Colony Wars
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(Playstation - PAL, Simulation)
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Developed by:
Psygnosis Limited
Published by:
Artdink Corporation
Released On:
01 Nov 1997
Colony Wars is a combat fighter game set in space. Since 3095, the Earth Empire has spread throughout the universe, taking what it wants and destroying the rest - all in the name of sustaining life on Earth. The League of Free Worlds exists to offer resistance and hope to the plundered outlying colonies.
Colony Wars features advanced lighting and particle effects for the PlayStation, as well as a basic simulation of Newtonian physics. You join as a recruit in the League's fleet, completing missions in various fighters from a 1st person view inside the cockpit or a 3rd person view from behind your ship.
The game's gameplay involves cycling between weapons designed specifically to damage each type of target, with purple lasers draining shields and red lasers destroying them. Ships have separate meters for shields and armor, and you must manage these resources effectively during combat.
The campaign features branching missions and storylines that lead to up to five different endings, depending on your performance in previous operations. Your ship can be destroyed, but the pilot automatically ejects onto an escape pod, with the mission marked as failed and potentially putting you on a losing path.
UPC-A:
053203078093 (United Kingdom)
UPC-A:
053203078291 (Belgium)
eBay Product ID:
214646371 (Greece)
UPC-A:
711719147428 (United Kingdom)
UPC-A:
711719672920 (Greece)
UPC-A:
711719673026 (France)
UPC-A:
711719673125 (Germany)
UPC-A:
711719673323 (Italy)
ASIN:
B0006TND1I (Belgium)
Sony PN:
SCES-01924 (United Kingdom)
Sony PN:
SLES-00860/10860 (Greece)
Sony PN:
SLES-00861/10861 (France)
Part #:
SLES-00862 (Germany)
Sony PN:
SLES-00862/10862 (Germany)
Media #:
SLES-00862 | SLES-10862 (Germany)
Sony PN:
SLES-00863/10863 (Italy)
Sony PN:
SLES-01392 (United Kingdom)
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Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Surround
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Save Game Methods:
Password, External Storage
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Gamepad, Joystick
Joysticks Supported:
PlayStation Analog Joystick (SCPH-1110)
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Joystick, Analog Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a sci-fi space combat game where players join the League of Free Worlds to fight against the oppressive Earth Empire. You will pilot starships, engage in battles, and contribute to the war effort to liberate the universe.
Story
Security Status
All files extracted from databases held by the League Of Free Worlds. This information is classified under Protection Order LFW/345.z and is confirmed as suitable for distribution amongst recruit level pilots.
LFW Introductory
Since 3095 AD, the Earth Empire has spread throughout the universe like a sickness. No planet or lifeform is immune to this disease; indeed, vast tracts of the universe have already been rendered sterile by its progress.
The Empire's power is formidable. Dedicated to sustaining life on Earth, it has colonised planet after planet with scant regard to the freedom of the local population or the well-being of the environment. Vicious methods are employed in pursuit of this relentless expansion; this has resulted in widespread famine, drought and death.
The League Of Free Worlds exists to offer resistance and hope. We find ourselves at a key moment in our history; the battle of Bennay proved that meticulously planned attacks can harm the Empire and its colonial Navy. As a result, the movement has grown far beyond our imagination; it will not be long before you are able to join the war and add your contribution to the struggle.
There will no doubt be many occasions when you lose all hope and conclude that our efforts are doomed to failure. These feelings will be understandable. However, to allow such doubts to influence your actions will be a failing of colossal proportions.
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NEVER offer anything less than your total commitment.
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NEVER assume the war is over until all the battles are won.
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NEVER forget the hundreds and thousands and millions who have suffered at the hands of the Empire.
The League trusts you to fight as if each moment were your last; you can be expected to do no more.
The League Of Free Worlds Council For Recruitment
Issued by Internal Binary Distribution Net.
LFW Training
All recruits are instructed to read this training guide and to complete the League Of Free Worlds training program before reporting for battle duties.
The careless actions of unprepared pilots will place the League in jeopardy; such a situation is not acceptable.
