Dark Savior
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(Sega Saturn - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Climax Entertainment
Published_By:
Sega
Released On:
01 Jan 1996
The bounty hunter Dark Savior 's protagonist, Garian, is tasked with accompanying a monster named Bilan to a prison island. On the ship, Bilan escapes, and Garian must stop him before he reaches the captain's cabin...
...at which point the game's narrative is split into three different scenarios (called Parallels ), which depend on how much time it has taken the player to reach the captain. Parallel I occurs if the player needed more than four minutes; in this scenario, Bilan escapes and goes on a killing spree, and Garian must catch him again. Should the player need between three and four minutes to reach the captain, Parallel II is triggered; Garian defeats Bilan, but the monster undergoes a surprising transformation, and Garian realizes that a deeper plot has to be uncovered. Finally, if the player manages to reach the captain under three minutes, Parallel III begins, with Bilan being confined, but escaping once again.
Dark Savior is an action game with elements of platforming and battles that resembles fights of a fighting game. The player navigates Garian through 3D environments, switching to an isometric perspective when a fight is triggered.
UPC-A:
010086813043 (USA)
eBay Product ID:
4161 (United States)
EAN-13:
4511114071108 (Japan)
Part #:
81304 (USA)
Sega Region Code:
T-22101G (Japan)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Backup Cart supported
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
3D Control Pad
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This science fiction adventure follows bounty hunter Garian as he transports the dangerous creature Bilan to Jailer's Island, only to find himself trapped in a time-looping nightmare where the boundaries between reality and prophecy blur. As strange events unfold and space-time warps around the island, players make critical choices that alter Garian's path and determine the outcome of his journey. With mysterious elements like a prophetic blue rose and a ninja from a distant kingdom, the story unfolds through multiple possible endings based on player decisions and navigation.
Story
From Reality to a Nightmare
The menace of the creature called Bilan has finally been stopped by a famous team of bounty hunters. After a tremendous battle, the creature has been placed in a carbonite cage and is being put aboard a ship bound for Jailer's Island.
Some members of the bounty hunter team have drawn straws to see who will guard Bilan on his journey to Jailer's Island. Garian, a member of the team, has volunteered to go with the others in order to be able to witness Bilan's execution with his own eyes.
But the team has underestimated Bilan's power. The creature manages to break free from its cage and begins to wreak havoc on the ship and crew.
Escaping from the ship, Bilan is seen heading to Jailer's Island, the very place where it was to be executed. But what is drawing Bilan there?
Upon reaching Jailer's Island, Garian is drawn into a web of events which are as mysterious as they are world-shattering in importance. A plot by the prisoners of Jailer's Island to revolt against their oppressors.
Warden Kurtliegen using prisoners to mine a strange substance under the island. A woman ninja named Kay, who has travelled to the island from the kingdom of Lavian... what is her connection to Bilan and the blue rose?
Garian wakes up from his strange nightmare, only to find himself still on board the ship, travelling to Jailer's Island. But wait. On top of his Bounty Hunter Handbook he finds... the blue rose, the very one he saw in his dream!
Has Garian seen events which are yet to pass? He is about to find out.
Parallels in Space and Time
Garian starts his adventure on board the Seabandits, accompanying Bilan to Jailer's Island. Or does he? He wakes up from a terrible dream to find that he is in possession of a blue rose, a rose which only grows on Jailer's Island.
He has vague memories of a battle... and a mysterious woman. Strange events are taking place on Jailer's Island, and the power that exists there is affecting the space-time continuum, causing reality to change.
Depending on the choices Garian makes in his adventure, different outcomes become possible. Some of these outcomes depend on how quickly Garian gets through one part of the adventure, others on the direction he takes to go from place to place.
How to Play
Set Up and Initialization
Follow the Sega Saturn Instruction Manual to set up your system. Plug in Control Pad 1 and note that Dark Savior is for one player only.
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Open the CD door
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Insert the Dark Savior CD (label side up)
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Insert the optional RAM Cartridge (if using)
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Connect Control Pad 1
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Turn on the TV or monitor and the Sega Saturn
Insert the RAM cartridge into the slot before turning on the console if you wish to use it. The Sega and Climax logos will appear, followed by the Title screen. If nothing appears, check your setup and restart.
Title Screen and Sound Test
After the logos, the Title screen appears, followed by game demos. Press Start at any time to return to the Title screen, or press Start again to see Title Options.
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Use the D-Pad up or down to highlight options (they will flash when selected).
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Press Start to select an option.
The Sound Test allows you to adjust audio settings.
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Press Start to play background music (BGM) or sound effects (SE).
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Use the D-Pad to select BGM, SE, or Stereo/Mono settings.
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Press D-Pad left or right to change stereo/mono sound.
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Press Button B to exit the sound test.
Hardware and Save Options
Select a hardware option to access adventure data or exit to the BIOS screen.
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Press Button B to switch hardware options.
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Use the D-Pad left or right to select between internal RAM or an optional RAM cartridge.
