Total Overdose
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Electronic Arts
Published_By:
Eidos
Released On:
24 Nov 2000
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Total Overdose is an Action & Adventure game for PlayStation 2 , released on 2000-11-24 . The story follows Ernesto Cruz's twin sons, Ram and Tommy, as they seek the truth behind their father's mysterious disappearance in the Maya jungle. With a focus on violence, vengeance, and exploration, the game takes players through the dangers of urban environments inhabited by gangs, drug lords, and other illicit characters.
Players can choose to explore on foot or commandeer various vehicles, while employing a fighting game-style combo system to take down enemies. The game also features smart shooting mechanics that unlock new equipment and abilities as the player progresses. A "Rewind" system allows for repetition of sequences to perfect combos, and even time-traveling back to avoid mistakes.
UPC-A:
5021290023840 (Great Britain)
EAN-13:
5021290023864 (France)
Media #:
SLES-53492 (Great Britain)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
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This is an action-adventure game where players assume the role of Ramolito, a criminal tasked by his DEA twin brother to infiltrate a drug cartel in Southern LA and Mexico. Players will explore a chaotic open world, undertake dangerous missions, and utilize a unique stunt-based combat system to expose the cartel and clear their father's name.
Story
D-E-A... OR D-E-A-D?
Ramolito, you're in deep trouble, facing a life sentence. As your twin brother, I'm offering you a way out.
The drug cartels are poisoning Southern LA and Mexico, dragging more people into crime. With me out of action, my DEA buddies need someone to play my part. Do it for Papa's memory if not for yourself.
Papa supposedly died of an overdose in Los Toros, Mexico. But his injuries don't add up to an overdose, and the DEA quickly dismissed him as an overworked cop.
He was a good agent and I believe he'd deeply infiltrated the cartel before his cover was blown by a traitor within the DEA. If you get involved, we can clear Papa's name and expose the cartel.
Since you're not officially with us, you don't have to follow the rules. Just be good enough to face these dangerous banditos who will bury anyone who crosses them.
You can get all the training you need at the Pistoleros Asociados in downtown Los Toros. I was infiltrating the cartel when I was taken out by a grenade, so pick up where I left off and use any means necessary to take these scumbags out.
Official Website
Visit the official TOTAL OVERDOSE website at http://www.totaloverdose.com/
EXPLORING THE GAME WORLD
Los Toros is a sprawling, chaotic city just south of the U.S.-Mexico border. It's home to criminals and a few innocent civilians.
Getting Around in the City
You can explore Los Toros in various ways:
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ON FOOT — The obvious way to get around.
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HITCHING A RIDE — Stop a car and hitch a free ride. You'll need to know how to drive and watch out for civilians.
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BY TAXI — Hail a taxi. Get in, select a destination, and press the button.
TRAVELING Between Areas
As you progress, you'll see large GREEN area icons at the edge of the radar. These indicate missions are available in other areas.
To move to another area, head to the edge of your current area. You'll know you've reached the edge when icons appear suspended above the road, pathway, or drain in a BLUE transparent fog. Move under the icons to enter the next area.
If more than one icon appears, a City Map Select screen is displayed.
CITY MAP SELECT
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Press the directional buttons /↑ to choose a destination.
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Press the button to take that exit.
The PistolEROS Asociados
This is the place to learn about the control methods, scoring system, special moves, and weaponry in TOTAL OVERDOSE.
We highly recommend completing all five tutorial areas at the Pistoleros Asociados before venturing further into the game. These tutorials provide in-game instruction to help you understand TOTAL OVERDOSE's unique, exciting, stunt-based acrobatic control and combat system.
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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disc tray
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RESET button
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OPEN button
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USB connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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.
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure 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 and the disc tray will open. Place the TOTAL OVERDOSE™ disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the OPEN button again and the disc tray will close.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow onscreen 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 I before powering on the console.
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At least 720KB of free space on the memory card is required to save game data.
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This game supports saving (and loading) game data in MEMORY CARD slot 1 only. You can load saved game data from the same memory card or from any memory card containing previously saved TOTAL OVERDOSE games.
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To ensure that another player's game doesn't overwrite your data, we recommend that each player save game data to a separate memory card.
Adrenaline
Adrenaline lets you pull off incredible feats of acrobatic carnage against multiple opponents — if you've got the moves, that is.
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Make sure some bad guys are nearby, then press the L1 button to perform a SHOOTDODGE move. The adrenaline bar activates and time slows down while Ram is airborne.
Health
As Ram suffers injuries, the RED section of the bar shrinks. When the bar is empty, Ram dies.
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Health boosts (page 18) heal Ram. Body armor (page 18) temporarily shields him from losing health.
Reading the Radar
Use the radar to find your way around the game world. Ram is at the center of the radar. The shaded segment of the radar shows Ram's field of vision. Icons show the location or direction of objects or information valuable to Ram.
Story Mission
You must complete story missions (page 11) to advance your adventure.
Point Challenge
Complete point challenges (page 11) to gain experience and improve your gun-handling and acrobatic skills. If you score high, you can earn extra goodies and even get extra bonus points.