The League Of Free Worlds Disciplinary Committee
Issued by Internal Binary Distribution Net.
Starting the Game
To play Colony Wars on your PlayStationβ’ game console:
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Set up your PlayStationβ’ game console in accordance with the instruction manual supplied with the system.
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Follow your system directions to open the disc cover and place Disc 1 onto the bed of the drive, ensuring the printed side faces upwards.
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Close the disc cover. If the unit is switched off, press the POWER button to begin play. If the unit is already on, press the RESET button.
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Colony Wars will prompt the insertion of Disc 2 when required.
There are a number of animated sequences throughout Colony Wars. These can be skipped by pressing the X button or the START button on the Controller.
Warning!
It is advised that you do not insert or remove peripherals or Memory Cards once the power has been turned on.
Make sure you have enough free blocks on your Memory Card before commencing play. Colony Wars uses 1 Memory Card Block.
Controls
Left Directional button
Bank left
Right Directional button
Bank right
Up Directional button
Dive
Down Directional button
Climb
A button
Select/disarm secondary weapon
button
Select primary weapon
X button
Fire primary weapon
O button
Arm/fire secondary weapon
L1 button
Reverse thrust
R1 button
Forward thrust
L2 button
Roll left
R2 button
Roll right
L2 button + R2 button together
Reverse view
START button
Pause
SELECT button
Change view
Directional buttons
Navigate through menu screens
How to Play
Options Menu
β’
Audio Options
β’
Video Options
β’
Controller Options
β’
Memory Card Options
β’
Password
β’
Demo Mode Menu
β’
Restart Game Menu
Demo Mode Menu
β’
Intro
Access the introductory sequence.
β’
Game
Access game demos.
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Credits
Access Colony Wars production credits.
Restart Game Menu
β’
Yes
Quit current game and restart first mission.
β’
No
Continue with current mission.
Soft Reset Method
To perform a soft reset (return to the main menu during gameplay), press Start and Select simultaneously for a few seconds.
Mission Briefing Menu
β’
Launch Craft
Begin the mission.
β’
Review Briefing
Review the mission briefing text.
Pilot Statistics Screen
Displays your current pilot statistics. Pilots must have fought at least one mission to activate this screen.
Craft Database Menu
β’
Fighter Craft
Access League and Navy fighter craft data. (Encountered craft only.) Technical data will appear on screen while other information is relayed verbally. Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to cycle through the available craft.
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Fleet Craft
Access League and Navy fleet craft data. (Encountered craft only.) Technical data will appear on screen while other information is relayed verbally. Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to cycle through the available craft.
System Database Menu
Choose between the five solar systems before accessing the following databases.
β’
General Data
Access general information on the current solar system.
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Historical Data
Access historical information on the current solar system.
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Military Data
Access military information on the current solar system.
β’
Planets
Access data on planets within the current solar system. There is general, historical and military information available on each planet.
Training Missions Menu
When you first access this menu, only the initial training mission will be available. Press the X button to select it. As each training mission is completed, the next one will become available on this menu.
Use the Directional buttons to highlight the required mission and press the X button to select it. You can also return to previously completed training missions. You are strongly advised to complete all training missions before commencing battle.
Audio Options Menu
Altering sound volumes within this menu will only affect the in-game and front end sound levels. It will not affect the sound levels in any movie sequences.
β’
Music Volume
Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to decrease or increase the volume of in-game music.
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SFX Volume
Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to decrease or increase the volume of in-game sound effects.
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Speech Volume
Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to decrease or increase the volume of in-game speech.
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Mode
Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to choose between Mono, Stereo or Dolby Surround options. Selecting Dolby Surround on a mono sound system may result in the loss of some sound effects.
Video Options Menu
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Default View
Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to choose from COCKPIT, INTERNAL or EXTERNAL views.
β’
Movies
Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to turn in-game movies ON or OFF. NOTE: Even when this option is OFF, end-game movies will still be played.
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Subtitles
Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to turn in-game subtitles ON or OFF. NOTE: You are advised to ensure that this option is ON if speech volume is set to 0.
