Skullmonkeys
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(Playstation - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed by:
Neverhood Inc. The
Published by:
Electronic Arts
Released On:
28 Jan 1998
Skullmonkeys is the successor title to The Neverhood , which came out on PC and, in Japan, as " Klaymen Klaymen " on Playstation. The game is an old-school jump and run type of game, with a large number of FMVs. The entire game is molded in clay.
The player takes control of Klaymen throughout the game in an attempt to put a stop to the main opponent, being Klogg , who wants to destroy The Neverhood's homeworld via a huge robot called "Evil Engine No. 9". He uses an army of extremely dumb skullmonkeys to stop Klaymen in his quest; With the exception of several strange, clay birds, each and every enemy in the game is a monkey. The game features music with lyrics by Terry Scott Taylor.
The gameplay involves navigating through various levels, fighting enemies, and collecting items to progress.
Skullmonkeys was released on Playstation in 1998.
EAN-13:
5030930015008 (United Kingdom)
UPC-A:
5030934015004 (Spain)
Part #:
SLES-01090 (Spain)
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More from Neverhood Inc. The
Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a platformer game where players control Klaymen, a hero transported to a strange planet, to stop the evil Klogg from destroying his homeworld. Players navigate various levels, defeat enemies using Klaymen's "butt-bounce" and other items, and explore for secrets while collecting clay balls for extra lives.
Story
GREETINGS FROM IDZNAK
On the clay planet Idznak live the Skullmonkeys. They lead average humanoid lives, playing with gadgets, hitting each other, and farting.
One day, the evil Klogg falls from the sky onto Idznak. He disguises himself as a Skullmonkey, proclaims himself their leader, and takes the name Kloggmonkey. He then rallies his new subjects to plan war against the Neverhood, Klogg's homeworld and home of his twin brother, Klaymen.
Luckily, one Skullmonkey, Jerry-O, doesn't fall for Klogg's schemes. Jerry-O overhears Klogg's plans to create a huge metal monster, Evil Engine Number Nine, to destroy the Neverhood.
Smarter than the average Skullmonkey, Jerry-O sends a flying gizmo to bring back a hero. Meanwhile, Klaymen is eating a sandwich in the Neverhood with his cousin, Willie Trombone, when he suddenly finds himself strapped into Jerry-O's metal contraption, flying through space.
Dropped on a strange new world, Klaymen begins his quest to defeat Klogg and stop Evil Engine Number Nine.
OBJECT OF THE GAME
You must guide Klaymen through all the worlds and levels of planet Idznak and defeat the evil Klogg. Use Klaymen's killer butt to butt-bounce opponents.
Keep an eye out for objects and weapons to help him. Klaymen starts with five lives. Collect the floating clay balls; every hundred gives Klaymen an extra life.
Many bad guys can be taken out by the famous Klaymen butt-bounce (pressing JUMP and coming down on their heads). However, not all enemies can be defeated this way, and some are fast and tricky. Some even have their own weapons.
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For more information on your foes and how to beat them, see Enemies section and Bosses section.
Idznak is a weird world, full of secrets and hidden levels. Finding the big squishy teleport balls at the boundaries of levels doesn't mean you're at the end. Take time to explore; you never know what is nearby.
Be ready to move quickly. If some jumps seem too far, use Klaymen's fast run to get extra distance when you leap.
Grab as many clay balls as you can to get as many lives as possible for Klaymen. It's a long, dangerous path to get to Klogg!
Controls
START button
Highlight the screen you wish to view
X button
Highlight the screen you wish to view
Directional button UP/DOWN
Highlight items
Directional button LEFT/RIGHT
Adjust setting
β² button
Return to Main menu
L1 button
Release Phoenix Hand
L2 button
Activate Phart Head
R1 button
Activate Universe Enema
R2 button
Activate Super Willie
β button
Shoot Green Bullets
Directional button LEFT/RIGHT + β button
Fast Run
Directional button DOWN
Hit The Deck
Directional button UP
Climb
Tips & Maps
START GAME
Press the START button or the X button to begin a game.
CONTROLS
Select configure and use the Directional button LEFT/RIGHT to choose from 5 control settings.
SOUND
Directional button LEFT/RIGHT to adjust sound and music volume and to select mono/stereo.
PASSWORD
At the end of each world, the PASSWORD screen appears. Write down the password exactly as it appears and keep it in a safe place. This password allows you to resume play at a later time, at the start of the next world. Note: You do not need a memory card to save a game.
