Bubsy 3D
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(Playstation - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Eidetic Inc.
Published_By:
Accolade Inc.
Released On:
26 Nov 1996
Bubsy 3D is a polygonal platformer, and one of the earlier games released domestically for the Sony PlayStation . It is a continuation of the Bubsy series, which debuted on the 16-bit platformers back in the early 1990s. The game's graphics are predominated by flat-shaded polygons. The story follows Bubsy as he tries to find pieces of his broken spaceship.
The gameplay is broken up into a series of stages. The typical goal is to find pieces of the broken spaceship. The game supports both password saves and the PlayStation Memory Card, but it does not feature analog support.
EAN-13:
5014469822016 (France)
EAN-13:
5014469822221 (Italy)
EAN-13:
5014469822337 (United Kingdom)
Sony PN:
SLES-00122 (United Kingdom)
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Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Video Modes Supported:
Widescreen (16 x 9)
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
Save Game Methods:
Password, Manual Save, External Storage
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Manual
Game Guide
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How to Play
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
Console Front View
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
Setting Up
Set up your PlayStation game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the Bubsy 3D disc and close the disc cover. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
Introduction
Trapped a gajillion miles from earth, with no way to get home, you've got to get Bubsy through 16 levels of alien weirdness. Find enough rocket pieces to get back to terra firma, and defeat the combined strength of the entire Woolie military.
Starting Up
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Step 1: Set up your PlayStation game console according to the instructions in the hardware manual.
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Step 2: Press the Open button on your PlayStation game console.
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Step 3: Place the Bubsy 3D CD in the PlayStation game console, picture side up.
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Step 4: Close the disc cover on the PlayStation game console and make sure a controller is plugged in.
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Step 5: Press Power.
Menu Screens
Title
Press UP or DOWN to choose whether or not you want a 1 or 2 player game, to load a game (or type in a password), or to go to the options screen.
Load/Save
You can save or load a game off your first or second memory card, or you can type in a password. See Save/Load/Password on page 9 for more info.
Options
On this screen, you can adjust the volume for the game's music and sound effects. You can change your controller configuration. You can even silence Bubsy.
Level Select
When you actually start a game, you'll come here. You can use the directional buttons to choose which level you want to play, but you can only visit levels you've already been to.
X will start that level, and will quit the game. Levels that you can play are lit up - all others are dimmed out.
Return to Title Screen
Holding down the SELECT button and then pressing and holding down the START button for two seconds will return you to the Title Screen.
Actions
Jumping
Bubsy can jump more than twice his own height.
Gliding
If you ever come to a chasm and you don't think a regular jump will make it across, gliding might give you those few extra feet you need.
Shooting Atoms
Grab a nearby atom and shoot it at Woolies (see CONTROLS, page 6). If you shoot an atom and miss, you may find yourself looking down the wrong end of a collection of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Swimming
In swimming levels, the controls change slightly.
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Pressing the JUMP (X) button makes Bubsy swim upwards.
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Pressing the DUCK (●) button makes Bubsy dive.
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Pressing the GLIDE (▲) button makes Bubsy do his patented torpedo attack.
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All the rest of the buttons stay the same.
Torpedo
When Bubsy is swimming and presses the GLIDE (▲) button, he momentarily turns himself into a high speed torpedo, capable of popping any bad guy's bubble. While he's in torpedo mode, nothing can hurt him, but he does start burning through his air supply.
Riding Cars
In some levels, Bubsy will hop a passing rocket car and take off. When he's in a car, he can't steer it, but whenever another car comes near, he can hop out of his and catch a ride in a different direction.
Looking Around
If you hold the LOOK (L1) button and press the directional buttons, the camera will pan all around Bubsy, letting you take a peek anywhere you want.
Arrows
Look for the friendly arrow, pointing your way to the end of the level.
Air Tanks
These things are lying all over the place underwater. When Bubsy touches one, he gets 100 seconds of air.
Rocket Cars
When you're riding in these things, keep your eyes open for the next car to come along. Bubsy can jump from one car to the next to get to different areas.
Paddle Creatures
When you let these guys out of their cages, they're always more than happy to ferry you from island to island.
Switches
Touch one to turn something on. When you hit one of these switches, it might make a platform start to move, a wall disappear, or a turbine change direction.
Platforms
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Regular
These are your normal, garden-variety platforms. Some move, some don't.
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Shakers
When you jump on one of these, they start to shake. Then they start to sink.
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Conveyors
These guys move you around, at different speeds. You can always spot these because of the animated textures.
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Special
These platforms make weird things happen - like warp you or give you useful information. Always be on the look out for colored platforms.
Deathmatch
The two-player game requires two players and two controllers plugged
Controls
BUTTON
Makes Bubsy run. The longer you hold, the faster he'll go.
SELECT
When the game is paused, press this to quit the level.
START
Pauses the game.
▲
Makes Bubsy glide (more distance, less height). Underwater, turns Bubsy into a Bobcat torpedo.