If using a memory RAM, you can save or erase data.
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Highlight Begin to save progress.
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Highlight Erase to delete progress.
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Use the D-Pad to select a memory slot.
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Press Button A or C to confirm.
To erase an adventure, select Yes at the confirmation prompt.
Note: To exit to the Hardware Options screen during gameplay, press Buttons A, B, C, and Start simultaneously.
Jailer's Island Overview
Jailer's Island is a massive prison owned by the once-influential Kurtliegcn family. The islands castles contain secret passageways and traps.
There are two adventure modes:
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Regular Mode: Travel, talk to people, find items, evade traps, and solve puzzles.
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Battle Mode: Real-time combat where Garian fights an opponent.
Point of View Controls
Navigate the castles, caverns, and towns using the point of view controls to handle traps and mazes.
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Use the standard view for basic navigation.
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Adjust the field of view to see more of the environment.
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Combine field of view changes with zoom out for better visibility.
Key NPCs
Kaiser Snakebird
Kaiser is a records keeper who can save your progress.
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Talk to Kaiser and select Yes to save.
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Highlight the message on screen and press Button A or C.
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Select a save space using the D-Pad and confirm with Button A or C.
Regina
Regina trades for Bounty Hunter Life Points using goods.
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Talk to Regina to initiate a trade.
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Look for Chocolates, Magazines, and Bottles of Jalapeno juice in the environment.
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Highlight Yes to accept a trade offer.
Bounty Hunter Handbook
Garian carries a Handbook to access various options. Press Button X to open it.
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Use the D-Pad to highlight book tabs and press Button A or C to open.
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Press Button B to close the handbook and return to the game.
Tab 1: Jack Options
Jack assists Garian in various ways.
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HP: Sacrifice 20 Bounty Hunter Life Points to regain Hit Points.
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Hint: Receive advice on where to go or what to consider.
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Level Up: Increase Garian's HP and Battle Hit Points (BHP) after gaining sufficient points.
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Option: Cycle through adventure settings using the D-Pad.
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Message: Adjust text speed.
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Sound: Switch between MONO and STEREO.
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Window: Change message background brightness to LIGHT or DARK.
Tab 2: Item Options
View and use items Garian is carrying.
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Highlight an item with the D-Pad.
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Press Button A, C, or L to use it.
Tab 3: Equipment Options
View and equip weapons and armor.
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Highlight an item and press Button A, C, or L to equip it.
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An "E" appears next to equipped items.
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Check the right-hand page for changes to Attack, Defense, and Speed.
Tab 4: Status Options
View current stats for Garian or captured creatures.
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Highlight a prisoner with the D-Pad to see their stats.
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Hit Points, Battle Hit Points, and Bounty Hunter Life Points are displayed at the bottom of all handbook pages.
Battle Mode
In Fight Mode, Garian battles opponents in real-time. You can win by knocking out the opponent twice or by capturing them.
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Capturing an opponent grants bonus points.
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Captured opponents can be used in future battles.
Battle Interface
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Strength Bar: Shows remaining fighter strength, with a numeric indicator.
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Icon: Displays the character whose stats are shown.
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Fights Won Indicator: A star appears next to the winner of the first round.
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S.A. (Special Attack) Bar: Fill by
Controls
Button A
Talk to people; pick up/put down objects; swing sword; inspect items; accept (in option and confirmation screens); speed through screen messages
Button B
Jump; speed through screen messages
Button C
Run (when pressing the D-Pad); perform a long jump (when pressing the D-Pad and Button B); speed through screen messages
Button X
Open Bounty Hunter Handbook
Button Y
Zoom out (when pressing Button L or R)
Button Z
Zoom in to default screen size (when pressing Button L or R)
Directional Pad (D-Pad)
Highlight options; move Garian; move cursors; cycle through items in the Bounty Hunter Handbook
Start Button (Start)
Starts game; pauses game/resumes paused game
Left Shift Button (Button L)
Shift point of view (when pressing the D-Pad)
Right Shift Button (Button R)
Shift field of view (when pressing the D-Pad)
Analog Thumb Pad (o Mode)
Shifts point of view
Analog Thumb Pad (+ Mode)
Has no function
Tips & Maps
Capture Chance
Garian can use this opportunity to take an opponent captive by building up Special Attack strength and pressing Button A when the Capture Chance appears. Captured creatures can later be sent into battle in Garian's place.
Jack: Use another captured monster
After capturing an opponent, Garian can choose to send a captive to fight for him by selecting Yes in the option window before each subsequent battle.
MUST THE ADVENTURE END
Falling into hazards like water or fire causes Jack to rescue Garian but deducts 20 Bounty Hunter Experience Points. If Garian loses all Life Points, the adventure ends, though saving progress is recommended.
JACK'S ADVENTURING TIPS
Tips include reaching goals before timers expire, managing the Special Attack Bar for captures, using perspective changes for hidden items, mastering long jumps, running in open areas, and saving adventures frequently.
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