Ace Combat: Squadron Leader
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, Simulation)
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Developed_By:
Project Aces
Published_By:
Sony
Released On:
01 Jan 2004
Ace Combat: Squadron Leader is a simulation game that takes players on a thrilling journey as they command their own squadron of fighter jets. The story follows the player's character, who has been appointed as the leader of an elite group of pilots known as "Squadron Leader". Their mission is to defend the world from various threats and uncover the truth behind a mysterious enemy known only as "Project: Storm".
The gameplay in Ace Combat: Squadron Leader involves strategic combat missions, where players must use their skills and abilities to outmaneuver and destroy enemy aircraft. The game features realistic flight models, allowing players to experience the thrill of dogfighting and aerial combat. With a variety of planes to choose from and customizable upgrades, players can hone their skills and become the ultimate fighter pilot.
UPC-A:
711719654452 (Europe)
Media #:
SCES-52424 (Europe)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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USB connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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disc tray
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RESET button
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OPEN button
PlayStation 2 Setup
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned ON.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button to open the disc tray.
Place the Ace Combat™5: The Unsung War disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the OPEN button again to close the disc tray.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Note
Illustration may not match all PlayStation 2 console types. For owners of SCPH-70000 series PlayStation 2 systems, refer to the setup instructions supplied with your system.
MEMORY CARD (8MB) (FOR PLAYSTATION®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system.
You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
MAIN MENU
Ace Combat™5: The Unsung War features two modes of play: Campaign Mode, and a shorter and faster Arcade Mode.
CAMPAIGN
Follow the story of Ace Combat 5.
ARCADE
Aim for high scores by shooting down specified numbers of enemies within the set time limits.
OPTIONS
Change the following game settings:
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Game Settings
Change on-screen displays and the controls used in missions.
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Sound Settings
Adjust the music and sound effect settings.
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Display Settings
Modify screen position, brightness and other screen settings.
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Language Settings
Change language settings for in-game voices and captions.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II
This game is presented in Dolby® Pro Logic® II. Connect your game console to a sound system with Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, or Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding to experience the excitement of surround sound.
You may also need to select "SURROUND" from the game's audio options menu.
SAVING GAMES
Play data can be saved in the Campaign Mode's Menu Screen or the pre-mission Action Select Screen.
Be sure to insert a memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) with at least 64KB of free space into MEMORY CARD slot 1 before beginning the game.
CAMPAIGN MODE: STARTING OUT
The Menu Screen appears when selecting "Campaign" on the Main Menu. Select a menu item with the directional button or the left analog stick, and confirm your selection with the button.
NEW GAME
Start a new game.
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Select a Control Mode
Select from two modes: Easy Mode and Novice Mode.
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Select a Language
Choose a voice language. Select either "English" or "Japanese" with the directional button or the left analog stick, and confirm your selection with the button.
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Select a Difficulty Level
Use the directional button or the left analog stick to choose one of four mission difficulty levels: "VERY EASY," "EASY," "NORMAL," or "HARD," and confirm your selection with the button.
CONTINUE
This mode is available once you load saved data from a memory card using the LOAD option. Use it to continue a game from the point where you saved.
TUTORIAL
Learn how to operate your aircraft and the basic rules necessary to advance in the game. There are 14 lessons, ranging from basic training to wingman drills.
SAVE
Save game data.
LOAD
Load game data that has been saved on a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2).
GALLERY
View medals and timelines here.
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Medals
View medals awarded during missions.
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Timeline
View a timeline reflecting mission stories.
New Game Menu Options
After selecting New Game the following menu options will appear:
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BUY
Choose an aircraft to purchase with the directional button or the left analog stick, and confirm your selection with the button.
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SELL
Choose an aircraft to sell with the directional button or the left analog stick, and enter your selection with the button. The screen layout is identical to the Buy Screen.
OBTAINING NEW PLANES
Each aircraft is assigned a Kill Rate that increases when you shoot down an enemy in a mission. When a plane's Kill Rate Gauge is full, a new plane in the same branch will appear and can be purchased.
Also, new planes will be available for purchase each time you clear a mission.
OPTIONS
Change various game settings or return to the Title Screen from here.
AIRCRAFT SELECTION
Select an aircraft to use in a mission with the directional button or the left analog stick and confirm your selection with the button. After you have selected your aircraft, choose aircraft for your wingmen in the same manner.
Note that aircraft you do not possess and aircraft that have not yet appeared cannot be selected. Once you have made your selections, the mission will begin.
If you press the L1 button or the R1 button on this screen
Controls
SELECT button
Toggle missile/special weapon
START button
Display Pause Menu
Directional buttons Up
Select menu item/Send orders to wingmen - Attack
Directional buttons Down
Select menu item/Send orders to wingmen - Cover
Directional buttons Left
Select menu item/Send orders to wingmen - Disperse
Directional buttons Right
Select menu item/Send orders to wingmen - Special Weapons
left analog stick Up
Select menu item/Control your aircraft - Pitch Down (Normal Mode), Dive (Novice Mode)
left analog stick Down
Select menu item/Control your aircraft - Pitch up (Normal Mode), Climb (Novice Mode)
left analog stick Left
Select menu item/Control your aircraft - Roll left (Normal Mode), Turn left (Novice Mode)
left analog stick Right
Select menu item/Control your aircraft - Roll right (Normal Mode), Turn right (Novice Mode)
right analog stick
Move camera
◎ button
Fire missile/special weapon/hold down to track missile
⊗ button
Enter/machine gun
Ⓐ button
Cancel/Change targets/hold down to track target
Ⓞ button
Display map (press down to magnify)
L1 button
Throttle down
L2 button
Yaw left (disabled in Novice Mode)
R1 button
Throttle up
R2 button
Yaw right (disabled in Novice Mode)
R3 button
Change views
button
change between the search radar and the area map
button (hold down)
change the map size
directional button
Select menu item (Pause Menu)
left analog stick
Select menu item (Pause Menu)
START button (during replay)
return to the Pause Menu
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