The Bouncer
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
DreamFactory
Published_By:
Sony
Released On:
23 Dec 2000
You play one of three bouncers of the bar Fate; THE BOUNCER , Kou, or Dominique. A young girl, THE BOUNCER 's bar mascot and friend has been kidnapped by Mikado Special Forces. You battle your way in an attempt to rescue her.
Very much modeled on an interactive action film, you really do "Play the Movie". Mostly a straight action fighter game, there are a few RPG twists thrown in as you can learn new moves and increase your life, power and defense. Since the trio battles together you can choose which character to control at the beginning of each new battle.
UPC-A:
711719274223 (United Kingdom)
UPC-A:
711719274322 (France)
UPC-A:
711719274421 (Germany)
UPC-A:
711719274520 (Italy)
UPC-A:
711719274629 (Spain)
UPC-A:
711719274827 (Denmark)
Sony PN:
SCES-50241 (Spain)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Gamepads Supported:
DualShock 2
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Additional Hardware Supported:
Multitap
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Pressure/Touch Sensitive
Number of Offline Players via Multitap:
1-4 Players
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a beat 'em up action RPG where players control one of three bouncers to rescue an abducted girl from a megacorporation. Players engage in battles, earn points to improve their characters, and make choices that influence the story and unlock new events. The game features replayability to uncover the full narrative.
Story
The Mikado Building
The Mikado Building, the heart of the Mikado Group international megacorporation, overlooks Dog Street. The bars located on this dangerous street are always guarded by bouncers. Sion, Kou, and Volt are three such men, working to protect their bar, Fate, from troublemakers.
Recently, Dominique, a young girl Sion found lost in the city, has become a kind of mascot for Fate. No one knows where she came from or who she really is. Time passes uneventfully for them... until one day, Dominique is abducted by the Mikado Special Forces.
What are Mikado's motives? Why was Dominique taken? What is her secret? Will Sion, Kou, and Volt be able to rescue Dominique...? It's going to be a long night for these three!
Story Mode
When Story Mode is chosen at the title screen, the following selections will be displayed.
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New Game Start a new game.
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Load Game Resume a game from save data.
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Extra Game Play from the beginning using developed character data. (You must have data from a previously cleared game.)
The game progresses in the following pattern: "Event Scene" "Character Selection" "Battle".
As you complete battles, you will earn "Bouncer Points." You can improve your characters by distributing the points between techniques and attributes. See page 10, "Point Exchange System" for more information. If you are defeated in battle or are unable to fulfill event requirements, the game will end.
Active Character Selection System
There will be times when Sion, Volt, and Kou's portraits will appear in the lower half of the screen. With the directional button, select the character you would like to use, and press the button to confirm.
If a character is selected before battle, the selected character will be used in the upcoming fight. However, if a character is selected before an event, that character will be the focus of the upcoming scene.
Events will change depending on the character selected, so you might discover new facts by selecting another character when playing through the game again. Play through several times after clearing the game to see the whole story.
Example
One of the three must protect Dominique:
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Select Sion
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A happy expression if Sion is selected.
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Select Kou
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An uneasy expression if Kou is selected.
Saving/Loading
In Story Mode, you can save game data after clearing each battle scene. After inserting a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into a MEMORY CARD slot, select the location to save to.
If there is not enough space on the memory card, you will not be able to save your game. In this case, delete any unnecessary data to make space before saving.
Bouncer Points Excla
The Mikado Corporation
Space Solar Power Project
A major solar power project led by Mikado Corporation, in joint development with high-tech corporations from around the world. The general operation policies of the project announced by Mikado CEO, Dauragon C. Mikado, are as follows:
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(1) Launch a satellite capable of converting solar rays into a form of microwave energy.
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(2) The satellite, controlled from the surface, will collect solar rays and transmit the energy, in the form of microwaves, to ground collection stations.
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(3) These stations convert the microwaves into electricity and then distribute that energy around the world through power grids.
While numerous attempts have been made to find alternate energy sources to oil and nuclear power, only Mikado's new technology is capable of providing enough solar power to supply the whole world with energy.
