Metal Head
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(Mega Drive 32X - PAL, FPS)
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Sega
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Sega
Released On:
01 Feb 1995
It has been five years after the formation of the Worldwide Federation. Although war has been averted, terrorist cells around the world threaten the stability of the federation. To combat this menace, the Federation has created a bi-pedal armored tank known as the Metal Head. You are a Metal Head pilot, and you have to use all the weapons at your disposal to take out the terrorists.
Metal Head is a bit of a variation on the usual giant robot combat game. The game's mission areas bear more resemblance to a first-person shooter than a simulation. The graphics are all rendered in texture mapped polygons, which is unusual for a 32X game.
UPC-A:
010086845112 (United States)
EAN-13:
4974365040093 (Japan)
eBay Product ID:
6526 (United States)
EAN-13:
7891196152061 (Brazil)
Sega Region Code:
84511 (United States)
ASIN:
B0007KVI18 (United States)
Sega Region Code:
GM-4009 (Japan)
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Media Type:
Cartridge
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
6-button Controller
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Extracted from the original game manual
This is a mech combat game where players pilot powerful bipedal tanks called "Metal Heads." Your mission is to infiltrate and destroy a terrorist organization's headquarters, battling waves of enemy forces and upgrading your mech along the way.
Story
METAL HEAD TROOPERS... MOVE OUT!
Five years ago, the World Federation was established to prevent another world war. However, strife between factions of the Federation still exists, and portions of the world are torn by civil war.
To maintain order, Federation peacekeepers employed bipedal armored tanks known as "Metal Heads." Built to operate like a giant suit of armor, a Metal Head can punch through reinforced armor with its fists.
It has a vast array of attachable weapons at its command, from lasers and grenades to mines and missile launchers. Its bipedal structure enables the Metal Head to travel over any kind of terrain.
Using the wheels at the base of its feet, the Metal Head can travel on flat surfaces at speeds up to 49 mph. The Metal Head design proved so versatile and effective that the Federation used them to crush all opposition and maintain the peace for many years.
The Current Threat
But times change. In defiance of the Federation, a number of terrorist organizations banded together and are currently wreaking havoc on locations throughout the world.
They have purchased a number of customized, fully armed mechs to hold off the Federation while they take over an entire country. This country has resources that are vital to Federation interests.
Your Mission
You are part of a special forces team whose mission is to destroy the terrorist organization's central headquarters. You'll brave waves of heavily armed terrorist troops, who will come at you with all they've got.
You'll have to give all you've got just to survive. If you do well, you'll pick up more powerful weapons and equipment to outfit your mech. You'll need them.
Good luck!
How to Play
STARTING UP
1. Set up your Genesis 32X System as described in its instruction manual. Plug in Control Pad 1.
2. Make sure the power switch is OFF. Then insert the Metal Head cartridge into the console.
3. Turn the power switch ON. The Sega screen appears. Then in a few moments, the Title screen appears.
4. If the Sega screen doesn't appear, turn the power switch OFF. Make sure your system is set up correctly and the cartridge is firmly inserted in the console. Then turn the power switch ON again.
5. Press Start when the Title screen appears.
Important
Always make sure the power switch is OFF before inserting or removing the cartridge.
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Genesis 32X cartridge (sold separately)
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Genesis 32X
Note
Metal Head is for one player.
GETTING STARTED
Following the Sega logo is a brief background on your mission and the Title screen. To proceed directly to the Title screen, press Start. Press Start again to see the game menu.
YOUR OPTIONS
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NORMAL
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LANGUAGE ENGLISH
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CONTROL MODE TYPE A
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BGM TEST MALM THEME
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BGM SPEED NORMAL
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PCM TEST 00
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PWM TEST 00
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YOUR TEAM PHOTO
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EXIT
Highlight OPTION and press Start to bring up the Option screen. Highlight the desired option by pressing the D-Pad UP or DOWN. Change features within that option by pressing LEFT or RIGHT.
To exit the Options menu, use the D-Pad to highlight EXIT, or for a shortcut, press Button B. Then press Button A, B, C or Start to return to the Title screen.
Game Level
Choose the difficulty level of your game. Game Level also determines the number of Continues available. Easy gives you 4 Continues. Normal gives you 2 Continues, and Hard gives you only one chance to save the Federation—no Continues.
Language
Choose to see text in all English or English with Japanese subtitles.
