Ehrgeiz
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😊 7.5/10
(Playstation - PAL, Fighting)
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Developed_By:
Dream Factory Co. Ltd.
Published_By:
Squaresoft
Released On:
17 Dec 1998
Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring is an arcade-style fighting game from the makers of Tobal . In this version, Cloud, Tifa, Yuffie, Vincent, Zack, Red XIII & Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII join the many characters from the arcade version released in Japan.
The main game mode is an arcade-style fighting game. Charismatic fighters from around the world compete in a tournament for a mysterious sword as the prize. In addition to your archetypes of kick boxers, wrestlers, and mixed martial artists there are also animal type fighters, homing missiles, characters with swords, and many other attacks that shake things up.
The fighting system is based on attack height - with the triangle, square, and x buttons corresponding to high, mid, and low attacks respectively. There are also different buttons for low and high guard - both working against mid-level attacks but specific to high and low attacks. The circle button is used for 'special' attacks, which drain the 'special' bar. There is a button to jump, as well as a button that changes between 'locking' on the target to move or free running.
The game features a mix of speed and damage, with each character having an equal health bar. Ehrgeiz is a very balanced game, despite the complexity presented by how fundamentally different most characters are.
The vast differences between certain characters require the player to devise separate strategies for different opponents. The animal type opponents, for example, can only be hit with roughly half the attacks of the normal opponents - head kicks, many long range attacks, and most throws will hit empty air, especially since animal characters can 'duck' even lower to the ground.
The game features unlock-able costumes and characters, as well as 'ending videos'. The "Brand New Quest" feature is a dungeon delver that uses the fighting game engine along with randomly generated dungeon layouts to create a 25 level dungeon with set bosses.
Character stats change based on what you eat - eating meat for strength, minerals for dexterity, carbs for speed, lipids for defence, and vitamins for magical ability. Standing still allows your 'stomach' meter to fill your health, while standing still for too long will drain your health if your hunger meter reaches 'zero).
The game has two playable characters, and the game can be played with both characters or with only one.
UPC-A:
711719141525 (Spain)
UPC-A:
711719141624 (France)
UPC-A:
711719141723 (Germany)
Sony PN:
SLES-02111 (France)
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Gamepads Supported:
DualShock
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a dungeon-crawling action RPG where players control an archaeologist exploring ancient ruins in a foreign dimension. They battle monsters using physical and magic attacks, collect items, and navigate the dungeon in search of the spring of eternal life.
Story
THE FORSAKEN DUNGEON
While The EHRGEIZ Championship Tournament is being held, an archaeologist named Koji Masuda is making his way towards ancient ruins. These ruins are said to hold the secret to immortality.
Koji finds a sealed staircase and, driven by curiosity, deciphers and unlocks the seal. He enters a new world, a foreign dimension with remnants of ancient memories. Koji is drawn through the dungeon in search of the spring of eternal life.
KOJI MASUDA
Father of Yoko Kishibojin (Yoyo Yoko), and a three-time consecutive reigning champion of The EHRGEIZ Championship Tournament.
He is also an archaeologist seeking to uncover the truth behind the mysteries surrounding the ancient ruins.
CLAIR ANDREWS
A prodigy who entered university at the age of 16. She is an archaeology student of Koji Masuda.
Although independent, she is still considered naive. When Koji begins his journey, she abruptly invites herself to be his assistant.
QUEST Modes
There are two modes in the Brand New QUEST.
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Normal Mode: Allows two characters to explore the dungeon one at a time.
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Hard Mode: Allows one player to explore the dungeon without the option of returning to the village.
ACTION SCREEN - Controls
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directional buttons: Move character.
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button: Physical Attack. Attack monsters with equipped weapon. Hold down the button then release to use a Special Attack.
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button: Magic Attack. The Basic Magic effects of the Materia equipped will be cast when the button is pressed. Hold down the button then release to cast Ultra Magic. Magic Stones are necessary to perform a Magic Attack.
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button: Pick up items.
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▲button: Use items stored in the satchel.
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L1 button: Jump.
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R1 button: Guard. Defend with the shield or weapon currently equipped.
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L2 or R2 button: Select items stored in satchel.
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START button: Displays Status Screen. It is possible to use items as well as equip weapons and magic from this screen.
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
Set up your PlayStation game console according to its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the EHRGEIZ disc and close the disc cover. Insert one or two Controllers into the Controller ports and turn ON the PlayStation game console. The opening movie can be skipped by pressing the START button.
Main Menu
A menu with the following will appear after the opening movie sequence:
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EHRGEIZ
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MINI GAMES
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Brand New QUEST
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MEMORY CARD
Use the directional buttons to highlight an option and press the button to execute. Pressing the button will result in the appropriate screen being displayed.
Returning to Main Menu
From the EHRGEIZ screen, it is possible to return to the main menu by selecting EXIT, or by pressing the button.
