left or Right Directional Buttons to move the cursor.
MUSIC
Music themes. Plays all music selections found in the game. This option is only available after finishing the game in Normal Mode.
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"B" button plays a music theme.
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"A" button plays the previous theme.
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Use the Left or Right Directional Buttons to select a theme.
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Press the x button to play the theme.
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Press the button to cancel the theme.
SOUND
Sound effects. All game sounds can be played on demand. This option is only available after finishing the game in Normal Mode.
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"B" button plays a sound effect.
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"A" button plays the previous sound effect.
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Use the Left or Right Directional Buttons to select a sound effect.
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Press the button to listen to the sound effect.
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To cancel and return to the Options screen, press the button.
LIBRARIES
Research documentation. After finishing the game on Training Mode, the library option will be accessible.
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Use the Trigger button or the Left or Right Directional Buttons to select a subject
Controls
Directional Buttons
Moves the sight on the screen. Moves the cursor on Menu items and boxes that require a response.
Start Button
Starts a new game or pauses the game. Used to confirm menu commands.
Analog Mode Switch
Press this button to enable the Left or Right Stick.
Button
Used only on the Options Screen to return to the previous screen.
Buttons
Shot. Fires weapons.
START and the "Shot Change" button
Return the game to the Title Screen.
Trigger Button
Shot. Fires weapons. Moves cursor on menu items.
Special/"A" Button
Shot change. Used to change between weapons during the game.
Start/"B" Button
Starts a new game or pauses the game. Used to confirm menu commands.
Items & Weapons
BLAZE PHOENIX
Fire Element. The high attack power of the Blaze Phoenix makes it a perfect weapon for beginners or experts. This shot can quickly destroy any foe that is dim enough to get in the way.
THUNDER TIGER
Wind Element. The Thunder Tiger has the ability to track the enemy for a certain distance. One squeeze of the trigger will fire a volley of shots, making a hit bonus easy to attain.
WATER SNAKE
Water Element. Fires numerous shots automatically, making a hit bonus increase easier. On the downside, it's hard to aim, so getting a combo bonus is very difficult.
FAIRIES
Break the seal to free the fairies. If all the fairies are released on a level, a perfect bonus of 100,000 is added to the player's score.
CHALICES
There are twelve chalices hidden throughout the game, two per level. Every four chalices correspond to one weapon type. Once a chalice has been found, quickly shoot it to place it in the character's inventory.
coins
Silver and gold coins can be found inside Item Balls. Silver coins are valued at 500 points, and gold coins are valued at 3,000 points each.
POTIONS
Potions can also be found in Item Balls. Small potions recover 25% of the character's power, while large potions recover 50%.
Enemies & Characters
NELL
Nell was an active child until her death by the Audo Royal Military Police. The Holy Gun attaches itself to her body, using her memories to find the royal palace.
SEANA
Nell's younger sister, Seana, was killed during a resistance raid. Her body is taken over by the Red Holy Gun, making her a highly skilled fighting machine for 24 hours.
PRINCE BEL CAIN
Born to a world of racial hatred, Prince Bel Cain is a half-breed who seeks to create a classless Utopia through military force after his mother's murder.
PRINCE JALU
Despite being pure Audo, Ialu was passed over for the throne in favor of his younger brother Bel Cain, and now serves as his Military Commander, committed to preserving Audo society.
LEMINEA
Leminea, King Jugabal II's Sulunakan mistress, was loved only for her beauty and was killed by the King shortly after bearing Bel Cain, whose body he preserved in a glass tube.
TAGAMI
Tagami is a sexless being who uncovers the reality of this world by witnessing the Elemental Gearbolt incident through inscriptions on a wall.
KING JABUGAL II
King Jabugal II is an evil, greedy, and selfish King, consumed by lust. He killed Bel Cain's mother in a fit of rage and doesn't seem to feel any remorse.
TYRL
The Tyrl is used mainly for police activities, public safety, and light battles. The arms of the Tyrl can be removed and reattached to employ a number of different weapon packages.
VIDAL
The Vidal is a heavy mobile foot soldier that is used to control rioters. After being re-manufactured, the Vidal comes to the battle lines with a huge stone hammer in hand to crush any foolish rioters.
SAFERIMNIRU
The Saferimniru was originally designed for use in field battles, but an adjustment for forest battles has weakened the integrity of its hull, making it more vulnerable to attack.
TIASHI
The Tiashi was manufactured by the Royal Air Force as a high speed military machine. With its advanced wing-drive system, it's able to speed up to an enemy in no time, dispatching virtually any foe easily with dual armor-piercing missiles.
WARDOM
The super heavy mobile foot soldier is used for infiltrating even the strongest military fortresses. This prototype hasn't finished its testing phase; however, Bel Cain has decided to move it to the front lines for an actual field test.
OZLE
The Ozle were designed for jungle warfare and are lightly equipped with weapons, but have very strong defensive power. Their lighter frame affords them greater agility in the thick forest undergrowth, and ambush is their preferred method of attack.
FLIG
This lightweight, mobile foot soldier was specifically designed for use during forest campaigns and has the ability to lunge from high perches onto unsuspecting targets. However, because of its lightweight body, its defensive power is extremely low.
REDMAG
The Redmag was genetically engineered to reproduce asexually, but its DNA is now unstable, creating a new breed of violent, carnivorous monster that lurks in the waters near the bio-tech plant.
BERGEMILL
This aircraft is still in the evaluation phase of development and is well-liked for its lightning speed and awesome maneuverability. Since its weapons and armor are still under development, the Bergemill is extremely vulnerable to virtually any attack.
SLTOLE
This Sltole is the largest flying vessel ever created, with two cockpits at each end of its length, each controlling half the body and five pair of wings. It has heavy-metal armor and three missile bays on each side of its body.
MIDGULD
Midguld is a new biological weapon, under the control of the Royal Navy, used to obliterate any rebel ship. In ancient times, sea monsters inhabited the waters surrounding the small kingdom.
HADELINE
Due to heavy metal plating, the Hadeline's mobility is less than optimal, but it can deliver a full-power shot with its legs firmly planted. Its only known weak spot is on its abdomen.
HALEMOD
This older military vehicle has been remodeled for use in underground caverns, with increased armor and weapons designed to inflict extensive damage on carbon-based life forms.
ARI
The Ari is one of the largest living insects in the known world, and there have never been any reports of attack from it; in fact, the Sulnakans used to worship it as a god.
NEETHOG
This giant boring machine was designed to burrow under an enemy fortress, allowing troops to safely enter from below. The area around its "mouth" is its weakest point due to an insane number of sensors.
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