Carmen Sandiego The Secret of the Stolen Drums
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Developed_By:
Artificial Mind and Movement
Published_By:
Bam Entertainment
Released On:
13 Sep 2004
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The last descendant of an African King reveals an ancient secret with his dying words: Deep in the jungles of Rwanda lies a hidden temple containing a great diamond which possesses the knowledge of all nations. The map to the temple has been etched onto the skins of eight drums scattered throughout the world. All eight drums must be re-united to open the temple. But beware, the drums are protected by mysterious powers, and legend has it that elemental spirits guard the treasure. Players travel through nine exotic locations, learning their history and geography, and solving challenging puzzles on their way.
UPC-A:
682384410103 (USA)
Part #:
DOL-G3DE-USA (USA)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a detective adventure game where players take on the role of a young ACME agent, Cole Gannon, to track down the notorious thief Carmen Sandiego. You'll travel the globe, gather clues, and use your skills to stop Carmen from stealing ancient artifacts and uncovering a hidden treasure.
Story
PROLOGUE
It had been a while since anyone had seen or heard from the mysterious Carmen Sandiego. The ACME agency has recently received a few tips that the world's most notorious thief is on the prowl again!
ACME has picked up her trail in New York City. One of the last descendants from a line of African Kings recently revealed a secret that had previously only been passed down from one generation to the next in his family. On his death bed, he spoke of an ancient tale.
A gathering of kings from around the world had long ago hidden an enchanted diamond, containing the knowledge of all nations, in a temple deep in the jungle. When the kings assembled, each of them was given a Drum. Each Drum reveals a section of the path leading to the secret temple.
If each Drum is properly placed, and then each Drum is played in the correct order, the entrance to the temple will be revealed. No one believed this old folktale...except one person: Carmen Sandiego.
Ever since learning of the myth, she has been the perpetrator in a string of robberies. African relics and rare pieces of art have been missing from art galleries and museums around the world. It seems that she is trying to pinpoint the location of the temple and recover the lost treasure before anyone else.
It's up to ACME's agents to stop her, and this time, new Agent Trainee Cole Gannon is on the case. Carmen is the best there is, so it's not going to be easy...get ready for action and adventure around the globe!
CHARACTERS
Cole Gannon
17-year-old Cole Gannon has been at ACME for a year, training to be a secret agent...after school and on weekends, that is. He's a computer genius and a martial arts expert, so it goes without saying he's a little overconfident and doesn't seem to fear very much. (ACME is still working with him on this.)
One day, while combing the ACME database, he realizes that agents Jules Argent and Shadow Hawkins have been sent to Siberia to tail Carmen, but Carmen isn't in Siberia! Knowing that the agents are on the wrong track and believing that the Chief will not believe his theory, Cole decides to follow his instincts to New York City to chase Carmen on his own.
As an ACME trainee, this is his first mission and he's ready to prove himself. Now's the time to catch a thief!
Jules Argent
Born in Hong Kong, 27-year-old Jules speaks several Asian languages, along with English, German and Spanish. After graduating at the top of her university class, she joined the ACME agency.
Jules and Carmen were partners at the ACME agency, until Carmen turned to thievery. Jules links to Cole's PDA to provide him with useful information about his chase for Carmen Sandiego.
Shadow Hawkins
Shannon "Shadow" Hawkins grew up on a horse ranch in Montana, and always dreamed of adventure. Self-confident, a quick learner and especially enthusiastic about gadgets and technology, he's a gifted student and a champion athlete.
Shadow is especially helpful in using Cole's PDA to send him useful information about the exotic locations he visits.
Enemies & Characters
The Chief
The Chief is Cole's mentor and boss, highly skilled at her job with a PhD in Criminology, and always maintains her cool.
Carmen Sandiego
Carmen Sandiego is a master criminal who abruptly left the ACME agency at age 30 to begin a life of crime, leaving clues behind for the thrill of the chase.
CARMEN'S ROBOTS
Carmen's Robots are sentries left behind to attack anyone on Carmen's trail; they can only be destroyed by striking them in the back with your Staff.
Security Cameras
Security Cameras will automatically reveal your presence and set off an alarm if they see you.
Laser Security Devices
Laser Security Devices will automatically reveal your presence if you trip their sensors, so do not touch the beams.
Security Floor Panels
If a Security Floor Panel is glowing red, do not step on it or an alarm will sound.
ELEMENTAL SPIRITS
The Elemental Spirits are creatures sent to protect the Drums from man's desire for power, dissipating into butterflies when defeated.
Spirit Statues
Spirit Statues create Spirits to attack and distract you; you must destroy them to stop the flow of Spirits and obtain their Mask.
Air Spirits
Air Spirits are flying creatures that attack from above, best defended against with a Blowgun.
Water Spirits
Water Spirits emerge from mud puddles or other water sources and have control over liquid elements.
Fire Spirits
Fire Spirits are the most powerful elemental spirits, associated with combustion, and can only be damaged by knocking their own fireballs back at them with your Staff.
Earth Spirits
Earth Spirits roam the Earth and underground, creating earthquakes and having power over the mineral world; watch out for rolling boulders and bat them back with your Staff.
