Mission: Impossible: Operation Surma
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(GameBoy Advance - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
M4 Limited
Published_By:
Atari
Released On:
05 Dec 2003
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Operation Surma is the latest game to feature stealth expert Ethan Hunt, as he embarks on a new mission to stop the evil Surma Corporation from succeeding with its plans for global domination. Players will follow Hunt on multiple missions that will take them to locations such as Rome, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and more. Discover multiple ways to complete mission adventures while weighing risk, time and resource factors. Use an arsenal of high-tech multipurpose weapons, disguises and gadgets, or subdue your enemies the old fashioned way with stealthy hand-to-hand attacks.
UPC-A:
3546430104859 (Europe)
Part #:
AGB-AIHP-EUR (Europe)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
+ Control Pad
Move
A Button
Fire/Activate Gadget
B Button
Action
R Button
Strafe/Target
L Button
Next Ammunition/Gadget
Start
Map
Select
Inventory/Objectives
How to Play
Intro
A maximum-security prison and an advanced weapons facility have been penetrated by separate enemy organizations. Impossible Mission Force intelligence indicates that somebody possesses the ability to unlock the highest security complexes in the world at will.
Now, they are selling the keys to any espionage, terrorist or criminal organization that can pay their price. Uncover this shadow enemy, using your wits and weapons to investigate and eliminate any security breaches.
Cutscenes
When you reach a key point in the mission, a Cutscene will give you important messages. This may occur near a Save Point.
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Press the A Button to advance a Cutscene.
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Press Start to skip it.
Other characters may also converse during the game and you will be able to listen in on their conversation. When this happens, the action pauses for a moment and you see the information or messages.
Mission Briefing
Once you've selected a mission and you're ready to play, you receive a Mission Briefing. The Mission Briefing consists of location images with text describing the mission objectives.
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Press the A Button to advance a Briefing.
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Press Start to skip it.
Swanbeck
"Good day Mr. Hunt, IMF sources have discovered a serious breach in world security and IMF facilities. A recent break in at one of our top security facilities indicates the perpetrators are using a highly sophisticated technology."
Take-Down
The Take-Down allows you to come up behind an enemy target and take the subject out with one clean and quiet move. This allows you to bypass a number of security points while avoiding detection.
To execute a successful Take-Down, run up behind an enemy without being detected. When the Take-Down icon appears in the bottom right of the screen, press the B Button.
You will attempt to grab the enemy from behind. If you've lined up correctly at this point, the Take-Down is successful.
Obstacles
Throughout the game you must negotiate various obstacles. You must look for clues as to the whereabouts of some obstacles, and there may be occasions when you cannot see them and must use the Scanner to detect them.
Alarms
There are several types of detection devices that a security system uses to raise an alarm. Each device can be overcome, but only through due diligence and use of the correct tools.
Often you'll find that dealing with an alarm may not be difficult, but the time it takes to disable can cause anxiety. In some cases you may want to trip an alarm to bring enemies into an area you have booby-trapped. In some cases, tripping an alarm completely blows the chances of a successful mission.
Pressure Pad
The Pressure Pad cannot be seen or avoided. You must disable Pressure Pads.
ID Verification Checkpoints
Some locations require a specific Disguise for access. It is not possible to disable these.
Surveillance Cameras
Surveillance cameras can be disabled by using the Jammer.
Locked Doors
Quite often, you discover a high-security locked door that requires something particular to open it. There are several ways to gain access:
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Lock/Key: You may need to locate a key or key card in a container, such as a desk drawer or on an enemy's person.
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Gadget Needed: Some doors may require image recognition to open successfully. In such situations, you need to use a Gadget, such as a Disguise.
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Trick Enemies to Open: You may be able to trick an enemy into opening a door by using a Disguise.
Save Points
You must complete a mission objective in order to save. You are prompted to save or continue without saving.
The game saves data about your Ammunition, Gadgets, Items, etc. The environment data, such as enemies overcome, map area explored, etc. is also saved. There are three game save slots, allowing you to save three different positions.
Inventory/Objectives
You can access the Inventory/Objectives Screen by pressing Select. This screen is split into two areas: The Inventory, which shows items collected such as Gadgets and ammunition, and Objectives, which shows completed and pending objectives required to complete your mission.
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Switch between the sections by pressing Left or Right on the + Control Pad.
Inventory
In the Inventory section, you can cycle through the objects by pressing Up and Down on the + Control Pad. When you're looking at an object in detail, you see a full description of the object and a larger image of the object.
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Press the A Button to scroll down if the description text extends beyond the screen.