For Mini Games, it is possible to return to the main menu by pressing the button during the introduction.
After entering the Brand New QUEST mode, it is not possible to return to the main menu. Please be aware that the EHRGEIZ game data will disappear if not saved.
MEMORY CARD
Select the MEMORY CARD heading from the main menu. This option will allow data to be saved and loaded for the Arcade Mode and the Mini Games Mode only.
Only one memory block is necessary to save game data in both the Arcade Mode and the Mini Games. The QUEST Mode will require two memory blocks. For saving and loading instructions for the QUEST Mode, please see "Saving" and "Loading" on page 26.
EHRGEIZ
THE RULES
The goal of each character is to fight and win battles against opponents that continue to appear through successive stages of battle. Freely use conventional fighting techniques and Special Attacks to weaken the opponent and win.
The character who depletes the other's Physical Strength gauge completely, or the character whose Physical Strength gauge remains greater than the other when the Time Limit reaches zero, will receive one set point.
If the Physical Strength gauge of each character becomes empty simultaneously or if at the Time Limit, the Physical Strength of the two characters is equal to one another, the situation is deemed a tie and both parties will receive one set point. The first character to win two set points is the victor.
THE SCREEN
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Time Limit
Displays the amount of time left in a match. When the timer reaches zero, the match comes to an end.
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Physical Strength Gauge (Blue Bar)
Displays the character's Physical Strength. The gauge on the left represents Player One's Physical Strength, and the gauge on the right represents Player Two's Physical Strength. The gauge will decrease as characters receive damage from an attack. A character is considered knocked out when their gauge depletes.
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Special Attack Gauge (Red Bar)
Displays the remaining amount of energy that can be used to perform Special Attacks. The gauge on the left is for Player One, and the gauge on the right is for Player Two. Each time a Special Attack is used, or an Interrupt is performed, the gauge will decrease. When the gauge is depleted, Special Attacks and Interrupts can no longer be performed.
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Acquired Set Points
Displays the number of set points acquired for the current match.
ARCADE MODE
This mode allows the character to fight against computer controlled opponents. A second player may choose to join in at any time by pressing the START button of the second Controller. The player who wins the match will be able to continue to fight in the Arcade Mode.
Players may pause the game at any time by pressing the START button. An option to EXIT and return immediately to the main EHRGEIZ menu will be available when the game is paused.
Game Over/Continue
When the selected character loses in the Arcade Mode, the word CONTINUE will appear. If the START button is pressed before the timer reaches zero, the player will be able to continue the game with a rematch. If the player fails to press the START button before the Time Limit expires, the words GAME OVER will be displayed.
VS MODE
This mode allows two players to fight against each other. On the selection screen, by using the directional buttons, each player can select a character to be played.
After character selection, the players will be able to choose the battle stage and handicap level to be played. Upon this final selection, the battle will start.
PRACTICE
Practice allows players to familiarize themselves with their character of choice by letting them fight with an unlimited amount of time and Physical Strength. To begin, the player must choose their character and the character that they want to practice against.
The player may customize the battle to their specification by pressing the START button, which brings up an Option menu. Use the up and down directional buttons to choose an option and press the left and right directional buttons to change the selected settings. To return to Practice, press START.
Practice Options
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PLAYER/ENEMY: The player may select the controls and set the movement patterns of the computer controlled character.
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CONTROL DISPLAY: The player can switch ON/OFF the control data displayed at the bottom of the screen which shows the buttons being pressed on Player One's Controller.
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STATUS DISPLAY: The player can switch ON/OFF the techniques displayed on the screen and the data display for damage.
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SPECIAL GAUGE: The player can set the Special Attack gauge to FULL or EMPTY.
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STAGE: The player may select the stage they want to practice in.
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CHARACTER SELECT: Choosing this option will take the player back to the character select screen.
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EXIT TO TITLE: Choosing this option will take the player back to
Controls
L2 BUTTON
Jump
L1 BUTTON
Jump
DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS
Move
DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS (press twice)
Jump
ANALOG JOYSTICK
Move
ANALOG JOYSTICK (press twice)
Jump
SELECT BUTTON
Not used during play
R2 BUTTON
Guard
R1 BUTTON
Guard
A BUTTON
High Attack
BUTTONS
Special Attack
X BUTTON
Low Attack
BUTTON
High Attack
START BUTTON
Pause/Menu
ANALOG BUTTON
Analog/Vibration ON when LED is lit
or button
High Attack
L1 or L2 button
Jump
R1 or R2 button
Guard
START button (when no monsters are present)
Display Status Screen
button (on Status Screen)
Display menu headings: Use, View Status, Drop
directional buttons (on Status Screen)
Select menu headings
or button (on Status Screen)
Make final selections
SELECT button (on Status Screen)
Display menu headings: Observe Health Status, Save Game, End Game
Tips & Maps
Strong Upper Attack
Perform a strong upper attack by pressing G + H.