X BUTTON
Makes Bubsy jump. Underwater, makes Bubsy swim up.
L2&R2
Move Bubsy left or right without facing him in one of those directions (side-hopping).
L1
Hold to use directional buttons to move the camera. Release to make Bubsy turn to face that direction (unless underwater).
R1
Go turbo.
Tips & Maps
SAVE/LOAD/PASSWORD
To save or load, select the option, then choose a memory card and a save slot. To enter a password, highlight the password line, use directional buttons to enter the code, and press X to activate.
Car Explosions
Cars explode when they hit stop signs, so it's wise to jump out beforehand.
Underwater Airtanks
Underwater airtanks replenish over time, allowing you to return for more oxygen.
Jumping
You can jump farther with a running start than from a standing position.
Two-Player Game
In two-player mode, you can shoot through walls.
Atoms
Collect Atoms to earn Paw Points, extra lives, and access bonus rounds.
Score Rewards
Earn Paw Points and extra lives by accumulating a high score.
Nerd's Fire Bombs
Use the heat from the Nerd's fire bombs to glide upwards and attack him.
Woolie Mammoth
Bop the Woolie Mammoth when he flips over to make spectators throw banana peels, causing him to slide.
Strategy Guide
For more hints and tips, consult the Bubsy® 3D Strategy Guide from Dimension Publishing.
Enemies & Characters
Woolies
Bubsy's main nemesis, these come in four types: rock throwers, nose blowers, swimmers, and helicopters.
Wooies
These Woolie look-a-likes pack a punch with their super-powered death-ray sunglasses despite their wobbly appearance.
Clambos
These enemies bite, but if you bop them, they'll open up and give you a surprise.
Screenges
These blob-like creatures with teeth skulk in the dark and gobble you up if you get too close.
Hummers
These enemies will poke you and shoot you with blasts of sound if you get too close.
Smart Bombs
If a big target glues itself to you, run, because these bouncing bombs will follow and explode.
UFOs
Don't stand underneath these, or you'll get beamed up by the aliens.
Trampoline
These are for bouncing.
Dogfish
These are basically fish scales with big teeth that will chase you down and bite Bubsy.
Ripplers
These starfish will rip through your last Bubsy.
Jingle Worms
These worms have bells on their antennae, and you should keep swimming when you see one, or you'll become the Bobcat in the Bubble.
Whirlie
This enemy grabs you and pushes you to the ocean floor every time you try to swim to the surface.
Nerd
This enemy has a powerful pocket calculator and throws fireballs, which can give you a hotfoot.
Woolie Mammoth
Despite its cute puppydog eyes, this enemy bellows, charges, and swings its tail, and its thick hide and tusks make it immune to a bop.
Two-headed Woolie
This tall guardian of the Queen's sanctum sanctorum is trained in wool-fu, making its noggins hard to crack.
Poly and Ester
These two diva queens and original woolie slaves to fashion don't like bobcats and wear magic crowns that make Bubsy's job harder.
Items & Weapons
Atoms
Atoms are the number one natural resource on the planet Rayon. Bubsy can grab them and shoot them like boomerangs at his enemies.
10 Shots
This item gives Bubsy 10 shots, acting like 10 Atoms for the price of one. The Atom counter in the lower left of the screen shows the number of available shots.
1-ups
A staple of platform games, these items provide an extra life for Bubsy.
Invisibilities
When Bubsy grabs one of these, he becomes invisible for 20 seconds, meaning no bad guy will attack him.
Invincibilities
For 20 seconds, Bubsy is surrounded by a bolt of pure electricity, making him invincible to enemies.
Rockets
Rockets are Rayon's number 2 natural resource, and finding them all guarantees Bubsy a free ride back to Earth.
Question Marks
Touching these can provide helpful hints or, if found in a Clambo's mouth, offer a random item.
Telescopes
Touching a Telescope will reveal a secret area, though figuring out how to get there is another challenge.
Propellers
Gliding over these will push Bubsy hundreds of feet into the air.
Teleport Arches
These arches allow Bubsy to travel around pretty quickly.
Continue Markers
After touching one, if Bubsy dies later in the level, he will restart at the marker instead of the beginning.
Turbines
Found underwater, these create strong currents that Bubsy cannot swim against, often blocking access to special items.
Mooc
This substance is dangerous to touch and will result in a shocking experience for Bubsy.
Woolle Heads
These are statues found in the final level that constantly blast Bubsy with noses, but cannot be bopped.
Bonus Levels
If Bubsy finishes any level (except the final one) with 150 or more atoms, he enters a special bonus stage to collect atoms and 1-ups.
Tramp-o-Lean Time
One type of Bonus Level where Bubsy bounces around collecting goodies, but must watch out for helicopter Woolies.
Come Glide With Me
Another type of Bonus Level in huge rooms with plenty of items floating in the air, but Bubsy must be careful not to drown.
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