R-Type Delta
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(Playstation - JP, Shoot'em Up)
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Developed_By:
Irem Software Engineering Inc.
Published_By:
Agetec Inc.
Released On:
19 Nov 1998
The Bydo Empire has returned to Earth with a vengeance. This time, they will not accept defeat so easily. Earth however, is ready for them...
Three R-Class ships: the R-9 , the R-13 , and the prototype R-X , are your weapons in this war. Choose your ship according to your liking, blast off, and strike the Bydo Empire!
The gameplay in R-Type Delta is fast-paced and action-packed, with a variety of enemies to battle and power-ups to collect. You'll need to use your skills and tactics to overcome the increasingly difficult levels.
EAN-13:
4536592000020 (Japan)
UPC-A:
4536592000235 (Japan)
Sony PN:
SLPS-01688 (Japan)
Part #:
SLPS-03311 (Japan)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Arcade Stick
Arcade Sticks Supported:
Namco Arcade Stick (SLEH-0004)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game where players pilot advanced fighter jets to defend Earth from the Bydo Empire. You'll battle through various stages, from urban warfare to space fortresses, confronting mutated creatures and corrupted technology to ultimately destroy the Bydo Core.
Story
STORY
REST
It is the year 2163. The trans-dimensional fighter R9-Arrowhead has returned from its mission to destroy the evil at the center of the Bydo Empire.
Badly damaged, it has been rescued by the battle cruiser Croque-Monsieur, and brought back to Earth's orbital space fortress, Aegis.
OBSERVATION
Astronomers in Central Asia watched as strange objects began to fall from the sky. As the objects approached closer to the Earth, they shrank in size and disappeared from sensors.
The astronomers, assuming the objects to be meteorites, paid them no further attention.
CRISIS
Before long, the electronically controlled weapons systems in a number of cities went haywire and several abnormal heat signatures were detected by astronomers.
Bydo influence caused control of the orbiting annihilation platform, Moritz-G, to be lost and it was subsequently unleashed upon the Earth.
SORTIE
The Moritz-G descended on a city in Asia. Its planet destroying capability has not yet activated, but its self-defense system has thwarted all attempts to approach it.
An emergency military operation has been put into effect, and the test fighter R9 Delta has been assigned to the attack force.
STAGES
STAGE 1: LETHAL WEAPON
The annihilation platform, Moritz-G, is out of control and about to destroy all the cities on Earth. In urban areas, the Warships struggle desperately with Mecha-Bydo intruders.
Defend the Earth at all costs!
STAGE 2: DEFORMATION
The reactor that once generated vast amounts of energy for various scientific and military facilities was submerged during a Bydo attack. Deformed aquatic creatures now inhabit this dark world.
STAGE 3: GIGANTIC ATTACK
The super-carriers developed by scientists, and intended for use in the transportation of space shuttles, have been taken over by the Bydo and now threaten human existence. Unfortunately their makers designed them so well that they are nearly indestructible.
STAGE 4: INVASION
A space fortress, altered by the Bydo, into a labyrinth of evil. Can you save the fortress, thereby protecting the Earth's last line of defense?
STAGE 5: EVIL
After their successful combat at the space fortress, your fellow pilots drifted off course on their return journey home. They were caught in a strange dimensional rift and their spirits were altered by the Bydo. They've returned and have you in their sights!
STAGE 6: AWAKENING
The R-series fighter-development project has lost all communications with the outside. The pilots are fighting to expel the parasitic Bydo, and are beginning to get the upper hand. The pride of the R-series fighter pilots is about to awaken.
STAGE 7: LIFE
Space and time are distorted as the entrance to a different dimension suddenly appears in the Earth's orbit. Escaping the evil energy forms, the pilots and their Warships set their targets on the last enemy... Bydo Core. Let the final dance begin!
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
Set up your PlayStation game console according to its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the R-TYPE A disc and close the Disc Cover. Insert a controller and turn the PlayStation game console ON. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
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It is advised that you do not insert or remove peripherals or Memory Cards once the PlayStation game console has been turned ON.
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Also make sure there are enough free blocks available on your Memory Card before beginning a new game.
Console Top View
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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POWER BUTTON
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CONTROLLER PORT
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OPEN BUTTON
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DISC COVER
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
Console Front View
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
When using the Dual Shock™ Analog Controller, it will vibrate during the game where appropriate. This function can be turned ON/OFF from the main OPTION menu or the OPTION menu available when the game is paused. Please refer to User Settings on Page 10.
Dual Shock Analog Controller
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L2 BUTTON: DECREASE SPEED (CHOOSE FROM 4 LEVELS, DEFAULT IS LEVEL 2)
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L1 BUTTON: INCREASE SPEED
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R2 BUTTON: RAPID FIRE
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R1 BUTTON: NOT USED
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A BUTTON: CANCEL ITEMS (ACTIVATE A-WEAPON)
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O BUTTON: RAPID FIRE
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DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS: MANEUVER WARSHIP/SELECT ITEMS
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SELECT BUTTON: NOT USED
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START BUTTON: START GAME/PAUSE
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LEFT STICK/L3 BUTTON: WHEN PRESSED DOWN
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X BUTTON: CONFIRM ITEMS (ATTACH/DETACH FORCE)
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BUTTON: FIRE/HOLD DOWN FOR INCREASED POWER
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RIGHT STICK/R3 BUTTON: WHEN PRESSED DOWN
Controller Notes
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You may have a controller that looks like this. If so please follow the digital instructions outlined above.
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These are the initial settings. You can change the settings by accessing the OPTION menu.
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This game's vibration feature works whether or not the LED on your Dual Shock™ Analog Controller is ON/OFF.
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To reset to the title screen, press the L1, L2, R1, R2, START, and SELECT Buttons simultaneously.