SEGA GAMEPLAY HOTLINE
1-415-591-PLAY
For French instructions, please call:
Instructions en Français, Téléphoner au:
1-800-872-7342
YOUR MISSIONS
Your operation consists of six stages, with two or three missions per stage. You may be ordered to search for specific objects, destroy certain command vehicles, or both. Pay careful attention to your briefings at the beginning of each mission.
THE CONTROL PANEL
1 Radar
Shows a layout of your territory. The map zooms in and out automatically to include the location of your nearest enemy. Enemies are represented as yellow circles. Your craft is represented as a triangle. Weapons fire is outlined in red.
The radar map blinks out as your Metal Head takes damage and loses power.
2 Target Sight
Using this is easy-just point and shoot. The Target Sight is stationary and moves only when you do.
Available for all weapons except the Hammer Knuckle. Available in all views except the Eagle's Eye View. If you are using a weapon with an automatic homing device, a second target sight will lock on to the nearest object that looks like an enemy. All you have to do is open fire.
VANTAGE POINT
You can battle from any of four points of view, and change views at the touch of a button.
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Normal View (Default)
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Press Mode
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Belly View
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Press Mode
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Eagle's Eye View
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Press Mode to return to Normal View
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Over the Shoulder
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Press Mode
For a special side view, press and hold Button X or Z. Release the button to return to the previous view.
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Right Hand View: Press Button X
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Left Hand View: Press Button Z
USING THE 3-BUTTON CONTROL PAD
To change Battle View
Press Start to cycle through the Normal, Belly, Over the Shoulder and Eagle's Eye views. The special side views are not available for the 3-Button Control Pad.
To pause the game
Press Start and hold until the Pause screen appears. Press Start again to resume play.
SETTLING THE SCORE
Conservation counts! At the end of each mission, you accumulate points according to the following criteria:
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MISSION COMPLETE 370
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SHIELD REMAIN 23
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TIME REMAIN
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RESERVED AMMO 50
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POINTS EARNED OPTS
Enemy Kills
Pick up points for each enemy destroyed. The number of points scored varies with the difficulty level of the game.
Shield Remain
Receive points for the percentage of shield power remaining at the end of the stage.
Time Remain
Receive points for the amount of time remaining at the end of the stage.
Reserved Ammo
Receive points for the amount of ammunition you have left at the end of the stage. This does not count free ammo, such as that used by the Chain Gun or Laser.
EQUIPPING YOUR METAL HEAD
Before you begin each new stage, the Equip screen appears. Here you can replenish your ammo or purchase more powerful weapons and equipment with points earned in previous missions.
If you are continuing a game, this screen appears before you begin play and allows you to purchase equipment with the points scored in your previous game.
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LASER 1502
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This laser can pierce mech, armor.
You can purchase a weapon for each arm of your Metal Head, and as many additional equipment items as availability and your points
Controls
Start Button
Start the game
Button A, C or Start
Make selections in menu screens
Button B
Cancel selections in menu screens
D-Pad
Walk around the field
Hold Button A, press D-Pad LEFT or RIGHT
Move sideways
Hold Button C, guide movement with D-Pad
Dash
Button Y
Change weapons
Buttons X, Z or Mode
Change battle view
Quickly press D-Pad TWICE in the same direction and hold
Dash
Button C
Change weapons
Hold Start until Pause screen appears
Pause game
Items & Weapons
Hammer Knuckle
Think of the Hammer Knuckle as an explosive set of brass knuckles. Get up close to an enemy and punch away.
Chain Gun
You begin your first mission with this weapon. You'll never run out of ammo, but it isn't effective at a distance or against heavily armored enemies.
Grenade Cannon
You begin your first mission with this weapon. Once the targeting radar locks on, press Button B to launch a powerful homing grenade at your enemy.
Missile Launcher
This strafes the area with four missiles at once. It is good when you're faced with multiple targets.
Float Mine
Fires mines which float around and detonate on impact when any enemy gets close enough. Timing is important here.
Tips & Maps
Keep moving
Learn how to use the dash and sideways travel modes effectively to increase maneuverability and escape dangerous situations.
Mission briefings
Pay attention to mission briefings, as missions involve more than just blowing up mechs. Pause the game to review orders if needed.
Radar screen
Pay attention to your radar screen to plan ambushes, use shortcuts against faster enemies, and be aware that terrorists also have radar.
Mines
Watch your step, as you are not the only one who can lay mines.
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