The Red Star
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
XS Games
Published_By:
XS Games
Released On:
01 Apr 2007
The Red Star is a third-person action game based on the graphic novel of the same name. The setting is an alternate reality version of the Soviet Union, where magic and technology co-exist. You can play as one of three characters each with different abilities and play styles. The Red Star 's gameplay includes elements of shoot'em up and beat'em up genres, boss fights, weapon upgrades, and more.
The game's story follows a character who must navigate the URRS to uncover a conspiracy that threatens the land. With its unique blend of magic and technology, The Red Star offers an immersive experience for players looking for something new and exciting.
eBay Product ID:
30580314 (United Kingdom)
EAN-13:
5026555306492 (United Kingdom)
EAN-13:
5026555306508 (France)
Sony PN:
SLES-54581 (France)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Co-Op
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Video Modes Supported:
Progressive Scan (480p)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a sci-fi action game where players assume the role of Kyuzo and Makita, two freedom fighters battling against the tyrannical Dark Lord Imbohl and his chief assassin, Troika. Players engage in combat missions aboard a super-ship and on various planets to liberate the United Republics of the Red Star.
Story
INTRODUCTION: THE RED STAR STORY
Sorceress Major Maya Antares and her faithful guardian, combat and weapons expert Kyuzo, have devoted their lives to the service and defense of the United Republics of the Red Star (U.R.R.S.). Under the command of Skymarshall Urik Antares, Maya and Kyuzo have led the crew of the Skyfurnace Konstantinov through countless battles.
While entrenched in the war to control the rogue Republic of Nokgorka, Maya and Kyuzo meet a Resistance Fighter named Makita. This ferocious young warrior holds the key to a dark conspiracy that reveals the entire U.R.R.S. to be under the control of the Dark Lord Imbohl and his chief assassin, Troika, the Harvester of Souls.
Makita, Kyuzo, and Maya unite to defeat Troika's tyranny as the Konstantinov and crew mutiny from the Red Fleet. Troika, at the helm of the fleet's flagship vessel the Taktarov, unleashes a deadly assault to bring the rebels to heel.
Under the watchful command of Urik and Maya, Kyuzo and Makita embark upon a final fight to unite the scattered Republics of the Red Star and liberate them from Troika's rule.
MISSIONS
PROLOGUE: KONSTANTINOV
URIK
Troika's Red Trooper, Fireteam, and Striker units are already wreaking havoc. I'm also detecting intense mechanized warp-gate activity.
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PRESS TO FORWARD TEXT
Your story begins aboard the rebel controlled Superfurnace Konstantinov, under assault by the Red Army commanded by Troika, the Harvester of Souls.
BOOK ONE: NOKGORKA
URIK
You'll have to go through the Central City, so watch out, the Taktarov is weakened, but Troika's Overstriker Rir and Mech Assault detail still controls this zone.
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The Konstantinov is damaged from the fight. Nokgorkan comrades will help you repair the ship so you can depart for Al' Istaan. First, you must find and destroy the dreaded Hydra Class Krawl Tank that threatens your Nokgorkan hosts.
BOOK TWO: AL' ISTAAN
URIK
Attack coordinates updated. A large quantity of spiritual energy seems to be flowing through these pipes. Something big is going on in that temple, be careful.
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The Konstantinov returns to the desert kingdom of Al' Istaan where Kar Dathra has been imprisoned by a sect of tyrannical Nistaani warlords loyal to the false promises of Troika. Find and free Kar Dathra from his imprisonment so he can help defeat the vile Troika and his Red Army.
BOOK THREE: TAKTAROV
URIK
Troika is launching all his remaining airpower and drone artillery. He's also creating a vortex of energy that is disrupting our defenses. We can't withstand this kind of...
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Congratulations. You are a true hero. It's simply amazing you've made it this far. The odds were so far against you as to seem impossible.
All that's in the past now, and it's hard to believe that all your previous experience has prepared you for the awful assault that awaits as you finally face the foe who has been the author of so much torment—Troika. Now it's survival for the Red Star or annihilation. There is no other option.
How to Play
Getting Started
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open button
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memory card slot 2
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memory card slot 1
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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USB connectors
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disc cover
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on/standby/
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reset button
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IR receiver
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Press the OPEN button to open the disc cover. Place THE RED STAR™ disc with the label side facing up in the disc holder, and then close the disc cover. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate.
Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
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
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Start Game: Start a new Red Star game or load a saved game.
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Options: Change game options.
Options
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Audio Mode: Choose mono, stereo or surround sound modes.
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Music Volume: Adjust music volume.
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Effects Volume: Adjust sound effects volume.
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HUD Opacity: Change the opacity of the Heads Up Display.
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HUD Position: Change the location of the Heads Up Display.
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Vibration: Choose to play with vibration effect ON or OFF.
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Controls: Review in-game controls.
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Credits: View game credits.
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Progressive Scan: Switch to progressive scan mode for high definition monitors.
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Save Options: Save options settings to your memory card.
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Load Options: Load saved options settings.
Menu Navigation
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Directional button - Highlight/navigate
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- Confirm
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- Cancel
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- Help
Once you choose Start Game, you will advance to the File Select Screen. If you have a previously saved game in any slot, you can select it and resume that game. Otherwise, simply press the button to advance and begin a new game.
