RayStorm
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Developed_By:
Taito
Published_By:
Sony
Released On:
10 Jan 1997
RayStorm is a shoot'em-up game created for arcades, later ported to the Playstation and Saturn home consoles. Although there is no story connection, it is often thought of as the spiritual successor to Galactic Attack , which had similar gameplay.
You have two weapons at your disposal: a vulcan gun and a lock-on missile attack. You can also do two special attacks by using the lock-on system in a special way. The graphics are all in 3D, but the gameplay mechanics are in 2D. There are seven stages, each ending with a giant end boss.
eBay Product ID:
214647041 (France)
UPC-A:
711719669722 (France)
UPC-A:
711719669821 (Germany)
UPC-A:
711719669920 (United Kingdom)
UPC-A:
711719670025 (France)
Sony PN:
SCES-00742 (United Kingdom)
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Multiplayer Game Modes:
Co-Op
Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
PocketStation
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a sci-fi arcade shooter where players pilot the advanced R-Gray spacecraft. Their mission is to prevent the Secilia Federation from destroying Earth by engaging in desperate space combat. The game features customizable controls for firing lasers and missiles.
Story
The Story So Far
In 2119, space travel became a reality. Humanity expanded throughout our solar system, establishing colonies. To maintain peace, the governments of Earth formed the "Star Federation" to control local colony governments.
By 2219, Earth had expanded its colonies to Orion. The Star Federation found it difficult to maintain security in all sectors, leading them to impose strict martial law on the twenty space colonies.
As the Federation tightened its grip, the space colonies mutinied. On the planet Secilia, the strongest colony, rebels established the "Secilia Federation" and fought for freedom, eventually defeating Earth and its Star Federation.
The Secilia Federation then transferred all of Earth's inhabitants to the colonies and announced its intention to destroy Earth. After suppressing opposition from the colonies, a special strike force was sent to carry out this destruction.
However, hidden deep within the Balca section, a new spacecraft, code-named R-Gray, had been completed. Built from thirteen different Secilia ships, it featured a highly experimental weapon system. This is the only ship capable of stopping the Secilia Federation.
With mankind's future at stake, "OPERATION RAYSTORM" begins a desperate assault to reprieve Earth from its death sentence.
Know Your Controller
There are two preset configurations for the controller: Auto Configuration and Manual Configuration.
Auto Configuration
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Missiles and lasers are fired by pressing only one button.
Manual Configuration
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Missiles and lasers are each assigned their own buttons.
Reset Game
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Press "SELECT" and "START" buttons simultaneously to reset the game to the Main Title Screen.
Change Button Assignments
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Button assignments can be changed in "CONFIGURATION" in the Option Mode.
Controller Layout
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DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS
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SELECT BUTTON
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START BUTTON
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BUTTON
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× BUTTON
Auto Configuration
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BUTTON
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BUTTON
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SONY
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BUTTON
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× BUTTON
Manual Configuration
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Directional Buttons
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Select Button
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Start Button
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Button
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× Button
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Special Attack
Button Functions
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Directional Buttons
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Move the spaceship
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Move the spaceship
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Button
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Fires missiles and lasers
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Select Button
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When game is paused, displays Game Menu.
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Configuration
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Start Button
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Starts a new game or pauses the game.
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Save Auto
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Configuration
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Special Attack
How to Play
Modes of Play
RayStorm offers three modes: Arcade Mode, Extra Mode, or Option. Use the Directional Buttons to select a mode, then press the button to begin.
ARCADE MODE
This is a direct translation of the original arcade game. Experience all original enemies and bosses in arcade-perfect fashion.
EXTRA MODE
Based on Arcade Mode, Extra Mode features increased difficulty, new enemies, and somewhat different boss attacks. It also includes enhanced visual effects.
OPTION
This mode allows you to change game configuration. Settings include controller setup, sound settings, number of ships, automatic fire, game difficulty, top score display, and Memory Card manager.
OPTION Mode: CONTROLLER SETTING
Change button arrangement for your spaceship's weapons. Use the Directional Buttons to move the cursor to the button you want to reassign. Press the button to assign a function.
If the button is already in use, the new function will be assigned, and the previous function will be moved to another button. Choose "EXIT" to return to the Option Screen.