However, as journalists have pointed out, many people are concerned about the possibility that these intense microwave transmissions may produce harmful side-effects in both humans and livestock. The high projected cost of providing such energy raises concerns about energy availability. It is uncertain whether countries will be able to purchase enough energy as a result of these high costs.
However, with no specific evidence of any harmful effects, either physical or financial, Mikado Corp remains unconcerned.
Daily COE
Mikado's New Policy
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"Revolutional Progress"
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"Realization Of Everyone's Hope"
The DAILY C.O.E. (City of Edge) paper reports MIKADO's business strategy. The paper has strong ties to MIKADO and never openly criticizes MIKADO's practices.
How to Play
Setting Up Your PlayStation 2
Set up your PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system according to its instruction manual. Ensure the MAIN POWER switch (on the back of the console) is turned on.
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Press the RESET button.
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When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button to open the disc tray.
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Place The Bouncer™ disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up.
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Press the OPEN button again to close the disc tray.
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Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate.
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Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Controller Compatibility
Due to the analog features of this game, The Bouncer does not support the original PlayStation™ digital controller or the original DUALSHOCK™ analog controller. The game is optimized for use with the analog functions of the DUALSHOCK™2 analog controller.
Starting the Game
The title screen showing the opening demo will appear after the Bouncer disc is inserted and the power is turned on.
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Press the START button while on the title screen to view the game modes.
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Select the game mode you wish to play.
Game Modes
STORY MODE
In this mode, you can develop your characters by completing battles and events to acquire Bouncer Points.
VERSUS MODE
A competitive mode that allows up to four players to join. There are two variations, each with different winning conditions.
SURVIVAL MODE
In this mode, you must defeat as many opponents as possible before your selected fighter's stamina runs out. This mode is also useful for practicing moves.
OPTIONS
Each setting within the game can be changed according to your preference. After changing settings, if the game ends and you haven't saved the changes, the settings will return to default. Be sure to save your settings.
Controller Settings
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Vibration: Select vibration function On/Off.
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Sensitivity: Set button sensitivity.
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Button Sensitivity Test: Check button sensitivity.
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Button Configuration: Change button configuration.
Sound Settings
Switch between Stereo/Mono, and switch Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound On/Off. 5.1 channel surround sound can only be utilized when the appropriate system and optical cable are used (5.1 channel surround sound only applies to select movies).
Once Dolby Digital 5.1 channel is selected and the pause function is activated during a movie sequence, there will be no confirm, cancel, or cursor movement sounds. For systems with both analog and optical inputs, connect to either one. The Bouncer utilizes both Dolby Digital and PCM sounds. There may be instances where auto-switching may not be activated for AV amps.
Load & Save
Load and save game data.
Language Selection
Select either Japanese or English dialog, subtitles, and game text.
Connecting the Multitap (for PlayStation®2)
Playing in Versus Mode with more than two players requires the multitap (for PlayStation®2).
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You will not be able to use the original PlayStation® multitap.
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When using the multitap (for PlayStation®2), make sure to connect it correctly before turning the unit on.
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1. Be sure to connect the multitap (for PlayStation®2) to controller port 2. The multitap (for PlayStation®2) will not function in controller port 1.
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2. When using the multitap (for PlayStation®2), make sure that the DUALSHOCK™2 analog controller is connected to the multitap controller port 2-A before connecting to ports 2-B and 2-C.
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3. When using characters that have been developed in Story Mode, insert the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing that data into the MEMORY CARD slot (1 or 2-A/B/C) corresponding to the DUALSHOCK™2 analog controller you are operating.
BOUNCER POINTS
During Story Mode, if you clear a battle scene, the character you used gains Bouncer Points (BP). By spending BP, you can increase your character's stamina, attack power, and defense power, or master Extra Skills.
Bouncer Points Exchange
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A] Bouncer Points
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From the top, Battle Evaluation, Bonus, and Total are listed.
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Battle Evaluation: The points received after finishing off an enemy. The amount received varies depending on your rank and the power of your enemies.
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Bonus: Points received for finishing the battle.
