Team Buddies
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Developed_By:
Psygnosis Camden Studio
Published_By:
Midway
Released On:
01 Jan 2000
Team Buddies , released for the PlayStation in 2000, is an action-packed squad-based third person shooter with bright primary colours and a strong cartoon style character. The game revolves around collecting crates, building and arming a team of buddies, and hunting down enemies.
The gameplay is fast-paced and varied, featuring deathmatch games, domination, capture the flag variants, and a hidden footie mode with exploding ball! Many features are unlocked after completing several levels, and multiplayer options support up to four players in each variant, maintaining a steady 25fps with a split screen.
The game's AI control is complex, with over twenty agents on a level, each with different behaviors. Team member AI is controlled through a simple context-dependent order button, allowing players to issue commands while facing an enemy base or their own base. Occasional ambiguities can be resolved in 'binocular' mode, which provides a reticule to snap onto the target of the order.
UPC-A:
711719192220 (United Kingdom)
Sony PN:
SCES-01923 (United Kingdom)
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Additional Hardware Supported:
Multitap
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Number of Offline Players via Multitap:
1-4 Players
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a competitive strategy game where players build and deploy Buddies and weapons from falling crates to engage in ongoing battles against rival tribes. The core gameplay involves resource management and tactical construction to outmaneuver and defeat opponents.
Story
The Story So Far
Ages ago, Buddieland was a sweet place, a beautiful haven of love, peace, and happiness. All types of buddies lived together in perfect harmony.
Then came "The Great Eclipse." Crates started falling from the sky, and buddies learned to use them. They discovered how to build more of their own kind of Buddie.
They also learned to stack crates differently to build new weapons and gadgets. Other Buddie tribes were doing the same thing.
One day, a battle was fought. Though "they" won the battle, "we" made sure they didn't win the war. The next day, their base sent smoke signals across Buddieland saying, "We're a bunch of losers!"
This is how things have been since. As long as one Buddie builds weapons, another will build bigger ones, and more Buddies will be waiting to use them. It may not be civilized, but it is fun!
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
Before playing, read this instruction manual for useful information.
Set up your PlayStation® game console according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc. Insert the Team Buddies™ game disc and close the Disc Cover. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
PlayStation Console Layout
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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
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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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OPEN BUTTON
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DISC COVER
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
Multiplayer Setup
Team Buddies™ supports up to four players. For multi-player games, you will need the Multi Tap. This allows all players to play simultaneously.
The game supports the Memory Card to save game data. Insert your Memory Card into Memory Card Slot 1 on your PlayStation® game console before turning the power on.
Multi Tap Warning
If using the Multi Tap, a controller must be plugged into Controller Port A on the Multi Tap before connecting the Multi Tap to Controller Port 1 on the PlayStation game console. Additional controllers must be connected in consecutive Controller Ports.
If using a Memory Card with the Multi Tap, insert it into Memory Card Slot 1-A on the Multi Tap to save your game data.
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Controller Port A
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Controller Port B
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Controller Port D
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Controller Port C
MAIN MENU
After the introduction movie (which can be skipped by pressing at any time), you will reach the Main Menu. There are four squares to choose from, each leading to a sub-menu.
Highlight the desired sub-menu using the Directional buttons or Left Analog Stick. Press to access the sub-menu.
Main Menu Options
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SINGLE
Go to the Single sub-menu to begin a one-player game.
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MULTI
Go to the Multi sub-menu to begin a multi-player game.
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OPTIONS
Go to the game's Options Menu to configure game settings. You can also LOAD and SAVE game information from your Memory Card here.
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CONTROL
Go to the Control Menu to configure your controller settings.
OPTIONS MENU
From the Main Menu, highlight OPTIONS and press . To highlight an option within the Options Menu, use the Directional buttons or Left Analog Stick.
Options Menu Settings
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SFX
Controls the volume of the game's Sound Effects. Press Left and Right to adjust the volume bar.
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MUSIC
Controls the volume of the game's Background Music. Press Left and Right to adjust the volume bar.
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SPEECH
Controls the volume of the Buddies' Speech. Press Left and Right to adjust the volume.
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SCREEN POSITION
Allows you to change the position of the game on your screen. Press and hold R2 to begin. Four corners will appear to guide you. Keep holding R2 and use the Directional buttons or Left Analog Stick to position the screen.
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CREDITS
Shows the names of the people who worked on the game. Highlight this sub-menu and press .
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SAVE
Saves game data to your Memory Card (if one is inserted). Highlight SAVE and press . The game will look for an inserted Memory Card with saved information. If saved information exists, the game will ask to overwrite it. Select YES or NO and press . If no saved information is present, a new file will be created.
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LOAD
Requires saved Team Buddies data on your Memory Card. Press to begin loading your saved game. The game will search for saved information. If found, the game will ask if you want to load. Select YES or NO and press . If no saved information is found, you will exit back to the Main Menu.
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EXIT
Highlight this and press to go back to the Main Menu. Always exit this way when changing options, otherwise your configurations will not be available in the game.
USING CRATES
The law of the land is Destroy or be Destroyed. These next few pages will help you do just that. The first thing we'll talk about are those wonderful little gifts from the sky known as crates.
