MDK
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(Playstation - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Shiny Entertainment Inc.
Published_By:
Interplay
Released On:
01 Nov 1997
MDK is a 3D shoot 'em up where you play Kurt, and his goal is to save the world. Aliens have sent 8 giant fortresses to destroy Earth, and you must run and jump through six missions of strange 3D worlds, killing the "Stream Riders" with your machine gun arm. Precise platform jumps are part of the challenge.
The game features a special battle suit that Kurt wears, which includes a parachute and a sniper interface embedded in his helmet. This allows for precise shooting while standing still. As you progress through the game, further weaponry enhancements become available.
EAN-13:
5026102000002 (United Kingdom)
EAN-13:
5026102281784 (France)
Sony PN:
SLES-00599 (United Kingdom)
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Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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 action game where the player, Kurt, must defend Earth from an alien invasion. Equipped with experimental gadgets and weapons, the player engages in combat to destroy alien mining cities and their leaders. The core gameplay involves using a sniper rifle with bullet-cam technology and other unique inventions to eliminate threats.
Story
Journal Entry: November 7, 1999
Never could I have imagined that studying Flange Orbits with Kurt would lead to this. It was supposed to be a five-day mission, but we've been in my home-built spaceship for years.
The Flange Orbits weren't as interesting as I thought, so I had plenty of time for other inventions. Kurt was getting sullen about missing his TV shows.
My first project was a robot to help with chores. Unfortunately, a programming error caused it to run amok, and Kurt had to blast it.
After the robot, I created a genetically-engineered worker dog. I named him Bones, though Kurt calls him Max. He turned out well, despite having six arms.
Bones was the one who first noticed the streams. We spotted them on the outer fringes of the solar system.
When the first stream hit Earth, we realized what they were. A mysterious alien race called "Streamriders," led by Gunter Glut, are using these streams to attack inhabited worlds.
They've sent huge mobile mining cities down to Earth, seemingly after the potato crop or rich mineral deposits. They are running over cities, leaving scorched ground.
Earth's defenses are shattered. Max, Kurt, and I are humanity's only hope. I've elected Kurt as hero, equipped with my inventions and Max's help.
"The Suit"
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Very tender skin (but no rash)
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Filled with tiny safe specks
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Remember always have safe specks
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Thin layer of Lagtex
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Will not work if punctured
The Shock Blocker
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Will not work if liquid is pink
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Special liquid
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If it's blue you're OK.
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If it's pink you're DEAD.
Kurt's Instruction Manual by Dr. Fluke Hawkins
All right my boy, let's get started. I have assembled a few bits and pieces for you.
Dr. Hawkins "Amazing" Coil Suit
Due to hostile environments and aliens shooting at anything that moves, I thought you could use mobile armor plating that doesn't chafe. This is a special and tough suit.
Dr. Hawkins "Ineffable" Sniper Gun
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Press the Select button to activate.
You can attach the chain-gun to your faceplate, and it morphs into a long-range sniper gun. This is another one of my almost-tested inventions. It was originally for bird spotting, but I merged it with my sniper rifle.
The automatic target and firing system wasn't helpful for birds. But, as you know, some of the best inventions come from failed attempts.
The sniper gun has been modified for maximum control. Once locked into position, you can zoom in on goobers and blast them.
MAX
Bones keeps nagging me to go with you, but I decided he should stay here. Who knows the mayhem he would cause? Besides, without his help, the sniper gun wouldn't have the three "Bullet Cams" above the crosshairs.
Bullet Cam "Ineffable Sniper Gun"
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Helmet
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Chaingun
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Nose Cone
We built a mini camera on the end of each projectile, so you can view its path of destruction. Be careful, such close devastation can get pretty gory.
Mission: Deliver Kindness (or Stop the Big Mine Crawlers)
Intelligence Report
Our intelligence sources (me and Bones/MAX) indicate each Mining City has a master "driver." To stop the destruction, you must get to the end of the city and revoke his license, or rather, blow his brains out.
This should stop the Miner's rampaging path of devastation and send them back through the stream.
Time Considerations
The longer you take to complete your mission, the more people will die. No pressure, though. Just focus on the job and push those roaming alien slime-buckets off our planet.
If you fail (not that you will, Bones and I have confidence in you), I can get right to work on my Mars Colonization Project. It's just a backup! You'll do fine.
Entry
Your initial departure involves an extended free fall into Earth's atmosphere. The suit protects you from re-entry burns, but you must avoid enemy radar detection. If they lock on, you'll hit the ground as ashes.
Extraction
I haven't figured out how to get you back up here yet. With all the inventing, planning, and redesigning, I haven't gotten to it. The good news is that by the time you stop the Streamrider invasion, I should have this last kink figured out.
If you can handle all of the above, you're ready to go.
The World's Most Interesting Bomb
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L2 button to select
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O button to use/activate
This technology came from my research in motivating children to eat vegetables. Now it's useful for popping off alien invaders' heads. Just toss the bomb and watch them run to it!