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Total: Total number of Bouncer Points obtained.
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B] Powering Up
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The number to the right of each power-up is the BP necessary to enhance / buy that power-up.
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The top three rows are attribute power-ups. Below those three are the Extra Skills the character can master.
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C] Bouncer Rank
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An evaluation of the character's overall power.
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D] Character Status
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The physical abilities of the character displayed. The value on the left indicates the value of the attribute before BP distribution, and the value on the right shows the value after BP distribution.
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Life: Maximum value of stamina.
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Power: The higher the value, the more damage you inflict.
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Defense: The higher the value, the less damage you receive. Raising this attribute also allows the character to guard against more attacks.
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E] Help Menu
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Displays the description of the selected power-
Controls
L1 button
Activate extra skills when combined with other buttons
R2 button
Gesture/Signal (trigger for Trinity Rush-only used in Story Mode)
R1 button
Guard against attacks from enemies while pressed (character cannot move or attack while guarding)
directional button
Move character/Move cursor (in menu)
left analog stick
Move character-speed varies depending on the degree to which the analog stick is tilted/Move cursor (in menu)
SELECT button
ANALOG mode button/LED
START button
Open Pause Menu
△ button
High attacks (Weak=, Strong=)
□ button
Mid attacks (Weak=, Strong=)
X button
Low attacks (Weak=, Strong=)/ Confirm (in menu)
O button
Jump attacks (Weak=0, Strong=0)/ Cancel (in menu)
attack buttons (△, □, ○, ✕) lightly
trigger weak attacks
attack buttons (△, □, ○, ✕) firmly
trigger strong attacks
attack buttons while holding down the L1 button
activate a character's special techniques
START button during the game
display the Pause Menu
Tips & Maps
Point Exchange
After every battle, distribute earned BP to raise Life, Power, and Defense attributes, or buy new techniques in the Extra Skills section.
Mastering Extra Skills
Sion and his partners can master Extra Skills by fighting and acquiring BP. Check the Pause Menu under 'Extra Skills' for newly mastered skills.
Rapidly defeat enemies (Chain)
Defeating enemies quickly, before the 'RECEIVED ## BP!' message disappears, can double or quadruple your BP earnings.
Trinity Rush
A powerful, three-character combination technique usable only in Story Mode. Press R2 quickly when a character signals to trigger it, and note that the rush varies by character.
Searching the Train for the Card Key
Maneuver your character to find the card key within an un-displayed time limit; the story progresses after a certain amount of time.
Mikado Station Emergency Exit No. 1
As the story branches, bulkheads will seal off hallways; move quickly to escape being trapped, which would end the game.
Acting Independently
During certain events, your character will act without ally support, requiring more careful fighting during battles.
Enemies & Characters
Volt
A bouncer at Fate, well-informed about the Mikado Group. His quiet demeanor, size, strength, and facial piercings instill fear.
Kou Leifoh
A bouncer at Fate, known for his cocky attitude and ability to back up his talk with skills. His fighting style uses Tae Kwon Do's ferocious long-range kicks.
Dominique
Before Sion rescued her, she was just a girl lost in the city, with nowhere to go. A cheerful, simple, and innocent girl, Dominique has become a sort of a mascot for the bar Fate. Sion and his friends get into a lot of trouble because of her.
Mugetsu
The head of the Mikado Special Forces Unit. With the aid of his henchman and his superhuman abilities, he kidnaps Dominique.
Echidna
A supervisor in the Mikado Group. She is arrogant, and hates to lose. She boasts a flamboyant outfit and a very unique hairstyle. Echidna has some sort of history with Volt.
Kaldea Orchid
A beautiful woman who holds within her a great sorrow. She is the only one who truly understands Dauragon, and is always by his side.
Dauragon C. Mikado
The young CEO of the Mikado Group international megacorporation. Dauragon has risen to his present position because he is the adopted son of the previous CEO. He has been trained since childhood to succeed as head of the Mikado Group and is capable of handling any situation calmly. He is responsible for Dominique's abduction, but his motives for such an action are unknown.
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