Restore Password Game
Highlight PASSWORD on the Main menu screen and press the START button or the X button. Enter the saved password using the buttons on your controller. Directional button LEFT to erase a character if you make a mistake. Press the START button to start your saved game at the beginning of the next world.
How to Play
Playing the Game
Klaymen can use various objects and power-ups found throughout Idznak. Run or jump into them to automatically pick them up. Some items Klaymen holds until needed, while others activate automatically.
Inventory
Press the START button to pause the game and view Klaymen's inventory. This screen shows his weapons, objects, and remaining lives. Klaymen starts with five lives and his butt.
Game Objective
Guide Klaymen through the many levels that make up each world using the Directional Buttons. At the end of each level, jump into teleport balls to reach the next level or world. Defeat enemies and their bosses to reach Klogg. Knock out Klogg and wreck Evil Engine Number Nine to win the game.
Objects and Power-Ups
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Clay Balls: These float in the air. Klaymen gets an extra life for every one hundred gathered.
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Teleport Balls: These squishy blobs are at the end of most levels. Klaymen must jump into them to go to the next level.
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Sometimes there are two teleport balls: tan and red. The red ball takes you to a more difficult version of the next level, so choose carefully.
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Slappy the Hamster: This furry friend flies around Klaymen and protects him from 3 enemy attacks. Slappy has a short attention span and wanders off after a limited time, so use him fast.
Pausing the Game
Press the START button to pause the game. A count of gathered objects and unused weapons will appear.
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To quit the game, use the Directional button UP/DOWN to select QUIT and press the START button or the X button.
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Press the START button again to resume play.
Pause Screen Elements
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1. Clay Balls
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2. 1970's
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3. Swirly Q's
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4. Klaymen's Head (number of lives)
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5. Phart Head
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6. Bird
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6. Willie Trombones
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7. Universe Enema
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PAUSED
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CONTINUE
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QUIT
Scoring
Your score is totaled on the password screen when you finish each world. Scores are based on the total number of worlds completed, secret areas found, and Klaymen's remaining lives. You do not earn points for butt-bouncing enemies or gathering weapons and objects.
Scoring Notes
The number of worlds and previous score are not saved when you receive a Password. When you restore a saved game using a Password, you begin where you left off, and all scoring begins afresh. The number of worlds completed is also reset when continue is used.
Worlds and Levels
Skullmonkeys has 17 worlds, each with about 3 to 6 levels. There are also 2 secret worlds to find. To reach the next level, Klaymen must jump into one of the clay teleport balls at the end of each level. Both tan and red teleport balls lead to the next level, but red balls lead to a more challenging version.
Items & Weapons
Ma Bird
This stationary bird gives a happy cry when Klaymen bounces on its head. If Klaymen falls victim to the Skullmonkeys, he will begin the level where that Ma Bird sits.
Halo
This shield sticks to Klaymen and will absorb one attack from an enemy or damage from a dangerous landscape, protecting Klaymen from harm.
Super Willie
When activated, Klaymen's crazy cousin Willie Trombone's head pops out of Klaymen's chest and gathers every power-up on screen. Klaymen can only carry 7 of these at a time.
Phart Head
When Klaymen cuts a Phart Head loose, a ghostly green Klaymen klone scouts ahead. If Klaymen is overwhelmed, he gets a second chance from where the Phart Head began.
Klaymen's Head
These floating heads give Klaymen an extra life when he grabs them.
Glidey Bird
When Klaymen meets this bird, it helps him by carrying him farther when he jumps, gliding while you hold the X button and Directional button LEFT/RIGHT.
Clocks
Klaymen can jump on these, but they explode after 2 seconds, so move fast; there's often something secret nearby.
Green Hearts
These shrink Klaymen on contact, allowing him to crawl through spaces he normally couldn't.
Yellow Chevrons
These counteract the shrinking effect of Green Hearts and restore Klaymen to his normal height.
Treasure Balls
These spotted yellow balls in the air hold surprises for Klaymen; give 'em a butt-bounce to find out what's inside!
1970's
When you collect three of the 1970's icons, Klaymen gets to visit a groovy extra level filled with plush carpeting, lava lamps, and other cool relics.
Swirly Q
When 3 are collected in one world, Klaymen gains entry to that world's bonus level; gathering every one in the game unlocks a special video ending.
Green Bullets
These glowing green orbs are ammo for shooting at enemies, and Klaymen can only carry 20 of these at a time.
Universe Enema
When Klaymen has this glowing red fireball, he holds the most dangerous weapon ever known, destroying all on-screen enemies when unleashed.
Phoenix Hand
When Klaymen has this weapon, his hands fly off and become a bird that seeks and kills his nearest on-screen enemy.
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