They may be ruthless scavengers, but they can't avoid the bomb's alluring elements. I've added sections that resemble the aliens themselves, so you won't fall under its hypnotic spell.
If I come up with anything else, I'll have you test it "in the field." I'll try to make a holographic projector to give you clues about weapon functions. All weapons will passively or aggressively separate invaders from their living status.
Well, Kurt, it's all up to you now. Don't worry about Bones and me
How to Play
Starting the Game
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Set up your PlayStation game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual.
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Make sure the power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc.
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Insert the MDK disc and close the Disc Cover.
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Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to begin a game.
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
Console Front View
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
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SONY PlayStation™
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POWER
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OPEN
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MEMORY CARD
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OPEN BUTTON
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DISC COVER
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
Options Menu
Accesses a list of submenus which you can use to customize MDK.
Sound
Changes the volume of sound effects and music. Highlight the desired option and use the Dpad to increase or decrease the volume.
Button Setup
Modify the button setup of your Directional button. Highlight the action you want to change with the Directional button and press the button you wish to assign to that option.
Skill
Change the difficulty level to Easy, Normal or Hard.
Up/Down Controls
Direction button movement in sniper mode.
Saving a Game
Press the START button to pause the game. While paused, hit the SELECT button.
Use the Directional button to select the SAVE GAME option that comes up on your screen (your choices will be CONTINUE, SAVE GAME or QUIT). Pick a slot where you would like your game saved.
Press the START button again. Press any other button to return to the game. When you call up a saved game, you will be taken back to the start of the arena that you saved.
Reset Option
Press the START button during gameplay then press Select. Choose "Reset" from the menu and "yes" to reset. You will be taken back to the main menu.
Controls
DIRECTIONAL BUTTON
will move Kurt in different directions.
BUTTON
Fire chaingun
X BUTTON
Jump. Press again when in midair to deploy the ribbon chute.
O BUTTON
Use item
A BUTTON
Hold and use the Dpad to look up and down.
L1 BUTTON
Strafe left
L2 BUTTON
Select item
R1 BUTTON
Strafe right
R2 BUTTON
Hold to slow Kurt's movement speed for precision manuvering.
START BUTTON
Starts the game; pauses while in game.
SELECT BUTTON
Toggles sniper mode on/off.
DIRECTIONAL BUTTON (in sniper mode)
moves your crosshairs
BUTTON (in sniper mode)
Fires sniper gun
O BUTTON (in sniper mode)
Zoom out
A BUTTON (in sniper mode)
Zoom in
L1 BUTTON (in sniper mode)
Strafe left
L2 BUTTON (in sniper mode)
select ammunition
R1 BUTTON (in sniper mode)
Strafe right
X button (in menu)
Selects highlighted option
Enemies & Characters
GRUNT
This low-ranking alien is the basic soldier you will run across most often. They often cower in terror but may also attack suddenly.
GRUNT COMMANDER
The Grunt Commander is much tougher and smarter than the basic Grunt. He can attack from a distance with a rapid-fire laser or blue electro-ray, and also has a charging attack that leaves flames behind him.
SENTRY
Commonly placed at key doors or guarding valuable items, this huge robot is constantly searching for intruders. A sniper-shot through one of his eyes is a faster, though more difficult, solution to destroy it.
XT SENTRY
This is a modified version of the normal Sentry robot, often used in conjunction with Alert Droids. The XT Sentry has a powerful radar and a missile rack that can fire multiple rockets at different angles to destroy an intruder.
ALERT DROID
Alert Droids patrol out-of-the-way areas and have no weapons, but sound an alarm that brings tons of other aliens running. It's best to deal with these troublesome pests from a long distance away.
MYTES
These dog-like creatures often run in packs and are favored pets of many of the more sophisticated aliens. They are quick and deadly, but easy to kill from a distance.
BOMBER JETS
Flown by the aliens' most skilled pilots, these ships carry powerful explosives that can destroy whole buildings. Some of these bombers can be contacted by a remote control device located on the ground.
FORKLIFT
Low-ranking aliens use these items to move crates and supplies around the mining cities. While not designed as combat vehicles, they can be very dangerous due to their tough armor and speed.
Items & Weapons
MAX's Coil Suit
This suit is made from revolutionary materials and is designed to repel direct hits from enemy fire and fast-moving projectiles, though they may still leave a welt.
Dr. Hawkins “incredible" Ribbon Chute
This untested invention is located on your back and can be opened and retracted as often as you like to prevent you from hitting the ground.
Dr. Hawkins "Extraordinary" Chain-Gun
Fashioned from old seagull beaks, this handheld weapon uses patented "gyroscope" technology to adjust and fit onto your helmet.
The Very Large Hamster Hammer
This item creates a smashing success that vibrates the ground in a 12.9 (Richter scale) simulated earthquake when launched.
The Dummy Decoy
Designed and hand-painted to perfection, this decoy can be thrown out to confuse aliens, making them unsure which is the real Kurt.
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