Combat
There are three basic forms of combat; Melee Attack, Projectile (gun) Attack and Protocol Attack. Make sure to look at the Moves tab on the Subscreen for in-game controls.
Melee Attacks
Melee Attacks are your basic hand to hand combat techniques using hand-held weapons.
Strafing/Lock-on
Pressing the R1 button will lock on to targets and maintain that lock until the target falls to the ground or you release the R1 button.
Basic Combinations
String together Melee button presses to execute the character's basic combo. Basic Combinations are easy to perform, but deal low damage.
Most of the hits in a basic combo string can be interrupted into Special Moves, Protocol Attacks, and Gunfire.
Special Moves
Hold the R1 button then press the left analog stick TOWARDS or AWAY from the direction of your character and press the Melee Attack button (for example, R1 button + TOWARDS + button) to pull off your Special Move.
Special Follow-ups
Many Special Moves have additional actions that can be performed afterwards. These are called Special Follow-ups.
To perform a Special Follow-up, hold the R1 button then press the left analog stick TOWARDS, NEUTRAL, or AWAY from the direction of your character and press the Melee Attack button.
Custom Combos
Basic Combinations lead into Special Moves, and Special Moves lead into Special Follow-ups. This means that you can perform extended combos by starting with a Basic Combination, canceling into a Special Move, and then finishing with a Special Follow-up.
Choose the right sequence of moves to perform on an enemy based on the amount of damage dealt and safety desired.
Ground Attacks
You can attack an enemy that is lying down on the ground by using the Ground Attack. When close to an enemy that is lying down, hold the R1 button, then press the Melee Button while the left analog stick is NEUTRAL.
Projectile Combat
Each character has a default weapon with which they can perform Projectile Attacks. As long as you don't overtax your heat gauge, you can fire your projectile weapon at will.
This attack, like the melee, can be used independently or in conjunction with the basic melee combinations to perform more diverse combo strings.
Protocol Attacks
Protocol Attacks are powerful feats of Military Industrial Sorcery. Each character has a Protocol Attack that is performed by pressing the button when the Protocol Meter is full.
Each character can purchase upgrades that increase the effectiveness of a Protocol Attack. When flinched by an enemy attack, the player can use a Protocol Counter to avoid further damage or to prevent enemies from overwhelming the player.
Press the button while getting flinched by an enemy attack. However, the Protocol Counter requires 50 percent of a Protocol Meter to perform.
Defense
Defense is generally done by using your Guard Shield and by simply dodging out of the way of attackers and hostile environmental objects. You are instantly invulnerable to damage from both standard melee and standard projectile attacks when the Guard Shield button is held.
The Guard Shield button can also be held down to continue guarding. The Guard Meter is found at the bottom of the screen, and increases as you guard against attacks. When it is full, you will temporarily be unable to guard. Shields are highly effective in blocking melee attacks, but less useful at stopping projectiles
Controls
L2 button
N/A
L1 button
Pivot
directional buttons
Weapon Select
left analog stick
Player Movement
L3 button
N/A
SELECT button
Subscreen
ANALOG mode button
N/A
START button
Pause
right analog stick
N/A
R3 button
N/A
R2 button
N/A
R1 button
Strafe/Lock-on
Δ button
Gun Attack
O button
Protocol Attack
X button
Guard
□ button
Melee Attack
Enemies & Characters
MAYA The Red Warkaster
Through the use of sorcery, she has the ability to fight at a much longer range than others. Her melee attacks are increased in potency when she has at least one Protocol Attack ready.
MAKITA Nokgorkan Rebel
Makita is extremely agile, and fights using a hammer and sickle, using her speed for both offensive and defensive purposes. She is highly effective against single targets, and can quickly evade enemy attacks.
KYUZO Elite Soldier
Kyuzo deals massive damage to enemies and takes the least damage from enemy attacks, wielding a large dual-bladed sword called a "Hook." His attacks have good range and cover large areas, and his firearms are very effective for long-range combat.
Items & Weapons
BULGAKOV MM
Crucial, Protocol-enhanced sidearm. A Warkaster's best friend.
DAVBRENTSKY AKA66
Rare, ion-fused Protocol weapon. Banned in Western territories.
AZAZEL BANGA A
Elite assault hardware. Maximum Protocol efficiency.
DUAL RKG-41s
Trusted Nokgorkan instruments of liberation.
MERCURIA T18s
Prized products of Northern Munition's golden age.
YRREKROFETOV 40ni
Honored arms of Resistance. Powerful vanquisher of tyranny.
KOROVIEV HAILER
Classic Red Army assault hardware. Popular during Diovsipog Conflict.
BEGEMOT WIDOWMAKER
The pride of Freedonia Fabricators. Incendiary performance in a light arm.
MARCHING PLAGUE
Superior heavy-gauge weapon utilizing cutting-edge technology.
Tips & Maps
PROTOCOL CLASS
Increases intensity of Protocol Attack.
MELEE BOOST
Increases melee damage dealt.
GUN COOLANT
Slows gun's rate of heat consumption.
GUN RECHARGE
Reduces gun's cool-down period.
PROTOCOL PACK
Adds additional capacity to Protocol Meter.
ARMOR
Decreases damage from hits.
PROTOCOL DRAIN
Increases protocol gained from successful melee strikes.
LIFE DRAIN
Adds life drain bonus to successful melee strikes.
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