MODES
At the Title Screen, press the START button to view the main menu selections.
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START GAME: Starts the game. We recommend selecting the REGISTER PILOT mode and entering your pilot data before starting the game.
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REGISTER PILOT: Register your pilot name here.
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MEMORY CARD: Access Memory Card menu options.
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OPTION: Adjust various user/game settings.
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WAR RECORD: View various game records.
For more details regarding the sections above please refer to the following pages.
REGISTERING & CHANGING PILOT
NEW GAME
When playing for the first time, select REGISTER PILOT, and enter your pilot name. Up to three pilots can be registered. View your pilot data from the WAR RECORD menu.
In order to save REGISTER PILOT data, a Memory Card with at least one available block is required.
CHANGING PILOT
To change the registered pilot data you want to use, select CHANGE PILOT from the MEMORY CARD menu. Highlight the desired data using the Directional buttons, and confirm your selection by pressing the button.
CONTINUING
When the CONTINUE screen appears, press the button to continue. Pressing the button will countdown the continue timer. When it reaches zero the game is over.
If the Credit count is zero, you cannot continue the game.
FORCE
When you pick up LASER CRYSTALS, the FORCE module will appear on-screen. This module can cause damage to enemies, and absorb enemy attacks - the FORCE module, unlike your craft, is indestructible.
Use the button to attach/detach the FORCE module to/from your Warship. The module can be attached to either the front or back of your Warship enabling different modes of fire.
Each Warship can collect three different types of FORCE modules. These are differentiated by the Blue, Red, and Yellow LASER CRYSTALS. Choosing a FORCE module best suited to a particular situation is one of the most effective tactics for defeating the enemy.
The FORCE module can also be upgraded, in three stages, by collecting more LASER CRYSTALS of the same color.
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FORCE combination firing backwards.
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FORCE combination firing forwards.
WAVE CANNON
Press and hold the button to charge the Wave Cannon's energy. The Wave Cannon's energy level is indicated by the beam gauge at the bottom of the screen.
The longer the button is held down, the more powerful the energy release will be. For an enhanced energy release press and hold the button until the beam gauge flashes red, then let go of the button.
A-WEAPON
The A-Weapon's energy level rises with the amount of enemies you defeat and the amount of enemy fire absorbed by your FORCE module. The A-Weapon's energy gauge is displayed at the bottom left hand side of the screen.
Charging the energy level to its maximum will automatically upgrade the FORCE module and allow the A-Weapon to be activated. Press the button to release the stored energy, causing serious damage to all on-screen enemies.
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The A-Weapon cannot begin charging until you have acquired a FORCE module.
Tips & Maps
REGISTER PILOT
Register a new pilot. Select from file numbers 1-3.
CHANGE PILOT
Choose registered pilot data that will be used. Select from file numbers 1-3.
DELETE PILOT
Delete registered pilot data. Select from file numbers 1-3.
DATA LOAD
Load data from a Memory Card.
DATA SAVE
Save current settings to a Memory Card.
AUTO SAVE
When turned ON, current settings are automatically saved at the end of a game. When turned OFF, data can only be saved using the DATA SAVE option above.
EXIT
Return to the main menu screen.
OPTION
The OPTION menu allows you to adjust various game settings.
DIFFICULTY
Choose from 3 settings: EASY, NORMAL, HARD.
VIBRATION
For use with the Dual Shock™ Analog Controller only. Turn vibration feature ON or OFF.
KEY CONFIGURATION
Change default button settings for NORMAL FIRE, RAPID FIRE, FORCE, △-WEAPON, SPEED UP, and SPEED DOWN. You can also reset all buttons to their default settings.
SOUND
Listen to in-game sounds/music. Adjust SE & BGM balance. Select between Stereo and Monaural sound settings.
YOUR RECORD
View overall game progress including times played, hours played, destruction rate, wave cannon energy used, times Delta Weapon used, average score per ship, high score, and scores for stages 1-7.
NOTES
Your journey towards the rank of Ace Pilot is recorded here as your piloting ability improves.
GALLERY
Choose from a variety of graphic designs to be used as background images for the menu screens. The number of designs you are able to select from increases as you achieve certain conditions during the missions.
Controls
START button
pause the game
RETURN
Exit PAUSE screen and return to game
PREVIOUS MENU
Go back to the original PAUSE menu
ADJUSTMENT
Adjust screen position
VIBRATION ON
Turn vibration feature on
VIBRATION OFF
Turn vibration feature off
COCKPIT OFF
No cockpit display
COCKPIT TYPE 1
Graphically displays Δ-weapon energy on the bottom left hand side of the screen
COCKPIT TYPE 2
Displays Δ-weapon energy as a percentage on the bottom left hand side of the screen
KEY CONFIG
Change default button settings
QUIT GAME
Quit current game and return to title screen
Enemies & Characters
EVE
A new creature created by the Bydo using the cells of living organisms from Earth. They are believed to have the ability to reproduce.
MORITZ-G
An extremely powerful weapons platform with vast destruction capability. Due to its terrifying potential it has been kept concealed by the humans, but was infected by the Bydo and is now running rampant.
CONTRITE
A gigantic asphalt crusher, originally used by humans for city renovations. Since being infected by the Bydo it has become a large-scale slaughtering machine.
GOUGHER
A dimension travelling organic weapon, evolved from a living Bydo cell. Its internal organs and bone structure protrude through its skin and it will attack any moving object.
CYST
A huge living organism. Its cave dwelling was destroyed, forcing it to wander through different dimensions.
GAINES
A defensive robot unit equipped with a large, powerful cannon.
U-LAUNCH MISSILE POD
An interceptor robot which if attacked will automatically retaliate. Its attack consists of missile launchers located on both shoulders which fire two homing missiles each.
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