How to Play
Compasses
There are 5 in each Level.
Masks
You get these by destroying Spirit Statues. When you have them all, go to the Main Statue to receive a Compass.
Puzzle Pieces
When you collect the last one, you will see a short movie of the Puzzle Tile unlocking. Head to the Puzzle Tile to solve the Puzzle.
Amulets
For every 100 Amulets collected, your staff gets an increase in power.
GPS
As you collect Compasses, you can use the GPS system to narrow down Carmen's current whereabouts. When you collect the 5th Compass in the level, it will automatically search for Carmen.
Communications
As you progress, Shadow and Jules will periodically send you video mail with information about Carmen or your current Location. The PDA Alert appears in the upper-right corner of the screen and beeps to indicate an incoming message.
These video mails are saved in this portion of your PDA, so you can view them any time. You can open this menu by opening your PDA, or you can jump straight to your Communications Screen by pressing the Z Button.
OPTIONS MENU
Transport
Each Location in the world that you visit is made up of several Sub-Locations. If for any reason you need to return to a previous Sub-Location, use the Transport option to appear back at the beginning of that Sub-Location.
In order to activate it, find the ACME Pod with the Map data in the level and you will be able to teleport there. This is useful if you've missed collecting a Mask or Puzzle Piece or other important items.
The Sub-Location that you are currently in is green. If the Sub-Location is orange and has a Main Statue Icon next to it, that's where the Main Statue is located. After you have all of the Masks, head there to topple the Main Statue and get its Compass.
Save
Save your game at your current Location.
Audio Setup
Allows you to adjust the Music and Sound Effects volumes.
Rumble
Turn the Rumble Feature on your Controller ON or OFF.
Camera
Choose settings for your First Person View and your Third Person View.
Quit
End the game.
SAVING YOUR GAME
Saving a Game
You can save your game in the Options Menu at any time.
Multiple Saved Games
You get three save slots to save your games. Make sure you use them wisely. The flag representing the country that you are in will appear in the window of your save slot.
Loading a Saved Game
If a previously saved Carmen Sandiego file is present when the game begins, that game becomes available when you select Load Game from the Main Menu.
GAME SCREEN
The following information is shown on the game screen when you press the Y Button.
Noise Meter
Stealth is of the utmost importance on this mission. You'll find that being an agent requires you to sneak and be stealthy as often as possible. If you try to run up behind a Robot or Jump down behind them, you're going to spend an awful lot of time fighting.
Luckily, your Noise Meter tells you if there's a Robot nearby and whether it is aware of you or not. The indicator at the front of the meter is the Robot's Enemy Alert.
If the Robot has seen or heard you and realizes you are there, its Enemy Alert flashes red just like the Robot's eye as it searches for you. Hide until the Enemy Alert transitions from red to yellow to green. Once the Enemy Alert is no longer red, it is safe to sneak up behind the Robot and attack.
Health Meter
Your Health Meter is represented by Yin-Yang symbols. You are at full health when you have three Yin-Yang symbols in your Health Meter. With each Boss that you defeat, you are awarded an extra Yin-Yang symbol.
Magic Shield Timer
Once you've collected a Magic Shield, the Magic Shield Timer counts down the number of seconds you have until its power runs out.
Tips & Maps
ACME Gadgets are Very Helpful
Press START/PAUSE to check your Map, which shows all necessary information for the level. Finding the hidden ACME Map Probe in each level will reveal everything you need to collect on your map.
Why Walk when you can Teleport?
Use your Transport Feature to return to previous areas if you forgot to collect a Puzzle Piece or Mask, as it's much faster than walking.
Scouting Ahead
Use the L Button to view the area in first-person perspective, and the C Stick to zoom in and out for a better view.
Silence is Golden
Sneaking, crouching, and rolling are effective ways to get the drop on foes. You can land silently from any height and sneak up on an enemy by holding the R Button and rolling off a ledge.
Distraction
If you can't sneak up on a Robot, use your Blowgun to shoot a nearby spot to distract it, or startle a bird to draw its attention away from you.
Hang Around and See What's Up
To get a better view of an enemy below, lower yourself down, hang from a ledge, and shimmy closer silently. Cole can also shimmy around corners to avoid enemies entirely.
Double Jump High
Pressing the A Button twice quickly allows Cole to jump higher.
Double Jump Far
While running, pressing the Jump Button, pausing briefly, then pressing it again will cause Cole to jump farther.
Double Jump Dodge
Your High Double Jump allows you to jump over and dodge enemies' horizontal attacks and charging enemies.
Double Jump Counter-Attack
If you perform the Double Jump Dodge and attack in mid-air, you'll hit enemies for extra damage.
4-Hit Combo
To finish enemies in style, perform your 3-Hit Combo, then immediately Pole Vault into them for extra damage.
Friendly Fire
When a foe attacks, enemies in its vicinity are not safe; lead enemies toward each other so their attacks on each other mean less work for you.
Smash and Bash
Look for doors with Yield Signs, cracked floors, and anything you can bust through using the Overhead Smash or Pole Vault to find secret paths and hidden collectibles.
Hollywood Ending
The game isn't necessarily over when you finish; save your game and start again for a special surprise.
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