Tutorial Mission
Yo pistolero! If you need some training, Tommy's membership in the Pistoleros Asociados will help. Trainers are on hand to guide you through various skills essential for success in the game's many missions.
Enemy
A scumbag needs wasting, dude.
Boss Enemy
You must defeat a boss enemy to complete many missions. These madres, denoted on the radar as big RED dots, don't go down in a hail of bullets. Something more like a lead storm is required.
Friend
The GREEN dots are your friends! Make contact with friendly associates — they might be able to help you out, give you advice or advance your mission.
Friendly Object (vehicle or character)
Approach these GREEN squares for helpful pick-ups, crucial intel, useful gossip and vehicles you need to use.
Coke and Checkpoints
This BLUE square represents a package of cocaine or a checkpoint. Either way, get to it!
AREA ICONS
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Old Quarter
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Central Business District (center)
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Angel's Apartment (hills of the angels)
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Industrial Park (industrial zone)
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Los Toros Bullring
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Meatpacking District
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Junkyard
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Harbor Area (port of the bulls)
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Meat Factory
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Pyramids
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Rancho Virgillo
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U.S. Border Area
Objectives Menu
Press the SELECT button to open the Objectives menu. Use the menu to help advance your adventure through a story mission, or to choose additional side missions, known as POINT CHALLENGES (see below, this page).
From the Objectives menu you can also access the in-game menu to adjust game options and load saved games.
MISSIONS
TOTAL OVERDOSE involves doing more than just sight-seeing. If your radar's edge is covered in icons and yellow stars, this means you have plenty to keep you busy. So focus on the job at hand, hombre!
Press the SELECT button to open the Objectives menu; press the O button to review the missions; select one and press the X button to begin.
Story Missions
Completing story missions is crucial to advancing the story and overall game. Use the radar screen to find your way to these missions, or select them quickly from the CHOOSE MISSION section of the Objectives menu.
Point Challenges
Point challenges are side missions that help you build skills and gain points, additional experience and street cred. You should complete at least one point challenge after each story mission. Excelling at them could unlock further bonus point challenges.
ADRENALine!
Adrenaline lets Ram defy the laws of time and motion — for a few moments at least. Enemies, cars and other objects move more slowly but Ram still rotates and shoots at his normal
Tips & Maps
Shootdodge
Move the left analog stick in the selected direction then press the L1 button to perform a shootdodge in any direction. Use the right analog stick to rotate mid-shootdodge to target multiple enemies.
Reverse Shootdodge
Tap the L1 button twice in quick succession while moving in any direction to perform a reverse shootdodge.
Headshot
Press and hold the button to target an enemy's head, then press R1 when the targeting brackets meet and turn yellow to snuff out most assailants with one bullet.
Havoc KILL
Use the button to target an explosive item, then press the R1 button to shoot it and wipe out adversaries.
WALL WALK
Press the left analog stick to walk toward a wall, then press the L1 button to run up the wall, leap off, and perform a cartwheel before landing.
WALL Bounce
Run at a wall and press the L1 button to bounce off, facing away from it, to set up for a forward shootdodge and fire at enemies.
Twister KILLS
While in a shootdodge, press the right analog stick to turn Ram 120, 180, 270 or 360 degrees, then press R1 when the target appears for extra style points.
KILL MULTIPLIERS
Make multiple kills within a kill move to display a kill multiplier (DOUBLE, TRIPLE, QUAD, etc.) onscreen for extra points.
GRINGO FRENZY
Waste multiple enemies within a short timeframe for a gringo-frenzy alert and bonus.
POINT BLANK
Shoot an enemy at very close (point-blank) range.
DIRTY
End a hood's life while he's lying on the ground.
BRAWL MOVES
Kill an enemy with your bare hands to get a name for the move matching the mode of attack, such as an elbow smash.
DODGE THIS
Waste an enemy who's in mid-shootdodge to get a dodge-this bonus.
BUTCHER KILL
Killing an enemy with any of the melée weapons gains a butcher-kill bonus.
EXIT VEHICLE KILL
While driving, press L1 to lean out, then R1 to leap out of the car and kill enemies in your sights.
VEHICLE KILL/DOOR SWEEP
Use a vehicle or an open vehicle door as a weapon to bring justice to the cartels.
Combo Timer
After killing an enemy, a timer starts counting down, requiring another kill within a short time to create a STRING and increase points per kill.
RULE OF THREE
For every three enemies killed in a string, you get a reward, starting with a health power-up for the first set of three.
BULL'S-EYE KILL
Perform a shootdodge headshot kill by targeting an enemy's head during a shootdodge and firing when brackets turn yellow for 50 points.
TEQUILA TAKEDOWN
Move in close and perform a headshot on an enemy without shootdodging for a takedown worth 100 points.
FLY-ON-THE-WALL
Combine a wall walk cartwheel with a headshot by targeting the head during the wall walk and firing when the target turns yellow.
WHITE BLOOD DROPS
Collect 10 of these pick-ups to permanently increase Ram's adrenaline bar.
RED BLOOD DROPS
Collect 10 of these pick-ups to permanently increase Ram's health bar.
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