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Screen Position
Select this item, then use the Directional buttons to center the game screen on your TV. Press the X button to confirm the position.
Controller Options Menu
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Configure
Select this item, then use the Left and Right Directional buttons to select your required Controller configuration. Press the X button to confirm.
β’
Calibrate
Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the Analog Controller. (This option will only appear if the Analog Controller is inserted into the PlayStation Console.)
Memory Card Options
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Load
Allows you to load a previously saved game from a Memory Card. First make sure you have a Memory Card correctly inserted according to the Console's instructions. Do not insert or remove Memory Cards once the power has been turned on.
Once you have selected this option, wait for the Console to detect the Memory Card. If more than 1 Memory Card is inserted, use the Left and Right Directional buttons to highlight the correct one. Use the Directional buttons to highlight the required saved game, then press the X button to select it. Press the X button again to confirm the load is 'OK'.
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Save
Allows you to save your current game position using a Memory Card. First make sure you have a Memory Card correctly inserted according to the Console's instructions. Do not insert or remove Memory Cards once the power has been turned on.
You may save a game at any time. However Colony Wars will always save games back to the beginning of the act being played. For instance, you may have played two out of three missions within an act and then decide that you wish to save your progress. Colony Wars will save the game back to the beginning of the act and you will effectively have lost the two completed missions. It makes sense then to only save games at the beginning
Tips & Maps
SAVE
To save a game, select a free block on the Memory Card, enter a name of up to 8 characters, and confirm the save.
COPY
To copy a saved game from one Memory Card to another, highlight the game, and press X to copy it to a free block on the other card.
DELETE
To delete a saved game, highlight the block, press X, confirm deletion, and then press X again to confirm it is 'OK'.
In-Game Menu
Access the In-Game Menu by pressing the START button while flying a mission to pause the game and bring up the menu.
CONTINUE
Return to the game.
MISSION BRIEF
Review the mission briefing.
AUDIO
Access the Audio Options Menu.
QUIT
Quit the current mission. Note that this will be regarded as a mission failure.
PASSWORD MENU
Access this menu between missions or after aborting a mission to note down the current game password if not using a Memory Card.
ENTER
Select this to enter a new password using directional buttons and X. Restoring from a password will result in the loss of all pilot statistics.
ACCEPT
Select this after entering your password to restore the game to the beginning of the last act played.
Items & Weapons
TORPEDOES
Press the button to arm the torpedo and begin charging. Press the button again to fire the torpedo once it has charged. Torpedoes are carried in limited numbers.
TRACTOR BEAM
Press the O button to arm the tractor beam. If you have a target lock, press the O button to use the tractor beam. A tractor beam is useless without a target lock.
MINES
Mines can be dropped to disrupt missile homing mechanisms. They are dropped by pressing and holding the L2 and R2 buttons together, then pressing the button to release a mine.
CONVENTIONAL LASER
An effective, rapid-firing weapon designed to cause damage to unshielded hull systems. It is a standard fitting on all fighters.
ANTI-SHIELD LASER
The anti-shield laser will break down shielding across a variety of craft types.
EMP GUN
Sends violent shock waves through a ship's hull wall, temporarily disengaging all craft electronics. This will inhibit the craft's ability to fire weapons until the EMP's effects have diminished.
SCATTER GUN
A devastating laser weapon only available on more powerful fighter craft. Fires rapid pulses of laser energy which cause devastation to both shield and hull of target craft.
PLASMA CANNON
The Plasma Cannon is primarily used for assault on fleet craft. The comparatively slow moving plasma balls are devastating against all targets but are harder to aim against fast moving fighters.
MOTION MISSILE
A standard missile which tracks the motion of enemy craft. However, if the targeted craft drops below detectable speeds, the target may be lost.
TRACKER MISSILE
Increased accuracy makes the tracker more effective than the motion missile, although its method of targeting the heat from a ship's engine gives it a shorter life.
ANTI-SHIELD MISSILE
Able to strip small ships of all shielding in a single hit.
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