You do not need to access the Inventory to use objects like ammo, Gadgets and Items; these are dealt with in-game.
Objectives
In the Objectives section, you are given a list of goals for the current mission.
Items & Weapons
Multi-Purpose Gun
A top-of-the-line, modular firearm with several functions that change depending on the type of ammo loaded. During exploration, toggle through ammo types using the L Button, and fire in the direction you are facing by pressing the A Button and moving with the + Control Pad.
Sniper Rifle Ammo
A powerful 7.62mm cartridge that improves accuracy and stealth at the expense of fire rate, firing one shot every two seconds with high damage and loud noise.
.45 Handgun (Silenced) Ammo
Ammunition used by Special Forces for covert operations, featuring a silencer that reduces muzzle velocity but retains significant punch due to its larger caliber, resulting in low damage and soft noise.
Stun Pistol Ammo
Custom aerosol cartridges containing a neuro-paralytic compound that renders victims unconscious immediately and causes short-term amnesia, featuring no damage and a soft noise.
Submachine Gun Ammo
A German-made design capable of firing 800 rounds per minute with medium damage and very loud noise, featuring fully automatic fire.
Carbine Assault Rifle Ammo
Standard NATO 5.56mm ammunition used in the M16A2, allowing for full automatic fire with medium damage, very loud noise, and a rate of fire of 3 rounds per second.
Fragmentation Grenade
A grenade designed to explode and produce shrapnel, inflicting high lethal damage within its blast radius with a rate of fire of 1 per 3 seconds and very loud noise.
M50A1 Gas Grenade
A grenade containing a neuro-paralytic gas developed for the Impossible Mission Force that renders all unprotected people in the blast area unconscious almost instantly.
Scanner
An infiltration equipment gadget that automatically monitors the screen area for nearby electronic devices, turning its light red and sounding a warning when one is detected.
Jammer
The Jammer is a subversive tool that allows you to disable a location's security measures by preventing an alarm sensor from activating. To use it, detect the device with the Scanner, stand near it, and activate the jammer until the indicator light changes from red to green.
Health Pack
Health Packs can be found in places like a medical room and will restore one quarter of the health bar.
Tracker
You can use the Tracker to track where an object or individual is by placing a tracking pin on them. The device updates the current location of the tracked pin, and a locator in the HUD shows the direction of the pin.
Sticky
The Sticky is a bomb that can be placed on any surface, including enemies, and has a very small effective area. You detonate it by pressing the A Button a second time, causing damage in the blast area.
Disguise
A Disguise allows you to conceal yourself as another character and bypass certain types of security when used in the correct place. You must avoid raising suspicion by your weapon or a Gadget while in disguise.
Transceiver
The Transceiver allows you to receive and transmit various forms of data, such as recording image and audio for later playback to fool enemies. It can lock on to electronic communication devices to intercept traffic and automatically activates when near compatible items.
Code Card
The Code Card enables you to replicate and reuse secure code information by combining a programmable card key with a memory card. It can store an unlimited number of card keys and vital data required to complete mission objectives.
Card Key
When you find a card key on a dead or unconscious target, or lying around, you can copy its information to the Code Card to open doors or locked systems later.
Data
The Code Card can copy vital data required to complete a mission objective, which may need to be entered into another system. An icon appears in the HUD to indicate when data is being copied.
Enemies & Characters
Inner Ear Communicator
An essential piece of equipment, the Inner Ear Communicator allows you to receive information from Luther or another remote operative.
Normal Guard
Normal Guards are standard-issue security armed with rifles only, used for sentry or patrol purposes and capable of requesting support.
Elite Guard
Elite Guards are Special Forces who respond to major alarms, wielding a combination of weapons and moving faster than Normal Guards.
Dogs
Dogs are companions or free-roaming enemies that bite viciously, including unpredictable rabid dogs and trained combat dogs.
Tips & Maps
Map
You can access the Map by pressing Start to see the currently explored rooms, previously explored areas, and your objective location. Use the + Control Pad to scroll around, and remember to examine it for secret or hidden entrances as you progress.
Scanner and Jammer Usage
Frequently use your Scanner to detect security devices, noting that it flashes red when in range. Immediately use the Jammer once the Scanner flashes red and hold it long enough for the button to turn from red to green, indicating the device has been successfully disabled.
Getting Lost
If you get lost, press START to view the Map, which typically indicates your current location and where you need to go on most levels.
Combat and Stealth
Use your ammunition wisely and perform stealth Take-Downs whenever possible.
Disguise Mechanics
When in disguise, attacking an enemy that is witnessed by another enemy will blow your cover and temporarily cause you to lose the Disguise.
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