Strong Lower Attack
Perform a strong lower attack by pressing G + L.
Running Attack
Perform an H or L attack while running.
Walking Attack
Perform an H or L attack while walking.
Jump Attack
Perform an H or L attack while jumping.
Body Press
Execute an H + L attack when standing in a position above the opponent.
Blade Catch
Catch an opponent's sword attack by pressing G at the right moment.
Triangle Jump
Perform a triangle jump by pressing H while running towards a wall.
Ultimate Special Attack
Hold down S until the attack is executed.
Grasping Attack
Extend a hand to grab the opponent by holding down G + H + L, or by performing H + L while guarding.
Attack From Grasping
After a successful grab, you can Throw (no moves needed), perform Strike Attacks (H or L repeatedly for up to 3 hits), or a Rope Throw (press directional button towards ropes).
Hold Break
Interrupt an opponent's Throw or Rope Throw by Guarding at a certain time when grabbed, or interrupt Strike Attacks by executing a Special Attack at a certain time.
Special Throw
Instantly grab and execute a powerful throw by rotating all directional buttons or the Analog Joystick once, then pressing G + H + L.
Tackle
Quickly tackle and throw the opponent by pressing G + H + L while running; after a successful tackle, you can perform Strike Attacks (H or L repeatedly for up to 3 hits) or a Throw (no moves needed).
ATTACK USING A BOX
Push a box at the opponent by stepping close and executing G + H + L; destroying boxes may reveal items or weapons.
RECOVERY
Recover or avoid downtime after being blown back by an attack by Guarding in a timely manner before falling to the ground, which also works if attacked in the air.
RISE
Avoid additional attacks after being knocked down by rising as quickly as possible, or wait for an automatic rise after a certain amount of time.
Rise in position
Rise in position by pressing G when knocked down.
Roll
Roll by pressing a directional button when knocked down.
Jump Rise
Perform a jump rise by pressing G + S when knocked down.
Rise, Lower Attack
Rise with a lower attack by pressing H when knocked down.
Rise, Mid Attack
Rise with a mid attack by pressing L when knocked down.
Head Spring
Perform a head spring by pressing H + L when the opponent is near the character's head.
Rotational Kick
Perform a rotational kick by pressing H + L when the opponent is near the character's legs.
Enemies & Characters
KEN MISHIMA (GODHAND)
An ex-mercenary from the Red Scorpion organization, he seeks to uncover the secret of immortality through the EHRGEIZ stone, which he believes is the key to ancient ruins.
YOKO KISHIBOJIN (YOYO YOKO)
A high school student and ICPO agent, she enters the EHRGEIZ tournament to fulfill her estranged father's wishes and investigate suspicious activities.
DOZA
A kickboxer who is bored of being unmatched, he enters the EHRGEIZ tournament to find a challenge and test his skills against powerful opponents.
SASUKE
A ninja agent for Red Scorpion with amnesia, he seeks the EHRGEIZ weapon, believing a mysterious stone embedded within it will restore his memories.
LEE SHUWEN
A master of lethal Kempo, he was resurrected by a legendary elixir and now seeks the true key to immortality to avoid becoming younger and returning to the void.
WOLF GIRL JO
Raised by wolves after an airplane crash, she possesses superhuman strength and is ordered by Red Scorpion to seek EHRGEIZ without understanding why.
DASHER INOBA
A prominent wrestler and a disciple of Karl Schneider, Inoba is determined to obtain the mystical stone embedded within EHRGEIZ and uncover the mystery behind his master's investigation.
HAN DAEHAN
A master of Tae Kwon Do and an action star, Han seeks an explanation for his artificial leg and stumbles upon information connecting similar incidents to the ancient ruins.
CLOUD STRIFE
An ex-SOLDIER of the Shinra Company who now works freelance, Cloud carries a large sword with destructive power.
TIFA LOCKHART
A childhood friend of Cloud's and a member of AVALANCHE, Tifa is adept in Zangan-ryu martial arts, making her fists and legs quite destructive.
SEPHIROTH
The legendary SOLDIER Cloud dreamed of emulating, Sephiroth is filled with hatred and wields the powerful sword, Masamune.
YUFFIE KISARAGI
A descendant of noble Ninjas and a self-proclaimed "Materia Hunter," Yuffie uses her giant shuriken and Ninja skills as a valuable ally.
VINCENT VALENTINE
An ex-gunman of the Shinra Intelligence Sector with a dark past, Vincent was brought back to life with new and improved abilities after anatomic reconstruction.
DJANGO
A mystical creature awaiting visitors in the back of the ruins, Django seeks a mysterious force and is shrouded in mystery.
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