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NOTE: Both controller ports must have controllers plugged in to change Controller 2's button configuration.
OPTION Mode: SOUND SETTING
Adjust BGM (background music) Mode, Audio (MONO or STEREO), and BGM/SE (sound effects) volume levels. Use the Up or Down Directional Buttons to select an option. Use the Left or Right Directional Button to change the setting.
Choose "EXIT" to return to the Option Screen.
OPTION Mode: CONFIGURATION
Change the number of ships and toggle rapid fire. "PLAYER STOCK" determines the number of ships. "RAPID FIRE" can be turned on or off for your spaceship.
Use the Up or Down Directional Buttons to select an option. Use the Left or Right Directional Button to change the setting. Choose "EXIT" to return to the Option Screen.
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NOTE: If the number of ships is increased to six (6) or more, the game will enter Training Mode. See Page 15.
OPTION Mode: Difficulty SETTING
Adjust the difficulty for each of RayStorm's eight stages. Difficulty can be set from easy to hard. Use the Up or Down Directional Buttons to select a stage. Use the Left or Right Directional Button to change its difficulty.
Choose "EXIT" to return to the Option Screen.
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Note: If the difficulty of any stage is set below four (4), the game will enter Training Mode. See Page 15.
OPTION Mode: SCORE RANKING
View high scores for each mode. Press the button to see Arcade Mode high scores. Press it again for Extra Mode high scores. Press the button to exit to the Option Screen.
OPTION Mode: RESET FOR COMBAT MODE
This restores game settings to Combat Mode. The game enters Training Mode if any stage difficulty is less than four, or if the number of ships is more than five. Training Mode only allows the first four levels.
After completing the fourth level in Training Mode, the game resets to the Title Screen. To play other levels, the game must be reset to Combat Mode.
To reset to Combat Mode, select "RESET FOR COMBAT MODE" on the Option Menu. Press the button. Select "YES" to confirm, or "NO" to cancel and return to the Option Menu.
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Note: See page 15 for further information on Training and Combat Mode.
OPTION Mode: MEMORY CARD
Save or Load game configurations and high scores.
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To save: Select "SAVE DATA." Press the button. Select "YES" to confirm, or "NO" to cancel.
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To load: Select "LOAD DATA." Select "YES" to confirm, or "NO" to cancel.
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Please do not remove the Memory Card during a save or load operation.
GAME MENU
To access the Game Menu, press "START" to pause, then "SELECT." The menu displays "CONTINUE," "Quit Game," and "Adjust Display."
GAME MENU: CONTINUE
Returns to the game. Gameplay resumes from where it was paused.
GAME MENU: QUIT GAME
Ends the game or allows you to start over. The game will end and return to the Title Screen.
GAME MENU: Adjust Display
Changes the screen display to better fit your television.
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Direction Key: Press the Direction Buttons to move the screen.
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Button: Resets the display to its original setting.
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Button: Exits the Adjust Display Menu and returns to the Game Menu.
Using LASER-Guided Missiles
R-Gray 1
The R-Gray 1 is ideal for beginners due to its balanced laser and missile system. Lock-on missiles can increase from five to eight with power-ups. The maximum attack bonus is 128X.
R-Gray 1: LASERS
Lasers are dispersed into short blasts. Blast width increases with power-ups.
R-Gray 1: LASER-Guided Missiles
Missile speed is normal. After missiles destroy their target, 12 new targets can be selected.
R-GRAY 2
Designed for experienced pilots, the R-Gray 2 has more powerful lasers than the R-Gray 1. Lock-on missiles can increase from eight to sixteen with power-ups. The maximum attack bonus is 256X.
R-GRAY 2: LASERS
Lasers are focused into a long, narrow beam, quickly reaching the selected target.
**R-GRAY 2: LASER
Controls
START
cancel beginning animation
Left Directional Button
select a fighter
Right Directional Button
select a fighter
a button
confirm fighter selection
Items & Weapons
Red Power-up
Collect three red power-up items to increase the lasers by one level.
Green Power-up
Collect just one of these power-ups to increase the lasers one level.
Missile Power-up
By collecting one of these power-up items, the lock-on missiles will be increased one level.
Special Power-up
By collecting this little blue beauty, both the lasers and the lock-on missiles will increase to maximum power.
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