STACKING CRATES
To arm yourself, find an area near your base where red & yellow crates fall from the sky. These are your supplies.
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Stand next to a crate then press to pick it up.
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Take it over to your stacking pad (the block of four squares where you started the game).
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Press again to drop the crate on the stacking pad.
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An icon will appear above the crate to tell you what's inside.
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Stand by the crate and press to kick the box open and reveal the weapon inside.
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Walk over the weapon to pick it up. Be quick, as the weapon will disappear if not collected after a short while.
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Learn how to stack crates in different combinations to get better weapons and other useful gadgets.
Sometimes there's a distance between the crate collection point and the stacking pad. A quicker way to get the crate to the pad is to throw it. Simply jump up (press ) and then quickly press to throw the crate. It will take a few tries to get it right.
ADVANCED STACKING
The four squares on your stacking pad allow for stacking combinations. Stacking more than one crate at a time creates different outcomes.
For example,
Controls
Directional buttons
Move Player
Left Analog Stick
Move Player
✕ BUTTON
Fire weapon, Pick up / Drop / Throw crate
△ BUTTON
Jump
○ BUTTON
Action (using vehicles, kicking crates, etc.). Insult (Multi-Player games only)
☐ BUTTON
Swap Buddie control. Use this to switch to another Buddie
L1 BUTTON
Give order (use with or without binoculars)
L2 BUTTON
Give build instructions
R1 BUTTON
Target Lock-On. Tap twice to auto-center tank turrets
R2 BUTTON
Use binoculars
START BUTTON
Pause game and access the Pause Menu
RIGHT ANALOG STICK
Rotate view
Tips & Maps
SHOOTING TACTICS
Once you've built a weapon, you'll be able to defend yourself against attacking enemies. A crosshair will appear over all potential targets as you pass them, indicating what you'll be shooting at.
Loading Ammo
The quickest and easiest way to load your weapon is to kick a crate that is not on your stacking pad, which will release either extra ammo or extra health.
STRAFING
Strafing is side-stepping; press and hold R1, then press Left or Right on the Directional buttons or Left Analog Stick to side-step, useful for taking cover.
STRAFE-LOCKING
If you have a target in your crosshairs, hold down R1 to lock onto it, allowing you to circle around the target while always facing it, which is very useful in combat situations.
VR TRAINING AND INCOM BRIEFINGS
Remember to do some VR training and read the INCOM briefings before each mission, as this is vital to your success.
Building a Buddie
If you haven't got a Buddie yet, build one by stacking two crates on the stacking pad (one on top of the other) and then kicking them open.
Weapons
Build some weapons and go kick butt.
Enemy's Base
Shoot the enemy's base to stop their stacking pad from working.
Hidden Weapons, Gadgets and Vehicles
Try looking around the environment for discarded or hidden weapons, gadgets and vehicles.
Static Objects
Shooting static objects like trees and buildings will release pick ups and sometimes activate MEGA-CRATES.
Discarding Weapons
If you see a weapon in the environment you like better than the one you are carrying, discard the weapon you are holding by pressing the buttons at the same time.
Blue Super Crates
Blue Super Crates release double the usual amounts of health and ammo; try and include a Super Crate as often as possible when stacking for awesome weapons and gadgets.
Non-Player-Controlled Characters (NPCs)
Look out for NPCs; they might prove dangerous to you, but remember that if they'll attack you, they might also attack your enemy, so learn how to judge the situation to your advantage.
Frozen Enemies
Enemies that are frozen will take double the usual amount of damage from your weapons, so use this to your advantage.
On Fire
If you are on fire, try running into water.
Items & Weapons
SHOTGUN
A very powerful weapon, but also slow and difficult to aim accurately. It works best at short range.
BAZOOKA
A handheld weapon with massive firepower that takes less crates to build than some of the other super-weapons. It uses a lot of ammo and is not very fast, but a direct hit will send an enemy flying.
UZI 9mm
A medium-rate weapon that's good for quickly hitting the enemy where it hurts.
GRENADES
The grenade belt allows your buddies to convert ammo into grenades. These have a short fuse and can be thrown forward, allowing your Buddie to get clear before they detonate.
FLAME THROWER
This weapon's function is self-explanatory.
VEHICLES
Stacking eight crates together allows you to build a new vehicle. You can drive forward, reverse, steer, and for vehicles with weaponry, fire and rotate the turret.
Enemies & Characters
BUDDIE
Normal Buddies are basic, bumbling characters who are incredibly stupid and itching for mischief and a laugh.
COMMANDO
Commando Buddies are the bravest of all and will do anything they are told, even if it's a suicide mission.
MEDIC
Medics can visit their injured teammates and pump them back to full health.
SUPER BUDDIE
Using his amazing Sliphonite powers, Super Buddie can fly, hurl tanks and buildings around, and zap enemies with his laser vision.
KARATE
Karate Buddies train very hard and have perfected the crate-breaker chop that splits joined crates back into single ones.
STEALTH
Stealth Buddies wear a light-bending kind of Lycra costume that means they can appear invisible to enemy Buddies.
CYBORG
Cyborg Buddies are slow but have a wicked laser-sighted aim and are as tough as titanium balloons.
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